HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 14, 1999 SMLODI CITY COUNCIL
JOINT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WITH THE YEAR 2000 STEERING COMMITTEE
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14,1999
12:00 NOON
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members — Nakanishi and Land (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members — Hitchcock, Mann and Pennino
Present: Committee Members — Haynes, Melby, Mounce, Olson, Rice, Vandenberg, Wetzel,
Whitmire and Lechner (Chairperson)
Also Present: Deputy City Manager Keeler, Information Systems Manager Helmle, City Attorney
Hays and City Clerk Reimche
2. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS OF MUTUAL CONCERN
Mayor Land welcomed the group and the following discussions took place:
• Chairperson Lechner and staff liaison Reimche presented a review of the committee's
activities and goals.
• Committee member Wetzel presented an overview of all of the planned educational activities.
• Chairperson Lechner reviewed the year's calendar of activities.
• Staff liaison Reimche updated the group on the success of the product line.
• Staff liaison Reimche updated the group on the plans being formulated for the Y2K
Community Preparedness Committee.
A lengthy discussion was then held as to whether or not to hold a January 1, 2000 event.
Committee members indicated a strong desire to have the final event held in conjunction with the
Parade of Lights.
Both Mayor Land and Council Member Nakanishi indicated their desire to have a January 1, 2000
event. Mayor Land indicated that he would discuss this matter with the Council including budget
requirements if plans for a January 1, 2000 event should go forward. The committee will be
apprised of the City Council's direction in this matter.
3. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Land adjourned the
meeting at approximately 1:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk