Minutes - Council Work Session - 12/12/2023

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Councilmember Musgrove asked if there will be more specific funding numbers that will come forward as these projects move along. She asked if the numbers presented are accurate amounts for the costs. City Administrator Hagen explained that the analysis has accurate dollars for all of the projects that are currently under construction. He stated that the projected revenue includes all of these projects. He noted that they could have Elher’s update the analysis as they move along if there are other projects that break ground. Councilmember Specht asked if they would approve this if there would be a walking trail around the lake. City Administrator Hagen stated that is a different discussion and this item is just about the roads as the trails cannot be paid for by TIF revenue. Economic Development Manager Sullivan noted that all of the development right now is on the western side. He added that the intersection at Ramsey Boulevard will be done in 2025. He anticipates the need for Veterans Drive to connect just south of Casey’s is going to lag. He stated that they can hold off on this to see if the hotel project gets done and comes in at the value they are anticipating. He noted they will have this information by November 28, 2026 which is an important date as it is the last date they can incur any expense within this TIF District. He added that they are set up for any infrastructure projects. The consensus of the Council was to move forward with the proposed 2024 COR infrastructure improvements. 2.03: Continue Discussions Regarding Proposed Updates to the Personnel Policy Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the Staff report concerning the proposed updates to the personnel policy. Councilmember Musgrove asked how the date of December 1 was decided with the floating holiday. Administrative Services Director Lasher stated that this date is in the policy currently. She explained that if someone is hired as late as December 1, it would be fairly difficult for them to get in time off before January. City Administrator Hagen asked if December 1 is referenced in the union contracts. Administrative Services Director Lasher said yes. She continued her presentation and reviewed the proposed updates to Section 1 - Introductions in the policy. She noted the purpose of the policy will continue to be reviewed. She added that she recommends removing the current language for the scope of the policy and implementing the League of Minnesota Cities’ language. She explained that they have also discussed creating an individual policy for Councilmembers, Boards, and City Council Work Session / December 12, 2023 Page 5 of 10