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iffSt. Louis Park City Council Workshop Session
MINNESOTA West End Community Room
1621 West End Boulevard
January 20 and 21, 2012
January 20, 2012: The workshop session was called to order 4:45 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs; Councilmembers: Sue Sanger, Anne Mavity,
Steve Hallfin, Julia Ross,Jake Spano and Sue Santa
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Organizational Development Coordinator (Ms.
Gothberg), and Deputy City Manager/HR Director(Ms. Deno)
1. Agenda
Discussed overall agenda for 2 days.
2. Carver Governance Model
Ms. Gothberg and Ms. Deno reviewed Carver Governance model with Council.
3. Connecting and Gregorc,Leadership Learning
Ms. Gothberg presented information on learning styles and facilitated discussion with
Council.
4. Unwritten Rules
Ms. Gothberg facilitated discussion with Council on Council expectations and policy in
wnting and the unwritten norms that members follow.
Adjourn: 9:00 p.m.
January 21, 2012: The workshop session was called to order 9:00 a.m.
Council Members present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs; Councilmembers: Sue Sanger, Anne Mavity,
Steve Hallfin, Julia Ross,Jake Spano and Sue Santa
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Organizational Development Coordinator (Ms.
Gothberg), Deputy City Manager/HR Director (Ms. Deno), Controller (Mr. Swanson),
Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Public Works Director (Mr. Rardin), Parks and
Recreation Director(Ms. Walsh)
1. Review
Bnef review of Friday workshop session.
2. Overview of Vision
Mr. Harmening provided Council with information on Vision, overview of the history,
progress made, processes used and check in with community. The continued emphasis is
the 4 strategic directions.
3. Strategic Direction Conversation—Connected and Engaged Community
Financial planning and prioritization for: Hwy 7 and Louisiana Ave. Interchange, Hwy
100 Project, Civic/Recreational Facilities Improvements, Sidewalks and Trails. Financial
City Council Workshop Session -2- January 20 and 21, 2012
overview was provided by Mr. Swanson. Mr. Harmening and Mr. Swanson discussed
bonding capacity and the LRFMP. Council also received a listing of other possible
projects either listed in the Comp Plan or other areas, if done, may require funding
source.
Ms. Walsh and Mr. Swanson left at 12:30 p.m.
4. Strategic Direction Conversation—Well Maintained and Diverse Housing Stock
Mr. Locke provided an overview of the housing programs. Mr. Locke and Ms. Gothberg
facilitated a discussion on"What do we want our community to look like in 30 years and
how do we get there?" Council worked in teams of two to come up with three specific
needs, wants, concepts and presented those to the group.
5. Strategic Direction Conversation—Environmental Stewardship
Mr. Rardin provided an overview of solid waste and recycling. Council stated they
would like the perception of the city "to be in 1st place again" as it relates to recycling.
Council discussed getting more information/education since many times if residents
wouldn't buy certain items or packaging, they wouldn't need to throw or recycle.
Adjourned: 3:15 p.m.
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