Minutes - Council Work Session - 02/14/2012

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City Administrator Ulrich agreed that indicated clearly the City Council majority felt one was more important than the other. Mayor Ramsey stated it appears that most people are not worrying about working with existing businesses to expand or keep them but are more worried about finding places for new businesses. Mayor Ramsey addressed community programs and service contributions and stated it is easier to score Juvenile Diversion and Alexandra House lower because not as much is known about those programs. However, all know of the work of Youth First. City Administrator Ulrich stated Police Chief Way could, provide more information on the services provided by Juvenile Diversion and the Alexandra House, if desired. Councilmember Wise asked what is the benefit of the North Metro Mayor's organization. City Administrator Ulrich explained this organization is a joint effort of communities and provides for joint lobbying, networking, and a purchasing program to access pooled buying power. Mayor Ramsey noted the City does not contribute much to The Draw event series. City Administrator Ulrich stated the City solicits sponsors and coordinates events. Planning Intern Brama advised the HRA sponsors one or two events each year as a contribution. Councilmember Elvig stated concern with the wording of "Franchise Fee for Road Construction Initiative" because the City Council has not yet had its final discussion. He suggested it be reworded to indicate "potential" or "review of funding options." City Administrator Ulrich indicated the wording would be revised. He stated a work plan will be created and a department head assigned to develop a timeline based on priorities established by the City Council. Councilmember Strommen stated this is a good summary but pointed out several areas of contradiction. She wanted to be careful in how much weight is given to survey conclusions. In addition, only five of seven Councilmembers completed the survey. She suggested that before creating an implementation plan, clarity be provided in what was intended because there appears to be some conflicting information. City Administrator Ulrich indicated staff will put more weight on the priorities the group put together at the meeting and the work plan will be developed for Council review and approval. He agreed there may be items that the City Council does not support staff spending time on and those items can be addressed in the work plan. Councilmember McGlone suggested the "road belongs to those who showed up" and if two Councilmembers were not present, then it wasn't important to them. City Council Work Session / February 14, 2012 Page 2 of 10