HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-14-2022 Council Work Session Minutes CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
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4 DATE : March 14,2022
5 TIME STARTED : 6:00 p.m.
6 TIME ENDED : 7:45 p.m. (after recess)
7 MEMBERS PRESENT : Councilmember Stoesz,Lyden,Ruhland,
8 Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty
9 MEMBERS ABSENT
10 Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Community Development
11 Director Michael Grochala; Rookery Activity Center Manager Lisa Lamey;
12 Communications Specialist Andrea Turner; Director of Public Safety John Swenson;
13 Public Services Director Rick DeGardner; WSB Project Engineer Kelsey Gelhar;
14 Environmental Coordinator Andrew Nelson
15 1. Strategic Planning/Goal Setting—City Administrator Cotton reviewed her
16 written staff report outlining options for facilitating services related to City planning and
17 goal setting. Based on research and recommendations,there are two consultant options
18 presented—Craig Rapp and Craig Waldron. Both of the options outline a similar
19 approach, however,there is quite a difference in price,with the lower amount being
20 closer to what is currently budgeted for this activity.
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22 Mayor Rafferty asked if the council prefers a facilitator rather an in-house approach.
23 Comments included favorable to facilitator,probably not needed because so little of the
24 budget is flexible,possibly get the advisory boards involved and go it on our own, and
25 noting that the proposed fees are reasonable. Ms. Cotton added that Dr. Waldron would
26 be the most focused to this project because he wouldn't have others underway at the same
27 time. Mayor Rafferty suggested a gathering of council ideas and then utilizing that
28 information to decide the future process.
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30 Mayor Rafferty suggested that each councilmember do some pre-work on goal setting. It
31 was suggested that councilmembers receive some information on the process to assist in
32 providing that information. Mayor Rafferty suggested that each member submit five
33 thoughts to the City Administrator. Councilmember Lyden suggested that one thing to
34 think about ahead is a general statement about the mission or goals of the City.
35 Councilmember Ruhland suggested that the City seek some input from the public,
36 through the communications system. Administrator Cotton remarked that stakeholder
37 engagement isn't necessarily included in the services but something general out on social
38 media may be helpful.
39 2. Oak Wilt Abatement Order—Environmental Coordinator Nelson reviewed his
40 written staff report outlining a plan to utilize abatement correspondence to address
41 outstanding oak wilt situations. As indicated in the report, it is very important to address
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42 disease situations before they can spread. Mayor Rafferty confirmed the process for
43 communicating with impacted property owners.
44 The meeting was recessed to allow for the city council meeting. The meeting reconvened
45 at approximately 7:00 p.m.
46 3. Rookery Murals—Rookery Activity Center Manager Lamey was present to
47 review options for creating a mural for an inside wall at The Rookery Activity Center.
48 She reviewed designs on record as well as murals in other cities. She also provided a
49 look at some new ideas just received. She would like a direction from the council.
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51 The council offered comments and indicated a preferred option.
52 The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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54 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on
55 March 28,2021.
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60 Julia e Bartell, City qlerk Rob Rafferty, Mayor
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