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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> APPROVED <br /> 88 Councilmember Lyden asked if staff is also thinking about water treatment facility land <br /> 89 needs and Mr. Grochala concurred that is on the radar. Councilmember Lyden asked if <br /> 90 the City tracks vacancies and Mr. Grochala said there is some tracking, especially in the <br /> 91 industrial area. <br /> 92 <br /> 93 Councilmember Stoesz asked about use of highway signs to bring people into the City, as <br /> 94 is done by an adjacent City. Mr. Grochala remarked that the process is handled by <br /> 95 MnDOT and comes with some requirements;the City doesn't control the signs so <br /> 96 businesses must seek those signs themselves. <br /> 97 <br /> 98 Councilmember Cavegn asked if the goals come with any definition of success. What is <br /> 99 success and how do we get there? Director Grochala said a work plan would follow the <br /> 100 council's approval of the work plan. Staff would work each goal with appropriate steps. <br /> 101 He noted accomplishments since the last plan was adopted(2014). <br /> 102 <br /> 103 Councilmember Stoesz suggested adding language supporting the sale of land that is no <br /> 104 longer needed. Mr. Grochala explained that there are really only two pieces of land at <br /> 105 this time owned by the City and he doesn't believe they should be sold. <br /> 106 <br /> 107 Councilmember Ruhland asked about opportunities for the tech corridor? Mr. Grochala <br /> 108 remarked that there is a website sponsored by the multi jurisdictional group that leads the <br /> 109 tech corridor effort; there is energy in the data center community and they are working <br /> 110 toward that. There have been a lot of looks on the corridor and it is an attractive site so <br /> 111 he feels it's just a matter of time. Mayor Rafferty suggested that the lack of municipal <br /> 112 utilities and roadway is an issue so he wonders how staff is working on that; Mr. <br /> 113 Grochala explained the current process for a route; there are some pieces in progress and <br /> 114 others moving forward. <br /> 115 <br /> 116 The council concurred that they would consider the plan at the next council meeting. <br /> 117 <br /> 118 4. Personnel Policy 8.10-Professional Appearance Policy Update—Human <br /> 119 Resources and Communications Manager Sawyer reviewed her written report. Staff is <br /> 120 recommending that the City's Personnel Policy be amended by deleting the current <br /> 121 language relative to "Professional Appearance"and inserting a"Dress for Your Day" <br /> 122 dress code. Staff suggests this will be a positive change for employees and improve <br /> 123 morale. Staff seeks council direction and approval. <br /> 124 <br /> 125 Councilmember Lyden said he spent some time with staff on his questions about this <br /> 126 change and is satisfied at this time. <br /> 127 <br /> 128 City Administrator Cotton gave some examples of what would be allowed and what <br /> 129 wouldn't; staff feels that a policy update is warranted. <br /> 130 <br /> 131 The council concurred on the policy change. Formal council action will follow. <br /> 132 <br /> 3 <br />