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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AUGUST 11, 2004
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council Work Session was held on
Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Droste and Council Members Riley, Strayton, DeBettignies, and Shoe - Corrigan
were present. Also in attendance were City Administrator Verbrugge, Assistant
Administrator Weitzel, Maintenance Supervisor Cook, Police Chief Kalstabakken,
Community Development Director Lindquist, Park and Recreation Director Schultz,
Finance Director May, City Engineer Brotzler, and Communications Coordinator Cox.
DISCUSSIONS
2005 Preliminary Budget Discussion
City Administrator Verbrugge continued the discussion regarding the 2005 Preliminary
Budget. Areas of discussion included the organizational structure, the year end forecast
and the population trend.
Council Members identified inconsistencies regarding the population for the City. Mr.
Verbrugge explained that population data is provided to the City from different sources
and those numbers can vary. In the future, information that contains population data will
be footnoted as to its source.
City Engineer Brotzler reviewed the proposed staffing levels for the Public Works
Department for 2005. The proposed staff included three new positions; an
Administrative Assistant, a Maintenance Supervisor for Utilities, and a Maintenance
Supervisor for. Streets and Parks.
Council Members expressed concern with the number of employees and wanted to see
where the efficiencies would occur with these new positions. A request was made to see
a ten year forecast for staffing levels.
Discussion continued regarding the desire to maximize the use of capital equipment and
resources; increasing productivity; quality of work; maintaining service levels;
positioning the organization for the long term; needs versus wants; future referendums;
and the percentage of the proposed tax increase.
The Council directed staff to provide justification for desired new positions, and rework
the budget to reduce the proposed levy increase. This item is to be brought back for .
further discussion at the work session scheduled for August 23, 2004.
Liquor License Regulations
Community Development Director Lindquist led a discussion regarding the proposed
changes in the ordinance that governs on -sale liquor licensing. The current City
ordinance restricts the number of on -sale liquor licenses to six (6). State statue places the
limit at 12. Recent State modifications allow exemptions for clubs, restaurants, hotels,
bowling centers, and theaters. Staff recommended that the City amend the ordinance to
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allow exemptions for restaurants. Council directed staff to bring this item back for
discussion after the 42/52 Corridor Study has been completed.
Glendalough PUD
Community Development Director Lindquist reviewed the architectural design changes
submitted from Lundgren Brothers for the housing in Evermoor Glendalough. Lundgren
Brothers proposed larger lots to accommodate side - loading garages. Staff was seeking
concurrence from the Council regarding the new architectural examples as set forth in the
executive summary. Director Lindquist indicated the new styles would be consistent
with the PUD standards. Council Members accepted the change.
UPDATES
Communications Coordinator Cox provided an update regarding the marketing campaign
to enhance the City's image. Mr. Cox stated the there have been four meetings to date of
a marketing committee composed of heads and staff of each City department. The areas
discussed at these meetings include an analysis of the City's marketing needs; and
strategies to improve the City's marketing. A discussion on tactics is slated for a meeting
in September. The marketing committee most recently discussed the need to use a
consistent approach for graphics in City publications and signing. The committee will
turn to a firm with experience in creating logos and graphics for private companies and
public entities. The committee will attempt to determine whether the City's logo should
be updated to assist in business development efforts and strengthening the community. A
marketing plan including the branding proposals will be brought back for further
discussion in November.
Mr. Verbrugge announced Senator John Edwards would be campaigning at the
Rosemount High School on Friday, August 13, 2004 between 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Police Chief Kalstabakken requested direction regarding the associated costs incurred for
providing additional security measures. The additional costs to the City were estimated
at $1500.00. Council directed staff to present actual dollar costs at the next work session.
Director Lindquist requested feedback regarding the request from the VFW to place a
military tank on their property along Highway 3. Council members were comfortable
with this placement; but expressed a desire to have the VFW remove old signage from
the property.
City Administrator Verbrugge mentioned the City was still negotiating with Met Council
regarding the Empire Outfall Project. Further details will be provided at a later date.
Mayor Droste reminded members of the golf tournament scheduled for Friday August 27,
2004.
Council Member DeBettignies mentioned the four -lane highway /driveway located on
153 Street and Shannon Parkway. Staff will investigate.
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The regular City Council Work Session was adjourned at 10:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Maryann Stoffel
Recording Secretary
The City Council's Agenda Packet is Clerk's File 2004 -30.
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