The Rock Island City Council met in reconvened session at 8:00 a.m. for the second day of the annual Goal Setting Session at Southwest Library in Southwest Rock Island. Present were Mayor Dennis E. Pauley presiding, and Aldermen David Conroy, Paul J. Foley, Jason W. Jones, Joy Murphy and Charles O. Austin III. Staff present included City Manager John C. Phillips and Public Works Director Bob Hawes.  Also present was Lyle Sumek, Group Facilitator of Sumek and Associates. Alderman Terry M. A. Brooks I arrived at 8:15 a.m.  Alderman Stephen L. Tollenaer was absent.

 

Mr. Sumek led the group in reviewing the updated Rock Island Vision 2025.  The group also reviewed the principals of each item identified in the vision, and what each means to the community.

 

Following discussion regarding the Vision, Council members were asked to look towards the future. Each Council member was asked to identify three (3) focus areas to work on during the next five (5) years and four (4) action items that they feel need to be undertaken in the next year. Various focus items included; maintaining infrastructure and services in the City; casino area (southwest) development; Budget-revenue sources; Safer Community Task Force and Blackhawk Corridor development. Various actions included; retail development along 11th Street corridor; evaluation and direction for alternative revenue sources; support for Long Term Control Plan; and evaluation and direction regarding Sunset Marina.  

 

Mr. Sumek, City Manager Phillips and Council members continued their discussion on the focus items and actions identified by staff and Council members.

 

Mr. Sumek then led the group in reviewing the Goals for 2015. They discussed each of the goals and voted to put them in order of importance at this time. The Goals for 2015 include: 1) Quality Services, Financially Sound City; 2) Grow the Economy; 3) Great Neighborhoods; 4) More New Housing Opportunities; Upgraded and Well Maintained Older Homes; 5)More and Better Retail 6) Improve Riverfronts and Downtown.

 

City Council members then reviewed each of the goals individually and discussed the strategic objectives and action items for each. They selected the challenges and opportunities presented by each of the goals, and then reviewed and selected action items for each of the goals.

 

Following discussion, the group selected their priorities for the coming year, which will help meet the identified goals. The priorities and targets for action are as follows:  

 

 

POLICY AGENDA 2010

TOP PRIORITIES

 

  1. Examine and Evaluate Alternative Revenue Sources
  2. Promote Casino Area Development

 

  1. Support the Safer Communities Task Force
  2. Encourage Campustown Development
  3. Establish Rock Island Housing Vision and Plan and solidify Working Relationships

 

 

POLICY AGENDA 2010

HIGH PRIORITIES

 

  1. Determine Direction for Operation of Sunset Marina
  2. Update and Fund  the Capital Improvement Plan
  3. Promote Development on the Andalusia Road Corridor  and South along the Rock Island Parkway
  4. Support Columbia Park Development
  5. Encourage Retail Development on the Blackhawk Road Corridor

 

 

Several priorities were assigned to management to implement during the next year,

including:

 

MANAGEMENT AGENDA 2010

TOP PRIORITIES

 

  1. Negotiations and Compensation Policy Direction
  2. Customer Service Evaluation and Training
  3. Complete Mill Creek Study and Determine Direction
  4. Review and Support Rental Housing Inspection Program
  5. Provide District Safety Report on Status of Actions

 

 

 

 MANAGEMENT AGENDA 2010

HIGH PRIORITIES

 

  1. Identify and Prioritize City Services
  2. Support Columbia Park Development Projects
  3. Seek Funding Support of the IL. 92 Corridor
  4. Attract Downtown First Floor Retail Development
  5. Identify Responsibility and Service Levels for Downtown Litter Control

 

 

After Council selected their priorities for the coming year, Mr. Sumek and Council discussed several Governance issues as it relates to the role and style of mayoral leadership effectiveness concerning Council, teamwork and meetings.

 

Following a summation and review of the outcome of the process, Mr. Sumek thanked the Council for a good two (2) days of discussion and accomplishments.   

 

Following discussion, Alderman Brooks moved and Alderwoman Murphy seconded to recess to Monday, October 5, 2009 at 6:45 p.m. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Foley, Alderman Jones, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.  

 

The meeting was recessed at 3:23 p.m.

 

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                                                                                        Aleisha L. Patchin, City Clerk