The primary purpose of the City of Indianola's Strategic Plan is to guide the City Council and City Staff decisions for the next five to ten years. To accomplish this purpose, the following City-wide goals were developed to guide the objectives and action steps of each area of city government and program.
The City-wide goals are expressions of the desired end results for the city and truly represent the highest order of business to be accomplished to meet the city's mission. They provide the vision required to set and meet objectives. The short-term goals are the driving force for attaining the City -wide goals. In developing the Strategic Plan, buy-in to the City-wide goals from the City Council and City Staff is imperative, since all of their short-term goals ultimately must support the vision of the City of Indianola.
The Strategic Planning committee recommends that the City form an ongoing board or commission who will continually evaluate the progress of both the City-wide goals and objectives throughout the life of this plan to determine if the goals are still applicable.
B. City Wide Goals
Broaden the tax base and opportunities by intensifying efforts to expand industry, business, retail, and jobs.
Maintain and improve municipal services and infrastructure.
Improve Indianola's transportation and traffic system
Improve Indianola's image and sense of community by enhancing the appearance and function of the square and strengthening city beautification efforts.
Plan for balanced growth that integrates all elements of the community.
