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o Councilor Clark -Expressed support for Councilor Pryor’s comments regarding the balance ofobjectives; expressed desire to increase goal of homeownership to better balance objectives;expressed desire to increase pool of down payment assistance funds; discussed demographicsof first-time homebuyers. 2.WORK SESSION: Process for Appointing a New City ManagerCouncil Discussion o Mayor Vinis – Reviewed the process for scheduling this topic for a work session; asked forclarification of the council’s authority; explained the format for discussion. o Councilor Zelenka – Discussed current situation with leadership and shared thoughts thatcouncil does not need to name a replacement right away; expressed confidence in SarahMedary as City Manager Pro Tem; discussed potential timelines and potential motions. o Councilor Taylor – Discussed process for council appointment of City Manager; discussedconcerns related to current community needs and work, the cost of recruiting a CityManager, and the benefits of hiring Ms. Medary outright. o Councilor Evans – Expressed support for Ms. Medary but supported opening therecruitment to attract a diverse pool of candidates for City Manager, individuals and groupswho historically may have not had access to the position. o Councilor Clark – Expressed desire for the best manager available for the community andagreement with Councilor Zelenka’s comments about a potential timeline; shared thoughtsabout hiring Ms. Medary outright versus opening a recruitment. o Councilor Syrett - Discussed prior councilors’ comments; expressed concern and askedquestions about the City Manager Pro Tem not having the authority to hire executive staff;asked what the process would be for council to hire an executive staff member forFire/EMS; shared thoughts about timeline of searching for a City Manager, especially thetiming of future conversations. o Councilor Pryor – Discussed thoughts about timing of council actions and shared goals ofthe council and City Manager Pro Tem Medary. o Councilor Clark – Supported the creation of performance metrics for evaluation of the CityManager Pro Tem. o Councilor Syrett – Asked about public input requirements for hiring a city manager;inquired where the budget for a national search for a City Manager would come from;expressed agreement with metric points made by Councilor Clark; discussed timing ofselection related to budget development and adoption and how Ms. Medary manages thisprocess. o Councilor Taylor - Discussed Ms. Medary’s prior work with the City and County andexpressed confidence in her knowledge and skills; discussed process for termination if evernecessary; addressed Councilor Evan’s comments surrounding diversity. o Councilor Semple – Expressed support for Ms. Medary as the permanent City Manager,specifically related to her leadership on current projects and community needs. o Mayor Vinis – Noted council support for Ms. Medary and clarified the process at hand;addressed Councilor Evan’s comments about need for greater public input; supported usingtime to give Ms. Medary an opportunity to meet the community in the role of City Manager. o Councilor Clark – Expressed agreement with Mayor Vinis. o Councilor Semple – Inquired about public input process requested clarification ofintentions. o Councilor Pryor – Noted Ms. Medary’s desire to get to know the role and use an extendedtimeline to make sure the role is a good fit both for her and for the City. o Councilor Yeh – Expressed concerns about signaling council intent to create a trial period tosolicit community input. December 9, 2019, Meeting – Item 2ACC Agenda - Page 15