Minutes - Council Work Session - 10/07/2003

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2) Environmental Policy Task Force Councilmember Strommen explained that the Environmental Policy Task Force began working on the wetland ordinance, but one of the things that may tie into that is looking at a broader green space plan. The Task Force was seeking some direction if the Council would like them to incorporate the study of a green space plan along with the wetland ordinance. Councilmember Kurak stated that she would like to know more about the issue as they progress. Councilmember Strommen replied that they would be looking at a very open process as they move fo~wvard. They were questioning if the Council was comfortable with them proceeding with that route. Mayor Gamec recommended that the Task Force provide the Council with the information. Councilmember Strommen also noted that the Task Force needs to get fully staffed in order to work on the issue and requested that it become a priority for the Personnel Committee. Councihnember Cook stated that the one question he would have is are they going to try and incorporate the green space with park dedication. He stated that he did not mind them moving onto another topic, but that is why the Council needs to consider making them a Commission rather than a Task Force where they establish terms, etc., like the other Commissions. Councilmember Strommen replied that that is the issue they are requesting be moved up on the priority list so they can work as a full group. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The City Council Work Session of the City Council adjourned at 9:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nanci Libor Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. City Council Work Session/October 7, 2003 Page 14 of 14