8 10 15 City Council Proceedings Official_Goal Setting 3CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 4:30 p.m. on August 10, 2015 at
the Grand River Center, 500 Bell Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Sutton; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Staff present: Assistant City Manager Steinhauser, Assistant City Attorneys Brumwell
and Quann, Assistant City Clerk Gleason
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting the City Council Goal Setting Session.
GOAL SETTING SESSION
(Follow up to July 28 & 29, 2015 Sessions)
Lyle Sumek, of Sumek and Associates, facilitated the FY 2016 City Council's third
and final goal setting session. Following discussion, the City Council reached
consensus on the 2030 Dubuque Vision Statement, City Mission Statement and
established the following goals and priorities for 2015-2017.
The 2030 Dubuque Vision Statement
The city of Dubuque is a progressive, sustainable city with a strong diversified
economy and expanding global connections. The Dubuque community is an inclusive
community celebrating culture and heritage and has actively preserved our Masterpiece
on the Mississippi. Dubuque citizens experience healthy living and retirement through
quality, livable neighborhoods with an abundance of fun things to do; and are engaged
in the community, achieving goals through partnerships. Dubuque city government is
financially sound and is providing services with citizens getting value for their tax dollar.
Mission Statement
The City's Mission is to deliver excellent municipal services that support urban living
and a sustainable city plan for the community's future and facilitate access to critical
human services which result in financially sound government and citizens getting
services and value for their tax dollar.
Five -Year Community Goals for a Sustainable Dubuque
• Economic Prosperity
• Environmental/Ecological Integrity
• Social/Cultural Vibrancy
Five -Year City Goals
. Planned and Managed Growth
. Partnering for a Better Dubuque
. Improved Connectivity: Transportation and Telecommunications
Five -Year Organization Goal
. Financially Responsible City Government and High -Performance Organization
POLICY AGENDA 2015 — 2017
Top Priorities (in alphabetical order):
. East-West Corridor Study Implementation
. Environmental Stewardship Commission (Community Resiliency Commission)
. Historic Millwork District Parking (470 spaces)
. Inclusive Dubuque Action Plan
. Street Maintenance Program
High Priorities (in alphabetical order):
. Central Iowa Water Association
. City Economic Development
. Citywide Flower -Planting Program
. Comprehensive Plan
. Debt Reduction Policy
. Methane Gas Plan
. Surveillance Camera Funding
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
/s/Trish L. Gleason, CMC
Assistant City Clerk