HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 12-27-95 WkShpDecember 22, 1995
The Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council:
The next planning workshop will be held on Wednesday, December 27,
1995 at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center in the Mill Mountain Room.
We will meet from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and lunch will be provided as well
as a continuous break station.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this information.
I look forward to seeing you on December 27.
Sincerely,
W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
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Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney
James D. Grisso, Director of Finance
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
James D. Ritchie, Assistant City Manager
William F. Clark, Director of Public Works
Kit B. Kiser, Director of Utilities and Operations
Glenn D. Radcliffe, Director of Human Development
George C. Snead, Jr, Director of Public Safety
Dr. Robert E Matson
215 Cbur~~ ~,venue SW P.~anoke, V'rginia 24011
ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL ....... VISIONING WORKSHOP
December 27, 1998
8:30 a.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke held a Visioning Workshop on Wednesday,
December 27, 1995, at 8:30 a.m., in the Mill Mountain Room of The Hotel Roanoke &
Conference Center, with Mayor David A. Bowers presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members Elizabeth T. Bowles, John S. Edwards (arrived
at 9:35 a.m.), Delvis O. McCadden, William White, Sr., Linda F. Wyatt (arrived at 9:10
a.m.) and Mayor David A. Bowers .............................................................. 6.
ABSENT: Council Member John H. Parrott ................................ 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: W. Robert Herbert, City Manager; James D. Ritchie, Sr.,
Assistant City Manager; Wilbum C. Dibling, Jr., City Attomey; James D. Grisso,
Director of Finance; and Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
OTHERS PRESENT: Glenn D. Radcliffe, Director of Human Development;
George C. Snead, Jr., Director of Public Safety; Kit B. Kiser, Director of Utilities and
Operations; Barry L. Key, Manager, Office of Management and Budget; and
Deborah J. Moses, Manager, Billings and Collections.
The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Robert E. Matson, Professor and Director
for Leadership Development, University of Virginia.
Dr. Matson reviewed the previous workshops, following which the City
Manager talked about the work of the City's Leadership Team and advised that the
Leadership Team has expressed a desire that a Member(s) of Council attend a future
session to present Council's final visioning work product; whereupon, the Mayor
volunteered to meet with the Leadership Team at the appropriate time.
At this point, 9:10 a.m., Ms. Wyatt entered the meeting.
Council Members spent considerable time discussing ways in which to inform
the citizens of Roanoke about Council's visioning process which has been ongoing
since January 1995.
At this point, 9:38 a.m., Vice-Mayor Edwards entered the meeting.
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The remainder of the morning was spent discussing and revising the draft
vision statements; whereupon, the following draft statements were approved and
referred back to the subcommittees for grammatical corrections.
"Effective Government
The City of Roanoke will be a catalyst for shaping and achieving the
future of our community. City government will be participatory,
responsive and efficient, valuing diverse community involvement,
public/private partnerships and regional cooperation. Citizens will be
involved in the establishment of community priorities. Our facilitative
government will bring together all available resources to meet the
challenges of the 21st century.
Economy
Roanoke, with its vibrant downtown, will be a dynamic, diverse regional
center of commeme and tourism, competing effectively in the global
economy. To enhance economic opportunities, we will promote
regional cooperation, nurture growth in existing business and recruit
attractive new business and industry. Roanoke will be a destination for
people 'seeking a unique combination of scenic, cultural and
recreational attractions.
Quality of Life
Roanoke will be a community where every person and every family is
important and respected. We will be a diverse, urban community of
stable, safe, caring and friendly neighborhoods. We will protect our
natural environment and promote cultural, social and recreational
opportunities that encourage present and future generations to choose
Roanoke as their home."
At 12:25 p.m., the Mayor declared the workshop in recess.
At 1:25 p.m., the workshop reconvened in the Mill Mountain Room of The Hotel
Roanoke & Conference Center, with Mayor Bowers presiding, and all Members of the
Council in attendance, with the exception of Council Member Parrott.
The City Manager was not present for the aftemoon session.
Following discussion, Council approved the following draft vision statement
for Education:
"Education
Roano.ke will be a "learning" community, providing the necessary
educat,onal resources and opportunities for all persons to develop to
their maximum potentials. Through community involvement and
utilization of the latest technology, we will provide quality public
education. We will strengthen our cooperation with area colleges and
universities and expand continuing education to promote an
environment of life-long learning."
There was discussion with regard to the future course of action to be followed
in order to implement the vision statements; whereupon, Dr. Matson advised that at
least one more visioning workshop will be necessary.
.Following further discussion, the Mayor requested that the City Clerk
coordinate the date for the next meeting with Dr. Mateon. (The next visioning
workshop was scheduled for Monday, February 5, 1996, at 12:30 p.m.)
There was discussion in regard !.o advisin, g the news media as to the process
that Council has followed to. date in dra,ing its wsion statem, ente; whereupon, it was
the consensus of Counc,I that the Mayor will meet w,th editors of the local
newspapers and news directors of the local radio and television stations to share
information about the visioning process.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the workshop adjoumed
at 2:20 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
Mary F. Parker
City Clerk
David A. Bowers
Mayor