Economic Vitality Committee Agenda and Packet 2023 01 27

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Economic Vitality Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2022 Page 4 of 5 Chair Dickinson summarized that the EVC wants to move forward with a work plan, which it will organize around Council's work plan. Additionally, the EVC will discuss its own revisions concerning the purpose and role of the committee. He also suggested that the EVC develop an annual recurring routine or pattern moving forward (similar to Finance Committee). He concluded by asking what tasks or priorities can be made routine or reoccurring. Councilmember Most commented that the existing strategic plan is more of a tactical plan. She concluded that the existing document is a list of tasks, and that there seems to be a disconnect because the strategic framework is not yet in place. Chair Dickinson reviewed the five existing strategic goals and wondered what specific actions need to be included under each strategic goal. Councilmember Most agreed that the existing strategies need to reflect the EVC's vision and should include tasks that support each goal. City Manager Durbin recommended adding the advanced agenda to the EVC agenda for future meetings. Councilmember Fahey agreed and asked Specialist Brown whether the advanced agenda could be added to packet. Specialist Brown confirmed that he will begin adding a discussion of the advanced agenda. 7. Discussion/Direction- Economic Vitality Strategic Plan: Specialist Brown gave an overview of the recent changes to the Economic Vitality Strategic Plan. Councilmember Most asked whether there were any large items that did not get completed in 2022 and what the three largest priorities might be in 2023. Specialist Brown responded that the retail market analysis (Action #3-2) was the most significant task that got pushed back to 2023. City Manager Durbin added that strategic thinking and relationship building should be the priorities for 2023. He concluded that hiring an Economic Vitality Manager and aligning the EVC work plan and agendas with Council should also be priorities. Chair Dickinson asked when is the soonest that the Economic Vitality Manager position could be filled. Director Zuccaro responded that the absolute best case scenario would be sometime in February. Specialist Brown asked if there were any comments on the format of the Strategic Plan. Councilmember Most responded that she would like to see stronger correlation between strategies and tactics. Chair Dickinson agreed that there needs to be more of a connection between the actions that have been identified and the overall strategic goals. Agenda Packet P. 5