Minutes for December 29, 2022

The Ogden City Council met in Special Session on December 29th, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Mark Trueblood presided. Members present were Councilman Jason Weber, Councilman David Ohlson, Councilman Brian Reimers and Councilwoman Lori Anderson. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen. Absent: Councilwoman Margaret Liston. Additional attendees present were Brenda Dryer from the Ames Chamber.

Reimers made a motion, Anderson seconded to approve the agenda as presented.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

Brenda Dryer led the meeting on strategic planning. Councilmembers worked on a preliminary strategic plan for the city for the next three years, 2023-2026.

First on the table were major accomplishments over the past five years. They then identified Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats that Ogden faces. Council then listed any initiatives, programs or policies that the City should consider in the next three years.

Partnerships were then discussed. Strong partnerships allow organizations the ability to work together toward a common vision. Ogden Legacy will also have a strategic planning session with Brenda.

Next was goal setting. There were six main topics for discussion: 1) Community and Economic Development; 2) Infrastructure; 3) Housing; 4) Administration; 5) Recreation and 6) Other. The council categorized projects in each topic area. After discussion those projects were prioritized.

Brenda will now take this information along with the planning session with Legacy and put together a preliminary plan. A final plan will then be approved by council.

Motion by Reimers, seconded by Ohlson to adjourn at 12:30 p.m.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

Mark Trueblood, Mayor

Attest: Emily Clausen, City Administrator

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