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AGENDA
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
MANAGER WORKSHOP
5:30P.M. Monday,November 27, 2017
City Hall, Council Chambers
A.CALL TO ORDER
B.ROLL CALL
C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
E.NEW BUSINESS
1.Community Assemblies Project Review, David Schultz
2.Commission & Board Interviews
F.ADJOURNMENT
RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY
Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Council Meetings -
elected officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be
heard and understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Council
meetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles:
Speak only for yourself, not for other council members or citizens -unless specifically tasked by your
colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition.
Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each
other.
Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of council members, staff or others
in public.
Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief,to the point and non-repetitive.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:City Council
FROM:Melinda Coleman
DATE:November 21,2017
SUBJECT:Community Assemblies Project Review, David Schultz
Introduction & Background
Hamline University and Hamline political science professor David Schultz, noted
expert on elections, politics, and public policy, is coordinating a unique new effort
called Community Assemblies. Community Assemblies will engage residents in local
government by giving them the tools and education to help develop policy
recommendations for electoral reform in their own communities.
Budget Impact
None.
Recommendation
No action required.
Attachments
None.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager
FROM:Lois Knutson, Senior Administrative Assistant
DATE: November 21, 2017
SUBJECT:Commission & Board Interviews
Introduction
The City Council will be conducting interviewsof fourcandidates for openings on the Housing &
Economic DevelopmentCommission, the Parks & Recreation Commissionand theHeritage
PreservationCommission. Currently there is one openingon each commission.The openings
are due to resignations and term expirations.
Budget Impact
None.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council interview the candidatesas 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. Once the interviewshave
concluded, Council Members should submit their ballots to staff. The ballotswill be tallied and
the results and recommendationsfor appointment will be brought back to the City Council
during the following regular meeting.
TimeCandidate Commission
6:10pmDenis Dupee Housing & Economic DevelopmentCommission
6:20 pm Bruce Roman Parks & RecreationCommission
6:30 pmMargaret Fett Heritage Preservation Commission
6:40 pmSandy Lewis Heritage Preservation Commission
Attachment
1.Candidate Applications
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