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CITY COUNCIL/MANAGER WORKSHOP
Monday, October 13, 2003
Council Chambers, City Hall
6:07 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Robert Cardinal, Mayor
Kenneth V. Collins, Councilmember
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember
Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember
Others Present:
C.
D.
City Manager Fursman
City Clerk Guilfoile
Assistant City Manager Coleman
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Present
Present
Present
Absent (Arrived at 6:25 p.m.)
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
NEW BUSINESS
1. Introduction to Computers
IT Technician Mychal Fowlds provided instructions on the use of lap top computers for
Councilmembers and presented a short training session on how to access the digital agenda
packet.
(Order of agenda items adjusted to allow for arrival of presenters)
3. Maplewood Mall Transit Center and Park/Ride
Assistant Community Development Director Ekstrand presented the report and introduced
Chris Weyer.
Mr. Weyer, Principal Engineer/Project Manager for Metro Transit provided a brief history
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on the attempt to find a permanent home for transit operations at Maplewood Mall. Last
winter Metro Transit purchased the defunct Maplewood II parcel, and completed a design
plan for the facility. The facility will accommodate 426 parking spaces and there will be
access to 12 bus routes. The project will include one heated, well-lit shelter with restrooms.
Mr. Weyer felt construction should be completed the first part of September 2004.
2. School District 623
Dr. John Thein, superintendent of 623 schools, introduced staff members and presented
council with an overview of their 3-year continuous improvement plan.
E. FUTURE TOPICS
1. Sidewalk Study-Overall City Plan
F. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Juenemann moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal
Ayes-All
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