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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Page 3 on <br /> <br />In addition to the items eovered in the attaehed list of retreat issues, thcre was also some <br />discussion between myself and the Cit council regarding some additional priorities and projects. <br />Those ineluded the following: <br /> <br />. Voluntcer Recognition Program (scheduled for discussion at the May work session) <br />. Regular Review of Consulting Services (work has not yet begun on this) <br />. URS Review (completed, written summary scnt to Council, 2003 highlights to be covered <br />at May work session) <br />. Law Enforeement (deeision made in March to stay with Ramsey County Sheriff; ongoing <br />work to improve communications and possibly enhance services will be taking placc, <br />ineluding a work session diseussion in May) <br />. Development TeamlDSU (we have recently met with both to try and work through some <br />issues and set the course for the future relationships) <br /> <br />Also during the retreat, the Council acknowledged thc efforts and accomplishments of the staff <br />during the 2003 calendar year. It was noted that not only did staff keep the City "running" while <br />short staffed, they also aecomplished a great number of projects and initiatives and new <br />endeavors. It was an extra busy year and the City was short staffed for most of it, yet much was <br />accomplished. Couneil also noted the leadership of the management team, <br /> <br />In the future it was discussed that as a City we should work to improve eommunications <br />internally. We need to acknowledge efforts and accomplishments and celebrate suecesses, It is <br />important to communicate the City Council's vision, goals and priorities to all employees so that <br />we are all working together with a common vision. This will improve opportunities for <br />efficiencies and effectiveness, <br /> <br />REOUESTED ACTION <br /> <br />Provide feedback to staff regarding the information provided in this report and the attached work <br />plan, Once comments, direction, input, and priorities are received, formal implementation can <br />begin, <br /> <br />Attachment <br /> <br />\'.EarthlAdminl,Depury Clerk\Retreat\2004\4-14-04 Memo to Council RE Follow up.doc <br />