2016.06.01 EDC Packet Combined- With Additional Handout

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Commissioner Training Gundlach explained City Clerk Terri Haarstad was in attendance to give a commissioner training presentation. This presentation will discussion the following topics: • City government basics • New Brighton's vision, mission, and goals • General commission information • EDC -specific information • Commissioner conduct • Communication expectations • Open meeting law • MN Government Data Practices Act Gundlach stated in addition to a brief overview of the above topics, the City Clerk will review the transition from paper packets to electronic packets and distribute iPads to commission members. Your attendance at this commissioner training is very important. Some commission members have received City Attorney training on similar topics in the past, however many have not. Also, paper packets will no longer be distributed and commission members will be expected to access their packet materials via a City -issued Wad. Included in the commissioner training will be an overview of the application used for electronic packets. Lastly, the City Attorney is in attendance to help address any questions or concerns that may arise regarding these topics. City Clerk Haarstad thanked the EDC members for all of their years of service and appreciated the new appointees. She then provided the EDC with training on compliance with Minnesota laws and expectations, Council goals, data privacy issues, along with open meeting and gift laws. She described the structure of the City, and the purpose of its commissions. It was noted all Commission members were to support the direction of the City Council, but were advised they could acknowledge their opinion. Mayor Johnson reiterated that the EDC members serve at the discretion of the Council. City Clerk Haarstad provided further comment on the role of the EDC and defined how the City views conflicts of interest. Commissioner Murlowski questioned if he would had a conflict of interest when his company bid jobs with the City of New Brighton. City Attorney Sonsalla responded as a member on an advisory commission, Mr. Murlowski did not have a direct conflict of interest, given the fact all final decisions remained with the City Council. However, if an issue were to come before the EDC regarding Mr. Murlowski's business, he should recuse himself to avoid the perception of a conflict of interest. She encouraged Mr. Murlowski to be transparent with the City and encouraged all EDC members to contact the City whenever they had questions regarding this topic. Gundlach reviewed the EDC's current goals and directives for 2016. Further discussion ensued regarding the acceptance of meals at conferences or seminars. City Clerk Haarstad provided clarification on the open meeting and data practices law. She encouraged all Commissioners to route their emails and questions through City staff.