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3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION 3.01: Review Future Topics/ Calendar City Administrator Ulrich commented that a list of future topics was included and asked the Council for input on the priorities of those items. He asked if the Council would be open to holding some special worksession meetings as well in order to address additional topics. Councilmember Musgrove asked whether the Council would be open to starting worksessions at 5:00 p.m. rather than holding additional worksessions. She recognized that there are certain topics that take up the entire length of a worksession, such as budget and union negotiations. Councilmember Specht stated that he could agree with a 5:00 p.m. start time or holding an additional worksession. He noted that some City Councils choose to continue their worksessions after regular sessions to continue discussions. Councilmember Riley commented that rather than beginning early, he would prefer to hold a special worksession. He used the example of perhaps holding an extra session after the Public Works Committee meeting as three members of the Council are already present that night. Councilmember Howell commented that she could support either. Mayor Kuzma stated that he would support holding an additional worksession after the Public Works Committee meeting. City Administrator Ulrich commented that for the time being, staff will schedule a regular worksession to follow the Public Works Committee meetings until these topics can be addressed. 4. MAYOR / COUNCIL / STAFF INPUT Councilmember Howell commented that her job as a Councilmember is to represent the residents and in order to do that, she needs to have accurate information in a timely manner. She stated that she requested information on Ordinance #21-04 15 days ago and still does not have that information. She commented that if the Council is intended to vote, the Council needs to have that information available to them. She stated that she requested financial information on January 13th and received that on January 21 st. She stated that she was told by City Administrator Ulrich that it would take the Finance Director one day to gather that information but was told by Finance Director Lund that it took 30 minutes. She commented that the previous night at the EPB meeting she was cut off by the camera almost the entire length of the meeting. She stated that the power does not sit with the recommending bodies but with the Council. She commented that she finds this behavior unacceptable and feels that she is being hazed as a new member of the Council. She stated that she has asked for three things since she joined the Council and is unsure why those things cannot be provided. She stated that she is disappointed by the actions of staff. City Administrator Ulrich stated that he treats all requests by the Council the same, noting that there is no interest in not responding to requests. He stated that he follows the capacity of staff. City Council Work Session / January 26, 2021 Page 7 of 8