The City of Prior Lake’s Strategic Plan serves as road map for the future and helps to guide us on how we will get there. The components of the plan were developed through robust citizen engagement, including a community survey, to make sure city leaders prioritize resident input.

Why do a strategic plan?

Strategic planning is important because it helps city leaders move forward, narrows city priorities, and helps determine the allocation of resources. The vision statement is intended to be aspirational, inspirational, and long-term. The goal areas are purposefully broad to tell us where the city should focus its energy. The objectives are more specific and concrete to help define what we will accomplish. Neither should change very often to ensure a long-term focus. City departments are developing tactics that are specific and measurable to achieve the vision and goals. The idea is to turn these tactics into yearly work plans that will be reported in an annual report to keep the city on task and accountable. All the city’s work and daily activities should be reflected in this plan and contribute toward the vision.