3.1. DRAFT MINUTES 01-18-2011 - Laserfiche WebLink

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City Council Minutes Page 2 January 10, 2011 Innovation ^ #6 -Remove "Arts Center" from this action step. Community Develo~iment ^ #1 -amend to read "continue to provide strong partnerships with state, county, school, and community organizations." ^ #6 -amend to read "Create Elk River brand. Ex lore branding project." Beauti acation ^ No changes at this time. O~bortr unities ^ No changes at this time. The Council questioned why "enhance communication" appears under the Innovation and the Community Development goals. Staff stated that some action steps are important to more than one goal. Discussion took place on the budget implications of the proposed action steps. It was noted that there is a public perception that the city is spending additional money on this process. Ms. Johnson explained that for 2011 staffs focus is on completing action steps that can be accomplished utilizing already budgeted funds. She stated that the Council will prioritize the action steps and that Council approval would be required for any funding outside of the approved budget. The Council requested that staff prioritize their action steps prior to the Council doing the same. Council consensus was that the process is moving in the right direction. 5.2. Engineering Update Mr. Femrite presented his staff report. The following were items of discussion: GIS 1Vlatibing Mr. Femrite presented a sample of the city's new GIS software. 2011 Street and Utility Imbrovements Discussion took place on finding ways to ease the financial burden on the affected property owners. Ms. Johnson stated staff will proceed with the next steps and come back to the Council. County Koad 77 Turnback Discussion Council directed staff to work with the County to draft an agreement and bring it back for future consideration. WWTF Pum~is and Controls Mr. Femrite indicated that he will not be asking for the Council to select a contractor at this time because he has not had a chance to review both bids. He stated this item will be brought back for Council consideration on January 18.