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City Council Workshop (2025-03-07)

Friday, March 7, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The City Council held a workshop to establish strategic priorities for the community, focusing on downtown revitalization, infrastructure maintenance, and public safety technology. The session resulted in a list of six key goals that will be developed into formal action plans by the city's leadership team.

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The city is setting its long-term agenda for projects like downtown redevelopment, park improvements, and public safety technology, which will guide future budget allocations and city services.

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Minutes textCity Council Workshop (2025-03-07)

The City Council Workshop began at 9:01 A.M.

The following City Council Members were in attendance:

Mayor: Christine Hoffman

Council Members: Sandy Golding Greg Sutton

Dan Janson Bruce Wouters (late)

Also present were City Manager Mike Staffopoulos, City Attorney David Migut, Director of Parks & Recreation Jason Phitides, Chief Financial Officer Ashlie Gossett, Director of Public Works Dennis Barron, Chief Information Officer Bill Rieger, Director of Human Resources Kim Bennett, Chief of Police Gene Paul Smith, Director of Beaches Energy Services Allen Putnam, Senior Planner Christian Popoli, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Coordinator Taylor Mobbs Communications Manager Jacob Board, Fire Marshal Steve Sciotto, Electric Engineer Don Cuevas, Electric Engineer Project Supervisor Matt Seeley, Assistant to the City Manager Molly Alleger, and City Clerk Sheri Gosselin.

The workshop facilitators were Florida Institute of Government (FIG) Director Jeff Hendry, Liane Giroux, Jenny Anderson, and Dena Hurst from the FIG.

The purpose of the workshop was to enable the City Council to identify strategic priorities, goals and objectives to support the overall direction of the community.

FIG Director Jeff Hendry explained the objectives and expectations for the workshop. City Manager Mike Staffopoulos reviewed the current Strategic Plan.

1. Identify and develop an action plan for revitalizing the downtown area (both public and private)

2. Develop a maintenance plan for each project

3. Improve community vibrancy by leveraging underdeveloped and under-utilized resources such as the boardwalk/beach, intracoastal access points, parks, and connectivity of the Urban Trail (mainly public)

4. Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy and plan

5. Public safety technology enhancement pla

- Develop and implement a residency advocacy program

Mr. Hendry stated a summary would be provided to the Council and staff about the topics discussed. Mr. Staffopoulos said once the summary was received, the Executive Leadership Team would have internal discussions to develop a plan to present to the Council for further discussion.

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There was a consensus of the Council to have a retreat every two years after a new Council is seated.

The Workshop adjourned at 3:12 P.M.

Submitted by: Sheri Gosselin City Clerk

Approved

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Christine Hotiman, Mayor

Date: 2015

3/17/25

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