Sarnia council continued its work on future priorities in a strategic planning session during a special meeting held virtually Monday morning.
The priorities were first outlined during a session in February, then residents were asked to provide input in March.
Mayor Mike Bradley suggested the consultant not specify upgrades to just Canatara Park.
"I think it's way beyond that," Bradley said. "This council passed a significant budget increase into the parks system which was, I think, most welcome, but it includes Norm Perry Park, it includes Germain Park and there are other plans for other parks in the city."
Feedback is being sought to develop a master plan for Canatara, but council also accepted a nearly $78,000 bid to create a master plan for Norm Perry Park at its meeting on May 6.
A master plan was developed for Germain Park in 2023.
"I think it's the reinvestment in the whole parks and recreation system that's important. Canatara's important, but it's part of a bigger plan," Bradley said.
The priorities were split into five categories: asset management, housing diversity, government relations, safer communities, and economic resilience.
Mayor Bradley said the document failed to include a shift in the region's industrial future.
"There are going to be changes coming, whether people welcome them or not, nationally, provincially and at the ground level on the environment and the industry here," he said. "Council needs to be at least ready to react to those changes — and many of them will be positive I hope — as they occur. That's what keeps the economy going here, is the existing industry."
The priorities will align and advance the city's mission, vision and guiding principles to help create a roadmap for the next four years. It's expected a draft strategic plan will be presented to council by mid-July.