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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-06-1998 CMW COUNCIL/MANAGER WORKSHOP CITY OF MAPLEWOOD 5:00 p.m. Monday, Apri16, 1998 Maplewood, Room City Hall MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rossbach at 5:04 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Mayor George Rossbach Present Councilmember Sherry Allenspach Present Councilmember Dale Carlson Absent Councilmember Kevin Kittredge Present Councilmember Marvin Koppen Present Others Present City Manager Michael McGuire Fire Chief, 7oe1 Hewitt Assistant Fire Chief, Steve Luken Community Services Coordinator Colleen Dirkswager Members from the Historical Committee John Lugar C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Allenspach moved to amend the agenda to add item discussion of Office Schedule during COS updat@, and Hl Open Hate - Hallar's Woods Mayor Rossbach m t ran~nd the agenda to add item H2 the Bruentrun farm. Rossbach moved approval of the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kittredge. Ayes: All present Apri16, 1998 Council/Manager Workshop Page Two D. PROPOSED PEOPLES MUSEUM City Manager McGuire briefly introduced and provided background information regarding a People's Museum. McGuire also introduced John Lugar and explained his presence at the workshop. John Lugar outlined his proposal for a People's Museum. Mr. Lugar emphasized his motives, interests, a donation of $200,000 and stipulations associated with utilizing the donation. Councilmember Carlson expressed his support. He further shared that there had akeady been some preliminary discussions with the Library on Beam Avenue regarding such a facility. City Manager McGuire recommended holding public information meetings during Council meetings to evaluate the response from the community. City Manager McGuire will also follow-up with a meeting between Mr. Lugaz and the Library. A presentation of options will then be prepared for Council evaluation at a regular meeting. E. FII2E DEPARTMENT ISSUES City Manager McGuire introduced the topic and deferred discussion to Fire Chief Hewitt for an update of the years activities in the Fire Department. Chief Hewitt explained what has transpired over the yeaz. He covered staffing changes, training, trends plans and future concerns. They are committed to fully researching possible future moves prior to making recommended changes. They anticipate making recommendations which will meet long term goals and objectives. In order to identify further components to include in their planning process they are committed to seeking community input. F. RETREAT SUMMARY. City Manager McGuire asked if the council had any questions, comments or concerns regarding the summary that was compiled by Barbara Strandell. The Mayor and Council agreed that the summary reflected the workshop. G. COMMUNTI'Y ORIENTED SERVICES UPDATE Community Services Coordinator Dirkswager provided a brief summa~~ed update on activities. Specifically covering updates on the Mall Office, Hmong Funeral Home, Neighborhood committees that are scheduled to re-convene in April, Human Relations sponsored "Fair Housing in the 90's" event, youth activities progress, and the County fair relocation for 1998. Apri16, 1998 CounciUManager Workshop Page Three H. 9TlHER BUSINESS 1. Open Space - Hallar's Woods Counciimember Allenspach asked for the council to have some discussion on the Open Space - Hallar's Woods. City Manager McGuire provided council with a memo from Parks and Recreation Director Anderson which outlined the history, background information for funding and status of the current proposition from the developer. The Council and City Manager then also discussed the suggested proposal from members of the original open space committee. 2. Hruentrup Farm Mayor Rossbach announced that he had been informed by Bruce Mogren that the farm was going to be going on the market. Discussion about the interest /possibility of purchasing the farm ensued. City Manager McGuire will contact Mogren to discuss the options and requests of the family and report back to the Council. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Rossbach moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:06p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Carlson and approved. Ayes: All present Future Topics ?