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City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2019 Page 11 of 12 SUMMARY Bartsch noted that of the 40 items the group removed ten. Mayor Stolzmann stated that on second thought, she would like to remove #10 open space enclaves, move it to 2021. Members agreed. Members agreed these are the five items of strategic and critical importance: • Transportation Master Plan (#1) • Economic Vitality Strategic Plan (#23) • Sustainability Plan (#37) • Airport. Noise (#39) • 2021-22 Budget (#25) Staff will bring a list showing how much time is required for each of these items for the prioritization conversation in January. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney noted some departments have many items on the list and capacity should also be considered. MEETING COMMUNICATION Bartsch asked members what they feel would be helpful for better meeting communication among the group in general. Mayor Stolzmann stated it is important to remember things will come up outside the work plan. We can add items to agendas if they need Council discussion. She asked that everyone communicate to the group what they are doing on their various committees and other assignments and bring information back to the group. Mayor Stolzmann asked Council to continue to be judicious when pulling items off of the consent agenda and please tell staff in advance if you plan to do that at a meeting. Councilmember Lipton added Council should reach out to staff for information if needed for a consent item. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney stated it is good to hear from everyone on Council on every topic. He stated knowing everyone's opinion is important in the process. He asked members to be open minded and reach consensus. Councilmember Leh noted the Council has a good history of being civil and should maintain that. He stated there is value in dissent. There will be issues where we disagree and that is healthy. He added it is important to be respectful to the public and staff as well. We should make sure people feel they were heard when they speak at a meeting.