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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
MARCH 11, 2003 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
A Council Workshop was held in the Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Bud Johnson at
6:30 p.m. on March 11, 2003.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
_x_ Lauren Van Roekel
_x_ Ken Olson
_x_ Gay Easton
_x_ Dan Meats
OTHERS PRESENT:
Matt Erekson
Change order #3 at intake - Larry
Doug Poehls
_x_ Mark Mace
_x_ Daniel Dart
_x, John Oakes
Larry McCann
· Fill holes around intake structure with cement instead of slurry.
· Costis $3,200.
Solid Waste presentation, Part II - Steve . · Not given
HIPAA information - Matt · Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
· Passed in 1996
· Personal health information
· Policies to guide the release of health information for individuals
· A release officer is still needed.
· This federal initiative will take effect on April 14, 2003.
· Training is needed in the volunteer operations.
Bond resolution
· On March 18, 2003 council agenda
Resolution to obtain INTERCAP loan for land purchase
· Three-year 2.8% loan
· Plan for implementation has been presented.
Resolution for League of Cities and Towns electric supply contract · Fixes megawatt hour cost
· Provides savings to city electric bill
Ci.ty Attorney appointment · Matt communicated perception of accessibility problems by Public Works, Public Utilities, and
others.
· Also stated need for full-time position
Council Workshop Minutes of March 11, 2003
· Matt stated that some things that should be reviewed by the city attorney are not being brought to
his attention.
· Dan Mears: Phones are available
Dan Dart: Issues not going through channel
· Matt is in court two days per week; needs two hours to each one hour in court; not getting at this
time
· Fourth Monday of each month - Omnibus hearing from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
· Ken stated City should be served in spite of concerns.
· John stated growing pains should come under Growth Management Plan; all building facility
needs should be considered.
· Matt recommends full-time city attorney.
· Lauren: front door could be used for access
· Mark: staff needs to adhere to processes in place
· John: activity brings need for service
· Dan: communication is key
· Matt: City attorney appointment is for two years; criminal side is easier to learn
· Ken: what could be first step- seeretary/paralegal
Agenda discussion · None
Announcements
· None
Other items
· Land
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· Public
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use at 306 East 4th Street
Lauren: questions what is different from MDU's request
Ken: location one block from Main Street
John: major corporation locating in his house; this is two ladies running a business
Mark: sign to know where MDU is located
Gay: company vehicles going to MDU
Works Committee minutes of March 10, 2003
Gay: additional issues raised other than agenda items.
Mark: the process has come from times when more committees were in use
Ken: let's not overreact.
Gay: letter regarding purchase asked for questions; none received
The committee chairmen are going to request staffwhen needed.
Council decision information will be presented at the workshop.
The council workshop adjoUrned at 9:15 p.m.
Bud Joh~l~on, Mayor
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion by the
Council.
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