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Minutes
February 25,2013
Present: Larson, Bartholomay(arrived 5:20 p.m.),Bonar, Donnelly, Fogarty(by phone)
Also Present David McKnight, City Administrator;Kevin Schorzman, City Engineer;Robin
Hanson,Finance Director
Audience: Michelle Leonard
Mayor Larson called the workshop to order at 5:00 p.m.
MOTION by Donnelly, second by Bonar to approve the agenda. APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
City Engineer Schorzman reviewed a draft fmancial impact of a proposed CIP that addressed
street projects and vehicles. The City Council discussed various aspects of the plan. The
consensus was that staff was on the right track,but wanted to review potential fmancial impacts
of the plan at the next work session. The plan does not include street assessments at this point.
This issue will continue to be discussed by the City Council.
The City Council continued to discuss ideas for goals and strategic plans from the February 11,
2013, meeting. Additional ideas discussed include:
1. Police ride along program
2. EDA strategies
3. Council work plan
4. Review staffing, debt, expenses and revenue models for sustainability
5. Working with other local governments
6. City Hall leasing
7. Participate in RETAP program/Green Steps third segment
8. Performance measures
9. Participate in ISD 192 community survey
10. Increase fund balance
11. Fund/create EDA business attraction/incentive programs
12. Grow VRC
13. Expand business park
14. Research LED streetlights
15. Website/report card section
16. Energy options for city facilities
17. Additional uses of Rambling River Center
18. Long term options for swimming pool
City staff will summarize all of the issues discussed for continued discussion at the next work
session.
MOTION by Bartholomay, second by Donnelly to adjourn at 6:38 p.m. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted
David McKnight
City Administrator
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