Setting Austin's Vision and Priorities
- City leaders held a strategic retreat to focus on long-term planning and direction for Austin.
- Discussions aimed to identify key issues facing the city and map out important stakeholders.
- Presentations included "Ideas Outside the Box" for innovation and updates on critical city operations, such as the Austin Transit System (ATS).
- The primary goals were to develop a shared vision for Austin and define the city's top priorities moving forward.
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Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JANUARY 21,1998 Mayor Watson called the meeting to order, noting the temporary absence of Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, Councilmembers Griffith and Spelman. REGISTRATION AND COFFEE 8:00-8:30 A.M. WELCOME Goals for the Retreat Introduction of the Participants Welcoming by City Manager Jesus Garza and presentation of goals for the retreat and introduction of the participants by Mel Wexler. BREAK 10:15-10:30 a.m. Identification of the SUBSTANTIVE Issues Stakeholders Identification State of the Department Report BREAK Noon-12:15p.m. WORKING LUNCH Presentation by Michael Aulick, Executive Director, ATS and Michael Weaver, Consultant to ATS Ideas Outside the Box presentation by Michael Wallwork BREAK 3:15-3:30 p.m. The Council's Vision for Austin The Council's Priorities BREAK 5:45-6:00 p.m. WORKING DINNER 6:00 p.m. Presentations given by Beverly Griffith, Peter Reick, Mike Aulick, Roger Duncan, Michael Wallwork, Mike Weaver and Ross Malloy. ADJOURNED at 6:40 p.m. on Councilmember Slasher's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tern Garcia absent. Minutes for January 21,1998, February 5,1998 and February 11,1998 approved on this the 26th day of February, 1998, minutes for January 14, 1998, January 15, 1998, January 22, 1998 and February 12, 1998 postponed on Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, Mayor Watson's second 5-0 vote, Councilmembers Griffith and Spelman off the dais.