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THE IINTN/LACE OF MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
May 13,2016
SPECIAL MEETING 8:30 A.M.
Vice Mayor Polehna called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, and Vice Mayor Polehna
Absent: Mayor Kozlowski
Staff present: City Administrator McCarty
City Attorney Magnuson
Police Chief Gannaway
Fire Chief Glaser
Public Works Director Sanders
Community Development Director Turnblad
Finance Director Harrison
Human Resource Manager Robole
City Clerk Ward
The purpose of the workshop meeting was the review of the adopted strategic plan and status of
the action plan elements which entailed the Strategic Initiatives. Timelines, implementation
outcomes and current status were reviewed by the City Council and senior management staff.
The expectations for the Strategic Plan review included a reality check on strategic plan status,
charting a course for the City, and clarifying expectations and alignment of programs to the
strategic plan.
Council and staff reviewed and discussed underlying obstacles impeding movement towards
strategic vision. The Strategic Plan Action Review added items/projects for City review and
actions which included the Aiple Property transaction with County,including development plan
process; St. Croix Crossing Plans including loop trail maintenance, Bergstein Building/Shoddy
Mill plan; Amory Building; Zoning Administrator position; events; and Short Term Rental
Facilities, development of program outcome measures.
City Administrator McCarty reminded Council and staff of the continuing Strategic Plan
workshop on Friday, May 20, 2016 beginning at 8:30 a.m., which includes Economic
Development Policy and Events Policy review.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim,to adjourn the meeting
at 12:30 p.m. All in favor.
ATTEST: Michael Polehna, Vice Mayor
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Diane F. Ward, City Clerk