Minutes - Council Work Session - 02/21/2017 - Strategic Planning

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City Administrator Ulrich asked each of the members present to identify the greatest accomplishment of 2016 in 30 seconds or less. Public Works Director Riemer stated that Armstrong interchange was a big accomplishment for the City and stated that road reconstruction has also been a great accomplishment. He stated that the City Council ran unopposed and therefore the perception would be that the Council did their job well. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the City continued to engage its residents in new and exciting ways, mentioning the launch of e-permits and the upcoming interactive sessions for the Comprehensive Plan process. He stated that it is great that the City is able to increase the involvement of residents in decision making. City Engineer Westby stated that completing Andrie Street was a huge accomplishment, noting that large amount of effort and time was spent with the residents in that area to make that project a success. Human Resources Director Lasher highlighted the retirement of Fire Chief Kapler and the hiring of Fire Chief Kohner. She stated that Fire Chief Kohner is not only continuing the great work the department has done but is also implementing new ideas. Councilmember LeTourneau stated that a high personal accomplishment for himself was the amount of time he was able to contribute to the Council, with what occurred for him personally, and thanked the Council for letting him continue in his position. He also highlighted the work of the EPB, recognizing the new focus that their statement of purpose has provided. Councilmember Johns agreed that the Council has been working very well with the different Commissions; noting that defining responsibilities and changing things up has worked well. Councilmember Williams highlighted the work of the EDA, specifically the deal with Platinum Properties to clearly identify the wants of the City. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he is most proud of his fellow Councilmembers, noting that four members ran in the election unopposed and received 98 or 99 percent of the vote. He noted that is a great success from where the Council had been in the past. Councilmember Riley stated that the completion of the new fire station was a great accomplishment, noting that the project came in as scheduled. He stated that the ease of the transition of the business park, although not yet complete, is also a big accomplishment. Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama stated that his top accomplishments would be the Armstrong interchange, the completion of fire station two, improved events with positive momentum, and residential development that will drive increased business development. City Council Strategic Planning Work Session/February 21,2017 Page 2 of 10