Echo City Council Draft Goals: DRAFT - City Council Goals 2-23-21 History - 1. Fort Henrietta - rebuild the bolck house replica 2. Modernize/ App for the digital world 3. Strong historical community 4. Coordinate w/tribes, EHA, or any other local civic group 5. School history day Council - 1. Update rules / procedures 2. Transparency / communication 3. Update Comprehensive plan 4. School District Student representation on the Council Economy - 1. Promote tourism 2. Community reader board 3. Review/ Develop commercial code (Historical themes) 4. Money incentive for new businesses 5. Railroad right of way - commercial zone Safety / Health - 1. Code enforcement 2. Railroad Crossing Blocking roads Train horns Crossing contact signs Pedestrian crossing bridge 3. Crosswalks 4. Sidewalks - repair & new construction 5. County/ PW/ State for road repairs 6. Police accountability 7. Community cleanup/ free dumpsters for public Growth- 1. Businesses 2. Planning commission for developments Community - 1. Community Events - City sponsored or Co-sponsored National Night Out Giving Tree Arbor Day School History Day 2. Promote main events 3. Outreach to groups/ clubs 4. Welcome baskets for new residents & maybe tourist baskets 5. Revitalization of Fort Henrietta Days 6. Resource list City Operations - 1. Council Packets made available to the public via website - keeping people informed 2. Water Master Plan update 3. Sewer Project 4. Proper Equipment for the Public Works Department 5. Golf Course irrigation & management plan for future 6. Continuing education for City Staff 7. Maintenance & Improvement Plans for streets, buildings, and other City owned assets.
The Echo City Council has been working on drafting up their Vision and Mission Statements. This process will help them with a direction for goal planning for the Citys furture. Please talk to your Council members and/or Mayor to discuss this process and provide them with your input.