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On an annual basis, the City Council meets for the City Council Priority Setting Session. The goal of the session is to formulate and provide direction on the City Council’s priorities and initiatives for the upcoming year. These priorities set the policy framework for budget decisions and how City resources are aligned to support these objectives.
2025 City Council Priority Setting Session
The City Council convened for the 2025 City Council Priority Setting Session on April 3, 2025, at the Central Park Library. The City selected the Consultant, Raftelis to provide meeting facilitation and led the City Council through a session to establish priority areas of focus and identify City Council priorities.
Session Information
- Agenda Report
- City Council Priority Setting Summary 2024
- Presentation Slides
- Summary of the 2025 Priority Setting Session from Consultant
Updates on Priority Initiatives
After the conclusion of the session, the Consultant provided the City a summary of the session which summarized the session outcomes and current status of the identified City Council priorities. On a biannual basis, the City will provide updates on the priority initiatives to the City Council.
Priority Areas of Focus
City Council priorities are organized into four Priority Areas of Focus with subcategories listed below. The subcategories are strategic outcomes for each Priority Area of Focus. The priority initiatives identified by the City Council will fall into the various priority areas of focus.
Excellent City Government
- Valued City Services
- Reliable Funding
- Well-Managed Stadium
- Trusted and Engaged City Government
Reliable Infrastructure
- Resilient and Well-Maintained Infrastructure
- Accessible Transportation Options
Outstanding Quality of Life
- Affordable Housing and Supportive Services
- Safe Community
- Quality Parks Programming and Cultural Amenities
Thriving Community
- Vibrant Local Community