City Council Special Meeting - Retreat

MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Monday, August 11, 2025 5:00 PM – SPECIAL MEETING - RETREAT AGENDA VISION STATEMENT Medina is a family-friendly, diverse and inclusive community on the shores of Lake Washington. With parks and open spaces, Medina is a quiet and safe small city, with active and highly-engaged residents. Medina honors its heritage while preserving its natural environment and resources for current and future generations. MISSION STATEMENT Ensure efficient delivery of quality public services, act as responsible stewards of Medina's financial and natural resources, celebrate diversity, leverage local talent, and promote the safety, health, and quality of life of those who live, work, and play in Medina.  MEDINA, WASHINGTON MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - RETREAT In-Person Medina City Hall – Council Chambers 501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039 Monday, August 11, 2025 – 5:00 PM AGENDA MAYOR | Jessica Rossman DEPUTY MAYOR | Randy Reeves COUNCIL MEMBERS | Joseph Brazen, Harini Gokul, Mac Johnston, Michael Luis, Heija Nunn CITY MANAGER | Jeff Swanson CITY ATTORNEY | Jennifer S. Robertson ACTING CITY CLERK | Dawn Nations 1. SPECIAL MEETING - CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL Council Members Brazen, Gokul, Luis, Johnston, Nunn, Reeves, Rossman 2. SPECIAL MEETING TOPIC(S) 2.1 Introduction and review of May 2, 2025 Retreat Time Esitmate: 30 minutes 2.2 Strategic Planning Part 1 Time Estimate: 50 minutes 2.3 Break - 5 minutes 2.4 Strategic Planning Part 2 Time Estimate: 50 minutes 2.5 Introduction to 2026 Annual Budget Time Estimate: 45 minutes 3. ADJOURNMENT Next Special Meeting: Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 8:00 AM.  UPCOMING MEETINGS Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - Special City Council Meeting - Retreat Monday, September 1, 2025 - Labor Day - City Hall Closed Monday, September 8, 2025 - City Council Meeting (5:00PM) Monday, September 22, 2025 - City Council Meeting (5:00PM) Monday, October 13, 2025 - City Council Meeting (5:00PM) Monday, October 27, 2025 - City Council Meeting (5:00PM) Monday, November 10, 2025 - City Council Meeting (5:00PM) Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - Veterans Day - City Hall Closed Monday, November 24, 2025 - City Council Meeting (5:00PM) Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Thanksgiving Holiday - City Hall Closed Friday, November 28, 2025 - Day After Thanksgiving Holiday - City Hall Closed Monday, December 8, 2025 - City Council Meeting (5:00PM) Monday, December 22, 2025 - City Council Meeting (5:00PM) Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Christmas Day - City Hall Closed CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA The agenda for the Monday, August 11, 2025, Special Meeting of the Medina City Council was posted and available for review on Friday, August 8, 2025, at City Hall of the City of Medina, 501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039. The agenda is also available on the city website at www.medina-wa.gov.