Presented by Mayor Thompson in April 2013, the Council approved of the mayor's 5X5 Vision to help guide the City's activities leading up to its sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) in 2018. The five initiatives to be achieved in five years are:
- Updated Parks and Recreation System
- Updated Infrastructure & Improved Utility Services
- Increased City Government Accountability
- Establish City as Community Leader
- Create a Long-Term Vision for the Community
The creation of this website is one of the activities accomplished so far under this Vision Plan.