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City Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Page 5 of 8 Councilmember Leh stated whatever we do in the RFP, it would be nice to create a credible threat that we could compete with private industry and to bring to bear what we can to get them to improve their service. We may not want to be a service provider, but there are things we can do to make the marketplace more competitive. Mayor Muckle asked for specific changes for the RFP other than those noted earlier. Councilmember Maloney stated he wants to find a solution for how to handle public places regardless of the retail portion of broadband. He stated he would like that to be more delineated Mayor Muckle stated Council is comfortable with the RFP and understands the importance of this topic. Staff will make the changes and publish the RFP ORDINANCE NO. 1753, SERIES 2018 — AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RE- ENACTING WITH AMENDMENTS ALL CHAPTERS OF TITLE 2 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER, AND MAKING CERTAIN RELATED AMENDMENTS TO TITLES 1 AND 14 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE — 1st READING, SET PUBLIC HEARING 2/6/18 City Attorney Light introduced the ordinance by title and stated this is first reading Clerk Muth stated the attached ordinance includes changes discussed at the November 28 City Council meeting She stated staff would like direction on one item. Sec 2 24 040H states City employees may not serve on a board or commission Recreation Center staff would like the Council to consider exempting members of the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) from this rule. Frequently members of the YAB desire to work at the Recreation Center as lifeguards and summer camp counselors but cannot pursue employment due to charter restrictions. Mayor Muckle stated he supports that exception. Councilmember Keany asked if the Charter allows this. City Attorney Light stated as written the rule is stncter than the Charter requirement that only the City Manager and Department Director's not serve on boards, so Council can make this exception Councilmember Keany asked if this should be opened up for other part time or seasonal employees who might want to serve on a board. Councilmember Leh agreed we might want to open this up to other part-time and seasonal staff. Councilmember Stolzmann stated it should be limited to the YAB; it could cause conflicts of interest with other employees or create the appearance of conflict. Councilmember Loo agreed. She stated a staff member on a board will inevitably be viewed as an expert and that creates a bad situation. Mayor Muckle agreed.