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<br />Councilmember McGlone believed a party would be a good opportunity to show the staff some <br />faith. He stated with respect to what the public would say, taxes were still being dropped. He <br />stated he would like to see something nicer and different this year. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated he wanted to be fiscally responsible. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated public perception was important and it was ridiculous that the City <br />was going to throw a party like this when times were tough. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated the City was looking at $3,500 more this year. <br /> <br />Mayor Ramsey stated the City was going to have a holiday party and it was not unusual to spend <br />this kind of money for a party. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated whatever was spent on the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner last year <br />was wasted as nobody showed up, but he believed this type of a dinner would have a good <br />turnout by both staff and the volunteers. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated he did not mind the buffet dinner, but at $20 per person that was a <br />lot for a walk through buffet. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wise recommended the City look at other options. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated he was not opposed to having a gathering, but he was not in favor <br />of the theater performance or the high cost of the party. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated he liked the Northfork idea with a pig roast, or even Famous <br />Dave's. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich noted a couple of ways to cut expenses was to eliminate the <br />Community Volunteers. He indicated the entertainment would probably not be able to be <br />reduced much. He stated the menu could be cut back significantly and to lower the expectations <br />for the meal. <br /> <br />Mayor Ramsey stated the party might have to be pushed into January, but this could be an issue <br />with the community theater. <br /> <br />Mayor Ramsey, and Councilmembers McGlone, Look, and Elvig stated they would like to have <br />the theater for the entertainment. <br /> <br />Mayor Ramsey stated he was okay with the pig roast idea. <br /> <br />It was Council's consensus was to have staff seek other catering bids and alternatives. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / November 17, 2009 <br />Page 7 of8 <br />