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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-27 CMWMarch 27, 2017 City Council Workshop Minutes 1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL MANAGER WORKSHOP 5:30 P.M. Monday, March 27, 2017 Council Chambers, City Hall A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Mayor Slawik. B. ROLL CALL Nora Slawik, Mayor Present Marylee Abrams, Councilmember Present Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present Bryan Smith, Councilmember Present Tou Xiong, Councilmember Present C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All The motion passed. D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Consider Closing Meeting Based on Attorney-Client Privilege Concerning Litigation Regarding Ramsey Washington Suburban Cable Commission a. Intent to Close Meeting (§13D.05 subd. 3b) Mayor Slawik noted the purpose to close the meeting pursuant to Minnesota State Statue 13D.05 subd. 3b which allows the public body to close the meeting if the closure is authorized by Statute or permitted by the attorney-client privilege. Mayor Slawik moved to close the city council workshop and go into closed meeting to discuss action for request of reserved funds from the Ramsey Washington Suburban Cable Commission. Present during the closed meeting were Mayor Slawik, Councilmember Abrams, Councilmember Juenemann, Councilmember Smith, Councilmember Xiong, City Manager Melinda Coleman, IT Director Mychal Fowlds, and attorney’s representing the March 27, 2017 City Council Workshop Minutes 2 city Ron Batty and John Boyle. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. Mayor Slawik closed the meeting. Mayor Slawik called the meeting back to order. 2. Wakefield Park Improvements Recreation Manager Robbins introduced the staff report. Todd Halunen and Jon Horn with Kimley-Horn gave the Wakefield Park improvements project presentation. City Manager Coleman, Public Works Director Thompson, Finance Director Paulseth, and Recreation Manager Robbins answered questions of the council. 3. Harvest Park Farm Training Program Recreation Manager Robbins introduced the staff report. Molly Schaus and Anita Berg from the Minnesota Food Association gave the overview on the Harvest Park Farm Training Program. Recreation Manager Robbins answered questions of the council. 4. Update on Communications Plan and Social Media Policy Communications Manager Fairbanks gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. F. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.