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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 6, 1999 Dan was directed to contact Dennis Cheesebrow to determine if he would be available to attend an all day goal setting meeting on Saturday, February 6, 1999 at Wargo Nature Center. The same format used in 1998 will be used. DISCUSSION OF MINUTES, KIM SULLIVAN Kim clarified the process for discussion of items on the Consent Agenda. If a Council Member wishes to discuss an item on the consent agenda, that item should be pulled from the consent agenda at the time the agenda is set. Marilyn added if a Council Member would like to reconsider a motion, it must be introduced by a Council Member who voted for the motion and the reconsideration must take place on the same day the vote was taken. Kim noted the minutes policy was discussed at the last wor was described as follows: 1) every set of minutes is to be formally approved; 2) "DRAFT' minutes will only be staff associated with the meeting covered by the "D requested by anyone reviewing the minutes, thos strike through/underline so they can be iden minutes will be clearly labeled "APPRO follow Robert's Rules of Order and includ and the decision and action taken; 6) approved within 30 days of the m seconds a motion, and 8) a reco utes policy DRAFT' until e members and 3) if revisions are clearly marked with a approval; 4) approved minute format should closely tement, summary of discussion, official meeting minutes must be uues the Chair to indicate who makes and d tape must be kept for two (2) years. It was noted that everyone 9 s minutes must be aware of the new policy. Any corrections to cil minutes must be given to Marilyn by noon on Friday before the Co i . eeting. If the minutes are still an issue they must be pulled from the co v € s lyn will note any changes that are made. DISCUSSION b = TS (INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS), JOHN POWELL John explained the City must follow the most restrictive ISTS ordinance. At this time, the Anoka County ISTS is the most restrictive. Since ISTS rules have been changed, he has requested and is awaiting receipt of the Anoka County ISTS. The City will have to change their ISTS Ordinance. A new Ordinance will be developed within the next month or so. The City will communicate the ISTS changes and the new Ordinance to residents via the City newsletter. Staff will also develop a reminder of the three (3) year inspection cycle schedule to residents. 2