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