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City Council Strategic Planning Session

Thursday, September 18, 2025 · 7:30 AM AM · Community Room

TL;DR

The Mesa City Council held a strategic planning session focused on economic development, city branding, and future growth strategies. Presentations covered governmental funds, development services improvements, and the potential role of artificial intelligence in city operations. The meeting aimed to outline key priorities for attracting high-wage jobs and enhancing business opportunities in Mesa.

Key Decisions

  • Development Services Department Improvements Discussion and Direction Provided
  • Economic Development Strategy for High-Wage Jobs Strategic Framework Reviewed
  • Citywide Branding Efforts Presentation Received
  • Artificial Intelligence Integration Exploration Recommended
  • General Governmental Funds Outlook Forecast Presented
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Roll Call
  2. Mayor's Welcome
  3. Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the Follow-Up City Council Strategic Planning Session Purpose and Agenda:
  4. 2-a Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the purpose of the Follow-Up City Council Strategic Planning Session and an overview of the day's agenda.
    Presentation
  5. Presentations:
  6. 3-a Hear a presentation, discuss, and receive an update on the General Governmental Funds outlook and forecast.
    Presentation
  7. 3-b Hear a presentation, discuss, and receive an update on improvements for the Development Services Department, including department coordination, doing business in Mesa, small business support, and land use planning.
    Presentation
  8. 3-c Hear a presentation, discuss, and receive an update on Economic Development in Mesa, including attracting high-wage/high-value jobs and retail.
    Presentation
  9. 3-d Hear a presentation, discuss, and receive an update on citywide branding efforts.
    Presentation
  10. 3-e Hear a presentation, discuss, and receive an update on Artificial Intelligence in Mesa.
    Presentation
  11. Brief discussion on City Council Strategic Priorities.
  12. Adjournment.
  13. The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager's Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Si necesita asistencia o servicio de interpretación en Español, comuníquese con la Ciudad al menos 48 horas antes de la reunion al 480-644-2767.