Auburn City Council Leadership Retreat Day One — Feb 19, 2026: Ground rules set; vision and priorities reviewed
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Mayor Nancy Backus convened a special City Council retreat on Feb. 19, 2026 at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort. Councilmembers Tracy Taylor (Deputy Mayor), Hanan Amer, Kate Baldwin, Cheryl Rakes, Lisa Stirgus, and Clinton Taylor attended; Councilmember Brian Lott was excused. Facilitator Shannon Kelley-Fong (Kelly‑Fong Consulting) led ground‑rule setting, team‑building, and collaboration exercises; the group reviewed interview responses, Council Core Commitments, and stated priorities including Safety, Fiscal Sustainability, Community Wellness, and Infrastructure. The council did not discuss 2027–2028 Biennial Budget priorities on Day One. The meeting recessed 12:20–12:50 p.m. and adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
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- Council and Directors established ground rules for retreat interactions (lead with respect, one speaker, speak for yourself, support participation, etc.).
- Facilitator-led review and alignment on City vision/mission elements, interview responses, and Council Core Commitments.
- Council identified stated priorities to guide further planning: Safety; Fiscal Sustainability; Community Wellness; Infrastructure.
- Council did not address or finalize 2027–2028 Biennial Budget priorities on Day One of the retreat.
- Meeting recessed from 12:20 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.; adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
- Minutes of the meeting were approved April 6, 2026.
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02-19-2026 Special City Council Meeting Leadership Retreat Day One
Agenda
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- 2027-2028 BIENNIAL BUDGET LEADERSHIP RETREAT DAY ONE
- A. Mayor, Council, and Director Relationship BuildingDecision: 2027-2028 BIENNIAL BUDGET LEADERSHIP RETREAT DAY ONE
- B. Discussion on Aligning City Vision, Mission, and GoalsDecision: 2027-2028 BIENNIAL BUDGET LEADERSHIP RETREAT DAY ONE
- C. Discussion of 2027-2028 Biennial Budget PrioritiesDecision: 2027-2028 BIENNIAL BUDGET LEADERSHIP RETREAT DAY ONE
- ADJOURNMENT
Documents from this meeting
- Packethttps://auburnwa.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5385,plainText=false)
- Agendahttps://auburnwa.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4323,plainText=false)
- Minuteshttps://auburnwa.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5444,plainText=false)
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