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. e e e DRAFT ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSI0N - JANUARY 11. 1999 3 It was the consensus of the Council that more arnenities be provided at the entrances and the Phase 11 project be tabled until further development occurs in the area, with cold in place recycling being done on the portion of the road that needed work the most to avoid further deterioration. c. Final Town Hall Meeting Plans Mr. Fritsinger briefly reviewed those items that are intended to be utilized at this year's Town Hall meeting, including advertising; consulting agency invitation list; prograrns; Philosophy Statement, and other items. The Council was asked to provide any additional suggestions or ideas for the meeting. Mr. Fritsinger also distributed a proposed volunteer form and community feedback form for possible use at the meeting. Further discussion included changing the time of year for the meeting once we're in our new facility to coincide with the League of Minnesota Cities "Cities Week;" committee volunteer involvement and recognition; Sushila Shall's availability with information on human rights lssues; Staffwas directed to proceed with the sarne format as 1998; recognition of Committee Chairpersons by Mayor Probst; a variety of GIS maps available for display; have the meeting videotaped; invite Joseph Strauss and Sushila Shall; revise several of the handout materials. Councilmember Malone advised Councilmembers and staff that he may not be available for the Town Hall meeting due to a scheduling conflict. d. City Council/Department Head Retreat/Scheduling Mr. Fritsinger sought the Council's direction on the date, timing and topics for the armual proposed 1999 City Council/Department Head Retreat. Various potential dates and locations were discussed. Possible topics for discussion, available dates and locations, and whether or not to use a facilitator were reviewed. Suggested topics for consideration included, committee structure; incorporation of philosophy statement in City operations and linking of Council and department priorities; impact of staff reorganization; service delivery and future police contracting with Rarnsey County and Lake Joharma Volunteer Fire Department; and future transportation, Bethel Park and/or TCAAP development. Staff was directed to provide additional information in the weekly Council packet as plans are finalized.