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OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES <br />1) The City needs to update the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and Downtown Master Plan to create one <br />cohesive guide for future development. Developing and implementing a strong community engagement <br />strategy is key to successfully updating these documents. <br />2) Anoka County is planning future reconstruction for 20th Avenue, 21st Avenue, and County Road 14 in <br />response to increased traffic from residential development and the new Amazon distribution center. Local <br />businesses feel a strong need for the City to advocate for them in the design. <br />3) With several new Councilmembers and a new Administrator, there will be a learning curve. The <br />Administrator may need to provide additional context on past Council or commission decisions to move <br />initiatives forward. Patience and a willingness to explain the history of these decisions will be important. <br />4) The City is developing a strategic plan of action that brings the Council and community together. This will <br />involve seeking stakeholders' input, facilitating discussions, identifying key implementation steps, assigning <br />tasks, tracking progress, and keeping all stakeholders informed on progress. <br />5) The Administrator will guide development and redevelopment in concert with the comprehensive plan and <br />the community's vision. <br />6) The Administrator will lead several initiatives, including planning for succession in key positions, evaluating <br />the future of police and fire services (whether to continue with joint powers agreements or explore alternative <br />delivery methods), and completing a pay equity and salary study. <br />7) The City Council desires a pathway for Centerville's community members to volunteer their valuable <br />expertise to the City. <br />8) The City would like to develop a communications strategy and outreach plan that embraces website <br />improvement, social media, and other media platforms. <br />