ELY CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

6:00 p.m.

Mayor Jim Doyle called a special workshop meeting of the Ely City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. on Monday November 23, 2009 in the Council Chambers at Ely City Hall.  Council Members present:  Bob Ballantyne, Stephanie Mai, Bill Grove, Tom Winkowski, and Mark Banowetz.  Also present: Dale Stanek, Kay Hale and Aaron Anderson, City Administrator/Clerk.

The City Council met in special session, pursuant to notice as required by State Code, to conduct a workshop for capital and strategic planning for two and five year time frames.

Ballantyne moved to approve the agenda as presented, second by Winkowski; motion carried – 5 to 0.

Mayor Doyle, City Council members and Council members-elect Dale Stanek and Kay Hale discussed issues, concerns, trends and opportunities including but not limited to: businesses and economic development, budget and fiscal constraints, population growth and development, and infrastructure issues. 

Mayor Doyle, Council members and Council members-elect discussed possible capital level projects and policies or programs  to be conducted and completed in 2 and 5-year time frames; including, but not limited to: Fuhrmeister area drainage improvements, Water Tower upgrades, upgrading State Street, NW sanitary sewer trunk extension, and enhancing/upgrading State Street.  It was the consensus of those present to conduct another workshop session to further define and prioritize the items discussed.

Winkowski moved to adjourn, second by Grove.  Motion carried – 5 to 0.  The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

                                                                        James E. Doyle Jr., Mayor

Attest:

Aaron Anderson, Clerk/Administrator