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CITY OF LINO LAKES
MINUTES OF SPECIAL WORK SESSION
LMC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
: February 21, 2004
: Plymouth, Minnesota (Conference Center)
: 12:15 P.M.
. 2:40 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT : Council members Carlson, Dahl, Stoltz,
Reinert and Mayor Bergeson
: None
: City Administrator, Gordon Heitke
MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
Discussion
City Administrator Heitke thanked the councilmembers for their attendance at the League
of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Leadership Conference. He stated the purpose of the meeting
was to discuss general city operations.
City Administrator Heitke stated his present focus is to engage the Councilmembers and
appropriate staff in a goal setting session in order for him to have a clear idea of the
Council's priorities and expectations of the City Administrator position, and to allow him
to provide proper direction to staff in order for them to meet the Council's needs and
expectations for staff support.
City Administrator Heitke referred to the just -completed LMC Leadership Conference
and spoke of the benefits of a high performing Council and staff. He spoke of the
positive impact that the understanding of the principles and concepts presented during the
conference has had in the operations of another city council for whom he has worked.
City Administrator Heitke spoke of the differing values that go into a councilmember's
decision and the need to understand and manage sometimes conflicting values. He also
contrasted the differing roles and perspectives of the Council, staff and the City
Administrator, which is essential for a highly effective governing body. The importance
of developing goals and guidelines, undergoing team building, and partnering with staff
was referenced as a means of making the Council's and staffs' jobs easier and more
effective.
The Council discussed the last goal setting session and agreed to engage in a team -
building process as an initial step in formulating council goals. The role of staff in goal
setting was discussed. The staff will be present for a portion of the session to provide
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their perspective on current and emerging issues within their respective departments,
which will be received by the Council for consideration in formulating goals and
establishing priorities.
City Administrator Heitke will gather information on the services and availability of
consultants who could facilitate these sessions. It was the consensus of the Council that
this exercise should occur as soon as possible. City Administrator Heitke will report to
the Council on acquiring the services of a consultant when he has gathered the relevant
information.
Adjourn
Motion by Councilmember Carlson, seconded by Councilmember Reinert, to adjourn the
meeting at 2:40 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting, March 8,
2004.
Ann Blair, City glerk
111 Transcribed by:
Gordon Heitke
City Administrator
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Jo erges , Mayor