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December 9, 2020 <br /> The Work Session of the Everett City Council was called to order at 4:04 p.m., <br /> December 9, 2020, remotely via Microsoft Teams, Council President Tuohy <br /> presiding. Upon roll call, it was found that Mayor Franklin, President Tuohy, and <br /> Council Member Roberts, Vogeli, Bader, and Stonecipher were present. Council <br /> Members Moore and Murphy were expected to be a few minutes late. <br /> Welcome and Context Setting: <br /> President Tuohy provided a welcome message that addressed the ongoing <br /> challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and structural deficit. She stated the work <br /> session was intended to set priorities and timelines, and to verify that the Mayor <br /> and Council are in agreement regarding decision making, especially relating to the <br /> budget and city needs. <br /> President Tuohy introduced Facilitator Lisa Fitzhugh, Creative Cloud. <br /> Mayor Franklin concurred with President Tuohy's comments. She agreed that <br /> there is important work ahead for long-term and long-standing challenges that the <br /> city has faced for years. She stated setting priorities is first and foremost, and she <br /> looks forward to working with Lisa and the Council to determine the best path <br /> forward. <br /> Lisa Fitzhugh provided an overview of the work session agenda. She emphasized <br /> the three goals that were discussed with Lisa in individual assessments prior to the <br /> meeting: <br /> 1.) Gain more understanding, trust, and alignment, <br /> 2.) Gain an understanding of a shared assessment of the leadership dynamic and <br /> current working relationships, and <br /> 3.) Introduce a new collaborative leadership model. <br /> Council Member Moore entered the meeting at 4:14 p.m. <br /> 412 <br />