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City Council / Staff Retreat
Minutes
March 19, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m. by Mayor Larson.
Present:
Also Present:
Larson, Bartholomay, Donnelly, May
Peter Herlofsky, Randy Distad, Todd Reiten, Brian Lindquist, Brenda Wendlandt,
Teresa Walters
Laura Adelmann, Michelle Leonard, Doug Bonar, Troy Corrigan
Audience:
A general discussion took place regarding the March 10, Council Retreat. Further discussion
included strategic priorities and those detailed in the strategic planning document that was
prepared two years ago which included the following items:
1. Promoting open and honest communication
2. Providing exceptional service and programs
3. Encouraging economic development
Further emphasis was placed on Council reviewing the 2011 budget in detail to get a better
understanding of what would be needed for preparation ofa 2012 budget. It was decided to
encourage department heads and Council to meet over the next couple months to discuss their
current budgets. Council would review their schedule of meetings at their April 4, Council
meeting for scheduling times with individual departments. The time suggested was from 3 :00 -
5 :00 p.m. with possible Thursday options. This will be discussed further at the Council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Executive Assistant
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