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�_ <br /> April 11, 20D1 <br /> Council Meeting Minutes <br /> of what goes on in the City that Council needed to go to the committee/commission <br /> meetings. He further stated that it helps the committees to have a member of Council in <br /> attendance. <br /> Mr. Sweeney stated he was concerned that the document was sent out by the Mayor as <br /> being endorsed and approved by Council when it does not appear that the entire Council <br /> completely supports the document. <br /> Council Member Capra stated Council held workshops to di�cuss goal setting. She also <br /> stated that Council went to all committees/commissians as a whole, in February to see <br /> what they needed for the year. She fiuther stated that, from her perspective, Mayor <br /> Swedberg had gathered all the information received and put it into a document for <br /> review. <br /> Mr. Sweeney stated it was nice to -get the information, but said he feels it was a bit <br /> premature because it created a laxge amount of controversy and discussion. He further <br /> stated the document might have been better received if there had been a complete <br /> consensus of Council prior to submission. <br /> Mayor Swedberg stated that Council continues to gather information and explained that <br /> the document is a work in progress. <br /> Mr. Sweeney stated he understood the Mayar's position, but stated that the document <br /> seemed to be a final document containing the goals for the City. <br /> Mayor Swedberg explained the document was written in a very active voice and his <br /> writing style may be the cause of some of the confusion. <br /> Mr. Sweeney noted he is aware of the budget surplus in the City and asked Council to <br /> consider dredging the pond behind Brian Drive to improve drainage. Mr. Sweeney <br /> requested that Council research the removal of the barrier near Acorn Park as there are <br /> also water concerns in that area. <br /> Council Member Capra requested that Mr. March to have Staff look into the Acorn Park <br /> issue. <br /> Council Member Travis stated he believed the frost heaved the barrier out and the area <br /> started to flood so the barrier was pulled out. <br /> Mr. Sweeney stated he felt the City newsletter should remain as an independent operation <br /> because he feels it has less of a bias if the newsletter is not run by the City or CounciL <br /> Mayor Swedberg questioned Mr. Sweeney as to his opinion regarding the frequency of <br /> the newsletter and its format for delivery to residents. <br /> Page 4 of 14 <br />