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the city that works for you <br />Council Worksession <br />April 1, 2014 <br />5:30 pm <br />Present: Mayor Dave Jacobsen <br />Councilmember Gina Bauman <br />Councilmember Brian Strub <br />Councilmember Paul Jacobsen <br />Councilmember Mary Burg <br />Absent: <br />Staff in Attendance: Dean Lotter, Dan Maiers- Finance Director, Jason Hicks - Assistant Director of Parks and <br />Recreation, Sandy Breuer - Director of Parks & Recreation, Kevin Mannetter- Assistant <br />Director of Finance. <br />Guests in Attendance: <br />Financial Sustainability. Status of Reserves. lone -term nroiections and variances Drop-ram overview <br />Director Maiers and Assistant Director Hicks gave an overview of the Reserves Program, the Closed Bond <br />Fund, the Community Reinvestment Fund, the Council's Fund Balance Policy, and the 2013 General Fund <br />targeted fund balance. Councilmember Bauman commented that Director Maier's report was very <br />informative and expressed her appreciation. <br />Communication Effectiveness Plan <br />Director Breuer and Assistant Director Mannetter gave an overview of the following three initiatives; <br />Communication Effectiveness Plan, Community Sponsored Event and City Advisory Commissions, Task <br />Force and Volunteer Opportunities. <br />Councilmember Strub questioned how many full time employees are dedicated to communication. Manager <br />Lotter reported that many employees in respective departments are involved in various aspects of <br />communication. The council commented that this shared approach seems to be working very well. <br />The Council also commented that the Council Discussion portion of the Neighborhood Meetings and the Town <br />Hall Meeting has been a positive communication tool. There was discussion regarding ways to increase <br />participation in Town Hall. <br />Assistant Director Mannetter gave an overview of the City's Commissions and Task Forces. <br />Director Breuer reported that the City uses many volunteers in various capacities. Councilmember Strub <br />discussed various ways to engage younger families in City events. Manager Lotter reported the City has <br />partnered with local organizations in donating items to silent auctions. <br />Worksession adjourned at 7:00 pm <br />