02-04-2008 WSFebruary 4, 2008
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, February 4, 2008
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 9:40 pm. Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council
members Halverson, Brausen, Rowan and Youakim. City personnel present were City Manager Rick
Getschow.
Habitat for Humanity: The City Manager stated that Habitat will be making an offer for the lots and are very
interested in building on the Harrison lots. The item to begin the approval process to support this project could
be coming back at the February 19th City Council Meeting.
Hennepin County HRA: City Manager stated that the Mayor and he had received a letter from the County
HRA once again discussing support for the County HRA Levy. They will be moving ahead with the Legislative
approval this session for the ability to levy in cities with HRA abilities.
State 4f the City: City Manager Getschow stated that the State of the City is scheduled for Tuesday, March
18th from 4:30 to 6;30 p.m. and the council will begin planning that event soon.
Citizens Academy: The City Manager and Council Members discussed the upcoming Citizens Academy and
council members chose dates for which Academy event they will introduce.
National League of Cities: City Manager Getschow stated that the deadline is soon approaching for the March
congressional conference in Washington. Please let him know if there is any interest in attending.
Fuel Purchases: Council member Brausen asked for further information on the cities fuel purchasing program.
Excelsior Crossings: Council member Halverson asked about the council being able to get inside the new
building. City Manager Getschow will follow-up and most likely schedule an event prior to a work session
evening.
February 12t" Work Session: City Manager Getschow stated that our legislatures will be in attendance for the
February 12th Work Session. He is currently preparing a legislative agenda and will get a draft out to the council
this week. One new item will be some special legislation that the city may need regarding the Opus/Cargill TIF
district.
With no further business, a motion was made by Halverson, seconded by Youakim to adjourn the meeting. The
motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 pm.
Rick Getschow, Secretary ~