The Jackson City Council met in the East Conference Room on the 11th Floor at One Jackson Square. With staff, they participated in a strategic planning workshop facilitated by Eleanor Siewert from the Michigan Municipal League. Mayor Ludwig convened the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
Present: Mayor Jerry F. Ludwig and Councilmembers Carl L. Breeding, Robert B. Howe, Daniel P. Greer, Kenneth E. Gaiser, Andrew R. Frounfelker and John R. Polaczykâ€"7. Absent: None.
Mrs. Siewert worked through a planning session handout that included habits of highly effective municipal councils, exercises related to change factors and the listing of projects the group believes can be accomplished within a two-year period. She concluded with suggested rules for debate and dealing with conflict. Mrs. Siewert will prepare and submit a written report of the meeting’s outcomes. Mayor Ludwig concluded the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Lynn Fessel
City Clerk