City Council Workshop

Blaine City Hall City of Blaine 10801 Town Sq Dr NE Blaine MN 55449 Anoka County, Minnesota Minutes City Council Workshop While this is a public meeting where interested persons are welcome to attend, it is a work session for City Council and staff to discuss issues before them. It is not for the purpose of receiving public input. To participate in the meeting remotely join the Zoom Webinar at: https://blainemn.zoom.us/j/95205021430 Questions? Email - communications@BlaineMN.gov Saturday, January 23, 2021 8:30 AMto the COVID-19 pandemic, city meetings will be held as Due virtual meetings until further notice. CITY COUNCIL RETREAT NOTICE OF WORKSHOP MEETING 1 Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sanders at 6:00 p.m. on January 22, 2021. 2 Roll Call Quorum Present. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Michelle Wolfe; Community Development Director Erik Thorvig; Public Works Director Jon Haukaas; Police Chief/Safety Services Manager Brian Podany; Finance Director Joe Huss; Public Services Manager/Assistant City Manager Bob Therres; Administrative Services Director Cassandra Tabor. Present: 7 - Councilmember Robertson, Councilmember Paul, Councilmember Hovland, Massoglia, Smith, Sanders, and Councilmember Jeppson 3 New Business 3-1 WINTER RETREAT - 2022 BUDGET AND TAX LEVY PLANNING The Council discussed several topics at the 2021 winter retreat including Mayor/Council/staff relations and 2021 goals. The Council recessed the meeting at 8:50 p.m. then reconvened on January 23 to review 2022 budget and tax levy planning, economic development financial tools and City visioning, then concluded with a review of legislative priorities. City Manager Wolfe stated discussions and City of Blaine Page 1 City Council Workshop Minutes January 23, 2021 direction would be shared with staff for follow up at future workshops. OTHER BUSINESS None. ADJOURN The Workshop adjourned at 12:21 p.m. on January 23, 2021. City of Blaine Page 2