Memo Strategic Planning For Economic DevelopmentDATE:
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I. Purpose of Discussion - purpose of this discussion is to
update the City Council on the proposed strategic planning
process, as well as allow the City Council to provide input
and comment on issues which the representatives of the City
Council should raise during their participation on the task
force.
II. Background
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October 29, 1991
CITY OF HOPKINS
MEMORANDUM
Honorable Mayo nd City Council
Tom Harmening, Community Development Director
Strategic Planning for Economic Development
- On September 3, the City Council approved the
of a strategic planning process for economic
for the City of Hopkins. As a part of this
Mayor was directed to assume the position of
of the Strategic Planning Task Force and work
various participating organizations on the
of members to the task force.
The reasons for undertaking strategic planning for
development include:
o Allows for public input into the City's
development plans.
Two -year action plan.
economic
Provide focus and direction and establish
development priorities for the City.
o The City will become proactive instead of reactive
economic development.
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o Provides a realistic assessment of the City's potential
for growth.
The results of the strategic planning effort are proposed to
include:
o Five -year economic development goal and implementation
plan.
o Identification of organizational roles and
responsibilities.
o Develop the City's mission statement regarding economic
development.
III. Specifics of the Process
A. Participants
During the City Council meeting on September 3, it was
determined that 11 members should be on the task force
representing six separate organizations. The
representatives proposed to serve on the task force
include:
o Mayor - Nelson Berg
o City Council representative - Bob Anderson
o Business representatives - Harry Smith and Ted
Carlson from Spantek
o Banking official —Bill Weiler, Norwest
o Chamber representative - Larry Dowell, President
o Neighborhood group representatives All
neighborhood organizations were requested to
provide nominations to the Mayor. At this point,
the four neighborhood participants have not been
finalized.
o Planning Commission - Pat Reuter
B. Facilitator During the City Council meeting, staff
pointed out that a consultant or facilitator may be
utilized during certain parts of the strategic planning
process. After contacting various consultants, it is
proposed that Jim Brimeyer with The Personnel Group be
utilized to facilitate portions of the strategic
planning process.
C. Proposed process - Attached is a DRAFT of a flow chart
which outlines the various activities which will be
undertaken as a part of the strategic planning process.
These activities include a full -day retreat by the task
force, as well as four other meetings. It is expected
at this time that the facilitator would be utilized for
all or parts of the first two meetings.
You will note that the process also provides for the
participants to actively discuss with their
organizations the progress of the Strategic Planning
Task Force, a process for public review and comment, as
well as a process allowing for review by the Planning
Commission and City Council. It is hoped at this time
that the first meeting of the task force will be held
on November 23 or December 7.