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gi4 City of <br /> 40 <br /> GH1DN <br /> the city that works for you <br /> Council Worksession <br /> October 23, 2012 <br /> Present: Mayor Dave Jacobsen <br /> Councilmember Mary Burg <br /> Councilmember Paul Jacobsen <br /> Councilmember Char Samuelson <br /> Councilmember Gina Bauman <br /> Absent: None <br /> Staff in Attendance: City Manager Dean Lotter <br /> Assistant to the City Manager Schawn Johnson <br /> Finance Director Dan Maiers <br /> Public Safety Director Bob Jacobson <br /> The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm <br /> Community Survey Teleconference <br /> Schawn Johnson introduced Shannon Hayden from National Research Center. Ms. Hayden gave an overview of <br /> the Company. Councilmember Jacobsen asked what the primary methodology has been to gather information. <br /> Ms. Hayden responded that it has gotten difficult to use telephone surveys because of cell phones and <br /> portability. It was stated that most surveys are done through the mail with a web component. It was reported <br /> that there is a list available through the Post Office including all addresses within the City. Ms. Hayden <br /> suggested using a larger sample group. The council had various questions regarding the process. <br /> City Manager Lotter reported that the Council will continue the Community Survey Discussion at the <br /> November Meeting. <br /> Staff Compensation Discussion <br /> Finance Director Dan Maiers explained the report he prepared contains assumptions. The 4 page spreadsheet <br /> was explained, and council was directed to footnotes for clarification. <br /> Councilmember Bauman thanked Director Maiers, stating the report was exactly what she was looking for. <br /> Tobacco Ordinance Discussion <br /> There was not time for this item. Director Jacobson stated it can be discussed at a future worksession. <br /> The worksession adjourned at 6:30 pm. <br /> 1 <br />