ITEM 3.7 Request for Special Meeting410
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Otsego
MINNESOTA !
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Administration City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
March 11, 2019
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Consent
3.7
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS:
I THE CITY OF-OTSEGO:
X
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
No
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
engagement with the Otsego business community. The discussion at this meeting will allow the Council to
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
During 2019 budget discussions (November 13, 2018), the City Council concurred for City staff to further
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending that the City Council call for a special meeting.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
In recent Strategic Planning sessions (2018 and 2019), the City Council has identified a priority of improving
engagement with the Otsego business community. The discussion at this meeting will allow the Council to
discuss more detailed expectations and outcomes from the business outreach program.
During 2019 budget discussions (November 13, 2018), the City Council concurred for City staff to further
explore franchise fees as an additional revenue source to finance the City's pavement management
program, including street maintenance, reconstruction and construction projects. The discussion at this
meeting will be very preliminary in nature, and will allow the Council to discuss in more depth and provide
staff with direction on moving forward.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• None
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE ITTO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to call for a special City Council meeting on March 25, 2019 immediately following the 7:OOPM
Regular City Council meeting to be held at the Prairie Center to provide discussion on the business
outreach program and franchise fee implementation.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
N/A N/A