05-06-2008 WSMay 6, 2008
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
A'T CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 8:05 pm. Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council
members Halverson, Brausen, Rowan, Youalcim and City Manager Rick Getschow.
U.S. Women's Open 2008: City Manager Getschow provided an update to the City Council on the
negotiations between the City and the USGA regarding the use of Interlachen Parlc by NBC in June of 2008.
City Manager Getschow stated that they are also planning a neighborhood meeting for all of Interlachen Park
regarding the event and the impact of the event on the neighborhood that is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14`x'
Getschow also stated that he has been meeting with a group of residents in the neighborhood regarding the
event.
Ilopkins Arches: City Manager Getschow stated that he and the Mayor had met with a developer regarding the
Arches property. The city staff has also met with a few other interested parties since the owners of the Arches
have been contacting interested parties that may purchase their property. Getschow also briefly discussed the
inspections department activities with the property and recent concerns that have arisen regarding the condition
of the property.
Legislative Update: City Manager Getschow provided an update on the tax bill and the TIF bill.
Other:
Council member Halverson stated that the "for sale" sign for the Habitat lots on Harrison are still up.
City Manager Getschow stated that will probably be the case until the purchase agreement is finalized.
• Halverson discussed receiving a complaint regarding a resident of Cambridge who had received a letter
for litter. City Manager Getschow stated that the staff has been very aggressive with properties in that
area regarding litter. Much of this arose out of Blake Rd. Corridor stakeholder meetings that have been
held.
City Manager Getschow discussed some work sessions in the upcoming year that could be held at
different locations around the city.
With no further business, a motion was made by Brausen, seconded by Youalcim to adjourn the meeting. The
motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm.
Rick Getschow, Secretary
ATTEST:
Eugene J. M ell, ayor