Contract with MIG consulting firm to create 5-year strategic business plan
In Plain English
The city needs to develop a comprehensive 5-year strategic business plan to guide future priorities and spending. MIG will facilitate community meetings, create visual summaries of discussions, and design the final plan document. This planning process will help the city set clear goals and allocate resources more effectively.
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Votes
Approved the contract
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved hiring MIG, Inc. to help create a 5-year strategic business plan for the city. The consultant will run community meetings, create visual summaries of public input, and design the final planning document. This process will establish priorities and guide how the city spends money over the next five years. All seven council members supported the contract, continuing their typical pattern of strong support for consulting agreements.
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