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Administrative Services Director Lasher stated that the rate increase would be less than 2.5 <br /> percent but noted that she can compare the previous rates to find the exact percentage. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma asked if that item would be approved tonight. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau confirmed that the Council will take action on that item at tonight's regular <br /> meeting. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich stated that she has not reviewed her schedule to determine if she could <br /> actively service as the Alternate for the Planning Commission and asked if any other <br /> Councilmembers would be interested. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau asked the Council to discuss whether there should be a liaison to the Parks or <br /> Planning Commissions, as the Council has not had a liaison to those groups in recent years. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that the Environmental Policy Board is the only group <br /> that has a City Council liaison and provided background information. He stated that the EDA <br /> has members of the Council as voting members. He stated that there has been discussion <br /> whether to have liaisons to Planning and Parks Commission, but formal direction has not yet <br /> been given. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that he does not believe that <br /> there has been discussion with himself or the Park and Recreation Commission as to having a <br /> City Council liaison. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked if having a liaison could lead to more in depth discussions. She <br /> stated that as a liaison to the EPB, she has found it valuable to be able to provide input and <br /> suggestions to the Board as well as the ability to bring the information she learns back to the <br /> Council. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that there is a structure and communication system in place for the <br /> Commissions and asked staff for input. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that there would be some <br /> value in terms of Council awareness and the larger background on topics that come forward for <br /> Council consideration. He stated that a cautionary aspect could be that some Commissioners <br /> may not participate as fully with a Council liaison present, as they may not feel as well educated <br /> as a Councilmember on certain City topics. He explained that the Park and Recreation <br /> Commission provides input on very specific items and staff does not get into operational budget <br /> items. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill agreed that there can be value to having a Council liaison for <br /> Boards and Commissions but cautioned that there would have to be a well thought <br /> announcement as to the reason for a liaison. He explained that the Commission members can <br /> feel that there is a lack of trust from the Council in adding a liaison. He stated that staff liaisons <br /> City Council Work Session/January 14,2020 <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br />