HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000045_pg268November 28, 1977 Page 5
STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT
Roger Short, of Short - Elliott- Hendrickson, referred to the feasibility
report he had sent the City and stated that it provided the same
financial information that had been submitted previously. He stated
that the cost of the total project would amount to $4,496,810, and
if approved, would hopefully start in 1978. Mr. Short displayed two
maps of the City showing the three phases of the project and the
areas they would benefit.
Councilmember Rowley stated that she would like the public to be aware
that this was just a feasibility report and that the City has not
approved or accepted it yet. This is just one in a series of steps
of working procedures to making a decision on the project.
Seegar Swanson of Ehlers and Associates presented a financial report
he had prepared for the project and gave the breakdown of what the
City could expect.
MSP (Pickar- Baumgartner) to formally receive the feasibility report
and take it under consideration and set a public hearing for Tuesday,
February 28, 1978, at 7:30 PM. 5 ayes
ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM BUILDING - REPORT ON COUNCIL /STAFF RETREATS
Mayor Pickar stated that the written reports on the retreats were not
yet completed and asked each councilmember to give a statement on their
impression of the retreat. Mayor Pickar explained that on the weekend
of November 3 and 4, the Council had met with a government training
executive at 7 Pines Lodge to work out problems together, and to learn
to identify crucial problems of the City and decide the best possible
approach to them. The staff held a retreat on the following weekend
for the same purpose, and then a joint retreat was held last weekend.
Mayor Pickar stated that overall it was a much needed meeting and
accomplished a great deal.
Councilmember Rowley stated that she agreed that a great deal had been
accomplished. She felt the trainer had been able to keep them on
a specific track in order to accomplish their goals, and that they
had learned to set priorities.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he agreed with Councilmember Rowley
and that he felt that Peter Gregg, the trainer, did a very good job.
He stated that as a result of the retreats, hopefully the City will
be able to plan more in advance and let the people know what is happen-
ing. Councilmember Ziebarth also stated that he would be more than
willing to sit down with anyone and talk to them in detail about what
they accomplished.
Councilmember Hodges stated that he had had doubts about the retreats
at the beginning but that he now felt he had learned a great deal and
that it was a worthwhile experience.