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ELECTION OF 2017 COUNCIL OFFICERS
1.
MOTION AND VOTE:
Councilor Evans seconded by Councilor Zelenka, moved to elect
PASSED 8:0
Alan Zelenka as President of the City Council for 2017.
MOTION AND VOTE:
Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to elect
PASSED 8:0
Mike Clark as Vice President of the City Council for 2017.
2.WORK SESSION: City Council Process Session
Assistant City ManagerSarah Medary and Council Support Manager Beth Forrestled the City
Council in a discussion ofCity Council Operating Agreements.
Council discussion
Maintain status quofor a couple monthswhile users become accustomed to new webcast
system; legislative intent is very important.
Frustrated with the lack of detailed minutes; it isimportant for the public to knowwho said
what and within what context.
It is important to ensure that meeting records can be easily retrieved.
It is important to be transparent abouthow and why councilors vote on any given issue.
Concern about search ability oflong-term records; not in favor of verbatimminutes.
Having robust minutes in paper format are still needed to be accessible for the public.
Council should consider extending Wednesdaywork sessions from 11:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m.
Maintaining a tighter timeframe for work sessions encouragescouncilto work more efficiently.
Lengthening work session time would be difficultfor those who work during the day.
Length of meeting is not as critical as staying on task; should look into where the forum
should be.
Public Forum should be firstitem at each regular meeting; add Council reports to the
beginning of 5:30 work sessions.
Further discussion is needed about how councilhandlesmotions that are not scheduled as
part of the agenda; introduction of resolutions should also be discussed.
Important to coordinate work session polls though a designated staff contact point.
MINUTES –Eugene City CouncilJanuary 11, 2017Page 1
Work Session