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Home My Public Portal About20091002 BB work sessionCOUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 2, 2009 1 CALL TO ORDER The October 2, 2009, "Brown Bag" Work Session was convened at 12:05 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. ATTENDANCE The following Council Members were present: Present: Carroll, Harvey, Klindt, Penfold, Pope, and Scrivner Absent: Ferguson, Koon, Medin, and Struemph A quorum was present. DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS: October 12 Work Session: After discussion regarding the October 12 Columbus Day holiday, the Council decided to schedule the work session for Monday, October 12 at 5:30 P.M. since the City does not observe the Columbus Day holiday. The topics discussed will be the contract with Lincoln University regarding JCTV issues. Mayor John Landwehr asked that staff make sure the JCTV Steering Committee is invited. BILLS: 2009 -81 (Amending code pertaining to parking on Jefferson, Dunklin, and City Lot 31) - Mayor John Landwehr asked that the issues being brought up at today's Brown Bag meeting regarding this issue be brought up during the regular meeting so the viewing public could hear the discussion. 2009 -83 (Harley Davidson lease contract) Questions were asking regarding this issue. Staff was directed to provide more information to the Council before they vote on it. Councilman Bryan Pope made comments regarding how large city purchases are financed. He thought perhaps local individuals or institutions may want to be given the opportunity to finance such things. JCTV Contract City Administrator Steve Rasmussen stated that an ordinance should have been included on the agenda regarding the issue of amending the contract with Lincoln University for JCTV. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bryan Pope to amend the agenda to add Bill 2009 -86 to the agenda regarding same. Motion was COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 2, 2009 2 seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously. Mayor John Landwehr suggested that the City ensure that Lincoln University and the JCTV steering committee is aware that this issue will appear on the agenda. 2009 -73 (Charter Amendments) Councilwoman Carrie Carroll stated she will be placing this on the Informal Calendar Monday night to allow more discussion on some of the associated issues. 2009 -52 (contract with Wren Solutions) Councilman Jim Penfold stated he will remove this from the Informal Calendar and then withdraw it Monday night. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12:43 P.M.