City Council Study Session: Revised 2024-2030 City Council Strategic Plan

The City Council of Arvada held a study session on September 3, 2026, to review and discuss the revised 2024-2030 City Council Strategic Plan. The session focused on simplifying and clarifying the strategic plan to make it more high-level and policy-focused, moving away from operational details. Council members provided feedback on the plan's structure, prioritization of goals, and the need for clear alignment between projects and strategic objectives. Discussions included suggestions for incorporating resilience and climate action into quality of life goals, establishing a scoring or evaluation system to assess project alignment with strategic priorities, and improving transparency and public engagement through dashboards and reporting tools. The council agreed to finalize the plan via resolution in the fall, with implementation and ongoing performance tracking starting in 2027. No specific procurement or contracting decisions were made during this meeting.