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MEETING OF : Opening of 4* Citizens Academy (Special
Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: September 12,2002
TIME OF MEETING:
PLACE OF MEETING:
6:OO p.m.
Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
In attendance: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council Member Finnila, Council
Member Hail.
Council Member Nygaard was not able to attend the meeting
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: None.
City Manager Ray Patchett welcomed the students to the 4" Citizens Academy. He
introduced Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council Member Finnila and Council Member Hall
to the class. Each Council Member spoke about what got them involved in government
and their support of the students who will be attending the Academy. Mr. Patchett
introduced City Staff and then asked each student to introduce themselves. At the end
of introductions Mayor Lewis spoke about his beginnings in Carlsbad government. The
Mayor also invited class members to sign up to attend a regional water trip.
Mr. Patchett spoke about the "Citizen Government". He closed by reading several
letters from citizens commending the top-quality services that the City provides. City
Attorney Ball spoke about the laws that direct municipal government. Senior Analyst
Tom Ritter gave a presentation on City demographics and discussed the most current
City suwey.
Marilyn Strong, Academy Coordinator, gave the students evaluation forms and
directions for next weeks class.
ADJOURNMENT
The Special Meeting of September 12, 2002, was adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
LOR~INE M. WOOD
City Clerk
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5-30 p.m. - Optional Tour
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Welcome/Overview of Ray Patchett
Citizens' Academy City Manager
Introduction of City Council City Council
Introduction of City Staff Ray Patchett
Introduction of Volunteer Lorraine Wood
Citizens' Academy braduates City Clerk/
Records Manager
Participant Introductions and Activity Ray Patchett
"Citizen 6overnment" Pnsentation Ray Patchett
Role of City Attorney's Office Ron Ball
City Attorney
City DemographicsKity Survey Tom Ritter
9. Management Analyst
Fire Oept.
Additional Questions (as time allows)
Conclusion, Announcements and
Session Evaluation
Marilyn Strong
City Council Secretary