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(16. LURTON PARK IMPROVEMENTS, Continued) Franchot stated he would like to make sure that the Lurtons are on board with this plan prior to proceeding forward with the work, but that in his view it is money well spent. Franchot asked whether the Lurtons are on board with this project. Gaffron indicated Van Erickson appeared to be enthusiastic about the project when they met on site. Franchot moved, Printup seconded, to accept the quote of PRI, Inc., in the amount of $13,200 for the Lurton Park burn/reseeding project, and to move forward with the buckthorn removal in the wooded area, and to approach Hennepin County to see whether they would be willing to pay for the portion of the work located within the right-of -way. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Loftus noted they have received eight applications for the public works director/city engineer and that the deadline for submission is December 15th. Loftus reminded Council of the Long Lake and Orono Council work session on Tuesday, November 29th, at 6:30 pm in the Long Lake Council Chambers. Loftus indicated she would also like to get Council’s feedback on goals for the City and stated the last few years they began the goal setting process in November/December with a facilitator through the Prouty Project. Loftus stated she was interested in the timing and how the City Council would like to go about the goal process for 2012. Printup indicated he would like a copy of the 2009 CIP and a list of the goals that the Prouty Project raised for his personal reference. Printup stated in his view they do not need an outside group to moderate. McMillan stated she was thinking the end of January at a second work session might be a good time to cover future goals and that in her view they can try to do something in house rather than bring in an outside moderator. She added that they may need more time than an hour or two for discussion, with the possibility of starting mid-afternoon. Rahn asked if Staff would compile a list of potential goals. McMillan stated one option would be to have each council member and individual Staff members list their goals and then combine the goals for discussion. Printup stated he would be in favor of discussing goals at a regular work session before a Council meeting. Bremer commented it is helpful to have a third party in charge and to take notes of the discussion. Franchot stated in his view the goal setting should occur before the budget is set but that he is fine with getting together to discuss the City’s future objectives. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 12/12/2011 Approval of Council Minutes 11/28/2011 [Page 14 of 16]