Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2010 10 21

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be brought up to date and in compliance with the City Open Government regulations -The following were some of the concerns expressed about the draft by laws i.It seemed all control and oversight had been given to the City manager, but all LCC members are appointed by the mayor and City Council. Board members were concerned that the impression was given that they work for the City manager and his staff as opposed to being volunteers reporting to the Mayor and Council who appointed them. ii.Some requirements were non-starters, e.g., one that would require that minor purchases such as $10 forcookies for an event would have to be approved in advance by the City Manager iii.All of LCC’s by laws, which Board members see as a historical document of significance, were done away with iv.The section on Removal of Board members lacked any definitions of reasons provided for removal, and lacked any evidence of who had removal authority. However, LCC’s existing by laws have a clearly defined process of removal by LCC members when and if needed. v.The draft by laws violate both the City’s and the LCC’s anti discriminatory rules, stating mental disability could be used as a cause for removal Frost Yarnell was asked what was driving the process and her response is summarized as it being a perceived need by the City Council being driven by the City Manager who was using a staffer to draft the plans with the City Attorney. It was asked why not some simple language could not be inserted into existing LCC by laws that stated all LCC activities must comply with current City law, including Open Government regulations. No answer was given. It was pointed out that according to both the current and draft by laws that only the LCC can amend them, thus, LCC approval of any changes is essential. Maryan Jaross moved that a letter be written to the City describing our current concerns and inviting the City employee in chare of drafting the new by laws –Meredyth Muth – to come to a future meeting to discuss this with the LCC. Don Atwood seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Maryan Jaross volunteered to draft the letter and run it by selected LCC members. 15.Next meeting October 21, discussion items due to Julie by October 4. 16. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM on Motion of Maryan Jaross as seconded by all members.