Agenda
2005 City Council/City Staff Retreat
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
5:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Police Department Training Room
Intended Outcome of the Retreat:
. Establish a common set goals and objectives for the organization.
. Establish action steps for each goal to monitor performance and achieve the
desired outcome.
Al!enda:
5:00 - 5:30 Arrive - Dinner
5:30 Opening Ceremonies, Maxwell
5:35 Review of Agenda, Getschow
5:40 Review of 2004-2005 Goals and Objectives- (Included in this packet)
6:30 Set Goals and Objectives for 2005-2006
Definitions:
Goal- Generalized statement of where an organization would like to be
in the future.
Objective- Specific measurable targets set for each goal.
Action Step- Specific activity by which an organization achieves its objectives.
Example:
I. Goal- Improve Communications and Marketing Efforts to
Residents, Developers, and Businesses.
2. Objective- Provide educational materials to residents that show the
benefits of development
7:45 Break
8:00 Action Planning
Example:
I. Goal- Improve Communications and Marketing Efforts to Residents,
Developers, and Businesses.
2. Objective- Provide educational materials to residents that show the
benefits of development.
3. Action Step 1- Complete an "Economic Development Plan" to use as a
marketing and communications Tool.
4. Action Step 2- Place the plan prominently on the city website.
5. Action Step 3-Link plan elements to other city historical and financial
information on the website to provide a full picture of each particular
development.
9:00 Next Steps
Follow-up at the April 12 Work Session
9:15 Conclusion
Other:
9:20 -10:00
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Following the Retreat- the City Council will discuss the State of the City
address planned for Tuesday, March 29.