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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION February 7,2011 <br /> APPROVED <br /> 91 <br /> 92 The council discussed the need for goal setting and the best way to utilize results of a <br /> 93 process. <br /> 94 <br /> 95 City Administrator Karlson noted that costs could be curbed somewhat with a one-day <br /> 96 process. Also he has many topics that he'd like to bring to the council; he'd recommend <br /> 97 that goal setting process be strategic. <br /> 98 <br /> 99 The council sees the directors involved in the process. They will discuss the topic further <br /> 100 at the next work session. <br /> 101 <br /> 102 6. Public Safety Director Interviews - Administration Director Tesch updated the <br /> 103 council on the hiring process that is currently underway. He will be contacting all <br /> 104 council members to establish a second interview time for four finalists. <br /> 105 <br /> 106 7. Environmental Board Goals—Environmental Coordinator Asleson noted that an <br /> 107 Environmental Board member had planned to attend this evening's session to review the <br /> 108 group's 2011 goals with the council however that member was not able to make it. Mr. <br /> 109 Asleson reviewed the goals and informed the council and the board chair would be in <br /> 110 attendance at the city council meeting. He also distributed an updated Great Blue Heron <br /> 111 Nesting Report. <br /> 112 <br /> 113 S. Legacy at Woods Edge—Special Legislation and property discussion— <br /> 114 Economic Development Coordinator Divine reported that staff is presenting information <br /> 115 on how the city could seek special legislation from the state legislature that would extend <br /> 116 the duration of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-10 through 2023 and devote the <br /> 117 tax increment to payment of debt service on the Legacy at Woods Edge improvements. <br /> 118 Staff would like permission from the council to speak with state legislators next week. <br /> 119 She also mentioned that this type of special legislation is not unusual, noting the <br /> 120 examples included in the staff reports. <br /> 121 <br /> 122 The council concurred that staff should proceed with discussing the matter with state <br /> 123 legislators. <br /> 124 <br /> 125 The council also received an update on the memory care center that has occupied the <br /> 126 former County Inn and Suites facility within the Legacy at Woods Edge area. Ms. Divine <br /> 127 reported that the facility is open and is doing well. <br /> 128 <br /> 129 9. EDAC IMEDC Racetrack recommendation —Economic Development <br /> 130 Coordinator Divine reviewed her written report on the history and status of the <br /> 131 motorsports facility proposal of International Motorsports Entertainment Development <br /> 132 Company (IMEDC). She explained that the city's Economic Development Advisory <br /> 133 Committee (EDAC)reviewed the current situation/proposal and formed a resolution that <br /> 134 is being presented for city council consideration. <br /> 135 <br /> 3 <br />