03-06-07 WSMarch 6, 2007
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COiJNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 8:20 pm. Present were Mayor Maxwell and
Council members Thompson, Halverson, Rowan and Youakim. City personnel present were City
Manager Rick Getschow and Public Works Director, Steve Stadler.
Snow
Public Worlcs Director Stadler discussed the recent snow events that had occurred during the
past week. Consensus was to place an article in the next newsletter regarding the snow event.
Shady Oak Road
City Manager Getschow stated that he had received an email from Minnetonka stating that at
their Council Meeting on Monday, the City did not take any separate or additional actions on
North Service Drive. Not taking action then means that the original plan for North Service
Drive connecting to Hopkins Crossroad as originally envisioned remains.
Tobacco Licenses
Council discussed two recent tobacco licenses that were issued on Shady Oak Road. Council
also discussed the current zoning designation that tobacco licenses are in accessory use in the
B-~ District while they can be a primary use in the B-2 District.
Other
Demographics of Race Meeting; Manager Getschow reported on the meeting that had
occurred the prior evening hosted by the west metro suburban school districts on the impacts
of demographics and race in the metro area.
Council consensus was to move the Tuesday July 3rd Council meeting to Monday July 2nd.
Council member Youakim provided City Manger Getschow with information regarding the
Children First initiative.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Youakim, seconded by Halvorson to
adjourn to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned
at 9:15 pm.
Rick Getschow, Secretary
March 6, 2007
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