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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
4:00 p.m.
5555 Perimeter Drive
Council Chamber
Meeting Minutes
Ms. De Rosa called the February 6, 2024 Administrative Committee meeting to order at
4:06 p.m.
Committee Members Present: Vice Mayor Alutto, Ms. De Rosa, Ms. Kramb.
Approval of Minutes
Ms. De Rosa moved to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2023 and January 24, 2024
Administrative Committee meetings.
Vice Mayor Alutto seconded the motion.
Vote: Ms. Kramb, yes; Vice Mayor Alutto, yes; Ms. De Rosa, yes.
Items for Discussion
City Council Annual Retreat
Ms. De Rosa stated that Council’s annual retreat is planned for April. She has spoken with
most of City Council and has some potential items for discussion at the retreat.
Ms. Kramb noted the date has changed. Ms. De Rosa stated that the retreat will be held
the evening of April 4 in the Council Chamber Gallery area and all day Friday, April 5 at
the Dave Thomas Foundation building.
Ms. De Rosa stated that often on Thursday evening, Council discusses development. The
thought is that this year that time be spent discussing regional infrastructure initiatives
such as rail, LinkUS, and mass transit. The format would be a speaker educating Council
followed by discussion.
Ms. Kramb suggested making sure the information is different and more specific. Council
members have all heard various LinkUS presentations and are looking for new perspectives
or different angles. Vice Mayor Alutto agreed.
Ms. De Rosa stated that they have all heard the information but not had the chance to
engage. The intent is to have someone at the retreat to provide a broader perspective.
Vice Mayor Alutto suggested including housing and how Dublin fits into the regional
landscape.
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Ms. De Rosa stated that she can work with the presenter in advance to ensure a more
specific conversation.
Ms. De Rosa shared the following potential discussion topics for Friday in no order:
- Land use and land acquisition strategies (potential executive session topics);
- Parks and Recreation Master Plan next steps;
- State of Ohio legislative agenda items/priorities;
- Timing of all goal setting (Council and City Manager) [potential lunch discussion];
- Potential for performing arts center; and
- 2024 City Council goals.
Vice Mayor Alutto stated that City Council needs to speak realistically and plainly about the
financials of a performing arts center including a pro forma. Ms. Kramb added that Council
has to pick and choose big projects that warrant funding. Ms. De Rosa stated that there is
a challenge with a performing arts center specifically because it would have a material
impact.
Ms. Kramb stated that she was thinking of the conversation that began with the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan prioritizing larger initiatives. Should that be a larger discussion?
Ms. De Rosa stated that considering these topics is important because we will want
materials from staff for this discussion.
Ms. Kramb stated that the retreat could be a good opportunity to discuss whether to change
fee structures. Vice Mayor Alutto stated that the timing is good; she noted that will be a
work session discussion.
Ms. De Rosa stated that she will create a draft agenda documenting these topics for
comments and feedback from City Council. Doing this now gives staff time because Council
will be asking for information on some of these topics.
Boards and Commission Recruitment
With no objection from the Committee, Ms. De Rosa added the topic of Boards and
Commission Recruitment to the agenda for discussion.
Ms. De Rosa stated that City Council received notice from a Planning and Zoning
Commission member that he does not wish to be considered for reappointment when his
term ends in May. He would prefer to end his service a couple of months early if possible.
This creates an immediate opening for Planning and Zoning Commission in addition to the
opening on the Chief’s Advisory Committee. The Administrative Committee requested that
staff handle the recruitment for these two positions separate from the general recruitment.
She wanted to bring that forward as a priority item.
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Adjournment to Executive Session
Ms. De Rosa moved to adjourn to executive session for discussion of personnel matters
considering the appointment of a public official.
ramb seconded the motion.
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