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April 30,2012
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Present: Larson,Bartholomay, Donnelly, Fogarty,May
Also Present: David McKnight, City Administrator
MOTION by Fogarty, second by Donnelly to approve the agenda. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
The City Council reviewed the goals that were set by previous City Councils and the current
goals that were set for the City Administrator for 2012. The City Council discussed many
different issues when it came to possible goals and City issues for 2012 and 2013. The following
framework and goals were set for 2012:
Framework
1-Increase commercial/industrial development and redevelopment.
2-Develop a short term(two year)work plan.
3-Continually work on good communication both inside and outside the organization.
4-Provide a positive work environment for staff.
5-Develop a mid-long term(five to ten years)work plan.
6-Improve teamwork.
7-Promote and maintain citizen involvement and volunteerism.
As a part of developing the short term work plan,the City Council looked at the goals set for the
City Administrator and set very similar Council goals for the next two years. These goals
include:
2012/2013 Goals
1-Successful 2013/2014 budget process.
• Timeline moved up
• CIP included
2-Completion of liquor store review
• Include inventory process
3-Economic development team progress
4-2013 new council orientation/LMC orientation
5-Continue organizational review
6-Work on all inclusive,positive culture change
• Improved tone and respectful meetings
7-City hall space use
8-2013 union negotiations/PTO and merit pay projects
9-City Council item review options
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MOTION by Fogarty, second by Bartholomay to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
David McKnight
City Administrator
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