Council Retreat Summary

Last week we wrapped up an intensive 2-day retreat with City Council that covered several different topics about the future of our community and what kind of strategic investments are needed. Each one of those topics could be a separate discussion on this blog. The topics included:

• Quality of Life – newcomers survey, visual enhancement/beautification, parks & recreation, recycling, historic preservation/heritage districts, and a music festival
• Infrastructure – water/sewer, streets/transportation/stormwater
• Public safety – fire department needs, police headquarters
• Planning & development – development standards, signage, tree preservation, open space
• Economic development – facade grant programs, downtown & corridor redevelopment, human capital recruitment, business incubator, tourism development
• Finance & budget – revenue outlook, fund balance goals, debt service level

Each of the presentations are posted on the City’s website for your viewing pleasure.

The minutes from the retreat should be available in the near future by going to the Kannapolis WebLink site (click on Administration, City Council, Minutes, 2009).

Bring Toy Donations to Christmas Parade

Be sure to bring a toy to donate to this year’s Christmas Parade, which will be held on Saturday. Toys are being collected by Toys for Tots, and Marines will be walking the parade route gathering donations. All toys will be used locally by the Cannon YMCA Empty Stocking and Cooperative Christian Ministries.