HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCWkspMin 2-4-15Falcon Heights Council Workshop Minutes
February 4, 2015
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, Public Works Director Tim Pittman,
Deputy Clerk/Park & Recreation Supervisor Tim Sandvik
1) Update from City Forester Andy Hovland
The City’s Forester, Andy Hovland, provided an update to the Council on the tree
removal, trimming, EAB removal and replacement programs. His main focus was
on the need to diversify the City’s forest.
2) Discussion on next steps for Curtiss Field
Council discussed the next steps for the Curtiss Field Improvements. Council
directed staff to start the process of removing the existing park building, playground
and sewer tank directly underneath the playground. A future discussion will
revolve around park improvement needs vs. wants.
3) Discussion on a possible Paid Parental Leave Policy
The Mayor presented ideas around creating a Paid Parental Leave Policy and
Council discussed it. Council directed staff to work with the City Attorney and
provide a draft policy for review in the near future.
4) Discussion on possible Cable Commission Appointees
Councilmember Brown Thunder declined to become the City’s Cable Commissioner.
City Administrator Fischer informed the Council that resident Sue Majerus had
contacted him to express her interest in being on the Commission. Sue will be
providing a letter of interest to the City after which the Council can act on her
appointment to the Cable Commission.
5) Discussion on City Administrator Replacement Process
The Council discussed how to proceed with replacing the City Administrator who
will likely be submitting his resignation on February 11, 2015, to pursue another
opportunity. A job profile, job description and job posting will be posted early the
week of February 9, 2015.
The workshop concluded at 8:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bart Fischer
City Administrator