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Public relations Patience Resilience · In what areas do you believe the Manager should improve his performance or skills? Allow increased two-way communication between staff and the Council. Keep the Council informed about key issues before we learn/hear it from the media. I've stated plenty throughout the evaluation re. this question. When decisions are made that change the directions to city staff and organizational goals Dennis's reactions are very apparent. Especially if he is not in support of the motion. Circling back. I've sent a few requests that in turn get forwarded to the appropriate department, but I never hear back about the resolution of or response to the issue/constituent. Don't know yet. My rankings reflect lack of my knowledge not a lack of confidence in the Manager. Dennis, at times, becomes too defensive or loyal' to staffs' recommendation or Position on an issue when the Council, community or neighborhood wants to move in a different sometimes opposite direction. Examples include the River Avenue improvement project, trade of the ½ block south of City Hall to the Shed. Strengthen his position by strengthening his Councils' leadership and advisory capacity. Get out in front of controversies Manage public relations I would like to see the City Manager establish his own authority over the organization. Until his leadership it is obvious it will be difficult to assess any progress. He appears to me to be more accountable to the Management Team than to the Council or the public. It seems as though Dennis is captain of a ship that is on auto pilot. The course was set long ago and he just follows the course 21