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I 1 ) THIS IS IT . . . . For the Week of April 24, 1995 - April 28, 1995 ADMINISTRATION Agenda You will notice something new on the Work Session Agenda - estimated times for each item. The Mayor and I consulted on each Agenda item and estimated a discussion time period as a means of gaging the total time for the meeting. At various times over the years, the Council has discussed several ways to help curb the length of the meetings to a more manageable timeframe. One method that has been discussed in the past is, at the beginning of the meeting, determine what items on the Agenda can be dispensed with per staff report recommendations. Staff reports and accompanying hand out materials generally address issues to the degree that discussion on minor issues can be limited, if not dispensed with entirely. Many times, staff is providing "an update" and discussion may or may not be required. Therefore, at the beginning of next Monday night's meeting, the Mayor will ask the Council if they are comfortable with dispensing with certain Agenda items as per staff recommendation. North Metro Mayors Meeting Jerry Linke and I attended the North Metro Mayors Board of Directors meeting last night. Guest speakers were from the Architect Design School of the U. of M. The interesting note here is that they are involved with many aspects of housing studies, housing rehab programs and housing design/maintenance programs. It appears that housing is becoming a very hot issue, not only at the Legislature, but across the State. Jennifer will be contacting the Design Department staff and the University to set up a meeting to discuss our housing rehab issues and needs.