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if the City took full advantage of the information they received, and could they move forward in <br />more depth to ensure that they use the tool to the highest extent. <br />Mayor Strommen asked where the questions came from as to whether the tool should be used <br />again. <br />Human Resources Manager Lasher noted that through a review of the minutes there were some <br />Councilmembers that were not a fan of the tool. <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that he is indifferent to the process. He stated that personally he <br />believes that the City Administrator is doing a good job and if an issue arose he would be <br />comfortable addressing the issue with staff and therefore he does not have an opinion on the tool <br />used. <br />Councilmember Shryock stated that she shares the same thoughts as to whether the tool is being <br />used the highest potential and what is being done with the data. She asked whether that same <br />information could be gathered by an internal review. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau stated that this tool helps not for today but for tomorrow as it will <br />provide this timeline of consistent data to provide an objective review. <br />Mayor Strommen stated that the review is required, and the use of this system ensures that staff <br />can feel comfortable weighing in with their opinions. <br />Councilmember Johns stated that it may be easy for the Council to provide input, but it is also <br />important to receive input from staff and therefore it is important to hear from staff as well. <br />Councilmember Shryock agreed that it is more important for the staff members to weigh in as <br />well on the internal interaction. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that feedback is helpful, regardless. He stated that he has <br />worked with this Council and staff long enough to receive honest feedback throughout the year <br />rather than have the input stored all year for an opportunity but agreed that this tool can be <br />helpful to identify opportunities. He stated that each year he compares the review from the past <br />to determine if any issues were identified and how those have evolved. He stated that he found <br />this tool a bit broad and would recommend making the questions more specific. He stated that <br />staff did comment that this format was much easier and saved a lot of staff time. <br />Human Resources Manager Lasher stated that she would be happy to choose either route, noting <br />that the purpose is to communicate any issues and for City Administrator Ulrich to receive <br />feedback. She commented that the program used last year was much easier to manage. <br />Public Works Director Riemer stated that he preferred the tool used the previous year. <br />City Council Work Session / November 14, 2017 <br />Page 5 of 7 <br />