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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 21, 2003
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 10:05 pm at the conclusion of the regular City
Council meeting on January 21, 2003 at City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Maxwell
and Council members Brausen, Jensen, Johnson and Rowan. City personnel present was City
Manager Mielke.
Rental Licensing Ordinance
Council member Johnson relayed conversations and information she had heard about the
rental-licensing ordinance and recommended that the item be brought back to a work session prior to
a City Council agenda. She also recommended that the apartment managers group review the rental-
licensing ordinance again.
Budget Cuts
Council member Brausen requested information on the future budget cuts sooner rather than
later, inasmuch as he is concerned about the 2003 budget problems.
Photos of Events
Council member Brausen requested that staff be more diligent in having photos take when
opportunities such as the presentation to Lori Yager occur. There was consensus on this issue from
the City Council.
2003 Budget Cut Preparation
Council member Jensen also indicated a desire to begin preparing for the budget cuts for
2003.
Sexual Assault
Council member Jensen asked for an update on the sexual assault case on the East side of
town. Mielke indicated that there was little he could provide in terms of an update, but would get
information out to the City Council.
Proclamation for the Hopkins West Wind Band
Mayor Maxwell indicated that he had received a request from Don Bates for a proclamation
on the Hopkins West Wind Band. Mielke indicated that a proclamation was being drafted.
Employee Holiday Party
Mayor Maxwell reminded the City Council of the employee holiday party and requested those
who could to attend.
City/School Partnership Celebration
Mayor Maxwell reminded the City Council of the City/School partnership celebration that
will be held February 19.
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Board and Commission Applications
Mayor Maxwell asked for board and commission applications or ideas for board and
commission members to be given to himself or Manage Mielke.
Downtown Park Band Shelter Drawings
Council member Johnson requested copies of the original drawings for the Downtown Park
band shelter. Mielke indicated copies would be given to each Council member.
Fifth Avenue Process
Council member Brausen stated that he felt the Fifth Avenue process went well and that he
was satisfied with the results.
Budget Cuts
City Manager Mielke indicated that various scenarios for the budget were being developed
and ideas generated for potential budget cuts. He requested that Council members provide ideas to
him, should they wish to.
Depot Budget for 2003
Manager Mielke indicated that the Depot budget for 2003 was the best it has been in years
due to a potential lease with the School District for business classes and a state grant.
There being no further items of information, Council member Brausen moved and Council
Member Jensen seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously; the meeting was
adjourned at 10:28 pm.
Steve Mielke, Secretary
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