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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 <br />there needed to be a full-time Director, however. He indicated that he is <br />not saying this for personal reasons, however, as he will not be here much <br />longer. <br />Bowman pointed out that when a new Director is hired, that position will <br />start at a lower salary number, thus saving dollars. <br />Torkelson suggested that if a survey is done, people should be asked what <br />types of programs they are looking for as well as what their availability is <br />and when they are interested in participating. Horwath agreed noting the <br />need to balance participation in various programs. He also suggested <br />asking about the desire for clinics versus league participation. <br />Maida asked about demographic data. The City Administrator stated that <br />the City could obtain information on school enrollments. Darling <br />suggested that consideration be given to activities for retired people. <br />Keis indicated that there was a lot of good input this evening. At this <br />point the City Administrator was directed to put together an action plan for <br />the establishment of and make-up of the committee that will move forward <br />with developing a 3 to 5 year strategic plan for the Parks & Recreation <br />Department. Keis asked that this plan be presented to the Council by the <br />end of October. The Administrator indicated that he would put together a <br />broad outline of the committee structure, purpose, and timeline. McGraw <br />requested that the Administrator obtain a copy of the Maplewood survey. <br />Keis again asked that a copy of the Parks Master Plan be forwarded to <br />everyone. <br />Keis thanked everyone for their time this evening. <br />ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. <br />Attest: 2 / <br />anson, City Administrator <br />9 <br />