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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 25, 1994 RESOURCES FOR A COMMUNITY SURVEY AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $8,000 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (5) Morelan, Scalze, Hanson, Pedersen, LaValle. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. RAMSEY The City Administrator reported that the County is COUNTY hoping to have its strategic plan drafted by November STRATEGIC of this year, and the plan completed by the Summer of PLANNING 1996. The City has been asked to identify people to serve on the various committees which will be working on the plan. The Administrator suggested that the Public Works Superintendent would be a good candidate for committees pertaining to roads, utilities, solid waste; the Parks & Recreation Director and/or a Park & Recreation Commissioner for committees dealing with park and recreation issues; the Mayor and himself for committees addressing law enforcement. The Administrator asked if any of the Council had interest in serving on any of the County's committees or knew of any individuals with expertise in any of the committee areas. If so, these names should be forwarded to the Administrator. Morelan asked how much time commitment was necessary. The Administrator was not sure, but estimated it to be fairly substantial. The Administrator suggested that names for nominations to the various committees be gathered at this point. If it is determined that the time commitment would be too great, the City could reserve the right to decide if it wanted to participate at a later date. Scalze felt there would be an advantage to the City to be involved in the process. The Administrator felt this would be true of certain committees, but the process is vague at this time. The Administrator felt that the City should be prepared to become involved in the process if it determines it is important to the City. The Administrator reported that a large time commitment was required in the County's local government consolidation study, and 21