01-15-20 CC Staff RetreatCITY OF SHOREWOOD
CITY COUNCIL /STAFF RETREAT
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 15, 2020
MINUTES
Convene City Council /Staff Retreat
Mayor Zerby called the meeting to order at 4:41 P.M.
24100 SMITHTOWN RD
SOUTH LAKE PUBLIC SAFETY
FACILITY TRAINING ROOM
Present: Mayor Zerby; Councilmembers Siakel, Labadie, Johnson and Sundberg, City
Administrator Lerud; Finance Director Rigdon; Planning Director Darling; Director
of Public Works Brown; City Clerk Thone; City Engineer Budde; Communications
Coordinator Moore; Park and Rec Coordinator /Administrative Assistant Grout.
Others Present: Richard Fursman, Huelife
Johnson moved, Labadie seconded, approving the agenda as presented, unanimous
consent.
Lerud said he and Mayor Zerby had been discussing the idea of doing the retreat a little
different than past years. Lerud said that the retreat items were largely chosen by staff, and the
format was that of a work session. He said that he thought it would be good to do some
strategic planning and then using what comes out of this retreat to provide direction with
periodic work sessions over the next couple of years. Richard Fursman introduced himself and
said he is here to lead the group in an exercise to build consensus around what type of city
Shorewood will be in five years. He said by the conclusion of the retreat, the city will have
developed a road map to the steps necessary to reach the goals of the planning session.
The meeting started with a historical perspective of the important events in Shorewood's history,
going back to approximately 2000. The group participated in a SWOT analysis to determine the
vision for the community in 2025. The nine aspirations fall under the three broad categories:
Healthy, Safe Infrastructure
1. Has water and stormwater improvements and plans that protect the environment, and
the health and well -being of the community.
2. Has an effective, safe transportation network to connect our City to transportation hubs.
3. Has a vibrant, redeveloped commercial are with attractions.
Quality of Life
1. Has amenities to connect people of all ages to be active and engaged in the community.
2. Has completed trail connections for fun, better health, and mobility
Culture and Sustainability
1. Has a positive organization culture that attract and retains top -level professionals.
2. Will be recognized for creating programs that preserve and enhance the environment in
and around Shorewood.
3. Has developed a fair and equitable formula to provide public safety.
4. Has a Brand that reflects the vibrancy and natural beauty of the community.
City Council /Staff Retreat Minutes
January 15, 2020
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Fursman said that when the retreat convenes tomorrow for the second session, the group will
start with identifying contradictions or issues that might block the city from reaching the vision
articulated today. Once those are identified, he said we will work toward action item steps to
reach the goal.
With no other business, a motion to adjourn was made by Siakel, second by Johnson, all voted
in favor and the meeting adjourned at 8:04 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Lerud, City Administrator
ATTEST:
Sandie Thone, City Clirk
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