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Monday, July 23, 2001
Council Chambers, City Hall
6:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor Robert Cardinal Present
Councilmember Sherry Allenspach Present
Councilmember Kenneth Collins Present
Councilmember Marvin Koppen Present
Councilmember Julie Wasiluk Present
Others Present:
Finance Director Dan Faust
Parks and Recreation Director Bruce Anderson
City Clerk Karen Guilfoile
Human Resources Director Sherrie Le
Fire Chief Steve Lukin
Police Chief Don Winger
Assistant Community Development Director Tom Ekstrand
City Engineer Chuck Ahl
Assistant City Manager Melinda Coleman
COS Coordinator Colleen Callahan
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Councihnember Wasiluk seconded. Ayes -All
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Review of 2001 Leadership Retreat--Executive Summary Goals
External Goals by Priority:
1. Better Management of Traffic at and Around Maplewood Mall.
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2. Redevelop the City's Deteriorating Residential and Commercial Properties
3. Provide Increased Housing Diversity
4. Redevelop the Cities Parlcs and Trail Systems
5. Develop a Funding Source for Park Rehabilitation and Community Center
Rehabilitation
6. To Improve Overall Communication with the Community
7. To Develop a Strong Infrastructure of Streets, Storm Sewers and Water
Internal Goals by Priority:
1. To Develop Long-Range Directions, Goals and Plans for the City
2. To Integrate New Technology Into the Way the City Does its Business
3. To Transition to a Full-Time Fire Department
4. To Increase Communication, Trust and Team Spirit of the Council and Staff
5. To Adapt to the Increasing Diversity of the Community
2. Update on the South Office Service Center
The Council had requested a survey be completed by residents about their use of
the South Service Center. City Manager Fursman explained his staff was trying
to determine the best resource tool to use to get the most accurate statistical
results.
The City Council will ultimately need to decide whether or not the South Service
Center, in its present form, is financially beneficial to the city and its residents.
City Manager Fursman suggested if it remains open, it become an extension of the
City Clerk's Office.
E. FUTURE TOPICS
1. Exploring the Possibilities of a Sister City
2. Reviewing the Community Center Catering Contract
3. One Time Events
F. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.