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