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I I I Council Meeting Minutes December 23, 1986 Announcements and Updates, continued Benke further advised that staff is now working on arrangements for a presentation ceremony where we will receive official certi- ficates; and indicated the designation followed many years of hard work by staff, advisory groups, etc. Gunderman asked if the Star City designation can be combined with signs; Benke deferred to staff to take every opportunity to advertise it, noting the State may be doing something special because we are the 50th Star City. Brandt congratulated Mayor Benke and all those who have worked on the program so diligently and so long for their good work and for their good luck. Benke noted the next step will be additional strategic marketing, planning, etc. and is looking forward to 1987. Gunderman reported the Citizen study Committee discussed the up- coming Town Hall Meeting and inquired about how the agenda is set; Benke indicated the Committee recommends an agenda which is reviewed by both department heads and council. Benke suggested the Committee discuss with the Chamber of Commerce the opportunity for the Chamber to be agenda to provide an update report of ideas coming out of the brainstorming session. Gunderman stated some discussion centered around having the City Hall dedication at that time, as well as Star City and Centennial promotion. Benke felt the City Hall dedication should be done when as much new furniture, which is due April 1. 1987, is in place as possible; noted the question had also been raised of whether or not the Town Hall Meeting should be held in the Chambers this year; and felt that because the Star City and Centennial are both major events they perhaps could be other "main" events. Sinda stated it would be worthwhile for the Citizen Study Commit- tee to work with the Centennial Committee to coordinate events. Gunderman stated the Committee also spend time discussing a mar- keting plan and recognition. For the Centennial Commission, Gunderman stated the Rotary Club is putting together a calendar with advertising space; and felt it would be appropriate for the council contribute money to pro- mote a special greeting on the Centennial Year. Benke asked if the Commission is planning on updating the council; Williams stated it hadn't been discussed but feels it would be appropriate; Gunderman stated he will have Judy Goepel, Centennial Commission Coordinator, bring council up to date in January. Page Eight Town Hall Meeting Plans Centennial