12-20-06 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 20, 2006 developed community with long range plaiming consisting mainly of redevelopment, which the Administrator had a good handle on. Blesener felt the Administrator was very pro-active in noticing the opportunity to relocate Viking Drive when McDonalds' decided to rebuild. Allan provided an "E" rating indicated that the Administrator keeps the Council well informed on current events in the State, County, and surrounding cities. She noted that although the City does not have a specific long- rangeplan, the Administrator is constantly aware of the vision we all have for Little Canada and pursues opportunities when they arise that will help the City realize its goals. Keis provided an "M" rating pointing out that the city usually plans one year out and that works well. Keis questioned whether the City should put together a three year plan, asking whether the Comprehensive Plan covered the long-term planning aspect. The Council discussed the Comprehensive Plan and the pending update of that document, agreeing that the update will trigger some long-range planning. The Council also noted that the City's redevelopment efforts do constitute long-range planning, with Blesener noting that a lot happens when opportunities arise, for example, the Viking Drive realignment. The City Administrator felt that the City's goal setting was more than short-term planning, pointing out the City's redevelopment goals which are long-term commitments. IIe also noted that the City's Infrastructure CIP Plan is a long-range plan. Additionally, trail projects and the Public Works Garage project are long-range plans. The Administrator noted that Little Canada does not do the visioning that some other cities do. Blesener noted that any visioning plans that might be developed by one Council could be replaced by another Council. The Administrator also pointed out the water main projects that the City has undertaken resulting in most areas of the City now being served by City water. The next area rated was Relationship with Public/Public Relations. Blesener rated this area at "E" noting that the Administrator stresses consistency and fairness between the staff as well as the general public. Blesener noted that staff was viewed very positively by the public in a recent conunwrity survey. Allan rated this area at "E" commenting that the Administrator's leadership style and easygoing manner with the public is an inspiration to those around him. The Administrator fosters sensitivity in the City staff; and, as a result, our city Government is warmly received by our citizens. Keis rated this area at "E" commenting that the Administrator deals with the public very well, even when issues are tough. Montour provided an "E" rating commenting that the Administrator has worked with staff acrd has developed many communication tools that really present our City in great fashion. He has show by example how he wishes staff to treat the public with issues that are serious in nature, an example being the Valor Enterprise issue.