HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007.01.15 CC Mintues - Goal SettingMINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2007
Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron
City Administrator Mike Ericson, Planning Commission Chair Dave Schumann, Parks Commission
Chair Roger Clarke, and Administrative Intern Matt Stemwedel
REVIEW 2007 CITY GOALS
City Administrator Mike Ericson reviewed with Council and Commission Chairs the status of the 2006
City Focus Goals. Of the eight different groups of goals, staff and Council had addressed and
accomplished the majority of them. Some goals were ongoing and carried over to 2007 due to
complexity and required staff time.
REVIEW 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION GOALS
Planning Commission Chair Dave Schumann shared with Council the proposed 2007 goals of the
Planning Commission developed at its last meeting. They are: 1) finish rural preservation ordinance;
2) finish revising the nuisance ordinance; 3) complete 2008 comprehensive plan update; and 4) develop
plans for Northern Gateway.
REVIEW 2007 EDA GOALS
Council member Mike Granger shared with Council the proposed 2007 goals of the Economic
Development Authority (EDA). They are: 1) active partner and member of Hugo Business Association;
2) develop marketing and promotional strategy for Hugo and EDA; 3) continue EDA site visits;
4) establish downtown TIF District; and 5) identify location for another industrial park.
REVIEW 2007 PARKS COMMISSION GOALS
Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Roger Clarke shared with Council the proposed 2007 Parks and
Recreation Commission goals. They are: 1) repayment of 1/3 of cost of Oneka Elementary gym;
2) Oakshore Park; 3) update Parks Master Plan; 4) create implementation team for Rice Lake Park
soccer complex; and 5) acquire land for baseball complex.
FINAL SELECTION OF 2007 CITY GOALS
Mayor Miron then directed Administrative Intern Matt Stemwedel to remove completed goals from
2006 list and Matt created new 2007 City Goals list on the computer and displayed it on the overhead
screen. Matt blended together with Council and Chairs' help the goals of the Commissions, and staff
included Historical Commission goals, too. Council created a list of eight new goals grouped together
by category. Staff was directed to prepare and revise, as necessary, the list with suggested target dates
for completion. Council will formally adopt goals at its next regularly schedule Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, to adjourn at 9:33 pm.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Michael A. Ericson
City Administrator