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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 13, 2001 Page 9 1 Morrison reviewed the future Council agenda items, both action and review items, for the next 2 two months. He pointed out specific items including the investment report by Ehlers as a result 3 of the goal setting, and Fire Chief Hewitt's presentation of a code policy at the March 13 study 4 session. In addition, he mentioned the Board of Review property evaluation at the April 10 study 5 session. 6 Morrison continued with updates including DARE graduation on February 15, Staff Goal Setting 7 on February 15 to finalize the objectives and actions steps to then present to the Council, the 8 Employee Recognition Lunch on March 1, and the Volunteer Dinner for which invitations will 9 be mailed in the middle of March. He added that Chief of Police Engstrom is on a 30 day 10 medical leave of absence. 11 Hodson reported that he recently met with President Yudof of the University of Minnesota, 12 Congressman Sabo, and a Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and discussed the 13 Smart Growth Initiative and the City's work with the Met Council which they applauded. 14 Hodson added that approximately 600 people attended the recent Pancake Breakfast and 15 commended Jay Hartman on a job well done in planning the event. Hodson noted that the Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, February 17. 17 Horst reported that he attended an Experienced Leaders Conference with a focus on ethical 18 decision-making in government on January 26-27 in Grand Rapids where case studies on 19 affordable housing were presented. He added that he attended a Legislative Conference which 20 included the issue of tax increment financing for the future. Horst also attended a Chamber Board 21 of Directors meeting last week; he is serving his tenth year on the Chamber Board of Directors, 22 his term will soon be expiring, and he will continue to attend meetings as an adviser. 23 Horst also mentioned the Chili Cook-Off at City Hall on Saturday, February 17, with tickets 24 available at the door. 25 Horst noted that annual Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held in April where Villager and 26 Business of the Year will be selected. Anyone who would like to nominate candidates should 27 contact George Wagner. 28 Thuesen reported that he also attended the Legislative Conference which he found to be very 29 information including the overview of the Governor's proposed budget. He attended a meeting at 30 Wilshire Park for parents to express their views on the proposed budget for education. Thuesen 31 added that it is important for all residents to pay attention to these education issues as they 32 impact our schools and the education of our youth for the future. 10