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Meeting Minutes
January 18, 2018
I. Call to order
Lori Olson called to order the regular meeting of the Citizen Engagement Committee at
4:30 p.m. on January 18, 2018 at city hall.
Present: Brady Blanch, Kim Churchill, Marcia Diers, Eileen Newsome, Sarah Watters,
Jessica Weber, Dave Elbon, Lori Olson, Annette Thompson
Absent: William Kalberg (excused), Alexandra Matyja (excused)
Guest: Cathy Erickson, Finance Director
Minutes were approved with two corrections.
II. 2018 City Budget Presentation
City Finance Director Cathy Erickson gave a “finance 101” overview. Some good.
questions that suggested there may need to be another presentation for “finance 102”.
The presentation is in the document center on the website.
III. Topics of Interest
Topics committee members would like to learn more about include:
Sarah suggested Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
Eileen and Jessica mentioned Economic Development.
Marcia suggested a historical perspective on Prior Lake. Give Prior Lake an identity.
IV. Teen/Youth Representative on CEC
Everyone thought it is a great idea but should be open to everyone.
Sarah was wondering if there is a minimum age and Kim suggested grade should
be a requirement.
Jessica suggested having two students.
Lori will work with attorney on details.
Sarah recommended having youths help with outreach at public events like booths
at Lakefront Days.
Eileen would like to make sure we have specific responsibilities and duties for
youths.
V. Town Hall Ideas
Lori explained low attendance was one reason to think about virtual town halls to reach
other people.
Jessica asked what are the issues that make people want more businesses and
restaurants as suggested by the survey.
Annette proposed economic development. What is our economic development plan?
Perhaps Casey McCabe, the Community Development Director present at a CEC
Meeting.
Sarah suggested we hold town halls at different business locations.
Jessica suggested any type of video has to be short.
VI. Communication Priorities
Dave reviewed the messages the city puts out in the Fall and Winter months. He asked
members to listen to other community members to see if there are messages we need to
address.
Homework: Each committee member identifies two friends to sign up for the city’s
Newswire and to follow/like us on Facebook.
VII. Adjournment
Lori Olson adjourned the meeting at 6 p.m.
Next Meeting: Feb. 15, 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.