03-18-03 WSMarch 18, 2003
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCTL WORK SESSION
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 18, 2003
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 8:55 pm at the conclusion of the regular City
Council meeting at City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Maxwell and Council members
Brausen, Jensen, Johnson and Rowan. City persoiuzel present was City Manager Mielke.
Caring Youth Award
Coiuicil member Brausen stated that he was very impressed with the Caring Youth Awards and
gave his compliments to both Bobbie Hartfiel and Diane Johnson for their efforts. The rest of the
Council concurred.
Depot Update
Council member Brausen informed the Council that Herb and Frail Hesch have worked long and
hard on the Depot, and indicated that he was aware of a power point presentation that Herb Hesch had
prepared in an effort to help the Depot better track its revenues and expenses. Council member Brausen
asked for a copy of the power point, and also indicated that the Council should receive more frequent
updates on the Depot's financial situation.
Bench Vandalized
Council member Brausen indicated that he had spoken to Steve Stadler about a bench in Lot 600
that had been vandalized.
CASH Meeting
Mayor Maxwell asked if anyone was plaiuiing to attend the CASH meeting on Monday, March
24. Some members indicated that they would try to attend. Mayor Maxwell indicated that he felt the
City should hold another Faitli Coimnunity meeting in the future.
Pending War in Iraq
Mayor Maxwell brought up the issue of the pending war in Iraq and the potential for teiYOrist
actions in and around Hopkins. He stressed the need to be prepared and for staff members to be aware
of their responsibilities. City Manager Miell~e indicated that several discussions had been held
regarding these topics over the past several months and that discussions happen fiequently between the
police, fire, and public works departments. He siulunarized with an indication that the staff would open
the emergency operations center, if in fact it becomes necessary to do so.
March 18, 2003
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Steve Mielke, Secretary
ATTEST:
Eugene . M well, Mayor
CITY COUNCIL