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Councilmembers Musgrove and Specht also agreed to be a part of the committee. <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl explained there is a way to allow ducks for the young resident that <br />requested them under the non-traditional animal license and asked if the Council would be <br />interested in getting the license. <br />City Administrator stated there is consensus that the committee will be comprised of <br />Councilmembers Howell, Musgrove and Specht who will report back in 30 days. <br />8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br />City Administrator Ulrich introduced the new City Attorney Fritz Knaak and the new Deputy City <br />Administrator/Community Development Director Brian Hagen who both started on November 1, <br />2021. He stated they are great additions to the City of Ramsey and welcomed them. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated the joint work session scheduled for November 16, 201 was <br />canceled and will be rescheduled during the first quarter of 2022. The next regular City Council <br />meeting will be Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He noted City Hall is closed Thursday November <br />11, 2021 in honor of Veterans Day. <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked about information sharing between the Staff and <br />Councilmembers. She questioned if there were email exchanges of information between certain <br />Councilmembers and Staff that weren't being shared with the whole Council. She wondered if this <br />information might aid in the Council's understanding and make for better decision making during <br />meetings. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff replied that he has asked questions of the Staff but often it is in <br />response to a resident request. He couldn't remember a time when he asked a question related to <br />a case that didn't get shared with the whole Council. <br />Councilmember Howell agreed with Councilmember Musgrove that some information from <br />Councilmembers gets shared selectively. <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked for input on the information sharing. <br />Mayor Kuzma replied that he felt information is being shared. <br />City Administrator Ulrich replied that is the case if it is of broader interest, if it is related to a case, <br />budget questions, or CIP questions that are of interest of everyone. He stated some <br />Councilmembers ask more questions via email overall, but the goal is to be consistent. <br />Councilmember Riley commented if a question is raised maybe the Council would all enjoy the <br />information. He wasn't aware of an issue with information sharing. <br />Councilmember Howell asked about the phone bill that was shared with everyone. <br />City Council / November 9, 2021 <br />Page 24 of 26 <br />