Workshop date and time
Special Big Lake City Council workshop scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Special Big Lake City Council Workshop Agenda — Strategic Planning Session (September 2, 2026)
Special workshop agenda and strategic planning packet
September 2, 2026
Published by City of Big Lake
IN PLAIN LANGUAGE
This packet is the agenda and background for a Big Lake City Council special workshop on September 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The workshop is a strategic planning session. Its purpose is for the Council to set direction for a five-year Strategic Plan (recommended) and to identify projects and initiatives staff should prioritize to improve city operations. The packet explains a template that organizes city work into five broad core functions (Administration; Finance; Public Safety; Infrastructure & Utilities; Land Use & Development). It includes a list of suggested key initiatives provided by the City’s Management Team and an existing 2024–2026 Strategic Plan as an attachment. The staff recommendation is that the Council engage in the session to provide direction; the agenda notes “No Action Requested.”
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Purpose of the session
The session is to establish Council direction for a recommended five-year Strategic Plan and identify mid- to long-term initiatives to improve city operations.
Staff recommendation and action status
Staff recommends that the Council engage in the strategic planning session. The agenda item lists “No Action Requested.”
Five core functions for organizing priorities
The packet uses five core functions to structure planning: Administration; Finance; Public Safety; Infrastructure & Utilities; and Land Use & Development.
Management Team provided key initiatives (examples)
The Management Team provided a list of suggested initiatives for Council consideration, including completing construction of the Public Safety Facility and moving City Hall/Police operations, launching online permitting (Laserfiche project), repealing and replacing personnel and finance policies, completing water/sewer rate study, water tower rehabilitations, and updating the Comprehensive Plan.
Strategic plan outcomes expected from the session
The packet states the session should result in a manageable number of clearly defined initiatives, realistic completion timelines, and direction for staff to begin implementation.
DETAILS
Staff recommendation: Council engage in the Strategic Planning Session
Recommended (upcoming workshop)
Agenda indicates No Action Requested for this item
Information / No action required at meeting as listed
Recommend a five-year Strategic Plan period
Recommended
SOURCE TRANSPARENCY
Review the official record.
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