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Councilmember Riley suggested sending a list of questions to the judge and asking for feedback rather than speculating what information is wanted. Councilmember Musgrove replied her thinking is based on the email received from the judge's assistant on the application process that cities have their policy and give direction and give recommendation, and the judge takes that into consideration. City Attorney Knaak commented that the value of having the City's effort and policy in place and sending it to the judge asking for comment would be appreciated. He stated in the absence of direction, the judge has the authority and could appoint an applicant that is a friend or brother. He stated if it is done ahead of a time when a selection is needed to be made and interaction with the judge took place, there may be more of a chance the judge would follow a policy put in place if they have had input and approved it. He thought presenting a package including a policy for the judge to review and comment on would be better than going to the judge to ask for their ideas on what they would want. He thought some interaction with the judge so they don't think the Council doesn't respect their position of authority. Councilmember Howell stated she has learned in 17 years of teaching and working with curriculums that things can always be improved. She stated it isn't a poor relation of what has gone before, it's just that there is always room for improvement and it is important. She thought if the application could be revised and sent off it would be good. Mayor Kuzma summarized the consensus is to update the application and send it to the judge and then reconvene to set a policy. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if they could get the missing pages before that happens. Administrative Services Director Lasher replied yes. Councilmember Howell suggested sending suggestions to Administrative Services Director Lasher and then see a revised version that everyone agrees to before it goes to the judge would be great. Mayor Kuzma replied absolutely. Administrative Services Director Lasher asked if Councilmember Howell was referring to the revised application as well as the updated policy. Councilmember Howell replied yes. Administrative Services Director Lasher referenced page one regarding the incumbents. She stated she thought there were some incumbents that were just reappointed because they said they wanted to be and that went to the judge and he or she reappointed them. She thought it has been a long time since those members have given information that was discussed on the application. She asked if the incumbents should fill out the application. City Council Work Session/April 12, 2022 Page 10 of 18