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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 5,1998 Lino Lakes. Brian stated there is a communication plan in draft form. He will go over the communication plan at the Council meeting on Monday, August 10, 1998. John noted the City should pay for an insert to be included in The Quad. He said that even if it costs the City some money, the City must start improving communications with its citizens. Caroline suggested flyers be placed in residents paper boxes. It was the general consensus of the Council that staff proceed with improvements to communicating the Comprehensive Plan to the citizens. CIVIC COMPLEX UPDATE Brian invited everyone present to visit the Civic Complex Site. He stated visitors must check in with the Superintendent. The project is on schedule and weekly meetings are being held. Construction bids have been awarded. The next bid package is due September, 1998. JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY OF HUGO Marilyn passed out a preliminary draft of the meeting minutes. This item was taken off the agenda so the City of Hugo and White Bear Township can also review the minutes. She asked Council and staff to review and make any corrections necessary. MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS UPDATE David Pecchia referred to a letter from Anoka County regarding the expansion of the Minnesota Department of Corrections facility in Lino Lakes. He stated the facility was designed for expansion. The facility will double in size and the impact on the City is minimal. He indicated his only concern is of a break out during transportation to the facility. The prison will be very secure. REGULAR AGENDA, AUGUST 10, 1998 Brian noted the EDA meeting on Monday August 10, 1998, has been canceled. DISCUSSION OF PDI CONTRACT Kim asked for support regarding sending a letter to Mr. Nick Dragisch stating he is no longer a candidate for City Administrator. She also asked that a review of the PDI contract be conducted in regard to performance. She stated an evaluation should be made regarding any guarantees from PDI for a candidate for the position. Council directed staff to pursue the review and evaluation. Kim stated she would write the letter to PDI. David Pecchia stated a closed Council meeting will be held on Monday, August 10, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. 4 • • •