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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/1993 Council Minutes1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION SESSION CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 1993 Staff members present: City Engineer, Darrell Schneider; Public Works Director, Don Volk; Parks Director, Marty Asleson; Building Official, Pete Klueger; Economic Development Director, Brian Wessel; Solid Waste Coordinator, Fran Kurk; City Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk -Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. Members of the Park Board included, Jacquelyne Farm, John Baumann, Brian Bourassa and Ken Johnson. Members of the Planning and Zoning Board included, Allan Robinson, Rick Gelbmann, Tom Mesich, Kathleen Nordine, John Landers and James Schaps. Members of the Charter Commission included Pat Smith, Beverly Landers, Matthew Blaylock, Ina Liljedahl, Joyce Scharpen, Rolf Iverson, Bill Bohjanen and Al Ross. Mayor Reinert briefly welcomed all participants to the morning meeting and explained the reason for the meeting is for all commissions, boards, City Council and staff to meet each other, discuss matters of mutual interest and concern and get a better idea how each group interacts with the other. He noted that the City Council depends upon the support of each board, commission and staff. Mayor Reinert explained that the City Council had met earlier in January and looked at goals for 1993 and beyond. Some of these goals will be outlined this morning and the City Council is looking for input from everyone on each of these matters. Mayor Reinert further noted that Lino Lakes is a "melting pot" of citizens with different expectations of what local government should be. It is the responsibility of the City Council to meet these expectations within the confines of the budget. Mr. Schumacher outlined the program and explained how the meeting should proceed. He explained that the staff presentations are all issues that were discussed at the City Council goal setting meeting early in January, 1993. Input from each board or PAGE 1 -CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 1993 commission will be solicited for each item. A. Common Ground Meetings The Common Ground Committee consists of two (2) elected officials and the City Administrator from the cities of Circle Pines, Centerville, Lino Lakes and Lexington. The purpose of the committee is to find areas of service with cost savings to the citizens. Tax concerns and the feeling that some efficiencies could be realized prompted the formation of Common Ground Committee. Mr. Schumacher briefly explained that the Centennial Fire District is a unique service and is working well. The Fire District provides excellent service and is of financial benefit to all three (3) communities (Centerville, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes) participating in the District. The Common Ground Committee appointed a subcommittee to investigate the possibility of forming a police protection district and a public works district similar to the Centennial Fire District. The police department report will be completed within a month. Each city council will review the report. B. Senior Housing Proposal Mr. Schumacher explained that the senior housing proposal includes 90 rental housing units which would be subsidize by federal tax credits. The site just west of St. Joseph Catholic Church was selected and public hearings are being held on the tax increment financing package. On December 31, 1992, the federal tax credits for subsidized housing were discontinued. A new tax bill has not been finalized by congress. Therefore, at this time no federal tax money is available. Without the federal tax money, the senior housing proposal cannot go forward as planned. The developer is considering owner occupied housing and has asked to hold a public hearing with the senior citizens to determine if there is any senior citizen interest. Information from the public hearing will be brought to the City Council. The proposal included private substandard streets. If owner occupied housing appears to be an option, the entire proposal will be returned to the Planning and Zoning Board and Park Board for their review and recommendations. Mr. Mesich noted that the original approval from the Planning and Zoning Board was based on rental units and if owner occupied housing is to be considered, the Planning and Zoning Board would want to do a complete review. He noted that public streets are required in an owner occupied development. This would require considerable more right-of-way PAGE 2 1 1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 1993 and may make the project less feasible. C. Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update The Comprehensive Land Use Plan has not been updated for five (5) years. Several amendments have been approved but have not been included in the completed document. The Park Board completed a comprehensive park plan update in 1992. This would become part of the document. The 1993 General Fund Budget does not include any money for updating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. However, a procedure can be drafted and if there appears to be available dollars later in the year, the update could start at that time. D. Municipal Golf Course Mr. Glenn Rehbein is proposing to build a nine (9) hole golf course and driving range on property he owns south of I35W and east of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He has offered the option to the City of making this a municipal golf course either in a joint venture or something else to be agreed upon at a later date. He will be submitting a proposal within the next three (3) to six (6) months for City Council review. Currently staff is researching what other municipalities have done in this area and what impact would result. E. Expanded Use of Cable Mr. Tesch explained that all public meetings have been cable cast for several years. He noted that the cable casting equipment is supplied to the City, however the City must hire a person to operate the equipment. The City has a character generator and can put messages over cable T V. The goal is to get more out of the government access channel such as more programming. Everyone has the ability to prepare a program. In addition there are classes conducted in Fridley on how to prepare and broadcast programs. The camera equipment will be upgraded to include three (3) cameras. Mr. Tesch explained that anyone with a taped program of general interest to the community can have their tape cable casted on Channel 16. F. Implementation of Economic Development Strategic Plan and Marketing Mr. Wessel explained that the Economic Development Authority Committee was established in April, 1992. The committee has met PAGE 3 10 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 1993 12 times and has developed a strategic plan. The plan will be implemented in 1993. The goal is to minimize residential property taxes by implementation of commercial/industrial development without impacting natural amenities. Mr. Wessel noted that the City did purchase the former Lino Industrial Park and is in the process of improving the area with the installation of utilities and the construction of Apollo Drive. G. Solid Waste Advisory Board Update Mr. Volk explained that several mandates have come from the state in the area of solid waste abatement. A committee was formed to study the mandates and recommend how they could best be enacted. The first mandate was implemented with the adoption of an ordinance requiring all residents to have refuse collection. The committee is now studying the collection process and will be recommending an ordinance requiring that all refuse haulers be licensed. The ordinance would limit licensed refuse haulers to five (5). This should help reduce the wear and tear on City streets and provide for an orderly procedure of refuse pickup. H. Pavement Management System Mr. Volk outlined the Pavement Management System. Data is collected on each City street and placed in a computer. A report is generated showing the life cycle curve of a street. The purpose is to evaluate each street so that citizens get the most street for the dollars spent. Mr. Volk showed an example of a report. Data has been collected for about two (2) years on each City street and it is hoped that the City Council will initiate a capital improvements plan outlining when and how each street should be rebuilt and how the improvement would be financed. Mr. Volk gave everyone a handout which shows how roads deteriorate. Council Member Kuether asked if overlaying a street will make the street last the same amount of time as the improvement plan. Mr. Volk explained that an overlayed street is a little weaker but sometimes can be cost effective. I. Street Lighting - Storm Water Utility Mr. Volk explained that street lighting and storm water utility systems are not new. The idea is to establish a utility system for street lights and storm sewers similar to the sewer and water utility. A bill would be prepared each quarter and sent to each home in each subdivision. Receipts from this fund would help alleviate the drain on the tax dollar. Money could accumulate in PAGE 4 1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 1993 this fund and be available for costly maintenance items such as catch basin replacement, street light replacement and other such items. At this time the City has not collected any money for these maintenance items. Mr. Volk explained that street light maintenance is now averaging about $14,500.00 per year and will escalate to about $60,000.00 per year within the next 10 years. This cost does not include replacement costs. The question that must be answered is should these costs be spread over a period of years or should they be financed as they occur? J. Hodgson Road/Lake Drive Intersection Mr. Schneider explained that four (4) years ago the City started an active program of improving the intersection of Lake Drive/Hodgson Road. Traffic continues to build and safety is becoming a very significant issue. The plan is to make this intersection a square intersection by aligning Hodgson Road and North Road. The improvement involves three (3) entities (City of Lino Lakes, County of Anoka and State of Minnesota) and is further complicated by the expensive land in the area. The City has taken a very active roll in developing this improvement and the other agencies have responded. The estimated cost of the improvement is $1,600,000.00. MnDOT would be responsible for $600,000.00 of the costs, Anoka County would be responsible for $500,000.00 of the costs and the City would be responsible for the balance. Because of the City Charter, the City cannot assess the benefiting landowners if they do not want to be assessed. The property owner has been a reluctant seller so that no development has been planned and therefore there is no developer to assess. A meeting was held with the landowner and he has agreed to cooperate. It is critical that if development is to take place at that intersection, TIF be used. This development area is under the old TIF rules and there is a question as to whether or not there is enough TIF time left to make a project feasible. The answers to this question should be known within the next two (2) months. R. Growth Study The Growth Study is planned to be used as a tool to determine if a particular project is worthwhile. Will it generate enough taxes to support the improvement? Normally the development of a Growth Study will cost about $100,000.00. However, this amount of money is not available so the Growth Study is being done "in PAGE 5 11 12 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 1993 house". It is planned that the Study will be "updatable". Software for the computer has been ordered and a data base will be obtained from the Anoka County GIS. The biggest problem is getting the time to devise the data base reporting system so that it will be "updatable". One concern that needs to be addressed is defining wetlands boundaries. This is needed to determine how current infra -structures can be used. Determining how much area is lost to wetlands legislation will have an impact on where and how infra -structures will be placed. L. Surface Water Management The Surface Water Management Plan was started about a year ago. Developers are charged a rate per square foot of development for each subdivision. The money is placed in a fund to help finance land acquisition and structures needed in managing surface water. The staff has prepared a surface water management plan and will devise a manual which lists goals and policies of this plan. An electronic wetlands map on the computer screen will inventory natural wetlands. This map can be computer updated as the need arises. Citizen group involvement in completing the manual will be requested. The manual will include three (3) sections; 1) policy manual; 2) users and reference manual; 3) mission statement. M. Implementation of Comprehensive Park Plan and Park Use Policy Mr. Asleson explained that a Park Use Policy is being developed. It will be in loose leaf form so that it can easily be updated. The policy will include all activities and uses in the parks with a check list to be sure that all actives and uses are properly monitored. The Comprehensive Park Plan has been completed. The Park Board is currently listing goals in the order of financial priority. The Park Board is also studying where the Park Plan is in relationship to other needs of the City. Mr. Asleson listed some of the goals: 1. Preservation of natural open space - wetlands contribute to opportunities for recreation. 2. Effective way of crossing wetlands/ maintain charm of community. 3. Effective means for interaction of citizens. PAGE 6 1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 1993 4. Maximize recreation opportunities with schools, etc. 5. Maintain well trained staff to support recreation programs/manage programs. 6. Provide opportunity for all residents to participate in recreational activities. 7. Need to look at national trends involving families/age group related programs. Funding is also a part of the Comprehensive Park Plan. A plan will be prepared which will include fund raising, donations, Dedicated Park Funds and the non-profit Lino Lakes Friends of the Parks group. 9UESTIONS What is the Common Ground impact on the selection of the new Lino Lake chief of police? Mr. Schumacher explained that within 30 days the Common Ground subcommittee will have prepared a report on this matter for each of the City Council's to consider. If the Common Grounds report is not favorable, Lino Lakes will proceed to select a professional chief of police. Has there every been discussions regarding merging all four (4) cities (Circle Pines, Lexington, Centerville, Lino Lakes)? Mr. Schumacher referred to the recent action regarding the petition to merge the cities of Lino Lakes and Centerville. He noted that the findings of fact do not shot enough significant advantages to consolidate the two (2) communities. A recommendation was given to the Municipal Board to this effect. Have the governing bodies looked at merging the four (4) cities? Mayor Reinert said this would appear to be the most logical direction to go. However, he noted that community pride is not easy to put aside. It appears that the people are willing to pay more taxes to maintain their community identity. Pat Smith, Charter Commission Chairman said he felt that this is an interesting period for this entire area. New residents now out number long time residents and they are beginning to ask for changes. They do not have the same community spirit. Mayor Reinert explained that Lino Lakes historically has been the least populated of the quad cities. Now Lino Lakes is the "in" place to live and has become the largest of the quad cities. The other cities are now looking at Lino Lakes as the "big brother" who is just waiting to take over. PAGE 7 14 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 1993 Mrs. Liljedahl, Charter Commission Member explained that the City Charter is a document that works with the citizens and is the way the citizens want it to be. She said she felt citizen politics was an important part of what Lino Lakes is about. Mr. Wessel explained that economic development opportunities will move in the direction of Lino Lakes because areas closer to the Twin Cities are beginning to fill. He expressed the need to be careful in encouraging business development. Mr. Wessel explained that businesses that originally felt wetlands were detrimental to development now are enlightened and are looking for ways to interface with the environment. Senior housing was addressed noting that the City worked with the Lexington Park/Lakeview area residents for some time to find the type of development that would be compatible. Now it appears that the original plan may not work because federal tax credits are no longer available. The developers are looking at owner occupied senior housing, however, this plan will need to be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board and concerns such as public streets versus private streets need to be resolved. Mr. Mesich explained that he did not want the developer to proceed without being aware of these concerns. Mr. Schumacher explained that the City Council did make the developer aware of the concerns. Mayor Reinert noted that senior housing is a new venture for the City of Lino Lakes. He asked if this type of housing is a positive or a negative for the City. Mr Gelbmann, Planning and Zoning Board member felt it was a positive. Mrs. Liljedahl said she felt it encouraged longevity so that people stay in the community as long as they want to. Mrs. Farm, Park Board member said she felt the City Council is a guardian of the "rules" and developers should be made to follow the "rules". Mayor Reinert said that he feels in the last year there has been an extremely good working relationship will the boards and commissions. There have been differences of opinion, however, everyone has been willing to work through the differences. The patience level has been high. Mayor Reinert also noted that there are many talented people on the boards and commissions and the mix of backgrounds has been very helpful. There was a question regarding the updating of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. It was noted that the state has set the standards regarding updates which is every five (5) years. This is an expensive process and takes a great deal of time. Rick Gelbmann, Planning and Zoning Board member asked in looking PAGE 8 1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 1993 at the direction of the City, will there be discussions based on how liberal the City boards and commissions should be in fitting the goals of the City with the goals of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan? Mayor Reinert explained that the vision for Lino Lakes is very broad. The City must be sensitive to the environment. Mr. Gelbmann suggested that a mission statement would be important because it makes everyone push in the same direction. Mrs. Scharpen, Charter Commission member noted that a recent survey received good response and asked if this could be done again. Mayor Reinert noted that surveys are costly but do provide a way to reach out and find out what the citizens think about particular issues. Mrs. Liljedahl said cable T V is also a good way to get information to the people. Mr. Tesch noted that he has received a lot of input from people who watch the public meetings. He explained that the newsletter has been expanded and improved. He also noted that time and money are common problems in trying to keep the community informed. Mr. Bohjanen, Charter Commission member suggested that a questionnaire be inserted in each newsletter. A particular interest area could be highlighted with each newsletter. The possibility of a municipal golf course was discussed. Mayor Reinert explained that this is a new and exciting idea for Lino Lakes, however, no one knows where this venture may go. He explained that the City Council would appreciate comments and encouraged everyone to think about the idea. Mr. Wessel explained how the municipal golf course idea originated. Mr. Glenn Rehbein is looking for a way to develop his property along the south side of I35W in a way that it will be compatible with the long term needs of the City. The golf course could be constructed now and still maintain the long term option to develop the property into something else. Mrs. Nordine, Planning and Zoning Board member noted that once the land is developed into a golf course, it will be difficult to take this open space away for other uses. Mr. Smith noted that long ago the Economic Development Committee felt that this freeway interchange should be kept for commercial/industrial development. Mayor Reinert said he felt that a golf course would blend well with the planned business park and water tower on the north side of I35W. He explained that a municipal golf course could be a real amenity for this community as well as a revenue source. Mrs. Nordine, Planning and Zoning Board member asked if there would be a club house? It was explained that a club house was PAGE 9 15 1 6 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 1993 planned and it could be adapted for community functions. Mrs. Liljedahl said she felt it was very important who held the key to this proposal to make sure the changes in the future best fit the needs of the City. Mr. Wessel said he felt the key was to be sure a series of choices are available for the City. Mr. Schneider explained that the developer recognizes all that has been discussed and he also noted that it is very difficult to change a use after it is established. Mr. Mesich, Planning and Zoning Board member said the idea of the golf course makes him nervous. He felt this is a prime area for commercial growth. Mr. Wessel explained that it will take a number of years before Mr. Rehbein's land will develop commercially. Commercial/industrial growth should be focused on the north side of the freeway where the infrastructure is located. Mr. Wessel suggested that the City not rush but watch and be sure that the City has as much control as possible over the development of the south side of I35W. Mrs. Landers, Charter Commission member noted that the south side of I35W is now residential development. If commercial/industrial development is proposed for this area, the residents will fight the proposals. She felt the residents would not fight a golf course proposal. Mayor Reinert explained that the City must look for every opportunity for acceptable development and for additional revenue. The golf course proposal will be given extensive review. Mrs. Farm Park Board member noted that there are established driving ranges in Lino Lakes and asked if the owners of these driving ranges have been contacted for their comments. Mr. Al Robinson, Planning and Zoning Board member noted that he owns one (1) of the driving ranges which is located on Main Street. He explained that originally he was opposed to municipalities getting into private enterprises. However, he noted that this would be a good source of government revenue and a plus for the community. Mr. Mesich said he felt it was a positive venture as long as it makes money. Mr. Smith, Charter Commission member said he felt there were many businesses looking at relocating in Lino Lakes. Mr. Wessel said that he was making more contacts and it is inevitable that commercial growth will come in the next three (3) to five (5) years. He noted that many businesses do not know where Lino Lakes is so it is essential to establish an identity. Putting PAGE 10 1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 1993 Lino Lakes on the map is one of the goals of the Economic Development Committee. Signs are being designed and the next meeting is planned for Wednesday. Mr. Wessel noted that there is tremendous competition for quality business development. All communities are working hard to attract quality businesses to their communities. Mrs. Nordine asked about the status of the annexation petition on the east side of Lino Lakes. Mayor Reinert explained that this matter is still unresolved and Lino Lakes is still in a position of fighting to keep its boundaries intact. Lino Lakes is prepared to protect this property. However, this will be expensive. Mr. Schumacher explained that Centerville has land for commercial/industrial development so the need for additional land is hard to prove. In addition, Lino Lakes can provide utility services to these lands, so this will not be an issue. Mayor Reinert noted that this action by the City of Centerville was a cause for concern by the Common Ground Committee. Mr. Wessel said he felt that the I35E intersection was extremely important to protect. Mr. Mesich commented that the proposal for street light and storm water utility was a "sneaky" way of raising taxes. Council Member Kuether explained that the City Council has discussed this proposal in detail. The bottom line is, would the citizen rather spread the cost of maintenance/replacement of these utilities over a longer period of time, or would he rather pay one large fee? This is not a tax but a user fee. It is not an unusual fee. Mr. Volk noted that in the future the City Council will also have to address the need to replace worn out City streets. Should costs be assessed to the benefitted landowners or spread over the City and paid through the tax levy? Mr. Bohjanen noted that the federal government is proposing to maintain the current level of federal taxes but is proposing to initiate an utility tax. Mayor Reinert explained that this is just another instance of shifting the tax burden. He explained that this City must educate its citizens regarding how much of their tax dollar stays in the City and what that tax dollar buys. He noted that 22 cents of each property tax dollar stays in the City and does purchase many services. Mr. Wessel said he felt that the answer to the property tax problem in Lino Lakes lies in the economic development that will relieve the residential tax payer. He noted the need to get the message "we are open for business" out into the business community. Mr. Wessel explained that the Economic Development Committee will be meeting with the Charter Commission to work out a way to be sure that the City PAGE 11 17 18 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 1993 Charter also reflects this message. Mr. Roger Jensen, Economic Development Committee explained that in his work with the Anoka County Economic Development Partnership he has heard that Lino Lakes is located about half way to Brainard. He is now telling business people that Lino Lakes has the same southern boundary as Coon Rapids and Blaine. Mr. Jensen noted that time is catching up to Lino Lakes and there is tremendous potential for economic growth. He explained that now is the time to plan for this growth. Mr. Wessel explained that the Economic Development Committee will be developing a comprehensive commercial development plan and a strategy for implementing this plan. Particular commercial development will be targeted and advertising sent to these persons. Council Member Bergeson explained that the Growth Studies Plan will be an important tool to determine what financial impact a particular development will have on the community. Mr. Robinson, Planning and Zoning Board member explained that the Planning and Zoning Board is working well together. They have reviewed many projects and have passed each on to the City Council with recommendations and sometimes with stipulations. Mr. Robinson noted that there does not seem to be a follow up with some of the projects to be sure that all stipulations have been completed. He asked if this was a staffing problem. Mayor Reinert asked that when a member of the Planning and Zoning Board sees something that has not been completed, to notify the staff. Mr. Smith noted that even when the City Council is made aware of a concern, no action is taken. Mayor Reinert explained that the City Council is putting procedures in place to be more accountable. Reference was made to the proposed boat launch area at the north end of Reshanau Lake. Mayor Reinert explained the background and noted that there cannot be a boat launch in this area. Mr. Schumacher explained that the problem does not lie with the developers alone but also with the builders and sales persons. There was a discussion regarding how situations such as this can be avoided. Mayor Reinert noted the need for additional staff in the area of inspections and this will be dealt with during the next budget session. Mr. Gelbmann suggested that there be closer coordination between the various boards and commissions. He felt it would be useful for the Planning and Zoning Board to be aware of the goals of the Economic Development Committee. Mrs. Nordine suggested that there be at least annual meetings to look at goals/objectives of PAGE 12 1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 1993 each board or commission to be sure that all are in agreement. Mrs. Farm expressed concern that there be enough staff to help Mr. Asleson. Mayor Reinert explained that all of the staff is stretched and the City Council is looking at ways to be more efficient. He noted that the City is "bulging at the seams" and this is a real dilemma. Mrs. Liljedahl asked if the proposed municipal golf course would be connected with the Park Board. Mayor Reinert said that it could be but will depend on how the proposal develops. Mr. Bourassa referred to the Dedicated Park Fund and said that it is the opinion of the Park Board that this fund be used only for park land acquisitions. It was noted that the City Council had considered using some of the funds for park maintenance. The Friends of the Parks non-profit organization was discussed. Mrs. Farm explained that the involvement of neighborhood groups is important. It is also important to let the citizens know that they can donate money to this organization and it will be tax deductible. By-laws are currently being written. Mayor Reinert noted that the Marine Corp Reserves are discussing an agreement with the City to survey, grade, landscape and build a shelter on the unused area north of city hall. This work is free and is done to promote a good image and good public relations with communities. Mr. Wessel noted that the Economic Development Committee is working well. Council Member Bergeson asked that all potential commercial development contacts be given to Mr. Wessel for follow up. He will let developers know that Lino Lakes is "open for business". Mr. Wessel thanked the City Council for their support. The Charter Commission has not met since March, 1992. A meeting will be held with the City Council and the Economic Development Committee to see how the current direction of the City blends with the Charter. Mayor Reinert asked that all Charter Commission members be given the latest updated City Charter. Mayor Reinert noted that some things that have appeared in the local paper recently have not been exactly true. He noted that some residents take what is reported in the newspaper as gospel. It is important that all news items be reported correctly. Mayor Reinert noted that he has not given up on the City Charter. However, he felt that the document should be reviewed from time PAGE 13 20 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 1993 to time. Mrs. Liljedahl explained that the City Charter is for the City. However, it was not implemented to make anybody's job easier. The purpose is to protect the citizens. Mrs. Liljedahl expressed surprise about the negative comments about the Charter. She said that the Charter needs to be supported. Mr. Smith felt that there should be room to protect the citizens but also to provide for future development. Mayor Reinert said that he did not see that anyone on the City Council feels that the City Charter should be voted out, however, one (1) section needs to be updated. Mr. Smith said as a resident he has seen the City Charter work however, he has also seen the other side of the matter as it relates to economic development within the City. He noted that the City Charter can help you and it can hurt you. Mayor Reinert asked if another meeting such as this should be held. The general consensus was yes. He asked that all those attending today share their experiences this morning with those who could not be here. Mayor Reinert thanked everyone for coming and adjourned the meeting at 11:55 A.M. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular City Council meeting held on February 22, 1993. Ma lyn . Anderson, Cle k -Treasurer Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor PAGE 14 1