Work SessionOutcome pending
Adoption of 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Targets and Initiatives
Specific measurable targets for Richfield's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan were scheduled for consideration at this work session, spanning five priority areas: Operational Excellence, Community Development, Sustainable Infrastructure, High-Quality Workforce, and Equity and Inclusion. Proposed targets included 500 new downtown housing units and 15 new downtown businesses by 2026, an asset management plan by 2025, and increasing BIPOC employee representation by 3% annually. Staff presented these as a mix of achievable benchmarks and intentional stretch goals, noting that 100% completion is not expected.
final tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Key figure: TBD — Stable funding for essential services to be in place by 2025; increase in value of new permits expected.
Potential benefit
If adopted, these targets would give residents a concrete, public-facing framework to hold the city accountable on housing affordability, infrastructure reliability, workforce diversity, and service delivery through 2026.
Concern to consider
Some targets remain incomplete — the new permit value dollar target is listed as TBD — and framing certain goals as stretch targets may cause public confusion if the city falls significantly short without clear communication about intent.
What happens next: Progress on these targets was expected to be discussed at annual effective governance meetings, with quarterly updates tracked through a new public dashboard. Some targets still needed baseline data established.
Sources: Work Session agenda (city portal) ↗