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AGENDA
Medina City Council Retreat November 1, 2014 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Overlake Golf and Country Club, Fireplace Room
8:00 Continental Breakfast
8:30 Welcome and Purpose of Retreat (Mayor Boyd)
8:35 Review Agenda (John Howell)
8:40 Reflections (Group)
• What do you find most gratifying about being on the Council?
8:55 Council Communication (Group)
• Discussion about how well the Council is communicating with
one another and using the approved Guidelines
• Discussion about how well the Council is communicating with
the public
Is there still agreement that the Council should be guided
by the approved Guidelines? Are there any Guidelines
Council members would like to discuss?
How are you feeling about the Council’s communication
with the public? Are there any suggested changes you would like to make?
10:15 Break
10:20 Status Updates on New City Initiatives Established at March Retreat
(Group)
• Discuss the status of work on retreat priorities; identify desired
activities for the coming year
Does this list still represent priorities the Council would
like to work on? If not, what should be added or subtracted?
What is realistic to accomplish in the coming year?
AGENDA ITEM 2.1
11:15 The Process for Taking Ideas/Issues to Decision/Action (Group)
• Discussion about the steps necessary for studying topics,
developing proposals, and taking actions by the Council
Is there agreement on the process steps to reach a Council decision?
Are roles and responsibilities for staff and Council clear?
11:55 Wrapping Up – A Summary of the Day (John H and Mayor Boyd)
12:00 Adjourn