The City is in the midst of implementing the newly adopted Strategic Plan, and has a need for a tool to manage implementation as well as to track and improve performance and communicate results.

During the development of the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan, there was great emphasis on the desire for the plan to be a living document and guiding plan and not just "sit on the shelf."  As staff worked with consultant Craig Rapp on next steps for implementation, we learned about a software program that many clients use to manage implementation and reporting, Envisio. 

At the same time, as we promoted the adoption of the new plan, we received inquires from residents about whether we would be implementing any dashboards or scorecards for accountability.

Highlights of the software's features and capabilities:

• Analytics: performance analytics allow us to align performance measures with strategic priorities, report on progress, and use data to inform decisions
• Dashboards: Enable us to use data and progress updates to tell the story to external stakeholders. Build trust and manage expectations via customizable dashboards for each plan or department to inform staff, partners, and the community

Other Minnesota clients of Envisio include Maplewood, Minnetonka, Blaine, St. Cloud, Mankato, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Center, Lakeville, and Woodbury. 

The annual cost for the software is $20,000. The implementation fee is reduced to $5,000 with a three-year contract. 

Learn more about Envisio at: https://envisio.com/. 

Staff is recommending moving forward with Envisio, using ARPA funds. The three-year contract coincides nicely with the funding availability and the term of the Strategic Plan.