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7 <br />MEMBERS REPORT <br />Kathryn Goforth—no report <br />Dianne Riter—would like discussion regarding how topics are presented. Paul <br />commented that for the retreat, one topic includes a review of 2007 based on <br />topics presented, what worked, what didn't, etc. This will be reviewed then. <br />Mary Jane Anderson—shared message from Randy as he is not available to <br />come tonight due to personal commitment. Randy enjoyed his experiences here <br />and was very happy to be part of this group. He will plan to attend the January <br />meeting. New park board members should be announced at the December 19th <br />council meeting and Paul will notify park members. <br />Des Skubi—invited board members and park staff to the Downtown Public <br />Spaces meeting Friday at 1:30 in the conference room of the Anderson, Lawson <br />firm. Representatives from the Downtown Action Committee and Downtown <br />Association will be present. The purpose is to promote community involvement <br />and interest. Food will be available. Paul added that the design concepts <br />included in the Nakano contract will be presented. Des feels good about the <br />project and sees opportunity to obtain active collaboration. <br />COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT— none <br />Agenda Items <br />ELECTION OF OFFICERS—Kathryn nominated Mary Jane as chair; seconded <br />by Des. Mary Jane accepted the nomination. Dianne nominated Kathryn for vice <br />chair which was seconded by Des. Kathryn accepted the nomination. <br />MEETING RULES OF PROCEDURE—Paul shared the revised draft rules of <br />procedure as reviewed at the last meeting. Des motioned to adopt the revised <br />board guidelines as written with a sunset review provision at the annual retreat. <br />Seconded by Kathryn. No one opposed. <br />Paul added that he spoke about this at mayor's staff on Monday and it received <br />good interest. Kate Reardon showed interest as she is preparing an operating <br />policy for the city boards. <br />2008 MEETING DAY, TIME AND LOCATION—based on the above approved <br />policy, regular meetings will be the second Tuesday of each month. Meeting <br />twice a month has proven to be challenging, yet productive. Paul suggested one <br />regular meeting a month extended to two hours; with quarterly workshops. <br />Various locations were reviewed. Des motioned to hold meetings at Spruce Hall <br />in Forest Park, seconded by Dianne. <br />24, <br />