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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020 6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
Mayor Zerby called the meeting to order at 6:32 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Present. Mayor Zerby; Councilmembers Johnson, Labadie, and Siakel, and Sundberg; City
Administrator Lerud; and Planning Director Darling
Absent: None
B. Review Agenda
Sundberg moved, Labadie seconded, approving the agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes — all. Motion passed 5/0.
2. PARK COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
A. David Garske
Mayor Zerby asked Mr. Garske to share a bit about himself and explain why he would like to serve
on the Park Commission.
David Garske stated that he grew up in Minnesota and after moving around and settled in
Shorewood about two years ago. He gave some background information on his employment with
Vanco Payments. He stated that he is interested in serving on the Parks Commission because
he has a young family, the youngest being only two weeks old. He noted that one of the things
that attracted them to Shorewood was the quality and quantity of the parks within the City. He
stated that they live along the Minnetonka Light Rail Trail and would like to help make sure that it
is maintained and that there is a long -term vision for the parks.
Mayor Zerby noted that the Minnetonka Light Rail Trail is not technically the City's park, but the
City does work with Three Rivers Park District on the trail.
Councilmember Siakel thanked Mr. Garske for his continued interest in serving on the Park
Commission.
Councilmember Sundberg asked if be was concerned about the time expectations of serving in
the Park Commission with both a new job and a new baby. Mr. Garske stated that he feels that
is a valid question and while there may be times that it is more of a challenge, he has a very
supportive wife running the house and together they have decided that they can commit to his
serving.
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Councilmember Labadie thanked Mr. Garske for his continued interest and noted that she feels
he would be a welcome addition to the Park Commission.
Mayor Zerby explained for the viewing audience that Mr. Garske had applied for an open position
in the recent past which was why they were not asking a lot of questions during the interview
process.
Councilmember Johnson suggested that Mr. Garske ask Planning Director Darling for the park
tour packet that was given out to the Council and Commissioners. Mr. Garske stated that he
thinks that is a great idea because it will give him an idea of what condition the parks are in and
the potential improvements may be.
Mayor Zerby noted that the Council would be discussing his potential appointment at the regular
Council meeting and staff will get back to him with the results.
3. ADJOURN
Johnson moved, Labadie seconded, Adjourning the City Council Work Session Meeting of
August 24, 2020, at 7:51 P.M. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — all Motion passed 5/0.
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