HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.F.9. Budget Workshops-Start Time/Date Change
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum CONSENT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mark McNeill, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Budget Workshops - Start Time/Date Change
DATE: August 1, 2003
INTRODUCTION:
The Council is asked to affirm a start time for budget workshops to be held in August and
September.
BACKGROUND:
Earlier, Finance Director V oxland proposed workshop dates to discuss the budget on
August 14th, 21 st, and 28th. It is possible that an additional meeting will be needed in
September.
What was not established was a start time. Because these are Thursday nights, the 21 st
does precede a Planning Commission meeting.
Workshops have had 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM starts with this City Council. The Council
should establish one of those start times for the 14th and 28th. Because ofthe conflict
with Planning Commission, we would suggest moving that date to Wednesday, August
20th.
In addition, there was some discussion on what date to schedule a joint meeting with the
townships. If agreeable to the Council, we will invite them to the August 28th meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staffs preference would be to start as early as possible; however, knowing that it is
difficult for some members ofthe Council to easily make 6:00 PM meetings, I
recommend a 7:00 PM start.
ACTION REQUIRED:
If the Council concurs, it should, by motion, take the following actions:
1. Establish Wednesday, August 20th (Wednesday) as a meeting night, in place of
Thursday, August 21 st.
2. Establish 7:00 PM as a start time for each ofthe workshop meetings. If
necessary, a September meeting will be scheduled at a later date.
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Mark McNeill
City Administrator
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CC: Gregg V oxland
Judy Cox