Res 2014-15
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 - 15
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A VISION STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY
WHEREAS, in the summer of 2013 the Fridley City Council initiated a strategic planning process
to set a vision statement to help make the decision-making process more attentive to the long term
needs of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council will use the vision statement during the budget process and decisions
are contemplated; and
WHEREAS, the visioning process included a review of the City’s demographic, economic and
financial status as well as the conditions of the City’s infrastructure and Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the visioning process allowed the City Council and department heads to participate in
an exercise identifying the City’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the City
helping to set special short-term and long-term goals; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deliberated about the desired state of the City of Fridley in fifty years
based upon the information gathered about the quality of life in the City stemming from the physical
and psychological characteristics of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City’s vision is about families and businesses, keeping in mind that the key to
attracting and retaining families and businesses is safety and vibrancy is demonstrated by an active
and engaged citizenry built upon safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Council would like all residents to have the opportunity to be active in mind
and body and friendliness is a way of approaching life that makes people want to stay together in
community with each other.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fridley that Council
We believe Fridley will be
that the following vision statement be established for the City of Fridley:
a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
TH
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 27
DAY OF JANUARY 2014.
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SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK