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Agenda 07-01-2021 Special Imagine Dunn® north caroling LL—D I t� TIC T Dunn City Council raj j � j Special Meeting City or Bunn Thursday, July 1, 2021 12:45 p.m., Dunn Community Building Joint Meeting Dunn City Council Dunn Planning Board Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce Dunn Area Tourism Authority Dunn Vision Group Call to Order— Mayor William P. Elmore, Jr. Invocation Pledge of Allegiance 1) Imagine Dunn Strategic Vision Plan Presentation and Decision Purpose and Special Recognitions — Planning Director George Adler Special Remarks — Rodney Stewart, Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce President Presentation of Plan — Aaron Arnett, Arnett Muldrow, & Associates Questions/Discussion/Decision 2) Announcements/Information 3) Closed Session If called, General Statute(s) allowing Closed Session will be cited in the motion ADJOURNMENT "This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer" -L;= Lga � U-1 D Q­ 1 N''T - N' WN City Council Agenda Form 3 Meeting D STRATEGICSUBJECT TITLE: IMAGINE DUNN D DECISION Presenter: Planning Director George Adler Department:Planning : . , Attachment: X Yes No Imagine Dunn Vision Plan, Resolution Public Hearing Advertisement Date: PURPOSE: Presentation of the Plan and consideration for council to approve the Imagine Dunn Strategic Vision Plan and authorize its implementation. BACKGROUND: In 2019, the City of Dunn and the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce partnered to form the Dunn Vision Group (DVG). On December 10, 2019, the Dunn City Council authorized the City Manager to publish a Request for Proposal to assist the DVG in conducting a city-wide visioning process to prepare a citizen driven 20-Year Vision Plan and an implementation Action Plan. Arnett Muldrow & Associates, in conjunction with Hill Studio, was selected to conduct the process and write the final plan. Despite the pandemic, outreach was conducted and extensive public input received, including 866 surveys, numerous focus group meetings, two workshops, and many meetings (remote and in person) were held between the DVG and Arnett Muldrow / Hill Studios. The final Imagine Dunn Vision Plan was completed June 1, 2021. The final draft of the Imagine Dunn Vision Plan has been submitted for City Council's review. BUDGET IMPACT: The implementation of the plan will be done over several budget years and will be budgeted as projects and objectives are implemented and approved by Council. RECOMMENDATIONIACTION REQUESTED: Motion to approve the resolution approving the Imagine Dunn Strategic Vision Plan and authorizing the plan's implementation. north Carolina UD-DUNN city of Bunn POST OFFICE BOX 1065 e DUNN, NORTH CAROLINA 28335 (910) 230-3500 ^ FAX (910) 230-3590 www.dtinn-nc.org Mayor William P. Elmore Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Dr. David L. Bradham Council Members J. Wesley Sills April Gaulden Frank McLean Billy Tart Chuck Tannage City Manager Steven Neusohaler RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IMAGINE DUNN STRATEGIC VISION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTATION WHEREAS, the City of Dunn and the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the need for a Vision and Strategic Plan for the City of Dunn; and WHEREAS, these institutions assembled the Dunn Vision Group to lead the process and engaged the Dunn Area Tourism Authority and proceeded with a recommendation to the Dunn City Council to hire the firm Arnett Muldrow & Associates for the development of the plan; and WHEREAS, a major focus was placed on the engagement of the public in the process and even with the Covid-19 Pandemic, 866 residents completed the Community Input Survey and with various workshops and community meetings, the total number of persons engaged exceeded 5,200; and WHEREAS, through the impressive input from our community, including residents and neighbors, along with a Strategic Assessment, Market Research, and a Community Branding process which led to the development of the Strategic Themes and Goals as follows: 1. Quality of Life: To create a quality of life that is identified by exceptional public safety, variety of housing choices, robust recreation network, highly rated healthcare and an improved school system. 2. Planning for Growth: To accommodate and support the needs of a diverse and growing population, welcoming growth that increases its overall tax base while contributing to the city's unique character. It will employ public policies and strategic investment including modernized infrastructure, regulations that encourage development and redevelopment, and will create a vibrant and sustainable environment for growth. 3. Business Development: To foster a proactive environment that is conducive to investment, supportive of local businesses, and a sustainable and diversified economy. It will build an entrepreneurial ecosystem that creates prosperity and opportunities for all to succeed regardless of background. 4. Community Character: To be a community of character defined by its small-town charm and it's vibrant and active downtown. It will become a Cultural and Entertainment hub serving the tri-county area, while continuing to be a visitor destination for those who love history, or simply need a break. Dunn will have pleasing architecture, attractive corridors and inviting centers of commerce. DUNN SIB-t<mePicaCity 1 ► m-�re com ntn maffers 1989 * 2103 S. Market Positioning: To craft its own unique story cultivating an intense pride of place for its residents, while promoting the community as a place to visit, invest, or live. Dunn's story will be founded on its family -friendly environment, emphasizing community, faith, and tradition. 6. Partnerships: The City, Chamber, Tourism and their partners will work together for the good of all Dunn's citizens, building an inclusive, progressive, and engaged community. WHEREAS, the Vision, Community Branding, Goals and Strategies have been set forth in this plan; and WHEREAS, the Strategic Plan will guide financial, operational, planning and policy decisions of City staff with the oversight of the Dunn City Council; and WHEREAS, the Plan will also include the development of an assessment tool to gauge the progress as the Council, Dunn Vision Group, city staff and community partners proceed with implementation, setting priorities and making adjustments to the plan, as needed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Dunn, North Carolina that the Imagine Dunn Strategic Vision Plan is hereby approved on this the 15T day of July, 2021. William P. Elmore, Jr. Mayor ATTEST: Tammy Williams, CMC City Cleric CLOSED SESSION CRITERIA (Specify one or more of the following permitted reasons for closed sessions) Move that we go into closed session in accordance with: [N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1)] Prevent the disclosure of privileged information Under the North Carolina General Statutes or regulations. I Under the regulations or laws of the United States. [N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(2)] Prevent the premature disclosure of an honorary award or scholarship [N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3)] Consult with the Attorney i To protect the attorney -client privilege. i To consider and give instructions concerning a potential or actual claim, administrative procedure, or judicial action. I To consider and give instructions concerning a judicial action titled vs [N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4)] To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of business in the area served by this body. [N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5)] To establish or instruct the staff or agent concerning the negotiation of the price and terms of a contract concerning the acquisition of real property located at (OR) To establish or instruct the staff or agent concerning the negotiations of the amount of compensation or other terms of an employment contract. [N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6)] To consider the qualifications, competence, performance, condition of appointment of a public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. (OR) To hear or investigate a complaint, charge, or grievance by or against a public officer or employee. [N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(7)] To plan, conduct, or hear reports concerning investigations of alleged criminal conduct. School violence 143-318.11(a)(8) and terrorist activity (9).