Goals & Objectives Workshop - 07-14-2025

The meeting served as a collaborative workshop to supplement the city's existing list of goals for the 2026–2031 term 3:18. City Manager Mike Womack led the session, emphasizing that the current objective is to add new ideas to the existing nine overhead goals rather than subtracting or finalizing them 4:22, 5:02. He introduced the SMART criteria as a tool for the commission to use when proposing new objectives 6:05.

The commission discussed various topics across nine different goal categories, ranging from public safety and infrastructure to economic development and civic engagement. Key discussions included the potential for a community house 10:17, the expansion of senior housing 1:04:47, the implementation of solar energy at the wastewater treatment plant 29:06, and the potential for more frequent joint meetings between various city boards and commissions 1:51:22.

To finalize the list, the group considered three options: a direct vote on each objective, a sticker-based prioritization, or a point-based aggregation system 7:49. The workshop concluded with an inclination toward the point-based system to determine the highest priorities 2:15:17.

• Goal Setting Framework: Utilizing SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) principles 6:05.
• Public Safety: Updating emergency plans 19:28, Flock camera installation 19:49, and juvenile fire prevention 18:45.
• Infrastructure & Sustainability: Road maintenance 28:22, solar energy for wastewater treatment 29:06, and recycling initiatives 37:35.
• Housing & Property Development: Affordable and senior housing 1:04:47, street murals/art boards 41:45, and revitalizing downtown 41:24.
• Economic Development: Reducing business "red tape" and bureaucracy 1:11:02, and exploring "sister city" partnerships 1:07:34.
• Civic Engagement & Governance: Increasing transparency through joint board meetings 1:51:22, improving the city website/AV systems 2:01:38, and community beautification 1:24:45.

• Mike Womack, City Manager: Facilitated the workshop and presented the existing goals and objectives 3:18.
• Commissioner Linda Glisman: Provided a list of 20 additional items to be integrated into the goals 9:15.
• Commissioner Melissa Petrie (Mayor Pro-Tem): Participated in discussions regarding housing, art, and community engagement 7:27.
• Commissioner Brady: Raised questions regarding the costs and feasibility of various objectives 11:21.

• Strategic Planning: Expansion of the 2026–2031 goals and objectives list 3:18.
• Proposed Objectives: Includes creating a community house 10:17, implementing a point-based priority system 2:15:17, and exploring solar fields for the wastewater treatment plant 29:06.
• Finalization Method: The commission leaned toward "Option C," which involves assigning point totals to priorities and aggregating the scores 2:15:17.

• Planning Period: The goals and objectives cover the period from 2026 to 2031 3:18.
• Meeting Date: July 14, 2025 [Video Metadata].

• Goal Expansion: The primary motivation was to ensure all commissioners' ideas were captured and added to the municipal plan 4:22.
• SMART Implementation: To ensure that all future city objectives are actionable and measurable 6:05.
• Community Need: To address issues like affordable housing, public safety, and infrastructure maintenance 4:22, 1:04:47.

• Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Discussion on updating emergency plans 19:28 and the impact of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) 23:44.
• Infrastructure & Utilities: Debates regarding the environmental impact of solar panels 35:27 and the cost-effectiveness of solar energy for the wastewater treatment plant 36:30.
• Housing & Development: Discussion on "missing middle" housing 58:46, the necessity of HOAs in new developments 51:46, and the revitalization of the White School/I-69 properties 40:43.
• Economic Development: The importance of reducing bureaucratic "red tape" in planning and zoning to attract businesses 1:11:02.
• Governance & Communication: The proposal for quarterly joint meetings for all city commissions to increase cohesion 1:51:22.

• Internal Staff Workshops: City Manager Womack to hold workshops with staff to assess the realism and cost of the proposed goals 5:23.
• List Integration: Commissioner Glisman and Mike Womack to meet after the meeting to integrate her specific list into the master list 14:54.
• Finalization: Staff to use the point-aggregation method to present a prioritized list back to the commission 2:15:17.

• Feasibility: How much will certain objectives, like addressing homelessness, cost the city 21:35?
• Solar Impact: Do solar panels contaminate the ground 35:27?
• Governance: Should the Mayor and City Manager serve in an advisory rather than a voting capacity on the Planning Commission 1:57:16?
• Website/AV: How can the city simplify the website and ensure the AV system works reliably for public viewing 2:04:49?