Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
12:00 PM
Schmitt Hall
6554 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Town Council
Mayor Margie Mohler
Vice Mayor Robin McKee
Council Member Eric Knight
Council Member Hillery Trippe
Council Member Pam Reeves
1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 Mayor Margie Mohler, Council Member Eric Knight, Council Member Hillery Trippe, Vice Mayor Robin McKee, Council Member Pam Reeves
Absent: None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Vice Mayor McKee to Adopt the Agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Council Member Pam Reeves
1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 Mayor Margie Mohler, Council Member Eric Knight, Council Member Hillery Trippe, Vice Mayor Robin McKee, Council Member Pam Reeves
Absent: None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Reeves, seconded by Vice Mayor McKee to Adopt the Agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
5. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Mohler opened public comment. Having received none, Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
6. GOAL SETTING
A. Input on FOCUS Mission Statement.
Council Members paired with Department Directors to reflect on the Town’s proposed FOCUS Mission Statement. Each group identified a project or effort that embodied the FOCUS values and created a headline or hashtag representing their story. Council and staff shared their results, followed by a discussion about varying perspectives and the importance of shared vision.
B. Top 20 Exercise Collective Wins.
Town Council reviewed a list of 20 potential projects. Each member allocated 10 black dots to vote for their top choices. Staff will evaluate the feasibility of implementing the selected items in the upcoming year.
C. GoalSetting Exercise.
Town Council participated in a goals prioritization exercise facilitated by staff. Council Members used a system of colored dots to identify and prioritize key projects across the following categories:
Gold = top priority
Silver = high priorities
Green = climate
Blue = health
Red = safety
Council reaffirmed the Yountville Commons site as the highest overall priority. Dots were applied in rounds, followed by discussion.
DTeamBuildingandCultureModels
Red = safety
Council reaffirmed the Yountville Commons site as the highest overall priority. Dots were applied in rounds, followed by discussion.
D. Team Building and Culture Models.
Council Members paired with different Department Directors to discuss organizational health tools including the Lencioni Pyramid and Patty McCord’s 8 lessons. Discussion focused on their applicability to local government and alignment between Council and staff values.
E. Washington Street Cooridor and Yount Street Promenade.
Town Manager Raulston presented the concept of “The Y,” which includes the Town’s commercial corridor and civic promenade. The Town Council discussed broad concepts such as resident amenities and civic identity. The conversation explored how economic development aligns with Yountville’s values.
F. Public Comment.
Mayor Mohler opened public comment.
Whitney Diver McEvoy
Alan Tenscher
Mayor Mohler closed public comment.
Town Manager Raulston introduced the goalsetting session. He provided background on the process and clarified the structure of the meeting.
Following Town Manager Raulston’s introduction, Facilitator Jim Schutz gave an overview of the agenda.
Link: Slide Presentation
7. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Trippe, seconded by Vice Mayor McKee to Adjourn the meeting The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Vice Mayor McKee, Council Member Reeves
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Adjourn to the Town Council Closed Session Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM being held in Town Council Chambers.
/s/ Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk
Date Approved: May 6, 2025