ITEM TITLE:
Day 2- City Council Strategic Planning 2026
SUBMITTED BY: Karen Kirk, Synergistic Solutions
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Valdez City Council will hold the second day of their annual planning session in the Civic Center Conference room on Friday, June 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The session will be facilitated by Karen Kirk of Synergistic Solutions.
Agenda Overview for both days:
I. Introduction: Review agenda, engagement protocol and ice breaker.
II. Review: Role and Responsibilities of Council Members with City Manager and City Clerk
III. Updates from City Manager and Assistant City Manager
a. Objective- Receive updates on 2025 Action Items, Top 4 Focus Priorities, and Major Projects
IV. Budget Discussion with Finance Director
a. Objectives- Understand operational budget picture, identify 2027 budget parameters and provide framework for future financial plan.
V. Priorities Discussion
a. Review: Tools for goals and priorities discussions and past 3 years’ priorities.
b. Conduct: Priorities discussion for 2027.
VI. Close out
2025 Planning Session Report is attached for reference. The sessions are noticed as a public meeting and public may attend.