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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - OCTOBER 27, 2008 <br /> <br />6 <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding the last retreat session held by Council. <br /> <br />Mayor Harpstead indicated the past retreat was more lengthy due to the new <br />Councilmembers, Mayor and staff. <br /> <br />City Administrator Moorse stated if a specific focus was set ahead of time, he felt <br />the time spent at the retreat could be reduced. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung asked if the Council should have time together at the <br />beginning of the retreat to allow staff to come in later. <br /> <br />City Administrator Moorse stated he would work this out with Mr. Eklund to find <br />the most efficient way to run the retreat, to assist the Council in setting priorities. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned if staff would be reporting on their priorities <br />for 2009. <br /> <br />City Administrator Moorse indicated this may not take place, due to time <br />constraints as he would like to focus on the Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden and Mayor Harpstead agreed with this <br />recommendation. <br /> <br />Further discussion was held about where the retreat would be held. Staff stated <br />they would report back with the location along with further details. <br /> <br />2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS <br /> <br />City Administrator Moorse noted there was a question about neighborhood watch <br />groups. He reviewed with the Council all of the groups presently meeting. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant thanked staff for this information stating it was great to <br />have it in one place. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden suggested the Crime Prevention Officer come before the <br />Council with his recommendations for the City. <br /> <br />The Council agreed with this suggestion. <br />