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I I I Council Meeting Minutes December 9, 1986 Council Business, continued Berger indicated the location for the opening of bids would be at city hall, rather than at Spaceplan Corporation's office. With regard to the specifications for the furnishings for city hall, Benke asked about amenities in the large conference room; Sinda indicated a large white board/tack unit was included. Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Gunderman, to APPROVE THE NEW BRIGHTON CITY HALL FURNISHINGS SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PUBLISH A PUBLIC NOTICE. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried John Risdall and Jim Senden, members of the New Brighton Chamber of Commerce summarized the brainstorming done at the Chamber's November 22, 1986, Community Workshop; both felt the workshop was attended by a good cross-section of the community and felt the attendance and results surpassed their expectations, Send en explained that the next step will be to draft an action plan on each issue; indicated not too many issues were surfaced of which the Chamber was not already aware, but it was interest- ing that the ideas were verbalized and prioritized. Following a meeting of the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee, it was decided that the first priority would be the establishment of a Leaders Club. Benke noted that many issues raised are currently being addressed, which highlights the need to try harder to communicate to the leaders in the community; and believes the timing of the workshop was excellent (in conjuction with Team Building in January, Town Hall Meeting in Spring, and budgeting during the summer) and would like to see it continue in late Fall. Gunderman felt the workshop was very well done and very well run; looking at all of the issues and items, a Leaders Club would pro- vide the framework for all other issues and believes council, as individuals and collectively, should help provide resources to help make it happen. Schmidt, not having attended the meeting, also felt the need for better communication between the city and the community and believed a Leaders Club would get information flowing both ways. Williams commended the Chamber on having the foresight for the workshop and indicated having one list for everyone to work from is a big advantage. Risdall indicated the list could be the start of more lists which could be derived from other Chamber members, an article in the city's newsletter seeking other issues, etc. Risdall further indicated the goal of the Chamber is to work on one issue per month through the Centennial year. Page Nine Specifications: City Hall Furnish- ishings Report 86-317 Chamber of Commerce's "Brainstorming" Workshop Report 86-318