DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Adoption Of Dakota County Strategic Plan Goals And Strategic Initiatives
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Adopt Dakota County Strategic Plan Goals and strategic initiatives.
SUMMARY
The mission of Dakota County government is to provide efficient, effective, responsive government that achieves the Board of Commissioners' vision for Dakota County; a premier place in which to work and play.
By Resolution No. 12-215 (April 24, 2012), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners adopted a strategic plan that affirmed the County's vision and mission. By Resolution 17-444 (August 22, 2017), the County Board approved updated Strategic Plan Goals. The goals being: A Great Place to Live, A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Areas, A Successful Place for Business and Jobs and Excellence in Public Service.
As part as the strategic planning workshop on December 6, 2024, the County Board updated strategic plan goals and initiatives (Attachment).
The following strategic plan goals, and related descriptions, were created during the workshop; with an overarching goal to make Dakota County 'A Great Place to Live':
* Thriving People
Dakota County creates access to opportunities, cares for vulnerable people, and fosters community safety, health and well-being.
* Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
Dakota County maintains energy efficiency/sustainability and protects and maintains natural resources.
* Successful Place for Business and Jobs
Dakota County strives for dependable and modern infrastructure and systems and a prepared connected workforce.
* Excellence in Public Service
Dakota County desires to innovate and collaborate, communicate and engage, hire and retain excellent staff, ensure welcoming and responsive services for all people and be responsible stewards of taxes resources.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends adoption of Dakota County Strategic Plan Goals...
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