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City Council Meeting Minutes August 29, 2017 Page 7 of 8 RJ Harrington stated Council needs to be introspective about the feedback. It is also what we are looking for in City Council. Council's vision is shaped by the citizens. Residents are pushing for sustainability, yet no one is mentioning this about the new city manager Ramos asked what are the key overarching items to include in the brochure Members decided they are • Creating a shared vision, implementation of the shared vision in a collaborative way. • Big picture thinking and strategic implementation • Combine exemplary communication skills, interpersonal skills, and collaboration • Developing a high performing team combined with strong leadership skills • Add a commitment to public service • Change 8 from budget and fiscal skills to critical thinking and problem solving skills Ramos asked if anything is missing from the list Councilmember Leh would like nimble or adaptable added; someone who can address changing circumstances. Councilmember Stolzmann asked about next steps This conversation informs the brochure, and she asked if the retreat would be to work out a scorecard for ranking the applicants. Ramos stated the retreat is to determine how council is working together and how to have higher performance and communication among councilmembers Councilmember Stolzmann stated we will still need to develop a scorecard Mayor Muckle stated that will happen at a later date Councilmember Maloney noted it will be needed prior to October 30 when we start screening applicants Members decided on October 2 at 4 pm for the retreat. COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Stolzmann asked Council about scheduling a special meeting on Tuesday at 5 pm so members can meet to respond to an email. Members decided a special meeting wasn't necessary.