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City Council :t\.1inutes September 8, 2003 Page 6 ----------------------------~ the position was not advertised. The Council concurred that the vacancy should be advertised in the Star News like other vacancies and applicants will be considered after that tlme. The Council also discussed providing direction to the Heritage Preservation Commission. Mayor Klinzing suggested holding a joint meeting of the HPC and the City Council. Mr. Klaers stated that staff will arrange a joint meeting. ---------- Pat Summerall Productions City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that he was contacted by Jean Lewis from Pat SU!IU11erall Productions inquiring if the city would be interesting in being considered for a city management award. If selected for this award, the city would be responsible for paying $24,000, which is '/, of the production expenses. Mr. Klaers stated that the opportunity did not sound bad at first but after a follow up conversation with Ms. Lewis, it sounds as though it may not be a good option for the city. The Mayor reviewed her conversation with Ms. Lewis. Council discussion took place and it was the consensus of the Council to reject Pat Summerall Production's offer to be considered for the management award. ---------- Holt and Tackson Parking Issues Councilmember Motin stated that he has received calls complainiog about people parking along Holt Avenue behind the mall with Simonsons and Quiznos so that people have to cross the center line to drive along Holt. Councilmember Dietz stated that he has received the same complaints and believes that it is employees parking on the street. He stated that he would like to find out for sure who is utilizing the street for parking. City Englleer Terry Maurer stated that staff will investigate and report back to the Council. ---------- Joint Meeting of City Council and County Board of Commissioners Mayor Klinzing stated that she would like to see the City Council hold a joint meeting with the Sherburne County Board of Commissioners. She stated that she would specifically like to discuss the Board's long-term plans for the county facility and the county property. Mayor Klinziog stated that she would like to invite residents living near the county facility to the meeting to gather public input and to make them aware of future plans for the property. City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that the County Board is usually available to meet on Monday evenings. The Council concurred that either the fifth Monday in September or the first Monday in October would work. Staff will try to schedule a joint meeting. Councilmember Motin stated that he believes a joint meeting should be held but is not sure about having the public speak on the issue. City Attorney Peter Beck iodicated that the city may have the option to make any additions to the county facility or jail a conditional use which would require the county to have a public heariog prior to any expansions.