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city of <br /> ONEW <br /> BRIG 1ON <br /> the city that works for you <br /> Council Worksession <br /> October 1, 2013 <br /> 5:00 pm <br /> Present: Mayor Dave Jacobsen <br /> Councilmember Mary Burg <br /> Councilmember Paul Jacobsen <br /> Councilmember Char Samuelson <br /> Councilmember Gina Bauman <br /> Absent: <br /> Staff in Attendance: Dean Lotter <br /> Guests in Attendance: <br /> Urban Farming Task Force Update <br /> Manager Lotter reported that the Task Force met September 26th; staff reported it was a good discussion. A <br /> Public Comment Forum is scheduled for November 21, 2013. The intent is to have the last meeting occur in <br /> March of 2014, bringing a recommendation to the council April 2014. <br /> Strategic Priorities Discussion <br /> Manager Lotter explained that it would be more effective to rework the plan so that it is divided by year. <br /> Manager Lotter suggested taking more time to refine the key measures as well as the responsible staff members. <br /> Lotter reported he would like to have deadlines occur quarterly, implementing the plan in 2014. <br /> The council questioned what items will remain in the 2013 plan. Manager Lotter stated that some of the items <br /> may roll into 2014; noting most of the items on the 2013 spreadsheet will remain a 2013 priority. The council <br /> expressed appreciation for the workplan and supported Manger Lotter's recommendation. <br /> Worksession Calendar <br /> Manager Lotter reviewed the 2013 worksession calendar with the Council. Councilmember Jacobsen suggested <br /> a construction update would be beneficial. Manager Lotter stated he will arrange for a MNDOT representative <br /> to come to a Council meeting and provide an update. Council also asked for an update from Ramsey County <br /> Commissioners McGuire as well as Commissioner Huffman. Councilmember Jacobsen suggested updating the <br /> public regarding various partnerships. <br /> The work session adjourned at 5:57 pm. <br />