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Eugene City Council Retreat <br /> February 25-26, 2005 <br /> Retreat Goals <br /> • To improve the effectiveness of the governing body <br /> • To build a working relationship between members of the governing body and the <br /> City's Executive staff <br /> • To identify important goals and strategies for the City of Eugene to accomplish in <br /> the ensuing two years <br /> Vision and Goal Statements <br /> Vision and Goals <br /> The Council considered the existing Vision Statement and Council Goals and reflected <br /> on how they could/should be changed. The Council and Executive Staff also assessed <br /> what the City is doing well with regard to each Goal and what could be better. <br /> Existing Vision Statement <br /> Eugene is a regional center for education, culture and commerce, and a comfortable <br /> attractive and affordable place to live and work. We value the variety of our safe, livable <br /> neighborhoods and the beauty of our landscapes. We respect the perspectives and <br /> lifestyles of our active and diverse citizenry. We strive to provide sound, open <br /> government and to deliver effective, efficient services. <br /> Reflections on Vision Statement <br /> • Recreation is not mentioned <br /> • Economic Development is not mentioned <br /> • No sense of future -should be more forward looking <br /> • Leading with "regional center" -should be more. about neighborhoods <br /> • "Citizenry" is not inclusive enough <br /> • Want to be inspired <br /> • Welcoming <br /> • Concept of neighborhoods should be highlighted <br /> ,Existing Council Goals <br /> 1. Safe Community: A safe community where people feel secure and respected. <br /> 2. Sustainable Community Development: A community that retains a high quality of <br /> life and a healthy economy, effectively links land use and transportation planning, <br /> and successfully manages growth and change in the urban environment. <br /> 3. Healthy Natural and Built Environment: A community that conserves and . <br /> enhances the natural environment and provides an attractive and healthy place <br /> to live. <br /> 4. Accessible and Thriving Culture and Recreation: A community that offers a wide <br /> variety of opportunities for positive cultural, recreational and educational <br /> development for all. <br /> 5. Effective, Accountable Municipal Government: A local government that works <br /> openly and respectfully with and for everyone in the community. <br /> <br /> Management Partners, Inc. 1 <br /> <br />