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File #: 25-0343    Version: 1
Type: discussion Status: In Committee
File created: 4/10/2025 In control: Committee of the Chairs
Agenda date: 4/30/2025 Final action:
Title: Mid-Year Retreat Preparations

Title

Mid-Year Retreat Preparations

 

Recommended Action

Committee Recommendation:

Not referred to a committee.

 

City Manager Recommendation:

Discuss potential agenda items, location, etc. for the 2025 City Council mid-Year retreat.

 

Report

Issue:

Whether to discuss potential agenda items, facilitator, location, etc. for the 2025 City Council mid-Year retreat.

 

Staff Contact:

Jay Burney, City Manager, 360.753.8740

 

Presenter(s):

Jay Burney, City Manager

 

Background and Analysis:

At the mid-year point in the calendar year, the Olympia City Council traditionally holds a retreat to develop understanding and agreement on plans, priorities, and protocols for successfully leading the City in the coming year.

 

The 2025 City Council mid-year retreat is currently scheduled for Friday, June 13.   Staff recommends the Committee discuss potential agenda items and consider the location. The Committee can then make a recommendation to the City Council on possible agenda items and location for the retreat.

 

Climate Analysis:

The discussion regarding the City Council mid-year retreat agenda and logistics will not impact greenhouse gas emissions. However, issues regarding the City’s response to climate may be part of the final mid-year retreat agenda.

 

Equity Analysis:

The discussion regarding City Council mid-year retreat agenda and logistics will not have equity impacts. However, issues regarding the City’s response to diversity, equity and inclusion may be part of the final mid-year retreat agenda.

 

Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):

Community members have an interest in the work of the Council and their planning around priorities.

 

 

Financial Impact:

There is no financial impact related to the discussion.

 

Options:

1.                     Discuss potential agenda items, facilitator, location, etc. for the 2025 City Council mid-Year retreat.

2.                     Do not discuss potential agenda items, facilitator, location, etc. for the 2025 City Council mid-Year retreat.

3.                     Discuss potential agenda items, facilitator, location, etc. for the 2025 City Council mid-Year retreat at another time.

 

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