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Page 5 of 5 • Participants would like the City to enhance access to arts and cultural opportunities for all community members, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, background, or socioeconomic status. 8. City collaboration with non-profits • The City could strengthen collaboration between city government and non-profit organizations to address community needs and provide essential services. • The City could foster partnerships and provide support to non-profits, enhancing their capacity to serve the community effectively. 9. Economic development • The City has initiatives in place to foster a vibrant and diverse local economy, attracting and retaining businesses, and supporting entrepreneurship. • Participants recommend developing strategies to promote economic growth, attract investment, and support local businesses. 10. Facilities and parks • The City maintains and improves existing public facilities, such as parks, community centers, and recreational amenities, to meet the needs of residents. • Participants would like the City to plan for the development of new facilities and parks to accommodate the growing population and provide enhanced recreational opportunities. Using the compiled information, staff and the consultant team are developing draft goals and strategies as well as vision, mission, and value statements. Next Steps City staff are meeting with each committee and commission throughout July and August to share an update and gather feedback on the strategic planning process to date. The City Council Strategic Planning Workshop is scheduled for August 24, 2023. Members of the public may attend the workshop and provide additional comments. The purpose of the August 24 workshop is to obtain the Council’s feedback, revisions, and suggestions regarding the draft Strategic Plan so that a final version can be presented to the City Council in September or October for adoption. As discussed above, following adoption of the Strategic Plan, staff will develop the Implementation Action Plan at a workshop in October, which will define individual projects and initiatives with a proposed timeline to advance the Strategic Plan goals and strategies. Submitted by: ZeeLaura Page Alexa Jeffress Management Analyst Deputy City Manager