The Owatonna City Council awaits an important milestone, with strategic planning sessions set for early April to infuse community insights into the city’s future roadmap. Slated for April 9th and 12th, these sessions hold promise for laying foundational strategies that prioritize residents’ voices and steer the city’s development towards community-centric goals through 2026.

At the heart of the agenda is a meaningful reflection of community input gleaned from the Comprehensive Planning process, guaranteeing that the outcome of these meetings is a reflection of our shared aspirations. The council’s pledge to transparency remains unflinching, with a promise to report outcomes back to residents, fostering a continuous dialogue and informed participation in Owatonna’s progressive blueprint.