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do a good job of providing the information to the Council and noted that meeting videos and <br /> minutes can also be found online for review. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that he believes that it would be important to have a Council <br /> liaison, at least for the Parks and Recreation Commission, as it appears there are some robust <br /> planning activities coming up. He was unsure that a liaison would be needed for the Planning <br /> Commission but would not be against that activity. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that he would support liaisons for those two Commissions. He <br /> noted that as a member of the EDA, he does provide a summary of the discussion for items that <br /> come forward from the EDA to the Council. He cautioned liaisons from taking too active of a <br /> role on the Commissions as that could discourage active discussion and decision from the <br /> Commission members. <br /> Councilmember Menth asked if the liaisons would be voting members or non-voting members. <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher confirmed that the liaisons are not voting members. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich agreed that she sees value in having a Councilmember present to listen <br /> and bring forward updates to the Council. She agreed that liaisons should be present to listen <br /> and perhaps add input on some items but not to guide the discussion. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated that when she moved into the position of liaison for the EPB <br /> she was told that her role was to add statements that could help to encourage additional <br /> discussion from the Board. She stated that she finds her role helpful and has found that her <br /> statements have sometimes added discussion and provided a different point of view for the Board <br /> to discuss. She stated that this is another way for the Council to be a part of the Boards and <br /> Commissions and encourage open discussion. She referenced a specific Ordinance related to <br /> Boards and Commissions, which states that the members serve without compensation. She <br /> asked if that information is up to date. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich explained that there is no compensation, but the City provides a <br /> stipend to the members of Boards and Commissions. He confirmed that the language is up to <br /> date. <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher stated that the stipend is not considered compensation. <br /> She explained that the intent would be for that $25 stipend to cover the cost of a babysitter or <br /> another service that would be necessary for members to attend the meeting. She noted that <br /> Board/Commission members can choose to waive the stipend. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich asked if there is a way the language could be clarified. She stated that <br /> if Councilmember Musgrove found the language confusing, a resident could find that language <br /> confusing as well. <br /> City Council Work Session/January 14,2020 <br /> Page 3 of 7 <br />