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Date: February 16, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 16, 2010, 6:27 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
Staff: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, Knoche, Davidson, Elias, Nations, O'Malley
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (Item # 18)
Majority agreed to appoint Council Member Mims to serve on the JCCOG - ECICOG
Assessment Structure Committee.
COUNCIL POLICY Re: voting by representatives appointed by Council (Res. 01-169)
agenda #16J
City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions regarding the current policy and the proposed
resolution. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. After discussion a majority agreed to not
proceed with the proposed resolution but instead repeal Res. # 01-169. City Atty. Dilkes stated
Council could amend the agenda item and proceed with repealing the current resolution.
COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PLAN [Info #5]
Environmental Coordinator Nations presented a power point presentation (archived with City
Clerk) on the community wide Plan.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [Feb 4 & 11]
1. (IP3 of 2/4 Info Packet -Gaming Devices and Alcohol Prizes) Council Member Dickens
reported he had received several calls from the American Legion regarding gaming devices
and asked if the matter could be scheduled for further discussion. Majority agreed to
schedule for a future work session.
2. In response to Council Member Wright, City Atty. Dilkes reported that final briefs are due at
the State ABD March 15 on the denial of a liquor license re PAULA rate.
3. Mayor Hayek encouraged any Council Member interested in attending the League of Cities
meeting to contact City Clerk Karr or himself.
Council Work Session
February 16, 2010
Page 2
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Bailey asked if the Metro Coalition was monitoring a Senate study bill
about 500 year flood plain management. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn indicated it was discussed
during a recent Metro Coalition conference call and is being monitored for changes.
[Council recessed to the formal meeting 6:55 PM; returned to work session 8:40 PM]
CITY MANAGER SEARCH/RFQ REVIEW [IP#2 of 2/11 Info Packet]
After discussion, the following changes/additions were made:
• Background Information -delete "a major art gallery" and replace with "numerous art
galleries" in the second paragraph.
• Set interviews with recruitment firms for April 9.
Staff Action: Made the changes as requested. RFQ's mailed on February 17th, and
information on City website. Press release also issued. (Karr)
BUDGET PRIORITIES
None
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP#3 of 2/11 Info Packet]
The following items were added to the pending list:
- Legislative Update -Metropolitan Coalition
- Alcohol as Prizes from Gaming Devices
In response to Council, Interim City Manager Helling stated a Safe Neighborhoods Coalition
event is being planned for February 26 and an update provided to Council shortly thereafter.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES [IP#4 of 2/11 Info Packet]
After discussion Council agreed to the following meeting schedule for April-August:
April 5 -Monday
Regular work session
April 6 -Tuesday
Regular formal
April 26 -Monday
Special work session
April 27 -Tuesday
Special formal
May 10 -Monday
Special work session, TBA
Special formal
Council Work Session
February 16, 2010
Page 3
June 1 -Tuesday
Special work session, TBA
Regular formal
June 14 - Monday
Regular work session
June 15 -Tuesday
Regular formal
July 12 - Monday
Special work session, TBA
Special formal
August 16 -Monday
Regular work session
August 17 -Tuesday
Regular formal
August 30 -Monday
Special work session
August 31 -Tuesday
Special formal
STAFF ACTION: Memo distributed in February 18 packet. (Karr)
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
Meeting adjourned 9:25 PM.