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AGENDA
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
MANAGER WORKSHOP
5:15 P.M. Monday, September 12, 2011
Council Chambers, City Hall
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. 5:50 pm – Wipers Recycling v. City of Maplewood
a. Declaration of Intent to Close Meeting for Attorney Update
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Board & Commission Interviews
2. Cable Franchise Renewal Presentation
F. ADJOURNMENT
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Work Session Agenda Item D1
AGENDA REPORT
TO: James Antonen, City Manager
FROM: Charles Ahl, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Wipers Recycling v. City of Maplewood
a. Declaration of Intent to Close Meeting for Attorney Update
DATE: September 6, 2011
INTRODUCTION
As part of the continuing discussion on litigation matters related to the lawsuits regarding the Wipers
Recycling v. City of Maplewood issues, the City Council will be receiving an update from Attorney Alan
Kantrud regarding the status and progress on the various litigation matters including a discussion on
settlement offers.
It is expected that due to the litigation decisions and update on client-attorney issues, that this meeting
will be closed per statute.
Recommended Action
The City Council will receive the update during the closed session. No action will be taken during this
closed session.
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Work Session Agenda Item E1
AGENDA REPORT
TO: James Antonen, City Manager
FROM: Charles Ahl, Assistant City Manager
Sarah Burlingame, Senior Administrative Assistant
DATE: September 6, 2011
SUBJECT: Board & Commission Interviews
INTRODUCTION
The City Council will be conducting interviews of candidates for the Housing Redevelopment
Authority and the Business and Economic Development Commission. There are a total of seven
(7) openings due to commissioner terms ending: Three (3) on the Housing Redevelopment
Authority, two (2) on the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission and two (2) on the
Business and Economic Development Commission.
Applicants who are seeking a new position have been allotted 15 minutes for their interview with
the City Council. Those seeking reappointment have been allotted 10 minutes, as they are more
familiar with the process.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council interview the candidates as indicated in the schedule below.
The suggested questions will be submitted under separate cover to the Council. During the
interview process, Council Members should fill out their ballots. Interviews are scheduled to
continue during the next Council Workshop on September 26, and if needed, into October.
Once the Interviews have concluded, Council Members should submit their ballots to staff, which
will be tallied with the results brought back to the Council during a regular meeting at a later date
with recommendations for appointments.
Time Candidate Commission
5:15pm Question Selection
5:20pm *Beth Ulrich Housing Redevelopment Authority
5:30pm *Joy Tkachuck Housing Redevelopment Authority
5:40pm *Warren Wessel Business & Economic Development Commission
* Indicates Candidate is Seeking Reappointment
Attachments:
1. Candidate Applications in order of interview schedule
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Agenda Item E2
AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Manager, Jim Antonen
FROM: IT Director, Mychal Fowlds
SUBJECT: Cable Franchise Renewal Presentation
DATE: September 7, 2011
Introduction
This item is being presented to keep you up to date on the process that is currently taking place regarding
the renewal of our Cable Franchise Agreement and what to expect in the coming years.
Background
The City of Maplewood currently has a Cable Franchise Agreement with Comcast via our membership in
the Ramsey/Washington Suburban Cable Commission. This current agreement is expiring in 2014.
Executive Director, Tim Finnerty, will give a brief overview of what is currently being done and what will
need to be done in the coming years to prepare for the renewal.
Budget Impact
At this point there is no budget impact associated with this item. In the future there will be budget impacts
associated with this item and they will be brought back to the City Council at that time.
Recommendation
This item is simply being brought before you to keep you up to date on the cable franchise renewal
process.
Action Required
None.
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