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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION February 1, 2016 DRAFT 312 10. Monthly Progress Report- Administrator Karlson reviewed the written report. 313 Updates on the following: 314 315 Polling Locations — Mr. Karlson noted that the city clerk has been working on the 316 matter and has some summary information; however, he noted the Charter 317 Commission discussion on establishment of wards which could, if put on the 318 ballot and passed, have an impact on the precinct lines. So rather than beginning 319 the larger task of redrawing lines now it may be wise to wait. City Clerk Bartell 320 provided information gathered on polling place possibilities to date. The council 321 reviewed options to better serve the southeast corner of the city, including 322 splitting the current 6th precinct. The council acknowledged the value of waiting 323 before making any major changes but will anticipate additional information on 324 options at the next work session. 325 Veterans' Memorial (added to report) — Mayor Reinert updated the council on 326 progress to develop a veterans' memorial. The Yellow Ribbon Group will be 327 meeting regularly now and is touching on this project and he thinks people need to 328 continue thinking about location, assistance, design (benches?) and costs. The 329 mayor mentioned the city's Common Bond Fund as a possible funding source 330 since those reserve funds have generally been used for one-time expenses. Public 331 Services Director DeGardner noted that the center island in front of city hall has 332 been mentioned as a possible location but he doesn't feel that would be ideal 333 because of its small size, the amount of traffic regularly driving around the area 334 and the basic lack of privacy. The council will continue to discuss the matter as 335 part of the monthly progress report. 336 337 11. Review Regular Agenda of February 8, 2016 - The agenda items were 338 reviewed as necessary by staff and the council. Regarding the regular Public Safety 339 Department Update, the council will anticipate hearing that once a month rather than 340 every meeting. 341 342 The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. 343 344 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on 345 February 22, 2016. 346 347 348 349 350 Julianne Bartell, City Clerk Jeff Reinert, Mayor 351 8