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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 17, 1997
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ristow at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Ristow, Councilmembers Cordes, Fitch, Gamer, Strachan
Members absent: None
Also present: Administrator Erar
2. The purpose of this Council workshop was to review the status of 1997 CIP projects, to
discuss and review proposed capital improvement projects planned for completion in 1998, and
to receive direction from Council on which 1998 CIP projects should be retained in the proposed
1998-2002 CIP document for formal approval at the January 5, 1998 Council meeting.
. One item not included in the CIP was the possibility of pursuing the acquisition of private
property adjoining the City's Ice Arena on Spruce Street. Council felt this property should
be acquired if possible, funding to be researched by staff.
. Council supported the process of holding a neighborhood meeting prior to Council holding a
public hearing for a proposed improvement project.
. Discussed enlarging the present Council Chambers - does it make sense to spend dollars on
this facility or to move to another location. This item was moved from 1998 to 1999 CIP.
. Council discussed the possibility of charging a utility fee (users pay, including tax exempt
properties) to off set utility costs.
3. Administrator Erar recommended that the CIP be adopted as presented, with the exception of
enlarging the Council Chambers, at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.
4. Motion by Fitch, second by Gamer to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. APIF, Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen Finstuen
Administrative Service Manager