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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-30 - City Commission Special Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the Special Workshop Meeting of the City Commission to order on Tuesday, January 30, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 105 of Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88t" Avenue, Tamarac, Florida. PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Karen L. Roberts, Commissioner Edward C. Partner, and Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft, Assistant City Manager Tim Hemstreet, and City Clerk Marion Swenson. City Manager Miller explained the purpose of the Special Workshop Meeting was to interview applicants for the District 2 Commission seat, said the position was properly advertised, application forms had been made available to interested parties, and the meeting is in compliance with the Sunshine Law. Vice Mayor Roberts asked if all applicants had been given a copy of the interview questions, and City Manager Miller said they had. E. Lorna Bryan, 5509 Blue Jack Oak Circle, Tamarac — 10:40 a.m. Vice Mayor Roberts asked Ms. Bryan why she is interested in being a City Commissioner and what she hoped to accomplish. Ms. Bryan said she has lived in Tamarac for 9 years, has been an advocate in Broward County for 23 years and would like to bring new schools and education to Tamarac. Vice Mayor Roberts asked Ms. Bryan how she would address a situation where what is in the best interest for District 2 is not in the best interest of the City, or vice versa, and Ms. Bryan said it is the responsibility of the District representative to serve the people. Commissioner Sultanof asked why Ms. Bryan is interested in being a City Commissioner, what she hopes to accomplish and what type of public service she has provided to the City of Tamarac. He also asked if she knew the boundaries of District 2, Ms. Bryan said she would like to be a Commissioner because a Commissioner is a servant of the people and incorporates strategic planning, budgetary overhead and general administration into the position. Ms. Bryan has volunteered for the past two years working with the people of Kings Points preparing homestead exemption papers. Additionally, she has been a Guardian Ad Litem for the past 13 years, and many Tamarac children benefit from the program. Commissioner Sultanof and Commissioner Portner each asked Ms. Bryan if she intended to run for election in March 2002 whether she is or is not selected for the seat, and Ms. Bryan said she wants to be involved and be a part of changes. Commissioner Portner asked Ms. Bryan her opinion of the progress or lack of progress in Tamarac and how she would enhance the Commission if she were selected. Ms. Bryan said she would like to see Tamarac become inclusive of different generations. She has seen progress in beautification and roads, and lack of progress in younger people moving into the area, and she has done volunteer work and is respected in the community. Mayor Schreiber asked Ms. Bryan if she would have time to perform the January 30, 2001 City Commission Workshop 1 job, to what extent does she believe contact with citizens and citizen groups is important, how would she address this responsibility while in office, and what she believed are the top three issues that the City should address over the next year. Ms. Bryan said the job would be her first priority, one cannot be a public servant without having contact with the community, and she would have an open door policy. The top issues are education, the tax base, and younger people coming into the community. Nathan Feder — 7509 NW 66th Terrace, Tamarac —11:00 a.m. Commissioner Sultanof asked Mr. Feder if he is familiar with District 2, what type of public service he has provided to the City of Tamarac, why he is interested in being a City Commissioner and what he hoped to accomplish. Mr. Feder said he is familiar with the District, and he served on the Annexation and Ambulance Committees for several years. Tamarac is his City and with his expertise he can make a contribution. Commissioner Sultanof asked Mr. Feder if he is familiar with the City's FY2001 Budget or the City's Strategic Plan, and if so, his thoughts on each document. Mr. Feder said he is familiar with the budget, but has not studied it, and explained the purpose of the strategic plan. Commissioner Portner asked Mr. Feder his opinion of Tamarac's Public Works Department, since he was Deputy Public Works Commissioner in New York. Mr. Feder said he was not familiar with Tamarac's Public Works Department. Commissioners Portner and Sultanof each asked Mr. Feder if he intends to run for office in March 2002, whether he is or is not selected at this time. Mr. Feder said if selected he would want to continue, once becoming familiar with the programs and active in the position. Commissioner Portner asked Mr. Feder his opinion of Tamarac's progress or lack of progress over the last five years, and what he sees for District 2 on the eastern part of the City. Mr. Feder said there has been tremendous progress in the City's growth and land development and he would have to ask the citizens about their needs. Physical structures need to be maintained and improved, road improvements need to be continued and speed signs put up. Code enforcement needs to tend to some areas that are starting to have problems. Commissioner Portner asked Mr. Feder how his presence would enhance the Commission and Mr. Feder said his strength, technical experience and education allows him to evaluate programs on the technical end. Vice Mayor Roberts asked Mr. Feder how he would deal with a situation where what is in the best interest of District 2 is not in the best interest of the City, and vice versa. Mr. Feder said his decision would be based on what is best for the totality of the City. Vice Mayor Roberts asked Mr. Feder if he attended Commission meetings and workshops in the past three years, and what he hoped to accomplish if appointed. Mr. Feder said he attended many Commission meetings and after a learning period, he hoped he could add whatever information he had on any subject presented to the Commission. Mayor Schreiber asked Mr. Feder what he believed were the top three issues the City should address over the next year, how Mr. Feder viewed the relationship between members of the Commission and how he believed the Commission should function. Mr. Feder said he is concerned about water and sewer problems, garbage, roads and traffic. Mr. Feder said each Commissioner is an individual with his or her own opinions and ideas but as a familial group they should join together and work in the best interests of the citizens, be open-minded and respect each other's opinions and ideas. Mayor Schreiber asked Mr. Feder if he had time to January 30, 2001 City Commission Workshop 2 1-1 devote to the position, and Mr. Feder said he would conform to the requirements of the job. Commissioner Portner asked Mr. Feder how he would vote if something was proposed for the District that was not in the best interest of the City or vice versa, and Mr. Feder was at that time running for the District 2 seat. Mr. Feder said it is hard to say, and he would have to bring the question to the people and let them know there must be a balance for the City. As a commissioner his sworn duty is to work for the benefit of the City. Lawrence Feingold — 8810 McNab, #202, Tamarac — 11:15 a.m. Commissioner Portner asked whether Mr. Feingold intended to run for election for the seat in March 2002, and asked his opinion of progress or lack of progress in Tamarac over the last five years. Mr. Feingold said if he were selected he would want to assume the office again. Mr. Feingold said the City has made tremendous strides in population, business and building. Commissioner Portner asked how Mr. Feingold would vote if while running for election he was faced with a decision to vote for something that may be good for the City and not good for District 2, and Mr. Feingold said the most important thing is the City. He is prepared to have the opinions of his constituency voiced at a Commission meeting. Commissioner Portner asked how Mr. Feingold's presence on the Commission would enhance the Commission, and Mr. Feingold said he wants to be the best he can be. Vice Mayor Roberts asked what Mr. Feingold hoped to accomplish, and in the past three years how many Commission meetings and workshops Mr. Feingold attended. Mr. Feingold said he hoped to learn about the Commission and the functions of the office and how the City runs, and he said he has attended one workshop and perhaps a half dozen Commission meetings. Vice Mayor Roberts asked about his schedule and ability to participate in meetings, and Mr. Feingold said he was flexible. Commissioner Sultanof asked Mr. Feingold if he knew what District 2 encompasses and what type of public service he has provided to the City of Tamarac. Mr. Feingold said he was not familiar with District 2's boundaries, and he served on the Tamarac Presidents' Council, NARFE and president and treasurer of his condominium association. Commissioner Sultanof asked what he believed the top three issues the City should address over the next year, and Mr. Feingold said community development, finance and personnel. Commissioner Sultanof asked Mr. Feingold if he were appointed would he run in 2002 and 2003 and Mr. Feingold said yes. Mayor Schreiber asked Mr. Feingold to describe his background and experience as it relates to the job of City Commissioner and how he would address the issues mentioned before. Mr. Feingold said he has experience in budgeting, organizing and leadership and has insight into government functions. He said he would look into developing industry, schools and homes. Mayor Schreiber asked about establishing working relationships with others and Mr. Feingold replied one must know the subject, be a good observer and listener and not make quick decisions, and remember that compromise is important. Jerome Ginsberg — 9850 W McNab Road, Tamarac — 11:40 a.m. Mayor Schreiber asked Mr. Ginsberg why he felt he was qualified to be a Commissioner and what his first steps would be upon assuming responsibility for this position. Mr. Ginsberg said he worked for 23 years as a merchandise manager, handling the budget, January 30, 2001 City Commission Workshop 3 contracts, product lines, and overseeing a staff of over 40 people. Since retiring he has been involved in his condominium association, served four years as president and treasurer of the property owners association, participated as a member and Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and now serves on the Broward County Parks Advisory Board. Mr. Ginsberg said he would familiarize himself with how the City runs and the current and future programs. He would also meet with the City Manager and Department Heads. Mayor Schreiber asked what Mr. Ginsberg believed the top three issues are that the City should address over the next year and how he viewed the relationship between members of the Commission, City Manager and City staff. Mr. Ginsberg said there should be a strict review of the budget process next year due to a possible decline in the economy, continued improvement in beautifying and improving infrastructure, street lights, sidewalks, signage, and pursue new projects for Parks and Recreation, for example, a swim park. Mr. Ginsberg said the Commission/City Manager type government is efficient and it leads to a team effort making everybody responsible and committed to improving the quality of life. Vice Mayor Roberts asked Mr. Ginsberg how he would address a situation where what is in the best interest for District 2 is not in the best interest of the City, and vice versa. Also, what areas of the City government he feels most familiar with and what areas he knows the least about, and how he would go about familiarizing himself with the areas he knows least about. Mr. Ginsberg said the job of the Commission is to govern in the best interests of the residents of the City. Parks and Recreation is his first love, and there are some areas that he is not familiar with and would meet with the City Manager, Department Heads and fellow Commissioners to familiarize himself with these areas. Vice Mayor Roberts asked to what extent Mr. Ginsberg believes contact with citizens and citizen groups is important and how he would address this responsibility while in office. Mr. Ginsberg said it is very important and he intends to meet with every condominium/homeowner association in the District and have an open door policy. Commissioner Sultanof asked Mr. Ginsberg if he intended to run for office in 2002 and 2003, and what type of public service he has provided to the City of Tamarac. Mr. Ginsberg said he would run, and questioned the charter provision requiring a candidate to run for one year in a situation such as this. Mr. Ginsberg said over the past 27 years he worked with the American Cancer Society in New York, serving as president of the Chapter, and also served on the Board of Directors. Commissioner Sultanof asked if Mr. Ginsberg knew the parameters of District 2, and asked how he viewed the relationship between members of the Commission with the City Manager and staff. Mr. Ginsberg said he served on the Redistricting Committee and is familiar with most precincts in the district. Mr. Ginsberg said the Commissioners are all individualistic in their thinking but work in a team effort. The Commissioners can always disagree without being disagreeable, and should show each other mutual respect. Commissioner Portner asked if Mr. Ginsberg preferred Tamarac's form of government or a strong Mayor, and if the City Manager runs the City. Mr. Ginsberg said he prefers a Mayor/Manager form of government because it is productive and has the best interests of the Community at heart, and the City Manager runs the every day workings of the City but the Commission runs the City. It is the City Manager's job to implement decisions of the Commission. Commissioner Partner asked how Mr. Ginsberg would vote for a situation where what is in the best interest for District 2 is not in the best January 30, 2001 City Commission Workshop 4 interest of the City, and at the same time he was running for the seat. Mr. Ginsberg replied that he would vote on behalf of the entire City. Commissioner Portner asked Mr. Ginsberg's opinion of progress or lack of progress in Tamarac over the last 5 years, and Mr. Ginsberg said there have been tremendous strides over the last 5 years in infrastructure, implementation of recreation programs, and fiduciary responsibility. Commissioner Portner asked how Mr. Ginsberg's presence on the Commission would enhance the Mayor and Commissioners, and Mr. Ginsberg said he has the ability to seek out problems and address them in an orderly manner and he brings expertise, honesty and integrity to the Commission. Mayor Schreiber recessed the Special Workshop meeting at 11:55 a.m. Mayor Schreiber reconvened the Special Workshop meeting at 1:00 p.m. with everyone present as before. Jeannette Leilani Kicklighter — 5102 Laurel Circle, Tamarac — 1:00 p.m. Mayor Schreiber asked Ms. Kicklighter if she had received the list of questions and Ms. Kicklighter said she had. Vice Mayor Roberts asked Ms. Kicklighter how she would be able to accommodate the duties of the Commission while working full time, why she is interested in being a City Commissioner and what she hopes to accomplish. Ms. Kicklighter said she has flexibility in her hours. Ms. Kicklighter said she would like to have the opportunity to have input into Tamarac and its growth. Vice Mayor Roberts asked how Ms. Kicklighter would address a situation where what is in the best interest for District 2 is not in the best interest of the City and vice versa. Ms. Kicklighter responded she would examine the long-range issues and consequences. Commissioner Sultanof asked what type of public service Ms. Kicklighter has provided to the City of Tamarac and whether she is familiar with the parameters of District 2. Ms. Kicklighter said she was appointed to the Ambulance Committee for 2 years, and was recently appointed to the Broward County Health Planning Council. Additionally she is on the Woodlands Board in her section. Ms. Kicklighter said she is not familiar with the boundaries of District 2. Commissioner Sultanof asked if Ms. Kicklighter planned to run for election to this seat in the March 2002 election and how she would establish a relationship with the community. Ms. Kicklighter said it is her intention to run for the seat, and she would contact all homeowner associations and other Tamarac based organizations in her district. She would appoint people to be spokespersons for each area and become visible. Commissioner Sultanof asked what Ms. Kicklighter thought were the top three issues the City should address over the next year, and Ms. Kicklighter said controlled growth, energy problems and water issues. Commissioner Portner asked Ms. Kicklighter if she is able to give the necessary time to the position and asked if she intended to run for election to the seat in the March 2002 election. Ms. Kicklighter responded that she is flexible with her hours and if she were not selected she would have to give a lot of thought as to whether or not she would run against someone already doing the job. Commissioner Portner asked Ms. Kicklighter's opinion of Tamarac's progress or lack of progress over the past 5 years and she responded she has seen the City grow and meet the needs of its constituents. Commissioner Portner asked how she would enhance the Commission, and Ms. Kicklighter said she would provide a new set of eyes and bring experience as president of national policy setting is January 30, 2001 City Commission Workshop 5 organization, as well as experience dealing with an elected body. Commissioner Portner asked how she would vote for a situation where what is in the best interest for District 2 is not in the best interest of the City and at the same time she was running for election for the District 2 seat. Ms. Kicklighter said she would vote for what is good for the whole of the City. Mayor Schreiber asked Ms. Kicklighter how her background in health and insurance would help her on the Commission, and Ms. Kicklighter said she would look at the risks of everything the Commission is doing and weigh all the facts to make decisions. Mayor Schreiber asked what her first steps upon assuming responsibility for the position would be and how she views the relationship between members of the Commission with the City Manager and with City Staff. Ms. Kicklighter said she would meet with the Mayor, Commissioners and the City Manager, and read the last years minutes, budget and strategic plan. Ms. Kicklighter said the relationship between the City and Commission is very good. Mayor Schreiber asked what is important to her in establishing effective working relationships with others, and whether she had attended Commission meetings. Ms. Kicklighter responded that it is important to get to know people personally and professionally, and she had not attended the Commission meetings. Commissioner Portner asked what Face -to -Face Selling Training was and Ms. Kicklighter explained. Harvey Kram — 4802 Queen Palm Lane, Tamarac —1:30 p.m. Commissioner Sultanof asked Mr. Kram if he was familiar with the boundaries of District 2 and what type of public service he has provided to Tamarac. Mr. Kram said he visited with all the groups in District 2, is very active in his homeowners' association having served as Vice President of the homeowners association, and is a member of the Board of the Woodlands Homeowners Association. Mr. Kram said his outstanding contribution to Tamarac is that in 1998 he was elected to the Charter Board and was able to set the board on a better course, as well as mentoring one of the Charter Board Members. He was active in educating the public on the Charter revision referendum questions. Commissioner Sultanof asked Mr. Kram why he is interested in being a City Commissioner, what he hopes to accomplish, and Commissioners Sultanof and Partner each asked him if he intends to run for election to this seat in the March 2002 election whether he is chosen to fill the position at this juncture or not: Mr. Kram said he has skills and experiences that are invaluable to the Commission and would like to be a member of this very good team, and he would run for election whether he was chosen this time or not. Commissioner Portner asked Mr. Kram's opinion of Tamarac's progress or lack of progress over the past 5 years, and Mr. Kram said Tamarac's progress has been outstanding and Tamarac has gone from a bedroom community to a very good place to live and work. Commissioner Portner asked how Mr. Kram would vote if a situation arose that is not in the best interest for District 2 but in the best interest of the City and at the same time Mr. Kram was up for reelection. Mr. Kram said he needed more facts to make a decision. Commissioner Partner asked Mr. Kram how his presence would enhance the Commission, and Mr. Kram said he would bring corporate experience to the Commission as well as his service on boards and committees. Mayor Schreiber asked what Mr. Kram's first steps upon assuming responsibility for this position would be and what he believed are the top three issues the City should address over the next year. Mr. Kram said he would schedule visits to January 30, 2001 City Commission Workshop 6 the communities, introduce himself and solicit their concerns. He would then put together a program to submit to the Commission. The issues he believes needing to be addressed are traffic, growth and getting the mission statement out to the public. Mayor Schreiber asked Mr. Kram how he viewed the relationship between members of the Commission with the City Manager and City Staff. Mayor Schreiber said there have been certain instances where there were differences between the Mayor and Commission and asked if Mr. Kram had a remedy for this. Mr. Kram said each member of the Commission has their own point of view and should be respected for it. Mr. Kram said he is impressed with the City Manager and there is no reason why the Manager and Commission cannot work together as an effective team and enhance growth in Tamarac. Mayor Schreiber asked Mr. Kram if he is familiar with the City's FY2001 budget or the Strategic Plan and what he thinks about each. Mr. Kram said he read both and they are fine presentations. Vice Mayor Roberts spoke about a letter Mr. Kram wrote to the newspaper regarding the Commissions' behavior and Mr. Kram apologized to the Commission and said in retrospect, given the opportunity to revisit the situation, he would not have written the letter. Vice Mayor Roberts asked what Mr. Kram's first steps would be upon assuming the position, and Mr. Kram said he would sit with the City Manager to discuss District 2 and would meet with the various groups in District 2. Commissioner Portner asked Mr. Kram about future growth, and he responded that with growth comes the need for planning and facilities. Gertrude Mishkin — 7650 W McNab Road, Tamarac — 1:40 p.m. Mayor Schreiber asked Mrs. Mishkin if she received the questions and she said she had. Commissioner Portner asked Mrs. Mishkin if she intends to run for office whether she is selected or not, and Mrs. Mishkin said she could not answer that at this time. Commissioner Portner asked Mrs—Mishkin's opinion of Tamarac's progress or lack of progress over the past 5 years, and Mrs. Mishkin said there has been tremendous progress, such as the bus service, Community Center, and economic growth. Commissioner Partner asked how Mrs. Mishkin's presence would enhance the Commission, and Mrs. Mishkin said she knows most of the people she will work with and most of the issues going on in the City, and can assist in getting things done. She can bring in new ideas. Commissioner Portner asked Mrs. Mishkin how she would vote if she was running for office and an issue came up that was good for District 2 but not in the best interest of the City, and she responded she would go with the City and what is best for everyone. Mayor Schreiber asked Mrs. Mishkin to describe her background and experience as it relates to the job of City Commissioner, and whether she intends to run for election to this seat in the March 2002 election. Mrs. Mishkin said she has worked with people in the treasury department in Chicago, and in the Trustee's office in Indiana. Mrs. Mishkin said she would consider running in 2002 after she sees how the first year goes. Mayor Schreiber asked what Mrs. Mishkin believes are the top three issues the City should address over the next year, and she responded keeping up the parks and recreation center for the elderly and creating a booklet to help widows and widowers do the multitude of things necessary after a spouse has passed away. Vice Mayor Roberts asked what Mrs. Mishkin's first steps upon assuming responsibility for the position would be and whether Mrs. Mishkin had worked directly with any level of government, either local, state or federal. If so, what was her most meaningful January 30, 2001 City Commission Workshop 7 accomplishment in government. Mrs. Mishkin replied she would acquaint herself with the people in the building and talk to as many people in the district as she could to find out their concerns. Commissioner Sultanof asked how Mrs. Mishkin viewed the relationship between the members of the Commission with the City Manager and City staff, and Mrs. Mishkin said it is important when coming to work in the City to know all the people, their jobs, and who to go to when coming across a problem. Commissioner Sultanof asked if Mrs. Mishkin could pick up where Commissioner Mishkin left off and if she had the time to do this. Mrs. Mishkin said if she did not think she could do it she would not have applied. Commissioner Portner asked Mrs. Mishkin if she thought she could devote the time to the work of the Commission both in City Hall and outside events, and Mrs. Mishkin replied she was able to do this. Rondell Peters — 5884 N Plum Bay Parkway, Tamarac — 2:10 P.M. Mayor Schreiber asked Mr. Peters to describe his background and experience as it relates to the job of City Commissioner; to what extent he believed contact with citizens and citizen groups is important, and how he would address this responsibility while in office. Mr. Peters said he relies on his life experience, education, jobs in South Florida and commitment to Tamarac. Mr. Peters said it is very important for Commissioners to contact citizens in the area so they can get a feeling for the needs and issues of the area as a whole in order to make rational decisions. Mayor Schreiber asked Mr. Peters if he is involved in Plum Bay, and since he works full-time whether he is able to provide the time necessary to the position. Mr. Peters said he was one of the first residents in the development and is on the Board of Directors of the Association. Additionally, his schedule is flexible enough that he can serve the community. Mayor Schreiber asked Mr. Peters if he attended any Commission meetings, and Mr. Peters said during the last four years he has not had the opportunity to attend meetings, since his work required him to travel, but things are different now. Mayor Schreiber asked Mr. Peters what he believed are the top three issues that the City should address over the next year, and Mr. Peters replied growth management, traffic, quality of life and maintaining a tax base for the City. Vice Mayor Roberts asked Mr. Peters how he would address a situation where what is in the best interest for District 2 is not in the best interest of the City, or vice versa. Mr. Peters said as a Commissioner he would want to do what is in the best interest of the City as a whole. Vice Mayor Roberts asked Mr. Peters what his first steps upon assuming responsibility for the position would be, and he said to become familiar with the pressing issues of the City and acquaint himself with the various departments of the City. Vice Mayor Roberts asked Mr. Peters why he is interested in becoming a City Commissioner and what he hoped to accomplish. Mr. Peters expressed his keen interest in community -based issues, and said it is time to make a commitment to affect change and he feels he is an asset to Tamarac. Mr. Peters said he hopes to help Tamarac continue to grow, and include everyone in all decisions. Commissioner Sultanof asked Mr. Peters if he intended to run for election in March 2002 whether he is appointed or not, and Mr. Peters replied that he did, as he has a strong desire to be involved in the City. Commissioner Sultanof asked Mr. Peters if he knows the parameters of District 2 and Mr. Peters said he had a good idea of the boundaries. Commissioner Sultanof asked how Mr. Peters viewed the relationship between the members of the Commission with the City Manager and City Staff, and he January 30, 2001 City Commission Workshop 8 • • responded the key to working together is building relationships, and there must be trust. Commissioner Sultanof asked Mr. Peters if he understood that the Mayor and Commissioners are not always on the same level, and Mr. Peters said in organizations people often have differences of opinions on issues. Commissioner Portner asked Mr. Peters how he would convey his thoughts to the people in his District, and Mr. Peters said he would meet with groups and establish relationships and friendships, to see their visions and issues and bring these thoughts back to the Commission. Commissioner Partner asked Mr. Peters if he is familiar with the problems people on the eastern part of District 2 might have, and Mr. Rondell said their problems are the same as the rest of the City — tax base, crime and quality of life. Commissioner Portner asked how Mr. Peters feels he would enhance the Commission if selected, and Mr. Peters said he would bring fresh ideas, youth, the ability to communicate with people, develop relationships and understand and listen to a population of diverse background. Commissioner Portner asked what progress or lack of progress Mr. Peters has seen in Tamarac during the last five years, and Mr. Peters said the decisions over the past five years have been positive. There was an expression of interest to hold a special meeting on Monday, February 5, 2001, at 10:00 a.m., in Conference Room 105, for the purpose of selecting a Commissioner for District 2. It was decided that the swearing -in would take place at the February 14, 2001 Regular City Commission meeting and then the new Commissioner would take his/her seat on the dais. There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the Special Workshop at 2:35 p.m. Marion Swenson, CIVIC City Clerk January 30, 2001 City Commission Workshop 9 E 11