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and also the three Planning Commissioners for their additional input, with a summary of status and future direction. Further discussion: Councilmember Beyer inquired if we want to get everyone together - Commissions, Staff and Council - for a workshop. Councilmember Beahen stated she was not convinced that would be a benefit. Councitmember Beyer stated she does not believe these three people will accept that this issue has been put to bed. She felt that this could only be accomplished after a meeting with them. She added that everyone involved is to blame. Councilmember Beahen questioned if benefit would come from that or would these three individuals be open to the fact of it being a misunderstanding. She wondered if it would just be a head-butting session. Councilmember Beyer stated that in all her years of government, honesty is the best policy and they may not always like what you have to say but if you are honest and straight-forward, they wilt accept it. Councilmember Beahen inquired if the Planning Commission members have received the memo from Mr. Gromberg to which Mr. Schroeder replied no, not until we get direction from Council. He added that when he was talking about a workshop, he was talking about where do we go from here. Councilmember Beyer stated that if we have to butt heads, etc., maybe that's what needs to be done. She did not believe that a letter/memo will end their frustration. Councilmember Beahen stated that they have had an opportunity to send a letter to be reviewed by staff, the attorney, Council, etc. She added that she is just not convinced we will accomplish anything. Councilmember Beyer felt these three people need to "have their day". Councilmember Beahen questioned if we could outline, because of this process, how we will handle things in the future. Councilmember Beyer inquired of Mr. Schroeder if he nmly felt that would satisfy the Commission members. Mr. Schroeder replied that he is not certain and added that if a workshop was held, he was not sure what the tone would be. Councilmember Beahen felt the letter is a means to an end - it would let them know what our plans are in the future. Councilmember Beyer stated that if we do not do something, this issue will come back to haunt us. She added that one of the things Councilmember Zimmerman has said is that Council should hold joint meetings with each of the Commissions and give them a direction. We have had one joint meeting with the Planning Commission and one with the Park and Recreation Commission. She reiterated if we just end this with a memo, it will come back to haunt us. Councilmember Beahen stated we are not sweeping this under the carpet, but we will address it with future plans. Mr. Schroeder suggested sending the memo and scheduling a joint workshop and asking them for suggestions for topics for the agenda. This would be done with the Park and Recreation Commission and the Economic Development Commission also. He added that the memo needs to say we brought closure but also that we want to meet and mend fences. Ms. Koskinen inquired if that workshop would be something she should be interested in. Councilmember Beyer assured her that this is not a personnel issue, that issue has to be dealt with by staff. We do not have the authority to do that. She inquired of Mr. Schroeder if he is in favor of a joint workshop and letting the Commissions determine the agenda items. Mr. Schroeder stated he was in favor of it but added that the tone of the request will be on how to improve the working relationship. He added that what he heard Councilmember Beyer say is that the personnel issue is not a part of this workshop. Councilmember Beyer responded that the personnel issue cannot be a part of this. Councilmember Beahen stated that the motion for future direction includes setting a Council/Commission workshop with the Commissions, separately. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Beahen and Beyer. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Hardin. Personnel Committee/June 13, 1995 Page 4 of 5 I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I