12-01-2003 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 1, 2003 the agenda has already gone out. The Administrator stated that staff will give more attention to getting the Council information in a timely fashion. Fahey indicated that he has submitted a congratulatory letter to the City Administrator on the excellent job that he has done this past year. Fahey noted the development and redevelopment issues that have faced the City this past year. The Administrator thanked the Council for their support over the years, and commended them for their working relationship between themselves and with the staff- The Administrator noted that the City is staffed lean, but pointed out that staff gets a lot done. Fahey agreed, and noted that he gets very few complaints about the City staff. The Administrator reviewed the City's 2003 Action Plans and noted that progress is on track for most. He noted that with regard to the exploration of cooperative agreements, negotiations with St. Paul relative to the City's water system have been delayed due to the retirement of Bernie Bullert and the fact that his successor has not yet been named. The Administrator also noted that with regard to the action plan relative to the negotiation of lower water rates, St. Paul has pointed out that Little Canada has a contract with them. The Administrator anticipated that Little Canada will be able to negotiate lower rates after Roseville has renegotiated its water contract. Other areas that the Administrator highlighted include the progress that the City has made toward completion of its pedestrian trail system, and the hiring of Jack Auge as Fire Inspector that will allow the City to maintain service levels. The Administrator also reported that he is waiting for a response from US Bark relative to the business revolving loan fund that the City would like to establish. The Administrator was hopeful that this program could be put in place in early 2004. Fahey suggested that a goal setting session be scheduled for January, 2004, and requested that this be placed on the December 17°i Council agenda for discussion. At this point, 6:58 p.m., the workshop was temporarily adjourned until after the Council's Truth In Taxation hearing. The workshop was reconvened at 7:47 p.m.