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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 Strategic Planning Session #2 PowerPoint3/19/2025 City of Rochester, MN City Council Study Session Strategic Planning March 24, 2025 City of Rochester, MN City Council Study Session Strategic Planning March 24, 2025 1 2 3/19/2025 1.Welcome and Introduction 2.Review Environmental Scan 3.Strategic Plan Framework 4.Closing and Next Steps 3 Agenda Introductions Name Hopes for today’s session 3 4 3/19/2025 Strategic Planning •Answers three questions: ›What do we know to be true today? ›What do we hope will be true in the future? ›What must go well in order to make it so? 5 6 3/19/2025 Strategic Planning Timeline STRATEGIC PLAN WORKSHOP AND DEVELOPMENT UNDERSTAND CONTEXT AND PREPARE SCANBEGIN ENGAGEMENT Major Activities Facilitate workshop with Council and key staff to review Environmental Scan and develop the Strategic Plan framework o March 24 Major Activities Conduct 1:1 meetings with Mayor and City Council Facilitate session with Leadership Forum o February 11 Facilitate listening session with board and commission chairs Prepare Environmental Scan Major Activities Meet with project team to review the project scope and timeline Project Overview Session with Council o January 27 MARCHFEBRUARYJANUARY Environmental Scan Review 7 8 3/19/2025 Environmental Scan Process Data Review Study Session Mayor and City Council Interviews Leadership Forum Board and Commission Chairs What do we know to be true today? Rochester’s population is growing, becoming more diverse,and aging 33% growth projected between 2023-2045 13.6% foreign-born 18.5% speak language other than English at home 41% increase in share of population 60+ projected between 2023-2045 9 10 3/19/2025 What do we know to be true today? Housing is becoming more expensive Between 2019 and 2023, median home values rose 41% $229,800 to $324,200 “Cost-burdened” households are also rising 24% of households with a mortgage 52% of renters 12 Stakeholder Input 11 12 3/19/2025 Themes: Community and Organizational Strengths •Compassionate community •Diverse population •Excellent parks, trails, and recreation amenities •High-quality education •Thriving economy bolstered by Mayo •Deep-rooted partnerships and spirit of collaboration •Strong legislative connections •Stable financial position •Exceptional City performance beyond its scale Themes: Limitations/Challenges Managing expectations amidst growth Addressing housing access and homelessness Navigating the changing federal funding landscape Recruiting and retaining staff Improving mobility and connectivity Mitigating urban sprawl 13 14 3/19/2025 Themes: Future Opportunities •Harnessing transformation from DMC •Improving mobility and public transportation •Enhancing partnerships •Leveraging growth of tax base •Advancing equity •Ensuring environmental sustainability •Embracing technology, AI, and innovation •Increasing entertainment options •Focusing on Rochester’s history •Coordinating waste management •Modernizing library Any questions? What resonated with you? Did anything surprise you? Do you have any concerns? Debrief 15 16 3/19/2025 Strategic Plan Framework 17 18 3/19/2025 Current Strategic Priorities Do these reflect what must go well in order to achieve Rochester’s Vision? • Affordable Living • Economic Vibrancy and Growth Management • Quality Services InstructionsInstructions Draft a Success Statement for one of the Strategic Priorities 2-3 sentences that describe what you hope will be true in the future Describes what success looks like Clear Actionable 19 20 3/19/2025 21 Next Steps •Study session summary report •Draft strategic framework Next Steps 21 22 3/19/2025 Closing Thoughts Thank you! Contact: Michelle Ferguson 828.777.6588 mferguson@raftelis.com 23 24