HomeMy Public PortalAbout20070108 work sessionCOUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 8, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
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The Work Session of January 8, 2007, was convened at 5:40 P.M. by Mayor John
Landwehr.
ATTENDANCE
The following Council Members were present:
Present: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Oetting, and Vogel
Absent: Pope
A quorum was present.
MEETING TOPICS
Mayor John Landwehr turned the meeting over to City Administrator Steve Rasmussen who
introduced Mr. Vic Puri who has been invited to make a presentation to the Council
regarding a request for an easement in association with the renovation of the Hotel LaBella.
Hotel LaBella easement: Mr. Puri gave a power point presentation and explained his that
the company he respresnts, Vinca Enterprises, Inc., is requesting an easement along the
Miller Street side of the Hotel LaBella to allow them to dig under that area to reinforce the
footing for the building as it will be renovated and built onto. Following his presentation,
several questions were asked by the Council. Mr. Puri indicated that if his company cannot
obtain this easement that the project would not be able to go forward and would have to be
discontinued.
Permanent Location for I.T. Department: Gail Strope presented staff's findings regarding
the task of finding a location suitable for the newly- organized I.T. Department. Following her
presentation, she answered several questions. Council asked staff to prepare a resolution
to be adopted at the next Council meeting which will endorse the plan for a permanent
location by expanding the City Hall building to the south. Council indicated it wants to be
kept informed about the bids and contracts on this project as it goes along before it gives
final approval to the part of the proposed project which would purchase new furniture and
fixtures.
Council Retreat
Mr. Rasmussen stated that staff has prepared and after -study of the Council Retreat but that
due to the lateness of the hour he will forego that presentation at this time.
ADJOURN
MENT
COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 8, 2007
The meeting adjourned at 7:08 P.M.
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