HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/26/2010 TENTATIVE AGENDA
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
ADJ. REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA JANUARY 26, 2010
LOCATION: Police Station Training Room, 475 Gorman Street
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Mayor John J. Schmitt presiding
1] Roll Call at 7:00 p.m.
2] Discussion of Long Term, and 2010 -2011 Goals and Objectives
3] Other Business
4] Adjourn
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADJ. REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA JANUARY 26, 2010
Mayor Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with Council members Matt Lehman, Pat
Heitzman, Steve Clay and Pamela Punt present. Also present Mark McNeill, City Administrator;
Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator; Judith S. Cox, City Clerk; R. Michael Leek,
Community Development Director; Bruce Loney, Public Works Director; Gregg Voxland,
Finance Director; Jamie Polley, Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Director; Jeff Tate,
Police Chief; and Rick Coleman, Fire Chief.
Mark McNeill, City Administrator, said that the Council members were asked to complete a
series of questions with regard to Shakopee. The answers to the questions were written on a
white board for discussion. The object of the exercise was to lay out the group's perception of
Shakopee in the present as well as Shakopee's direction in the future.
All Council members were asked to finish the sentence "When I think of Shakopee I think of
? The answers were read by Mr. McNeill.
The Council members were also asked to write down three things that the City of Shakopee
currently does well. In summary, the Council members think that Shakopee is good at identifying
basic core services and infrastructure and maintaining them, keeping property taxes affordable
with sound financial decisions managing the budget, the Public Works department keeps the
streets plowed and maintained as well as keeping the parks mowed and maintained, the Police
and Fire departments have a good handle on public safety, and public information is
disseminated using various publications and technologies.
The Council members then discussed the answers to the question "What three things that
Shakopee needs to work on during the next two years." The answers were discussed to create
and establish two year goals and objectives. In summary, the two year goals should consist of
TH 101 /1 Avenue corridor, an economic development plan, stable finances and tax base,
community center remodeling, code enforcement /aesthetics of the city, public and private
partnerships, community change with regard to old Shakopee vs. new Shakopee, community
identity and connection, Highway 169 and County Road 69 area, Highway 101 bridge,
elections /mayor's term, and public safety concerning a fence around the correctional facility.
Mr. McNeill said that a majority of the comments focused on Shakopee's financial stability. He
suggested incorporating that fact into Shakopee's Mission Statement. Everyone agreed to
incorporate the statement into the mission statement.
Mr. McNeill also engaged the Council members in a discussion of the current goals, what has
been accomplished and can be eliminated, and what should stay as goals.
Mayor Schmitt suggested taking a 15 minute break. Mayor Schmitt re- convened the meeting at
9:20 p.m.
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Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator, asked for closing thoughts and comments on what
was discussed so far. Cncl. Lehman said his concern is fiscal stability from all facets of
government such as federal, state, county and local governments. Cncl. Clay, Heitzman, and
Punt had no additional comments. Mayor Schmitt said he would like more involvement from
community members to help Shakopee achieve its visions and goals. Ms. Polley asked what the
overall goal is of Shakopee so she knows what to "sell" to the public regarding city programs.
Mr. Leek agreed with Ms. Polley in the fact that he would like clear and concise goals and the
support of the Council to uphold those goals and objectives.
Ms. Wilson said the last question regarding three major things that each Council member
believes that the City needs to work towards over the next 20+ years will be discussed in a future
meeting.
Mayor Schmitt adjourned the workshop meeting at 9 :40 p.m. The next Council meeting will be
held 011 Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
3 Ju ith S. Cox
rty Clerk
Kim Weckman
Recording Secretary