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would like direction from Council to guide staff in putting together the preliminary levy for the September 13th council meeting. Prior to making a final decision Council stated that they would like staff to go back and look at providing more financial information regarding the impact of HMVE and they will consider a vote on the preliminary levy on September 13th. Parks& Recreation Item: City Manager Lotter stated that he had other items on the agenda regarding Parks and Recreation improvements but due to the adoption of the levy he suggested that we postpone this topic for a later date. After conversations with Parks and Recreation Director Sandy Breuer he also recommended that the neighborhood center staffing item be dropped. Lean Governing Venture: City Manager Lotter stated that a couple years ago, members of the department head team looked at a performance measurement tool that would help track and measure (a dash board management program) services and the costs associated with those services. At that time, the City was unable to find a software program that met its needs and the cost for these types of software products are very expensive. City Manager Lotter explained the process of implementing a Lean Governing Venture program to the City Council. This proposal includes a strategic plan, work flow assessment, and engaging council and staff in creating a learning organization for the City. The Brimeyer Fursman LLC has provided the City with a proposal of$59,750 to implement this type of program over the next year. Council Member Bauman asked how the City chose this particular company and if there were references for Lean Governing Venture Program and their results. City Manager Lotter started collecting information for a lean process in April. The City Manager noted that Anoka-Ramsey Community College is currently working with some government agencies on lean governing. City Manager Lotter and the department heads also visited with a team from Anoka- Ramsey Community College that included professors from Concordia-St. Paul and the University of St. Thomas to discuss there lean governing program. City Manager Lotter and department directors also visited with the Brimeyer Fursman group. City Manager Lotter reported that the Brimeyer Fursman Group seemed to be a good fit with the management team. The Brimeyer Fursman group has also worked with private as well as public sector employers. 4