Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held a study session to discuss their strategic plan, focusing on civic engagement, strategic planning, strategic budget, and public-private partnership review procedures. The council reviewed current initiatives like Flash Vote and Balancing Act for public input and discussed the need for more robust performance measures and implementation strategies across all strategic priorities. Key discussions included enhancing public safety data transparency and developing a structured review process for public-private partnerships.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Draft job description for a strategic position within the city (late this week or first of next)
- Budget discussions tied to the strategic plan
- Further development of performance measures for strategic priorities
- A plan for a specific unit of government to become financially independent within three years
- Development of a repeatable process for neighborhood land-use planning
- Targeted marketing around development incentives and goals
- A more robust review process for public-private partnerships
Announcements
- Flash Vote polling software has almost 450 sign-ups, aiming for 700 for initial pulse data.
- Balancing Act software allows citizens to interact with the city budget.
- Flash Taxpayer Receipt software shows citizens where their tax money goes.
- City of Stillwater has a podcast for quick information dissemination.
- Pop-up City Hall events are being held in various community locations.
- The police department's Citizens Academy is starting tomorrow evening.
Agenda Summary
General Orders: Discuss civic engagement, strategic planning, strategic budget plan, and public-private partnership review procedures
A study session to review and provide input on the draft strategic plan, which guides budget planning and council goals. The discussion covered various aspects of the plan, including civic engagement tools, strategic priorities, performance measures, and the framework for public-private partnerships.