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City Council Minutes February 13, 2012 Page 4 Mr. Barnhart reviewed the goals and action steps as outlined in the staff report. He questioned if there are any goals that the Council would like staff to focus on. • Mayor Dietz stated that the list is aggressive and staff is doing a good job on the current list. He noted that the current list covers a wide variety of goals and he would be in favor of staying the course with the current list. The Council concurred. It was noted that staff should approach the Council if they see anything that should be added as they work through the list. Mr. Barnhart clarified that the list presented is for goals due July 2012 and that he is looking for direction on goals for the 2013 budget cycle. Mayor Dietz indicated that he wants to make sure the Volunteer Handbook is completed before spring. Mr. Fortner stated that the handbook will be brought back within a couple months. Mayor Dietz requested that Mr. Fortner ask department heads if their volunteer needs have changed since requests were submitted. Mr. Barnhart stated that staff will come back in the next few months to discuss goals for the 2013 budget rycle. 6.4 Council Open Forum Councilmember Zerwas indicated that he would like to discuss the current level of service the city is receiving with Gray, Plant, and Mooty and whether or not to request proposals. He stated that on numerous occasions he has been informed that the city attorney is not meeting deadlines and is not assisting staff so they can move forward with their projects. He • stated that he realizes this was scheduled for discussion in the future but he would like to discuss it at this time and not wait. Mr. Fortner explained the last time the city went out for RFP on city attorney services was 2006. He stated the RFP process allows the city to evaluate its needs. He added that it wouldn't be a bad idea to get proposals for financial services, engineering firms, and other city consultants. Council consensus was for staff to move forward with the RFP process for city attorney services. Mr. Fortner was directed to discuss the process with Mr. Beck prior to moving forward. It was noted that if Mr. Beck's film submits a RFP, a discussion would need to take place on what would change with the level of service to address our needs. Councilmember Gumphrey added that Mr. Beck has done an excellent job with past litigation and the delays may be due to a staffing issue at his firm. 7. Announcements Mr. Fortner stated that staff is meeting with ERX regarding their upcoming event. He stated that the Bailey Point project is continuing to move forward. Mayor Dietz indicated that he received an email regarding the trail by Twin Lakes • Elementary. Mr. Fortner stated that parks staff are working on the issue.