Key Strategic Issues
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Governance Task Force

• Long-term financial stability
• Lease agreements/buy out?
• Annexation
• Improvement district
• Long-term role of lake association

Infrastructure Task Force

• Road improvements
• Water system
• Sewer system
• Building codes and related issues

Beautification and Park Area Improvements Task Force

• Mowing and weed control
• Trash receptacles and related issues
• Signage
• Improvement public parks, boat ramps, and docks
• Marina on lake

Water Quality, Environmental Issues, Water Level Task Force

• Dredging of Lake
• City use of reservoir for water
• Septic tanks and environmental issues
• Chemical use

Recreation Use, Public Safety, and Fishery Management Issues

• Balance between water usage (skiing and fishing)
• Water safety issues (expand wake area)
• Fishery management issues
• Enforcement issues
• Road safety issues (speed limits, etc)

"What you're doing is much needed and very important. Take your time and do it well." City survey respondent

Task Force Functions

1. Identification of all related issues
2. Discussion of the problem(s)
3. Research the issue/problem(s)
4. Brainstorm possible solutions(s)
5. Identify most feasible solutions(s)
6. Develop "action plans" for implementation

"This is an essential effort for both city and city lake residents. City must realize that lake residents, full-time and part-timers are significant contributors to city's financial coffers. Lake residents must make every effort to be good Council Grove citizens and participate in city efforts." City survey respondent