City Council - 10/15/1998 - Workshop APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORKSHOP
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1998 1:30 - 5:30 PM, CITY CENTER
HERITAGE ROOMS 1 & 2
COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Jean Harris, Councilmembers
Sherry Butcher-Younghans, Ronald
Case, Ross Thorfinnson, Jr., and Nancy
Tyra-Lukens
CITY COUNCIL STAFF: City Manager Chris Enger, Public Safety
Services Director Jim Clark, Parks &
Recreation Services Director Bob
Lambert, Public Works Services Director
Eugene Dietz, Community Development
and Financial Services Director Don
Uram, Management Services Director
Natalie Swaggert, Council Recorder
Dona Rowland
OTHER: D. S. GRIFFEN & ASSOCIATES
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER- MAYOR JEAN HARRIS
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
H. OPENING REMARKS - CHRIS ENGER
Enger explained that the computer equipment for the session had been delayed in
transit. The participants would use the time allotted for learning about the tool and
discussing the five focus areas. He then introduced the facilitators: Doug Griffen,
Patrick Garret, and Rhonda Blatti, all of D.S. Griffen& Associates.
III. INTRODUCTION TO THE TEAM AND TOOL - D. GRIFFEN
Doug Griffen introduced the group to the electronic technology that would enable
participants to submit data and ideas electronically and anonymously. The tool has
many potential application, including group brainstorming in a quick, efficient manner.
IV. ELECTRONIC VISIONING PROCESS
The group discussed the five predetermined focus areas:
1. Transportation alternatives
2. Promoting a healthy business climate
3. Protecting natural resources
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4. Public safety
5. Leisure services
The group compiled a list of ideas to be further addressed at the next workshop.
V. CRITIQUE & CLOSE
The group agreed to meet for another session when the computer equipment will be
available.
Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m.