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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION
MAY 8,2017
Mayor Larson called the work session to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Present-Larson, Bartholomay, and Craig
Absent-Donnelly and Bernhjelm
Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Human Resources Director Wendlandt, Communication
Specialist Cahlander, Public Works Director Gehler and Finance Director Hanson
Agenda
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Craig,to adopt the agenda as presented. APIF, motion
carried.
City Communications Discussion
Human Resources Director Wendlandt and Communications Specialist Cahlander reviewed the
different efforts the city makes in communicating with residents.
Staff reviewed the following types of communication the city currently undertakes:
✓ Online Efforts (website, Facebook, etc.)
✓ Print Options (Guide, Calendar, etc.)
✓ Advertising and Marketing
✓ Television and Video (Channel 180,YouTube Channel)
✓ Intranet
Cahlander reviewed the city's efforts at branding and our current communication guide.
Staff discussed the amount of work involved in our communication efforts and the need to
remember that if additional items are warranted a prioritization will need to occur.
Cable Fund Review
Finance Director Hanson and Human Resources Director Wendlandt reviewed the cable fund
with the city council.
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The city has a current cable franchise agreement with Frontier and is operating under an
expired agreement with Charter.
Wendlandt reviewed the history of the Apple Valley, Farmington, and Rosemount Cable
Commission. Farmington is responsible for 25%of the budget of the organization.
Wendlandt reviewed the PEG and franchise fees we receive from both agreements. In addition,
an update was provided on the status of negotiations with Charter and the possibility of moving
to the formal process soon.
The fund balance in PEG fees and franchise fees at the end of 2016 was reviewed.
2018/2019 Budget Discussion
Finance Director Hanson reviewed the draft 2018/2019 budget calendar with the city council.
The June 2017 work session will be used as the city council kick off with a review of the 2030
financial plan and an outline of the 2018/2019 budget process. Previous decisions impacting
the 2018 budget will be reviewed and city council priorities will be discussed.
The draft calendar was reviewed with the important September and December preliminary and
final levy deadlines noted.
Review of Outstanding Items
Administrator McKnight reviewed a list of outstanding items that the city council has discussed
over the past few months. The city council provided direction on a number of issues including
directing staff to start the process to place an ordinance in effect limiting where sex offenders
can reside in the city.
Adjourn
Motion by Craig, second by Bartholomay,to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
David McKnight, City Administrator
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