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Council reviews mission, vision and core values ahead of retreat
Summary
Ahead of a strategic-planning retreat, staff and councilors reviewed the existing mission statement and debated phrasing for the city's vision (e.g., 'will stand out' vs. 'stands out'), agreeing to finalize language at the retreat and to revisit core values.
Staff and councilors used the work session to preview agenda items for the upcoming strategic-planning retreat, starting with a review of the city's mission statement. Matt (S5) read the current mission — ‘‘dedicated to preserving and enhancing quality of life of all residents, businesses, employees, and visitors’’ — and asked whether the language remains appropriate or should be shortened.
Council members discussed small edits and whether to preserve explicit references (residents, businesses, employees, visitors) or use a shorter phrasing such as "everyone." The group then reviewed a draft vision statement designed to be aspirational for 50 years; members debated verb tense and concision, offering alternatives like "South Ogden City stands out as a friendly, safe, and inviting place." Staff said the mission/vision items will be revisited at the retreat rather than resolved in the work session.
The discussion closed with staff previewing core values (integrity, service excellence, teamwork) and the retreat focus on setting strategic priorities for the next three to five years.
