Commissioners adopt vision, mission statements
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POLSON — In addition to approving Resolution No. 1036, budget amendments for fiscal year 2012-13, at their Jan. 23 meeting, Polson City Commissioners approved Resolution No. 1037 to adopt Polson’s vision statement and mission statement.
The vision statement reads:
“Nestled in the beauty of Flathead Lake and the Mission Mountains, the City of Polson is a place of cultural diversity that strives to create a clean, safe and friendly environment for our citizens and visitors. Polson is a forward- thinking, small city that nurtures civic pride and· promotes economic development by maintaining and enhancing our parks, pathways, streets and community aesthetics.
Polson values our education system and natural resources. We have a thriving, active social scene for all with a distinct character that draws people from all over the world.”
The mission statement is "inspiring beauty and community."
A slogan, "a place to call home," was not officially approved but was discussed.
During the half-hour meeting, the commission appointed Ken Siler and Joslyn Shackelford to the Polson City/County planning board as citizen members, They also reappointed Bruce Agrella to the joint airport board of directors, Todd Bassett to the golf board and Mark Shackelford to the Polson Park Board as the Ward 1 representative. All were appointed for two-year terms.
During city manager comments, Todd Crossett noted that Heart and Soul is meeting with the Polson Business Community at 7:15 a.m. Jan. 24 at the Cove.
A winter film festival, FLIC, an initiative of Envision Polson, will run Feb. 1 to 3. The festival is an idea to find more things to do in Polson in the wintertime. Movie fans can catch two-hours of screen time for $5 or $25 for the whole day at the Showboat Theatre. A kick-off party will be held Feb. 1 at the KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino.
The city is still looking for volunteers to shovel snow. Clay Frissell, an Eagle Scout home from college, helped out last week, Crossett said.
Crossett also has been working with city department heads on strategic planning, negotiating with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on the Polson Airport, meeting weekly with the community reworking the Polson development code, and working with Roger Wallace on planning for the Polson Bay Golf Course restaurant.
Crossett also reported that Polson Parks Director Karen Sargeant has been researching prior skating rinks in the Polson area and pricing since the Polson Redevelopment Agency would like a winter skating rink.
Mayor Pat DeVries said she met with the Polson Ministerial Association, and they are interested in volunteering with the city. The group is also concerned about the homeless situation in Polson, DeVries said.
The next city commission meeting will be held Feb. 4.
