Minutes - Council Work Session - 10/08/2019

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Mayor LeTourneau asked what the next two years would look like for this transition. Fire Chief Kohner stated that the two-year process can be reduced if agreed upon by both parties. He stated that timeline would fall into Nowthen's court, as far as if they will join a JPA with another Fire Service provider or whether they will make their own department. He stated that Ramsey will help Nowthen along in the process as needed, to ensure that Nowthen is comfortable and secure. He stated that the cities have had a good working relationship for the past 12 years and he would want to ensure that continues. He commented that if Nowthen needs the full two years, Ramsey will honor that. City Administrator Ulrich stated that Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association has requested that the City sponsor its event on October 25th at a cost of$400 for one table of eight seats. He noted that previously the City has not sponsored the event. Councilmember Heinrich commented that the City sponsors tables at a number of other events and asked if there is a reason the City has not supported this in the past. She noted that this would seem to be a good fit as Anoka participates in the event. Mayor LeTourneau commented that if there was an appropriate funding source, there does not seem to be opposition. He commented that perhaps the City sponsor a table at this event and then make the decision on future events. City Administrator Ulrich suggested holding a special worksession on Tuesday, October 29th and reviewed some potential discussion items. Mayor LeTourneau commented that he may not be available. He asked if those topics could be fit into future worksession discussions over the next few weeks. City Administrator Ulrich noted that he could attempt to do that but noted that some of the items require additional time. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the budget could be included in a special worksession agenda. Councilmember Kuzma commented that he would prefer to fit the items into regular worksession agendas. Councilmember Menth stated that he would be open to the special worksession on the 29th. He suggested that perhaps a hard stop time be set for the meeting. Administrative Services Director Lasher noted the all staff appreciation and luncheon the following week and invited the Council to attend if able. She stated that staff believes that the last fall seasonal worker has been selected and could start as soon as October 14th, or perhaps sooner but noted that the next Council meeting falls on the 22nd which would delay action for one week. She asked for consensus to hire the employee now and formally approve the hire on the 22nd. City Council Work Session/October 8, 2019 Page 7 of 8