Minutes - Council Work Session - 05/12/2015

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assumptions and timing of the report rendered it useless. Councilmember Riley stated he does not favor updating that report until there is a timeline and a reason to do so. Mayor Strommen noted Tactic 29 is to work with neighboring cities to identify a regional solution and as that moves forward, it may require an amendment to update a study but at this point, she agreed that working with neighboring cities does not require a $30,000 study. City Engineer Westby stated the intent is to update the Comprehensive Water Supply Plan. He explained an updated study will include changes in the census numbers and Met Council's growth projects to identify the timing for when the next well and/or water supply improvement is needed. City Engineer Westby stated he does not think the entire $30,000 will be needed as that estimate included completing the pilot study. Councilmember Riley stated he supports the suggestion of Mayor Strommen that the study isn't needed at this point. City Administrator Ulrich stated if the study relates to determining the timing of the next water supply improvement then it is not related to Tactic 29 to work with neighborhood cities and should be a separate item. Councilmember Shryock noted in that case, the second outcome would also not be needed. Councilmember Riley noted Tactic 30 indicates another survey will be conducted of Boards and Commissions. He stated given the many surveys already done with them, he does not think an additional survey is needed. Councilmember Shryock asked if it should be removed or surveys conducted less frequently, noting it is slated for Fall 2015. Mayor Strommen stated Councilmember Riley is advocating to complete the Communication Plan without an additional survey. Councilmember LeTourneau asked what the reasoning was this was suggested by Assistant City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama. Assistant City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama stated the purpose of the survey was to get an understanding of expectation and desired outcome from the Council and others, which also relates to improving communications. He stated he thinks there has already been enough input from the Council to provide a solid understanding in how to complete the Communication Plan. Mayor Strommen stated she assumed this was an external Communication Plan. Assistant City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama stated that is part of the question, whether it is internal or external, and the reason for the survey is to identify issues. City Council Work Session / May 12, 2015 Page 5 of 11