HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-25-2020 (Called)January 25, 2020
At a Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 9:00
a.m., in River Room A of the Holiday Inn Riverfront located at 600 N 4th St, Paducah, KY
42001, Mayor Harless presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following
answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor
Harless (5).
INVOCATION
Commissioner McElroy led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Harless led the pledge.
COMMISSION RETREAT
Team Building Exercises
City Manager Arndt began the meeting with two team building exercises. For the first exercise,
each member of the Commission listed the one thing they were most proud of for 2019 and the
one thing they are most excited for in 2020. The second exercise focused on the strength each
commission member sees in other commissioners and the strengths they see in themselves.
2019 Strategic Plan Accomplishments
Assistant City Manager Smolen reviewed the accomplishments the City has made in 2019 in
regards to the Strategic Plan. Highlights include:
• 15 Downtown Development Grants totaling $217,000
• 58 Business Retention Meetings held
• 6,750 Citizens served by the new Customer Experience Department
• 13 Kickstart Meetings held since July
• $10.4 Million received through the BUILD Grant
• 23 Neighborhood Walks covering 31 neighborhoods
• Greenway Trail Phase 4 completed
• Replaced 2 miles of sidewalks
• Design process has started for the Indoor Aquatic/Recreation Facility
• Creative and Cultural Council established, with plans to begin in 2020
• Police Department started a new Youth Interact Program at Paducah Middle School
• Established a Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) for Downtown Paducah
A copy of the Strategic Plan Report Card can be found in the Minutes file.
Insights from the Leadership Team
City Clerk & Director of Customer Experience Lindsay Parish led the Commission through
insights from the Leadership Team. A copy of the presentation can be found in the minute file.
2020 Strategic Plan Discussion & Review
City Manager Arndt worked with the Commission to review and make edits to Strategic Plan
items. The Commission reviewed the performance areas of Empower Upward Economic
Mobility, Maintain Thoughtful & Modern Infrastructure, Develop Healthy & Sustainable
Neighborhoods, and Recreation. The Commission asked that staff make recommendations for
the performance areas of Public Safety; Open, Smart & Engaged Government; Creative
Industries; and Celebrate a Diverse Community.
ADJOURN
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to adjourn the meeting. All
in favor.
Meeting ended at approximately 2:10 p.m.
January 25, 2020
ADOPTED: February 11, 2020
ATTEST:
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Lindsay Parish, Ci Clerk
Brandi Harless, May