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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 7, 2003
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 8:55 pm at the conclusion of the regular Ciry
Council meeting on January 7, 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.
Cable TV
The first item of information was a report by Council member Brausen indicating that he had
responded to an email from resident Ron Estes concerning the current conflict between the cable
company and Fox Sports Net. All members of the Council had received a similar email. Discussion
centered on the city's inability to impact this conflict, with City Manager Mielke indicating that
competition among cable companies was a possibility, although there were no current applications for
alternative cable companies.
Mold House Problem in Interlachen Park
Council member Brausen asked about the status of a house in Interlachen Park that was
suffering from mold problems. Council member Brausen requested that City Manager Mielke
provide an update to the Council on this issue.
Elevator Problem at Marketplace Lofts
Mayor Maxwell asked for a status report on an elevator tower at Marketplace Lofts that had
been rumored to have collapsed, but perhaps was simply dismantled by the contractor due to concrete
problems in the tower. City Manager Mielke stated he would provide an update to the Council.
Retail Listing Activities Within Marketplace Lofts
Council member Jensen requested a status report on the retail listing activities within the
Marketplace Lofts project. City Manager Mielke indicated he would provide an update to the
Council on the status of retail listing.
TwinWest State of the City
Mayor Maxwell requested ideas from Council members concerning the February TwinWest
State of the City event. It was the consensus of the Council that they would discuss this topic at a
future meeting.
Closed-door Session
City Manager Mielke informed the Council that aclosed-door session of the City Council
would be held on January 21 at 6:30 pm to discuss the Ugorets' lawsuit.
Council attendance at Park Board Meetings
City Manager Mielke asked the City Council if they wished to schedule time to talk about a
suggestion from Park Board member Dick Niemann on Council attendance at future Park Board
meetings. It was the consensus of the Council to discuss this at a future work session.
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Caring Youth Event
City Manager Mielke reminded the City Council of the Caring Youth event which will be held
at the March 18 Council meeting at 7 pm.
There being no further items of information, Council member Johnson moved and Council
Member Jensen seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously; the meeting was
adjourned at 9:15 pm.
Steve Mielke, Secretary
ATTEST:
Euge - J. Maxwell, Mayor