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Home My WebLink About5-6-2026 City Council Meeting Agenda1 CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS Russell Humphrey, Mayor Bert Lyle, Position 1 At-Large Karen Denman, Position 2 At-Large Vicki McKenzie, Position 3 At-Large Pat Graham, Position 4 At-Large Jon Strong, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 4 Tore Fossum, Ward 1 Casey Cox, Ward 2 Anissa Antwine, Ward 3 HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 SPECIAL WORKSHOP 9:00 A.M. - STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION SHSU UNIVERSITY CAMP 2245 FM 980, Huntsville, Texas 77320 Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the City Secretary’s office (936.291.5413) two working days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements. WORKSHOP (9:00 a.m.) City of Huntsville Staff and City Council Workshop Session DISCUSSION a. City of Huntsville Staff and members of the City Council will attend and participate in a Strategic Planning Session for the City's Vision, Mission, Value Statement, and goals and objectives for 2026. There will be no formal action taken by the City Council. Discussion may include, but will not be limited to the following: The City's current Vision, Mission, Value Statement, and Strategic Priorities, possible new or revised strategic priorities, current and future goals Vision: The City of Huntsville is a community that is beautiful, historic, culturally diverse, affordable, safe, and well-planned, with great opportunity for our citizens. Mission: In order to maintain and enhance the quality of life and the achievement of our vision, the City of Huntsville provides, facilitates and regulates services, facilities and infrastructure for citizens, customers, visitors, businesses and state agencies, in a friendly, efficient, fair, honest and competent manner with quality and forethought. Value Statement: Develop and implement a culture that builds and engages our organization, team and community, through the values of service, trust, accountability and respect. We commit to doing everything we do, utilizing these core beliefs. Strategic Priorities: Strategic Priority #1, Public Safety - Create a community where all individuals feel safe and protected, where citizens trust the effectiveness of our agencies through community engagement, technologies, and best practices. We strive to promote a culture of service, prevention and partnership. Strategic Priority #2, Economic Development - Creat an economic climate for the City of Huntsville that drives development of diverse industries and sectors, providing sustainable economic growth and improved living standards. Strategic Priority #3, Quality of Life – Establish an environment where citizens can thrive and enjoy the city in which they live. Provide services that enhance the quality of life for all, with focus on the full life cycle (children, students, families, and retirees) - by creating amenities that support physical, 2 mental and social well-being. Support access to quality health services, education, housing, transportation, recreation and natural environment. Strategic Priority #4, Infrastructure - Develop and maintain a comprehensive and well-planned infrastructure network that prepares for the challenges of the future and provides quality, modern and efficient, water, wastewater, drainage and transportation services. Strategic Priority #5, Engagement - Build strong relationships within our organization and community with a focus on our culture of core values as expressed in Service, Trust, Accountability and Respect. Provide a welcoming and collaborative environment that fosters mutual partnership between city government, community organizations and our residents. ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATE I, Kristy Doll, City Secretary, do hereby certify that the above notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City’s website, www.HuntsvilleTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. DATE OF POSTING: April 30, 2026 Kristy Doll TIME OF POSTING: 10:30 a.m. Kristy Doll, City Secretary TAKEN DOWN: