2020/07/08 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

• July 8, 2020 COUNCIL Council Member Murphy expressed concern that the Council was not timely informed about several matters and relevant issues that are directly a part of the Council's responsibility. He added that Council has the fiscal responsibility for approving certain programs that impact the city's finances, but it also has the responsibility and priority to be attentive to the community's welfare, and learning about matters after they happen or receiving minimal context without full disclosure is occurring too often. He suggested Administration and Council work more collaboratively moving forward. Council Member Roberts provided a brief summary of work regarding the Wood Creek property. He stated he has visited the property on three occasions and is currently working with Deputy Mayor Nick Harper and other parties on next steps. Council Member Roberts recommended a geotechnical analysis of the developable portion of the property be performed by an engineer. • Council Member Bader requested additional information on the Wood Creek property line at 815Y Place SE in Valley View. He thanked Administration for their response to the encampment on Rucker Avenue. President Tuohy announced that next week's July 15 Council meeting with be a Special Meeting that is scheduled to start at 4 pm. She stated the main portion of agenda will be a listening and learning session with guest speakers addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the City. She thanked Council Member Vogeli for her initiative on this session and her work to bring meaningful information and dialogue on these topics to council members. ADMINISTRATION UPDATE Deputy Mayor Harper stated he is working with Forterra and the neighborhood group regarding the Wood Creek Property to schedule a meeting to determine paths forward. He also provided an update on the recent waiver by the Governor to extend the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and the II 198