City Council Minutes 2018 09 11 SP

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City Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2018 Page 8 of 13 Councilmember Maloney supported this as we want to be represented appropriately. What we take a position on is a good question, when do we weigh in is a good question. We should have a guide when we vote or don't on issues Councilmember Keany stated it has been fairly rare for Council to take positions on state or county ballot issues. He would err on the side of caution for these. Mayor Muckle agreed with everyone, but was compelled by the bipartisan nature and the good govemance of the issue. Councilmember Stolzmann stated it was hard to vote on this, she doesn't want a no vote to be construed as no support. It is a good measure; she is just not sure we should take a position when we aren't taking positions on all of the measures. She wanted to stick to those items with direct impact on the City's finances or rule -making ability. Vote: All in favor. Motion: Councilmember Leh moved to direct staff to prepare a resolution supporting legislative redistricting amendment Z. Mayor Muckle seconded. Discussion of motion — none heard. Vote: All in favor. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION — 2018 CITIZEN SURVEY Assistant to the City Manager Hogan noted on May 8th, City Council directed staff to begin the process of drafting the 2018 Citizen Survey and to focus on a variety of policy issues. Following a competitive bid process, the City hired the National Research Center (NRC) to conduct the survey. Staff initiated development of the survey by requesting potential questions from City Council and providing this list to City Council liaisons, Mayor Muckle and Councilmember Leh, and the consultant: The consultant met with staff and City Council liaisons on June 18th and July 3rd to determine the City's objectives for the 2018 survey, review potential questions and finalize the survey for City Council review. Staff presented the first draft to City Council on July 17th. City Council liaisons, staff and the consultant revised the survey based on Council feedback. Some of the edits made include: • Removed questions on service satisfaction from key performance indicators • Removed questions on visitor center for Historical Museum (to be addressed through separate polling) • Added forced ranking of transportation, sustainability and other City projects • Added question on maximum tax increase to fund projects • Added question on pit bull ban