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Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 12, 2003
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE[ OF ALLEGIANCE: Present were Mayor Haugen, Councilmembers Blomberg, Petersen,
Zieska and LeMair, City Manager Boyles, Assistant City Manager Walsh, and Recording Secretary Meyer.
CONSENTAGENDA:NONE
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: NONE.
PRESENTATIONS: NONE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:NONE.
OLD BUSINESS:
Consider Al~roval of a Resolution Awarding Bid for the Operation of the Prior Lake Dance Program, and
Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement and Modified Version of the City's Standard
Contract as Prepared by the City Attorney.
Bo¥1es: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report, comparing the bids received with the evaluation
criteria identified by the Council.
Blomber,q: Confirmed the City Manager's recommendation given the additional information provided by Ms. Schulberg.
Believed that the subcommittee was very thorough in reviewing the business plan. Further assured that the committee was
very diligent in considering the interest of the public when reviewing the bids. Finds the bid acceptable.
Petersen: Supported the concept of having government look for better ways to provide services. Believed the business plan
submitted by Ms. Schulberg was thorough. Supported the recommendation of the subcommittee.
LeMair: Agreed with the comments of Councilmembers Blomberg and Petersen. Was impressed with the detail of the
business plan and the references provided. Believed awarding the operation of the program was most appropriate from
both an administrative and financial perspective.
Zieska: Believed that the Council established very strict criteria in order to assure that this action would meet the needs of
our community. Commented that the bid submitted not only meets the criteria, but exceeds them in many ways. The
subjective perspective must consider the ability to provide a seamless transition. Believed Dawn's involvement with the
program will help in assuring the transition is smooth. Excited about how privatizing the program can help it to move
forward.
Hau,qen: Believed this action is consistent with the 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan in being fiscally responsible to our
community. It makes better use of significant dollars and is consistent with the Governor's direction in light of the State
budget shortfall. The proposed action supports all the rationale he needs to support the recommendation.
MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY BLOMBERG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 03-76 AWARD THE BID FOR THE
OPERATION OF THE DANCE PROGRAM TO DAWN SCHULBERG D/B/A PREMIERE DANCE ACADEMY, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT AND MODIFIED VERSION
OF THE CITY'S STANDARD CONTRACT TO BE PREPARED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.
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Special City Council Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2003
LeMair: Further commented that when this proposal for privatization came to a head, it had the potential to be emotionally
volatile and very difficult. Complimented City Manager Boyles and his staff, as well as Dawn, on their professionalism and
not letting their emotions get in the way.
VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeUair, the motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS I COUNClLMEMBER REPORTS
Zieska: Reminded Councilmembers and viewers that the Fire Department will be hosting its Annual Spring Dance at the
Prior Lake VFW on Friday, May 16th beginning at 8pm.
A motion~to adjoum was made and seconded. The meeting adjou~~
Frank Boyles,~r K-elly Meyer, I~ecording Secretary