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City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2018 Page 4 of 17 Councilmember Loo wants this person to hire people who will go above and beyond, who care about what they do. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton wants someone who is really engaged, walking the properties, playing in the parks, not just sitting in an office and telling staff what to do. Councilmember Leh would like someone able to maintain staff morale and who can motivate people appropriately. The above and beyond needs to be continually instilled in everybody. Councilmember Maloney wants staff to that take pride in what they do. He would like to see organizational leadership that brings energy and instills that all the way through the organization. Everyone needs to know what the mission is. Councilmember Stolzmann wants someone who can look at tradeoffs and evaluate everything not just what is convenient. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton wants someone who understands the principles of finance, marketing, and operations of recreation programs and who can promote that with staff. Councilmember Maloney wants someone who is able to except outside evaluation and look at that as valued input not a threat. What are the top priorities for the first year? Parrish noted the themes of analyzing the business side of things and setting goals. Councilmember Stolzmann would like the person to build a business plan for recreation and golf; familiarize himself with the charter and the Open Space Board; do an inventory of facilities. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton would like an evaluation of the organization and staff. The person should be more visible and provide leadership to Boards and residents. Councilmember Keany stated to orient self to all City assets, know what we have and be able to address questions. Members adjourned the focus group at 5:58 pm. 6:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING Call to Order — Mayor Muckle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call was taken and the following members were present: