They can pick themselves up and move forward. We need to objectively prioritize to one or two items. One of the big ideas should be how we continue to do strategic planning in Iowa. We need a tax policy or vision for Iowa. Make sure everyone has a voice in regionalization.
Civic engagement is one of Iowa's strengths.
David Oman recommended stepping through the Tier 1 list and then talk about how we frame it, pay for it and sell it. Council was in consensus to use these goals for process discussion. Quality of life would encompass economic opportunity. The core central point should be workforce development. Grow the population would be a bell ringer Another big idea is quality of life.