04-17-1991 Study SessionCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
April 17, 1991
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kristal Stokes, Mayor Pro Tempore; Ivan
Ludeman; and William Bullock.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; and Michael Sandahl.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director; Thomas P.
Ferber, City Clerk; and Byron Wallace,
Community Development Director.
VISIONS 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Rickert, David Hook, Jean Fox, Bill
Snyder, John Kenealey, Ruthann Clay, Hugh
Weber, Larry Wozniczka, and Barb Elliot.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Stokes at
7:09 p.m.
Item #1 INTRODUCTION
Visions 2004 Coordinating Committee Chair Pat Rickert
reviewed the history of Richfield Visions 2004.
Item #2 THE POWER OF VISION
A video titled "The Power of Vision" produced by Joel Arthur
Barker was shown. Mr. Barker stated that a "vision community"
has the following characteristics:
A. Vision is leader initiated.
B. Vision is shared with team and supported by team
(agreement on direction)
C. Vision is comprehensive and detailed.
D. Vision must be positive and inspiring.
Item #3 VISIONS 2004 COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following committee reports were reviewed:
A. Economic Development Committee
Chair John Kenealey reviewed the committee's progress in
meeting objectives regarding commercial services, business
opportunities, housing, employment, and transportation.
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B. External Relationg_Committe
Chair Bill Snyder reviewed the progress of the External
Relations Committee and the future goal of enhancing relations
with the Mall of America and Norman Green of the North Stars.
C. Health and Human Services Coordinating Committee
Chair Jean Fox reviewed the committee's work focusing on
providing access information. A discussion followed regarding
the status of the South Hennepin Human Services Council.
D. Marketing Committee
John Kenealey, on behalf of Chair Sue Sandahl, reviewed the
committee's work related to the attitude survey, entrance sign
design, Richfield Art Fair and Family Festival, and real estate
ideas.
E. Neighborhood Action Program
Chair David Hook read and reviewed the mission of the
Neighborhood Action Program.
F. Richfield Art Fair and Family Festival (RAFFF)
Chair Jean Fox outlined the elements of the Richfield
Festival scheduled for September 21, 1991 at Veterans Memorial
Park. She reviewed the plans for arts and crafts, entertainment,
foods, financing, publicity, and logistics.
Item #4 FUTURE PLANS
Pat Rickert indicated that the Visions 2004 Committee would
like to meet again with the City Council this fall and to seek
more community involvement in 1992.
ADJOURNMENT
M/Bullock, S/Ludeman to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 3-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Date Approved: 5/13/91
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
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Kristal Stokes
May ro Tem r
J s Prosser
Cit anager