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This is the most critical role of the City. MAINTAIN SOLID INFRASTRUCTURE Have a fun and accessible community and ensure resources critical to the City’s economy are developed. ENVISION AND INVEST IN A WELL-PLANNED, ATTRACTIVE COMMUNITY Visually inviting community that is easy for residents and visitors to access. CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNICATION & CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT & PRIDE Make better decisions with more citizen input, and offer opportunities for more collaboration, education, and awareness with citizens. Engage with a marketing firm to develop a City Marketing & Communication Plan, with intent to share meaningful information with citizens (e.g. “hot topics”, highlight personnel and Council), and determine and use best available formats (e.g. print, social media, newsletters, email) Create opportunities for more citizen engagement, including web surveys, live-feeds on social media, and committing to in-person conversations / discussions (formal or informal) OFFER GREAT CHOICES TO LIVE, WORK, & PLAY Begin Revision on the next Comprehensive Master Plan, including chapters on: • Zoning & 1-mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction • Recreation • Childcare • Housing CITY OF DOUGLAS STRATEGIC GOALS FOR 2019-2020 MISSION: To serve our community for a better way of life. VISION: The highest quality of life, today and tomorrow. Continue next steps of City Hall Remodel project Complete Level II Water Study Work on Little Boxelder Spring Transmission Line Project Continue to adequately maintain all infrastructure Integrity Stewardship Excellence Innovative Implement Downtown Master Plan blank Continue to invest in corridors, and overall beautification Focus on development potentials, specifically the Meadow Acres and John Lambert Subdivisions Continue park improvements Develop and promote the North Platte River corridor Work toward abundant, affordable recreation Work toward abundant, affordable childcare resources, and determine the City’s clear and appropriate role Work toward abundant, affordable housing, and determine the City’s clear and appropriate role Transparency & Openness CORE VALUES Accountable CORE VALUES