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<br />1. <br /> <br />Forwarded to Council <br />via e-mail on 2/5/01 at 11: 18 a.m. <br /> <br />Goals and Objectives <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg's goals: <br /> <br />1. Communications. Mayor Swedberg felt that this item was of the <br />utmost importance. Mayor Swedberg felt that the website, cable <br />channel and newsletter were extremely good avenues for <br />communication to the residents. Council Member Capra stated <br />that an effort was needed to obtain volunteers to serve on <br />committees/commissions for a one-year term and the importance <br />of resident input. Mr. DeVine stated that goals and deadlines of <br />committee/commissions should be of high importance. Ms. <br />Nelson suggested that a Communications Ad Hoc Committee be <br />formed to gather information on the avenues the City currently has <br />available, determine if the information is readily available, <br />determine whether residents are informed or do not want to be <br />informed and make recommendations for modifications if deemed <br />appropriate. Ms. Patricia Scott and Ms. Theresa Brenner stated <br />interest in participating on same. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg felt that goals must lead to action and be <br />implemented. Mayor Swedberg stated that Council needed to set <br />policy, make budgets, allocate it, and make sure that services to the <br />citizens are what is desired. <br /> <br />2. Youth Recreation. Council Member Capra stated that Mr. Todd <br />Murawski, Wargo Nature Center, has expressed an interest in <br />working with the Parks and Recreation Committee. <br /> <br />3. Downtown Revitalization. Mayor Swedberg felt that the property <br />located by County Road 14 and 35E be contained in a concept <br />plan. Council Member Travis suggested uniformity in exterior <br />building products and architectural design. Mr. March felt that the <br />City did not want to blend with other communities and desired to <br />express their own individuality. <br /> <br />Mr. March suggested inviting several firms to submit design <br />sketches for the downtown area. Mr. March stated his willingness <br />to contact same. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson's goals: <br /> <br />1. Re-routing of County Road 14. Safety issues surrounding County Road <br />14 and the 35E on/off ramps. <br />2. Working with the committees/commissions and establishing uniform by- <br />laws. <br />3. Procedures - check list that corresponds with codes, based on ordinances. <br />