2021/02/10 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

• February 10, 2021 • Prioritize complex issues by selecting one or two, and commit to a timely resolution • Look at priorities on an ongoing basis and frequently — set realistic goals, perhaps quarterly, and then touch base to reset/revisit priorities • Identify key alternatives and weigh up-and-downside choices as part of the process • Have the courage to go to the voters and live by what they decide • Develop a formalized way to determine what majority of voters want • Keep big picture in view and assess what can be done Issue #2: • Practice grace by assuming best or positive intent but never relinquishing the need for proactive communication • Evaluate staffing levels needed to support the Council • Establish communication protocols between Council and Administration • Due to limited bandwidth, include Mayor's weekly email update as part • of the Council agenda to allow for questions • New model — trust colleagues to bring back relevant information and to report what is learned • Due to lack of staffing, develop mechanism for communicating with staff • Set priorities as a legislative body to determine how the Council spends its time and energy during regular meetings • Utilize technology on the dais to reduce staff time • Maximize meeting time to get things accomplished The group recessed for a break at 5:26 pm and reconvened at 5:38 p.m. Top Policy Priorities &Associated Timeline for 2021: Lori and Nick reviewed the list of Council priorities for 2021 (page 8), which were developed from notes taken at the December retreat. Lisa led a group discussion on the prioritization of the guiding principles, which resulted in the following refinements/additions to the list: • 3