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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 work ess' : The ninutes policy was described as follows: 1) every set of minutes is to be d� rl ymarked `DRAFT" until formally approved; 2) "DRAFT" minutes will only be � - s _ =gid t' the members and staff associated with the meeting covered by the "D' ° w b:; 3) if revisions are requested by anyone reviewing the minutes, thosea clearly marked with a strike through/underline so they can be idents •e 1 approval; 4) approved minutes will be clearly labeled "APPROVE. ' : 5 �t minute format should closely follow Robert's Rules of Order and include issue gatement, summary of discussion, and the decision and action taken; 6) t ta e official meeting minutes must be approved within 30 days of the mei g, requires the Chair to indicate who makes and seconds a motion, and 8) a record o� e note d tape must be kept for two (2) years. It was noted that everyone es minutes must be aware of the new policy. Any corrections to Friday before the Co from the cons n Ca ``'"' cil minutes must be given to Marilyn by noon on eeting. If the minutes are still an issue they must be pulled lyn will note any changes that are made. DISCUSSION 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 • •