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Mahtomedi sets six strategic priorities for 2026–27; staffing and facility planning top list
Summary
City Administrator Scott Neilson presented six strategic priorities for 2026–2027, led by City Hall and fire station structural planning, and including staffing plans, the 2050 comprehensive plan and water sourcing; council also heard updates on fire department rebranding and a Public Works promotion.
City Administrator Scott Neilson told the Mahtomedi City Council on March 3 that staff and council met Jan. 29 to identify strategic priorities for 2026–2027. He listed the top six priorities in order: 1) City Hall & fire station structural planning; 2) Hwy 244 road turnback project; 3) overall city staffing plan; 4) fire/emergency management staffing plan; 5) 2050 comprehensive plan; and 6) water sourcing and quality management. Neilson said two priorities are new and one was added because of timeliness.
Mayor Richard Brainerd thanked staff and council for participating in the planning session and noted the value of input for moving ideas forward.
The meeting included personnel and operations updates related to priorities: Public Works Director Bob Goebel announced the promotion of Kevin Bartholomew to Lead Maintenance Operator, effective March 3, 2026. Fire Chief Joel Schmidt reported steady call volumes and said the department is undergoing a rebranding, including a new logo, and reminded residents to take care on slippery sidewalks.
The council scheduled a workshop before the next meeting to interview advisory commission candidates and the mayor encouraged council members to contact the administrator about attendance at the League of Minnesota Cities annual conference in Rochester.
