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Councilmember Musgrove shared that if she knows there is a case on the EDA or Planning Commission, she will go and listen to the meeting on QCTV so she can get some of the information ahead of time. City Administrator Hagen shared his appreciation for the preparedness of Council and Board Members when it comes to the meetings. Councilmember Specht said it would be helpful if the Council was able to receive high level information on some items so there are no surprises when they finally come forward to the Council. He noted it would be helpful to have a weekly or bi-weekly email that gives high level updates on businesses that Staff have been talking to and about open houses or community activities that are corning up. Planning Manager Larson asked if this was pertaining to businesses that are interested in corning into the City. Councilmember Specht said yes. Planning Manager Larson explained they can only let the Council know if there is a business that is interested, and they cannot say who it is as this is confidential. Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that until the business is willing to be put into a packet with a site plan application or purchase agreement, they do not disclose who the business is. He said that he may discuss with the EDA the type of business that is interested, but not the business itself. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby shared that in regard to the open houses and community activities, he asked if the weekly update is working for everyone. He noted that these updates could include the high-level information on the type of business that is in communication with the City. City Administrator Hagen said he is not sure if this would be something they would want to put into the weekly update; however, the update does have park, community development, and other events. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby shared that another positive thing is that the Public Works facility is working phenomenally. City Administrator Hagen said City facilities as a whole are something that is good within the City. He noted that this can include the water treatment plant that is on schedule and going well. Councilmember Olson shared that he believes when they do the community survey this year, they are going to still be hearing lots about roads as there are some roads that have not been worked on yet. City Council Special Work Session / February 1, 2024 Page 7 of 20