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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION
JANUARY 22,2021
Call to Order
Mayor Hoyt called the work session to order at 9:07 a.m.
Roll Call
Present-Hoyt, Bernhjelm, Pearson, Porter and Wilson
Absent-None
Also Present-Administrator McKnight, Police Chief Rutherford, Parks Director Distad, Human Resources
Director Gabbard, Public Works Director Gehler, Fire Chief Elvestad,Community Development Director
Kienberger, IT Director Gilbertson, Finance Director Malecha and Streets Superintendent Arndt
Agenda
Motion by Porter,second by Wilson,to approve the agenda as presented.APIF, motion carried.
2021 Goal Setting
Mayor Hoyt welcomed everyone and shared his excitement that he has for the new city council and for
staff. He is looking forward to 2021 and the opportunities that exist. What can we do in 2021? What
are our realities? The city council will lean on staff on many issues.
Administrator McKnight reviewed the highlights of 2020 and the wins that the city achieved,especially
with the pandemic.
Department heads took the time to review issues of 2020 and their priorities for 2021.
The city council took the time to discuss priorities for 2021. Councilmember Bernhjelm led a discussion
that helped develop a framework for city council priorities.
The three priorities for 2021 include-
1. Business Development
2. Community Engagement
3. Infrastructure Support
After much discussion,the city council asked staff to build out the how and who of the three priorities
they agreed upon. The city council will review this information once staff has completed this work.
City Administrator Update
None
Adjourn
Motion by Wilson,second by Pearson,to adjourn the meeting at 12:22 p.m. APIF, motion carried.