Webster City- The Hamilton County Conservation Board Monday morning approved the goals for its organization. They are as follows..
Definitions:
Goal: Shall be aspirational and slightly out of reach
Outcome: Measurable – how you know you’re making progress towards a goal
Strategy: Steps or actions to reach or make progress towards a goal
Goal 1: Recruit, retain, and empower a high-performing workforce by fostering a culture of professional growth, competitive compensation, employee well-being, and operational excellence, ensuring HCC remains resilient and adaptable in the face of evolving service demands and budget challenges.
Goal 2: Strengthen community connections through meaningful education, outreach, and engagement opportunities that increase public awareness, inspire stewardship, elevate the value of conservation, and cultivate a network of advocates who support Hamilton County Conservation’s mission and future initiatives.
Goal 3: Expand and diversify revenue sources by leveraging partnerships, grant programs, facilities, events, and destination-based amenities to enhance financial sustainability, position Hamilton County Conservation as a regional recreation and tourism leader, and create lasting economic benefits for local communities.
Goal 4: Protect and enhance natural resources while providing accessible, high-quality recreational experiences through ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, interpretive programming, strategic facility improvements, and proactive asset management that demonstrates value to residents, visitors, and decision-makers alike.
The conservation board reviewed the Labor Day weekend for campers at the park. A good turnout was noted for the users of the three county parks at Bells Mill,Briggs Woods and at Little Wall Lake with camping spaces all occupied for the final summer holiday weekend earlier this month.
There was also an update from Adam Schonert of Schonert Corporate Catering from Ames since they started their services at the Briggs Woods Conference Center. The firm is responsible for catering services for weddings, business meeting and public gatherings.
Briggs Woods Golf tournament director Dayton Louk informed the board that his hours will be trimmed from 32 hours down to 30 at his request.
A public use access agreement was approved Monday by the Hamilton County Conservation Board through the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation for the Metcalf Property north of Webster City. There was no update on the proposed Nature Center at Briggs Woods Park by McCollugh Design of Dubuque. This matter will be reviewed again at the next meeting of the Conservation Board set for October 19th at the Conservation Office south of Webster City at 9:30 a.m.