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The City Council agenda for tonight includes a discussion about hiring a city manager. The idea was proposed last year by Focus 2020. What do you think? Does Mitchell need a full-time administrat...
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'Gateway to the Lake' proposed in Focus 2020 subcommittee report

A report issued Friday by a local committee envisions Lake Mitchell as a recreation jewel surrounded by well-signed trails and access areas, and anchored by a “gateway” area near the lake’s southeastern point.

By Seth Tupper , May 15, 2009

Panel endorses ‘events authority’

Panel endorses ‘events authority’ A subcommittee of Mitchell’s long-range planning group thinks the community may need an “events authority.”
“An events authority could be established for the purpose of facilitating, coordinating and assisting with the solicitation, promotion and hosting of various community athletic and cultural events,” says a report issued Wednesday by the Visitor Development Subcommittee of Focus 2020.

By Seth Tupper , May 14, 2009

Focus 2020 committee recommends consideration of an 'events authority'

A subcommittee of Mitchell’s long-range planning group thinks the community may need an “events authority.” “An events authority could be established for the purpose of facilitating, coordinating and assisting with the solicitation, promotion and hosting of various community athletic and cultural events,” says a report issued Wednesday by the Visitor Development Subcommittee of Focus 2020.

By Staff , May 13, 2009

Co-chairman says cooperation needed for many Quality of Place ideas

A new indoor aquatic center is needed in Mitchell, says a subcommittee of the long-range planning group Focus 2020. Eyesores throughout the community should be fixed and the lake should undergo a rigorous process to rid it of the green algae that settles in it each summer.
But to accomplish these and other recommendations made by Focus 2020’s Quality of Place subcommittee, cooperation between entities is essential, said Noel Hamiel, a subcommittee co-chairman.

By Austin Kaus , May 12, 2009

Program ‘clearinghouse’ suggested for Mitchell

Program ‘clearinghouse’ suggested for Mitchell A subcommittee of the Focus 2020 planning group suggests hiring a community education director to coordinate the many educational offerings already present in the city, as well as those that may develop in the future.

By Korrie Wenzel , May 07, 2009

Focus 2020 Education Committee recommends bigger scholarships

The Education Subcommittee of Focus 2020 issued draft recommendations today that include doubling Mitchell Community Scholarships to all Mitchell graduates and tripling Mitchell Community Scholarships to Mitchell graduates who attend Mitchell Technical Institute or Dakota Wesleyan University.

May 06, 2009

Spearfish goes to administrator system

A subcommittee of Focus 2020 reported Monday that Mitchell is one of only four Class I South Dakota cities that lack a fulltime chief executive.

By Seth Tupper , May 06, 2009

Local panel endorses changes for City Council, County Commission

A long-range planning group is suggesting six changes for the Davison County Commission and seven for the Mitchell City Council, including the adoption of home-rule charters and the hiring of a “county mayor” and city manager.
The recommendations were issued Monday by Focus 2020’s Government Structures Subcommittee. Focus 2020 is a volunteer group that has worked to develop a long-range plan for Mitchell and the immediate region.

By Staff , May 05, 2009

Focus 2020 subcommittee recommends hiring 'county mayor,' city manager

The Governmental Structures Subcommittee of Focus 2020 released recommendations today that include hiring a "county mayor" and a city manager.

May 04, 2009

Focus 2020 to begin release of draft recommendations next week

Focus 2020, Mitchell's volunteer, long-range planning group, will begin releasing recommendations from its subcommittees Monday.

By Staff , May 01, 2009

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City campaign finance law proposed

The candidates for Mitchell city offices in the June 2 election have already completed the only financial disclosure they’re required to make — a one-page document that asks how they make their living.

By Seth Tupper , April 29, 2009

County 'mayor' among ideas unveiled by Focus 2020

Davison County should have a “mayor,” the city of Mitchell should have a full-time chief executive, the entire Mitchell area should work with consultants to develop a regional economic development plan, and many Lake Mitchell public-access areas should be cleaned up and paved.
So say members of Focus 2020, a long-range community planning initiative.

By Seth Tupper , March 18, 2009

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