Minutes - Charter Commission - 09/19/2013

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the introduction — consisting of questions about the open meeting law, getting topics on the agenda, etc. 5.3 Receive Presentation of City's Strategic Plan City Clerk Thieling noted that Mayor Strommen, Councilmember Kuzma, and City Administrator Ulrich were present and that Mayor Strommen and Mr. Ulrich would present on the City's Strategic Plan. Mayor Strommen and City Administrator Ulrich presented a power point on the Strategic Plan followed by a discussion with the Charter. The presentation, as well as having Mayor Strommen, Councilmember Kuzma and City Administrator Ulrich present, brought about discussion relating to franchise fees, funding sources, the City's budget, taxes, waiving of fees for developments, HRA's - including the Anoka County HRA, road reconstruction, prioritizing the roads for construction, the petition process for and against projects, terms from the Strategic Plan such as enhancing the elections process (asked for an example), success terms, and smart budgeting (asked for an example), prioritizing expenditures, implementing new revenue sources, property taxes, the levy limits and whether or not the Council adopted the maximum, economic development, tax base, SAC and WAC and building permit fees, Local Government Aid, policies and administration, staff roles and responsibilities, road conditions and the PASER system. The Commission thanked Mayor Strommen, Councilmember Kuzma and City Administrator Ulrich for attending the meeting and for the presentation and answers to questions. Chair Field added he really liked the measurables and was impressed with the balanced scorecard. Commissioner Deemer added that he was pleased that the Council made the decision to continue with six issues of the Ramsey Resident. 5.4 Approve Summary Letter to the Judge City Clerk Thieling noted the Charter's summary letter to the Judge for year 2012 activities was included with the agenda. It was suggested that the letter be broken down into separate paragraphs for activities versus just for the meetings, which may make it a little easier to read; however, the content of the letter was fine. Motion by Commissioner Deemer, seconded by Commissioner Zaetsch, voted to approve the year -end summary letter, amended as suggested, and directed staff to submit it on behalf of the Charter Commission. Motion carried. All present voted in favor. Absent: Commissioner Niederhaus. Charter Commission/ September 19, 2013 Page 3 of 5