City of Sandwich City Council met Sept. 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Robinson reconvened the September 22nd meeting to order at 5:30 PM
Roll call was taken:
Present: Mayor Robinson, City Clerk Ii, Aldermen Dell, Killey, Kreinbrink, Littlebrant, Surratt & Whitecotton
Also present: City Engineer Horak, Chief Bianchi & Chamber of Commerce Geri Benning
Absent: Alderman Kelleher & Economic Director Teckenbrock
Audience Comments: None
Workshop on Strategic Planning: The workshop was conducted by NIU Center for Governmental Studies staff Mel Henricksen, Assistant Director, Public Management & Training and Jeanne Ballard, Senior Research Associate.
After a review of the September 22nd meeting, attendees were asked to assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT). Examples were strength – amenities; weaknesses – finances, opportunities – Metra, and threats – infrastructure.
Attendees were divided into small groups to assess and establish strategic goals and objectives necessary to achieve the future vision. Goals were ranged from short-term (1-3 years) to long-term (3-8 years):
- Short term included technology and staffing, sidewalks, street projects, and police station
- Long term included City Administrator, commercial development, infrastructure, and downtown rejuvenation
Post workshop will consist of an online exercise assessing priorities and implementation.
Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Council motion was made by Alderman Robinson and seconded by Alderman Dell to adjourn at 8:30 PM. Motion carried unanimously by viva voce vote.
http://www.sandwich.il.us/MINUTES/niu092420.pdf
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