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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 18,2011 Page 26 Mayor Roe concurred as well; and given the unanimous point of view, advised that the City Council would not be taking any stand at this time. Mayor Roe asked if any members of the public in attendance had any comment on their action or lack thereof related to this item. No one spoke other than RVA Executive Director Julie Nelson, who simply ap- plauded the City Council for not taking an action. b. Consider Scheduling Long Range Planning Meeting Mayor Roe suggested possible regular meeting dates possible for long-range planning discussions: September 12, 19 or 26. City Manager Malinen advised that staff would need until after Labor Day to get information together for the City Council as previously requested. Mayor Roe noted that the September 12 meeting focus would be on the Prelimi- nary 2012 Budget; and suggested that it not be considered. Councilmember Willmus confirmed that he was not aware of any schedule con- flicts in September. Councilmember Johnson opined that two (2) hours should prove sufficient, and spoke in support of using a meeting date already scheduled: September 19 or 26. Mayor Roe expressed his preference to not have other things on the agenda other than this item to allow sufficient discussion; and offered to continue to work with staff on an acceptable date,preferably a regular meeting date. NEW ITEM (Roe) d. Consider a Resolution Approving Mayor's Reappointment to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Mayor Roe advised that he had received only one (1) application to-date; and suggested that the City Council seek more applications. Councilmember Willmus noted that the one applicant had also applied to serve on the Human Rights Commission as well. Discussion included timing from staff's perspective on advertising and period to receive applications; summer schedules creating a lack of applicants at this time; and whether there was any urgency to appoint to the HRA. HRA Executive Director Trudgeon advised that the HRA still had six (6) mem- bers serving; and continued to meet on a regular schedule, with no quorum issues to-date. Mr. Trudgeon advised that the only problem would be with a tied vote;