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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 21, 1998 from the Environmental Board and Community Development Department. Council Members asked Brian for a copy of the fax Fritz Johnson sent. Kim added she wants to make sure the City does not over build because too much MUSA is available. She stated the City should ask for additional MUSA but have regulations in the Comprehensive Plan so it is not over used. John asked for a copy of the Planning & Zoning minutes from October 14, 1998. He suggested the City clearly establish when public input regarding the Comprehensive Plan will no longer be taken. Regarding Item 5B, Kim stated she will ask staff that if the FAA was in place in Lino Lakes, would Consideration of Amended PDO, Behm's Century Farm Portion of Lino Air Park, be accepted. Kim stated the Clearwater Creek Convenience Center will be having a grand opening. They will be asking the Council to grant a permit for fireworks for the celebration. DISCUSSION OF POLARITY OF THE COUNCIL AND UNDERMINING STAFF'S ABILITY TO PERFORM, KIM SULLIVAN Kim stated Dave has brought it to her attention that the behavior of Council is having a negative impact on City staff. Individual Council Members are asking staff to do things other than what the full Council recommended. There is an issue of Council Members asking staff to research and provide information on other City staff. Council has been cautioned regarding the use of City consultants. If there is a question that will take more than 15 minutes for one of the consultants, staff should be notified first. Kim stated that what the Council does directly impact staff morale. The Council is to blame if the City has a bad reputation. Council needs to work with staff and provide positive constructive comments. She suggested Council back off of staff Council needs to stay focused on the Comprehensive Plan and development issues. John noted that if staff is confused by disagreements of Council Members they should tell Council Members directly and ask for direction. Chris added that Council Members are not always provided with accurate information. They are then put in the position of having to ask staff more questions. Kim stated problems should be handled internally. Staff issues need to stay at staff level. When problems arise, the City Administrator should be contacted. The problem will then be dealt with at a work session. The meeting was adjourned at 9:11 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular Council meeting held on November 9, 1998. 6 • •