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<br />City COUI1CiJ Minutes <br />:May 24, 2004 <br /> <br />Page 4 <br /> <br />----*------------*----------* <br /> <br /> <br />/ <br /> <br />Steady, consistent growth toward approved plans and Council direction shared With <br />commissions and staff. ('J:his IS two Issues combined.) <br /> <br />What is the question that we should ask that Vlrill address the issue? <br /> <br />. How do we develop plans for growththat are understood and can be implemented <br />by the BOaIds/Commissions/Staff? <br /> <br />Why is this an issue? <br /> <br />. Boards/Commissions/Staff sometimes advocate theiI own beliefs (differently tl1an <br />as directed) <br />. Boards/Commissions/Staff need clarity on tl,e desired end "result" <br /> <br />Consequences of this issue: <br />. Boards/Commissions/Staff will "advance" an agenda <br />o s01nerimes lacking dear direction <br />o in spite of direction <br />. Cause confusion <br />. Disputes - change in leadersh.ip <br />. No action taken <br />. UHurt" feelings <br />. Less than preferred results <br />. Council decisions are uncertain <br />. Improper use of staff time <br />. Public confusion/ acceptance <br />. Developers plan/control the agenda <br />. Board/ Commission confusion on direction <br /> <br />What are the practical alternatives, dreams, or visions we might pursue to address <br />this strategic issue? <br /> <br />Vision <br />. Improved staff communication on policy issues <br />o impacts of choices <br />o share info <br />. Internal check and balance (Council/ staff check in from time to time) <br />. Trainit1g for boards/commissions (roles/responsibilities, expectations, legallssues) <br />. Have boards/ commissions give options to Council rather than reco11:unendation <br />. Pass various "plans" <br />. Pre-appointment (to boards/ commissions) <br />o outline expectations <br />o roles <br />. Set standard questions for board/ commission interv-iews <br />