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City Council Special Meeting Minutes May 8, 2018 Page 5 of 6 Balser stated there are a lot of good plans already in the various departments, but we don't have an overall plan. It is about alignment so everyone is working towards the same goals; using the same language, and on the same path. Eventually we want all of this to also align with the budget, the KPIs, and goals. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton stated the process is important; it is important to get everyone aligned so Council and staff understand our strategic vision, goals, and priorities. Part of that is to get buy -in and involvement in the process. He supports using an outside consultant, staff doesn't have the time. An outsider brings the objectivity needed for the project and it won't be accepted if it is not objective. At the end of the process we can take the final product and relate it to the strategic goals and priorities in the budget. Councilmember Maloney agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Lipton that we need someone objective to lead this. The process is important and the sooner the better. Public Comments John Leary stated he wouldn't spend the money on this, but would spend it on getting the program budgeting process to be better. Councilmember Stolzmann stated we already have goals and objectives so we shouldn't recreate those; it should relate back to those. City Manager Balser stated staff is looking for the vision and how does it filter down to the budget and the programs. We have never defined the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Councilmember Leh stated this should strengthen the organizational structure. It would be nice for the Council to have ways to evaluate ourselves; nice to build that into the process to help us do a better job. Mayor Muckle that stated when done well, these types of plans can really drive an organization. City Manager Balser stated staff will bring back a proposal for the project for Council to consider. Councilmember Stolzmann stated she doesn't want to simply document what we have already; it should also evaluate where changes are needed. This can be a transformational opportunity to change behaviors and things we don't like. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT & ADVANCED AGENDA Balser reported there will be an employee recognition event on May 10th