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1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 13, 2002 Page 3 • Mornson stated that the Task Force would be meeting the first Tuesday of every month, beginning with September 3, 2002. Mornson stated that there would be a tour of the Fire Station and the Public Works building, as well as a few other Fire Stations and Public Works buildings in other areas, on September 28, 2002 from 9:00 a.m. to noon in order for them to gain a flavor of how St. Anthony Village is compared to other communities. Mornson stated that the Task Force will be reviewing the options to consider after the tour at the October 1, 15 and November 5, 2002 meetings. Mornson indicated that they would be discussing how to finance the options at the November 5, 2002 meeting, with Jim Prosser, Ehlers and Associates. They plan to select an option at the December 3, 2002 meeting. Mornson stated that the final meeting of the Task Force is scheduled for January 7, 2002 where they will review the final option. Mornson stated that the Task Force would present the option to the Council at the January 14, 2002 City Council meeting. • Mornson stated that, once the option gets to the Council, they plan to conduct a series of open houses. Councilmember Thuesen stated that he felt it was great to have such a large number of members on the Task Force, but cautioned that they be careful to all contribute, and not allow one or two persons to dominate the meetings. Councilmember Faust stated that the members of the Task Force are going to have varying opinions on the project and that they need to understand that they are not going to agree on every issue, but need to discern what is best for the community. Councilmember Horst suggested that a City Councilmember be present to observe the Task Force meetings. Councilmember Sparks stated that she felt that City Council presence would have an influence over the process, and was not a good idea. Councilmember Thuesen stated that a councilmember could provide the Task Force with some information and clarification that they may not otherwise have. Mayor Hodson stated that City Council presence was a beneficial idea. Councilmember Faust and Thuesen both indicated that they felt that City Council presence at the Task Force meetings was a good idea. • Councilmember Horst suggested that they have two councilmembers at the Task Force meetings. He added-that he was uncomfortable turning the entire project over to the community, when the City Council has to make the ultimate decision.