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amw City of RI(�' oN the city that works for you Council Worksession January 7, 2014 5:00 pm Present: Mayor Dave Jacobsen Councilmember Gina Bauman Councilmember Mary Burg Councilmember Paul Jacobsen�H Councilmember Brian Strub Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Dean Lotter, Grant Fernelius, Joe Hatch Guests in Attendance: Bruce Howard; Chairperson of Urban Farming Task Force Update from Chairperson Bruce Howard regarding the Urban Farming Task Force Chairperson Howard reported that the Task Force has met three times; most of these meetings were informational. The Public Comment Forum took place in November; an estimated 100 people were in attendance. The meetings were reported as being respectful. A summary of comments was distributed to the Council. Councilmember Bauman stated she feels that the council needs to look at the overall impact to the City; rather than individuals. Director Fernelius stated that there are two themes to consider; the first being regulation; the second being advocacy. Fernelius would expect one of the two themes to come forward. The council could then determine the scope. The Council directed the Task Force to seek the City Attorneys input in drafting the ordinance. Councilmember Strub questioned what objectives are being looked at by the Task Force. Chair Howard stated that the Task Force will be looking at existing ordinances to determine if changes are necessary to meet the needs addressed by some of the residents. Fernelius reported that the Task Force has been helpful in identifying issues, Chairperson Howard agreed. Councilmember Jacobsen requested Chair Howard return following the February meeting to provide an update. Discussion regarding Appointment of Acting Mayor, Council Appointments, Liaisons, Appointments to Various Public Agencies, Appointment of Weed Inspector, Appointment of EDA Officers. Manager Lotter reported that these housekeeping items would be adopted at the January 14, 2014 Council Meeting. The council discussed the NMMA membership. Mayor Jacobsen and Councilmember Bauman expressed their opposition to membership. Councilmember Bauman suggested connecting with representatives with Ramsey County and MNDOT. Councilmember Jacobsen suggested the City participate in the organizations, in order to explore the benefits. It was decided that Paul Jacobsen would be the alternate, and Mayor Jacobson would be the delegate. Councilmember Strub agreed to be the delegate, and Councilmember Burg will serve as alternate for the I35W coalition. Mayor Jacobsen requested serving on the NSCC, Councilmember Bauman stated that she would like to stay on the commission, as she is part of many sub - committees. Councilmember Bauman also noted that the NSCC is in the midst of critical contract negotiations, and would request staying as the delegate. It was decided that Councilmember Bauman would be the delegate, and Mayor Jacobsen would be the alternate. Team Building Discussion The Council discussed potential meeting day conflicts. The council agreed to hold the retreat on Saturday March 22 at 8:30 am; with a back -up day of March 29. The Council agreed they like the Public Safety Center venue. The work session adjourned at 7:15 pm.