04-11-07 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 11, 2007 Montour suggested that once proposed ordinance changes are developed, the City have an independent consultant review and critique the changes. The City Administrator repotted that the City Planner will present him with an outline of the outdoor storage study parameters, and a workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, April 25"' to begin the study. Develop Financial Policies Guide. The City Administrator reported that the Finance Director has obtained financial policies guide examples. She will put together a proposal, the City Administrator will review it, and a draft will then be presented to the Council for review and approval. Updating of Disaster Plan, City Disaster SOP's, and a Test of the Plan. The City Administrator reviewed this proposed Action Plan. Keis indicated that while he has not reviewed Little Canada's disaster plan, he has reviewed the County's. He also indicated that it is his understanding that Falcon Heights has a very complete and extensive disaster plan, which Keis' requested a copy of. The City Administrator stated that he felt Little Canada has a good plan. While tabletop exercises have been held in the past, one has not been conducted for a while. The Administrator felt working through the Action Plan for updating the Disaster Plan and conducting a tabletop exercise will be beneficial for the Council and Staff. Conduct RFP for Hotel/Motel. The City Administrator reviewed this action plan, noting that the first step is to catalogue the potential sites and prioritize them. Blesener suggested that a market research film review the feasibility of the sites. Allan suggested the former Capitol View site. The City Administrator noted the potential interest by St. Jude as a future expansion site. He also noted that purchase of the site and demolition would be very expensive. Keis asked about the mobilehome property. The City Administrator indicated that relocation expenses would be very high. Blesener noted that there is a bill in the Legislature that would give residents of mobilehome parks the first option to purchase mobilehome property. The City Adminisriator noted that the City previously had Maxfield Research review the Gagne property relative to the feasibility of a hotel development. Maxfield did not feel it was a great site at the time. The Administrator noted, however, that a 4 '/z acre site could be assembled and the site has good freeway access. The Administrator suggested that