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was received from City Management, Library and Recreation staff, and community surveys. Background information obtained through development of the Library Strategic Plan was used as the base for the Library and Recreation Strategic Plan. In reviewing the strategic plan with commissioners Ms. Murphy commented on the Mission, Vision and Values that set the foundation for the department. She noted: • The 'Mission' states the purpose of the department —Start your journey here; Discover, Connect, Enjoy • The 'Vision' is the aspiration for the Library and Recreation Department — Inspiring a vibrant community • `Values' provides the basis for how the department achieves the mission and vision and describes that the department stands for — Integrity, Collaboration, Customer Service, Inclusiveness, Innovations • Finally, 'Goals'— a) Programs, Plans and Services, b) Community Engagement, Customer Service and Communication, c) Facilities and Technology, and d) Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Management Ms. Murphy commented on the Implementation Action Plan that has been put in place and the accomplishments achieved with the Library Strategic Plan. Chairperson Bowers felt it was a good Strategic Plan. He discussed the strategies outlined for Goal B, the electronic newsletter aspect, and plans to include social media. Ms. Murphy indicated there were plans to hire someone to assist in this aspect. Commissioner Brown noted that Instagram was being used by young people and Facebook seemed to be what older people used. Commissioner Fields felt the Strategic Plan was more skewed to the library and there hasn't been any focus for parks and recreation since 2014. She felt the Commission should have been more involved with the strategy and questioned why the Adobe was indicated under Human Services. Ms. Murphy provided information on who oversees programming. Commissioner Fields felt that it appeared as though the Parks and Recreation Commission was now only in charge of sports and aquatics and questioned what this was changed. Ms. Murphy discussed that the Parks and Recreation Commission scope had not changed. She also advised that the Parks and Recreation Master Plan could be updated to meet Commissioner Fields concerns. Commissioner Fields asked if another demographic study would be provided and Ms. Murphy commented on the upcoming census for 2020. Commissioner Hekl asked about programming to meet the needs of the community, noting the top three areas of opportunity cited by respondents. Ms. Murphy indicated that staff would love to receive information and ideas from the commission and staff is trying to get out to meet people to learn what they like, both in the community and through surveys. Commissioner Hekl indicated that she would like to be more involved in the process. Ms. Parks and Recreation Commission August 8, 2019 Page 5