HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000045_pg269November 28, 1977 Page 6
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he agreed with everything that
had been said and that while he, too, was skeptical at first, he
believes the trainer did an excellent job and that better communication
between the Councilmembers and department heads was established.
Administrator Achen stated that the trainer helped guide them in
setting priorities and learning how to work with people and how to
set goals.
Councilmember Rowley added that if anyone wondered why they went to
Wisconsin for the retreat, that it was at the recommendation of the
trainer in order to avoid the day -to -day distraction of city hall.
Russell Pahl questioned why the citizens had to pay for the retreat.
He wanted to have a say in the matter before the decision was made
to go, rather than after. He also stated that he would like to see
written reports.
Councilmember Ziebarth replied that a written report is being prepared
and will be completed December 2nd. He also stated that after the
first session, he had met with Councilmember Baumgartner and together
they wrote up a report, which anyone was welcome to look at. He also
pointed out that the retreat had cost him more as an individual than
it had any taxpayer.
Councilmember Baumgartner pointed out that the retreat had been dis-
cussed at several Council meetings before it was approved. The public
is welcome to attend any meeting. If Mr. Pahl had been present at
those meetings, he could have given his input before the fact, rather
than after.
Dan Snare, Long Lake Road, stated that he had attended such a seminar
five years ago for his company and that he was still seeing the benefit
of it now.
ADMINISTRATOR ACHENS REPORT
Administrator Achen reported that at the November 19 primary election,
there were only 20 voters. Six people were employed to cover the
election, which worked out to about $21 per ballot. He also reported
that the general election would be held on Saturday, December 3,and
asked that Judy Peterson be appointed to serve as a counter.
MSP (Pickar- Ziebarth) to appoint Judy Peterson, 2145 Dickens Lane,
an election official for the December 3 election. 5 ayes
ATTORNEY MEYERS REPORT
Attorney Meyers reported that he had a proposed ordinance amending
Chapter 93, which he would like the Council to review. He also stated
that the Mounds View Square assessment appeal hearing would be heard
on January 9, 1978.