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II. AGENDA 8:00 a.m. Gathering 8:30 a.m. The Priority Review Workshop began with Mayor Ruskin explaining that the purpose was to meet, review and determine whether to rank Council priorities. Review of the Council norms developed on October 28, 2000 was also scheduled for discussion. Oral Communications for Items not on the Agenda Clem Molony commented on the General Plan visioning concept and hiring of a consultant. He stated while hiring a consultant may be a wise move, he stated a work product should be named and a fee specified. He further stated the infrastructure element is a timely one as it pertains to electricity, water issues, roads, parking and sewage. Introduction of Workshop Trainers Mayor Ruskin introduced Shirley Poitras and Gloria Young as the facilitators for the session. Review of Norms Council reviewed and discussed norms set at the October 28 workshop. The lbllowing areas were reviewed: Priority Setting/Ranking; Council Interaction/Communication; Meetings - Council, Committee, Subcommittee, Closed Sessions. Action Item: City Clerk to provide report on staff follow-up of items referred from Oral Communications. Two-year Priority Goals Review and Discussion Discussion ensued regarding whether priorities should be based on when they should be accomplished. Comments included the desire for some priorities to be established as a City such as those pertaining to infrasturcture, public safety and zoning. Concern was expressed that too many items are being mixed and matched with crossover of Council and staff responsibility. The need and desire for one report showing priorities, timelines, costs and funding sources was agreed upon. Parks, Community and Recreation Services Director Centeno reported on the Hawes media center program and other topics. Library Director Chen reported on the homework centers. SPECIAL MEETING February 10, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 346