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Mr. Schnelle replied that there are citizens who understand the Form A type <br />of government and do question Staff's actions. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that those citizens only need to be told that Staff is <br />following City policy and if they question Staff actions further they should <br />be told to approach Council with their concerns. <br /> <br />Mr. Schnelle replied that the Charter Commission is very concerned with how <br />much authority Staff has. ~fnen the charter is in effect, it can no longer <br />be an understanding between Council and Staff. The citizens will have the <br />right to take legal action against Staff for not acting under specific <br />direction of Council. <br /> <br />Mr. Schnelle also stated that he doesn't like the feedback that Staff is <br />dictating Council. Information passed along in the Council agendas was <br />intended for Council information and use. Mr. Schnelle suggested that a <br />resolution be adopted stating Council's desire for Staff to make and <br />prepare recommendations and that Council is not obligated to accept those <br />recommendations. <br /> <br />Mr. Ken Peterson stated that periodically, every two years for instance, a <br />presentation should be made regarding the Comprehensive Plan as an <br />instructional help. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec agreed with Mr. Peterson and stated a review of the Comprehensive <br />Plan periodically would also be beneficial to new Council and commission <br />members. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich referred to D.2.m Upgrade City Bond Rating and stated that <br />economic development and incentive for development equals a higher bond <br />rating and a better bond rating means better interest rates. <br /> <br />Mr. Schnelle stated that it is important for the City to keep a good bond <br />rating. Investors look at the City's bond rating when considering investing <br />in the City. Mr. Schnelle also commented that a constant changing in <br />Council persons also looks bad for the City; it gives the impression that <br />the citizens are dissatisfied. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that another consideration for a future goal should be <br />the hiring of part time help in the City Offices to take care of minor <br />work details. <br /> <br />Mr. Schnelle stated that office space and storage space at City Hall is <br />very limited and the addition of more personnel is going to lead into real <br />problems. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Reimann and seconded by Mayor Gamec to adjourn this <br />workshop meeting. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Reimann <br />and Schlueter. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Van Wagner. <br /> <br />The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. <br /> <br />Secretary ~~ ~-~,~t_/z <br /> Workshop Meetin, '~ ~. <br /> Page 4 of 4 ~ ~-'~'~~ <br /> <br /> <br />