Council Strategic Planning Session

Mayor COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION Amáda Márquez Simula Councilmembers Public Safety Bldg—Training Room, 825 41st Ave NE Connie Buesgens April 22 and May 8, 2025 Rachel James Justice Spriggs Laurel Deneen City Manager MINUTES Aaron Chirpich Strategic Planning Sessions On April 22 and May 8, 2025, the Columbia Heights City Council and Department Heads convened in a special work sessions to review vision, core strategies, and to establish goals to guide the organization in the coming years. Facilitator Phil Kerns led the process that involved revisiting work completed on these key city priorities from 2020 and 2023 and a present-day assessment to determine the needs of the community and organization moving forward. The session included Mayor Márquez Simula, Councilmembers Buesgens, Deneen, James and Spriggs. City Manager Aaron Chripich, Police Deputy Chief Erik Johnston , Community Development Director Mitchell Forney, Library Director Renee Dougherty, Public Works Director Kevin Hansen, Public Works Superintendent David Cullen, IT Director Jesse Hauf, Finance Director Joe Kloiber, Communications Coordinator Will Rottler, Fire Chief Dan O’Brien, and Recreation Director Keith Windschitl. Next Steps Facilitator Phil Kerns will review the 2025 Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Report at an upcoming City Council Meeting. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary