More than seven months after being elected, city council members have adopted what's essentially been deemed a roadmap for its term that will run until October 2015.

At Monday evening's council meeting, council was unanimous in its decision to adopt the strategic plan that's been in the works since shortly after the October 2012 election.

"It gives direction to what the priorities are,” Mayor Dan Curtis told reporters at a media briefing held Tuesday afternoon.

The plan sets out five immediate priorities and another five future priorities.

They were whittled down from more than 100 identified during meetings involving the public, stakeholders, city staff and council members over the last few months.

"We're really excited,” Curtis said of tackling the priorities set out. The top issues identified by various parties are similar, he added.

Among the immediate plans set out in the document are:

• the adoption of a solid waste management plan;

• following up on a service capacity review;

• follow up on a land development strategy;

• looking at the feasibility of solar district heating; and

• continuing work to extend evening bus service hours.

All of that work is set to happen this month and through July, though other aspects of those priorities will continue after that.

The new transit hours, for example, will come into effect Sept. 2.

The more long-term priorities will see:

• a workshop held to update the community economic development strategy;

• a strategy on public communication;

• continuing work to plan for a new Municipal Services Building;

• looking at the city's role in housing; and

• a workshop on the function of tourism.

Last year, as part of the city's reorganization, tourism responsibilities were spread out among different city departments.

As Curtis noted Tuesday on the tourism front, a memorandum of understanding is expected to be signed in early July between the city and territory. It will be aimed at ensuring there's no duplication of tourism services between the two.

It would be a lot more efficient, Curtis argued, for the city and territory to work together on tourism.

It makes sense to share resources. As the mayor pointed out, if someone is coming to visit the territory, chances are they will be in Whitehorse as part of their stay in the Yukon.

Along with outlining the priorities for council, the 35-page document also sets out the city's mandate, mission statement, guiding principles and the like.

Prior to voting in favour of adopting the plan on Monday night, Coun. John Streicker noted his excitement about the document as well, saying he's looking forward to tackling some "of those big issues.”

Coun. Kirk Cameron said he's interested in seeing how practical the plan will be and how it will play out over the next couple of years.

City spokesman Amos Westropp did not return calls on how much the plan cost.

Officials also stressed that while copies of the plan are available through city hall and on the city's website (www.whitehorse.ca), it is a "living document” that will be reviewed regularly throughout council's term.