HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCWkspMin 11-5-14Falcon Heights Council Workshop Minutes
November 5, 2014
6:30 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Lindstrom, Council Members Long, Harris, Brown Thunder and
Mercer-Taylor
Members absent:
City Staff present: City Administrator Bart Fischer, Finance Director Roland Olson, Public
Works Director Tim Pittman, Fire Chief Mike Poeschl
1) Discussion on the Draft-2015 Enterprise Budgets
Staff reviewed with Council the 2015 Draft Enterprise Budgets. Staff will incorporate
minor changes into the 2015 Budget to be presented at the December 10, 2014,
Budget Hearing.
2) Presentation by Consultant Candace Amberg & Discussion on the Parks Master Plan
Candace Amber of WSB presented the Parks Master Plan. Council discussed options
regarding moving forward on the recommended improvements. Council directed
staff to move forward quickly on the Curtiss Field recommendations as the park is
presently under construction and a grant opportunity is available for playground
equipment. Recommended improvements at the other parks will be discussed
further in the future.
3) Discussion on Council Commission & Organizational Assignments
Council discussed their Commission & Organizational Assignments for the
upcoming year as follows:
-Peter Lindstrom-Neighborhood/Human Rights Commission
-Pamela Harris-Planning Commission
-Beth Mercer-Taylor-Environment Commission
-Chuck Long-Parks Commission
-Joe Brown Thunder-Northeast Youth & Family Services
-Ramsey County League of Local Governments-Rotation based on availability to
attend.
The workshop concluded at 8:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bart Fischer
City Administrator