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River M :MO NDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: DATE: Pat Klaers, City Admit _rator February 24, 2003 SUBJECT: City Vision Statements and Goals Item # 5.8. A city vision statement (or vision statements) and goals has been an agenda item at the December and January department head staff meetings. Vision statements and goals has also been the subject of numerous smaller meetings over the past few months. At this time, there is no clear consensus from the staff (including me) on how to proceed in approaching this issue, nor is there a clear understanding regarding the distinction bet~veen goals and vision statements (and strategies and tasks, etc.). Some of this staff uncertainty is just semantics and staff will continue to meet and work through this issue. What is clear is that some department heads feel the need for more direction from the City Council. This additional direction is needed in order for staff to appropriately respond to public inquiries and in order for staff to adequately perform the functions and fulfill the responsibilities of their job. This all relates to a City Council vision for the future of the city, along with City Council approved goals to achieve the vision. (From a vision and goals, we move into the next phase which is staff suggested tas~o accomphsh the goals and the need for Council priorities and policies to follow.) Attached for your information are some articles from the League of Mianesota Cities magazine regarding visioning and goals. Also attached is the draft vision statement material from the Comprehensive Plan. I will provide a verbal update to the City Council on how things have been going regarding the topic of city vision statements and goals and will welcome any feedback from the City Council.