File #: 14-0024    Version: 1
Type: discussion Status: Filed
File created: 1/2/2014 In control: City Council
Agenda date: 1/7/2014 Final action: 1/7/2014
Title: Approval of Agenda for Annual City Council Retreat
Attachments: 1. Proposed Retreat Agenda
Title
Approval of Agenda for Annual City Council Retreat
 
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
None
 
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the agenda after discussion and edits as necessary.
Report
Issue:
The City Council's annual goal setting retreat is scheduled for this coming Friday and Saturday, January 10-11.  Approval of the proposed agenda will allow time for timely advance posting on the City's website.  The proposed agenda is attached.  
 
Staff Contact:
Steven R. Hall, City Manager, 360.753.8447
 
Presenter(s):
Steven R. Hall, City Manager
 
Background and Analysis:
Each year, the City Council meets for its annual goal setting retreat.  In addition, to setting goals for the year, the Council will also determine intergovernmental assignments, Council Committee assignments, its annual calendar, and other pertinent information.  
 
Ms. Kendra Dahlen, the retreat facilitator, has met with individual Councilmembers to gather topics and expectations for the retreat.  Ms. Dahlen then met with the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, the City Manager, and other key staff to develop the draft.  The proposed agenda is intended to provide an opportunity for the City Council's interests and issues.
 
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None
 
Options:
1.  Accept proposed agenda
2.  Amend agenda
 
Financial Impact:
None at this time.