City Council Meeting Date: December 2nd, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Ben Martig, City Administrator
Risi Karim, Assistant to the City Administrator
Title
Consideration of Amendments to 2025-2028 Strategic Plan
Body
Action Requested:
Council approves a motion amending the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan.
Summary Report:
Staff recommends Council action to make the following two amendments to the strategic plan (see attached 1-page summary redline):
1. Change in Improve Financial Strength metric (annual adoption of 5-year financial plan)
2. Eliminate the following related to downtown parking:
Desired Outcome: Downtown parking needs are met
Key Outcome Indicator: “Managed parking plan adoption” and
“Parking need assessment”
Target: Comprehensive downtown parking solution in place by 12/2026
Strategic Initiative: Create downtown managed parking plan
The City Council reviewed the proposal on October 21 and were provided another opportunity for feedback on November 18th. There were no objections raised related to the proposed amendments. The City Administrator did report an intent to have programmed on the consent agenda since there were no objections.
The Strategic Plan serves as the guiding framework for aligning organizational efforts with community priorities through four key focus areas:
• Improve Financial Strength
• Increase Housing Availability
• Achieve Infrastructure Sustainability
• Enhance Service Delivery
The strategic plan report and presentation from the October 21, 2025 City Council meeting are attached.
Alternative Options:
No changes to either of these to remain as is
Financial Impacts:
Not applicable.
Tentative Timelines:
Not applicable.