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from what would be asked of the regular members. These questions could include what have they <br />liked most, what do they want to see the board do in the future and engage them in conversation. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff commented he agreed with the suggestion to trust the chair and vice <br />chair because of their relationship among the teams. He stated that he thought the process should <br />be made as easy for board members who are volunteers or who receive a small stipend. He agreed <br />with the idea about having a conversation with them. <br /> <br />Mayor Pro Tem Riley stated that a main problem is retention, not competition for positions. He <br />felt that interviewing people for a position that they are already in and are willing to continue with <br />seems like an issue. He would like the process to be easy. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell commented the one concern that she has is blocking others from applying <br />in areas where retention isn’t an issue because of an automatic reappointment. <br /> <br />Mayor Pro Tem Riley replied that is not a problem, retention is the problem. He stated it is not <br />the case that people are appointed and stay forever. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked if it would be good if retention is the issue to have an exit <br />interview with commissioners to find out what their frustrations are and reason for leaving. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman asked if the chair does that. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich replied there isn’t a formal process for that. <br /> <br />Mayor Pro Tem Riley commented that isn’t a bad idea. He asked who the Council thought would <br />be the best to do that. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff suggested the Councilmember liaison and continued that would be <br />fair and would give the Council information. He understood the reasoning but didn’t want to add <br />responsibilities for Administrative Service Director Lasher. He also suggested that the chair and <br />vice chair be brought in to talk about their committees overall to get their perspective as a part of <br />the process rather than the individuals. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove suggested that a one-page questionnaire be created for an exit interview <br />to get information but not be a burden. She also asked if the commissioners were invited to speak <br />directly to the Council versus being required. She felt that may provide information. <br /> <br />Mayor Pro Tem Riley asked if it would be held against them if they didn’t attend. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove replied it would be more of a voluntary invitation. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman asked if there was consensus for automatic reappointment. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff added with feedback from the chair and vice chair. Mayor Pro Tem <br />Riley agreed. <br />City Council Work Session / January 25, 2022 <br />Page 21 of 23 <br /> <br />