Carver City Council Work Session 2021 03 15
Strategic planning summary and action plan overview
Communications and engagement strategy and resident expectations
Water service narrative and educational opportunities
Community Development: life cycle and affordable housing tools
Industrial Development and job creation strategies
Downtown Development: catalyst projects and business incubation
Church by the River future usage and potential museum
Public Services storage and downtown splash pad feasibility
Infrastructure management: pedestrian connectivity and park master plan
Water tower branding and landmark placemaking
Mass transit and Carver Station property repurposing
Organizational development: staffing needs and finance department structure
IT services strategy and software integration
Fire department staffing and future leadership requirements
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (2)
it often feels like we're apologizing for the level of service and the quality of water and the cost of it more than we are promoting what we do
I don't know if there is something that can be done to incentify some of the developers to to do this
People (6)
BrentCity StaffLead presenter for the strategic planning summary and session moderator.
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Lead presenter for the strategic planning summary and session moderator.
“if everything's a priority nothing's a priority”
Discussing the need to filter initial strategic planning ideas into an action plan.
Christy MockCouncil MemberParticipated via remote, expressed interest in housing affordability and downtown development.
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Participated via remote, expressed interest in housing affordability and downtown development.
“I think that we are missing an opportunity to provide a different I guess economic population with chance to live in Carver”
Addressing the need for diverse housing stock and entry-level home pricing.
LoriCouncil MemberInquired about land trust programs as a tool for housing affordability.
Inquired about land trust programs as a tool for housing affordability.
JoyceCouncil MemberDiscussed frustration regarding the city's ability to promote affordable housing.
Discussed frustration regarding the city's ability to promote affordable housing.
GlennCouncil MemberAdvocated for data-driven analysis of development costs.
Advocated for data-driven analysis of development costs.
Aaron SmithCity StaffProvides financial and development data for council decision-making.
Provides financial and development data for council decision-making.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Work session, Date unspecified