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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 22,2012 Page 36 determined that a bi-annual reinvestigation of the CIP Task Force was indicated, and questioned if that was not indicated in this case for the HRC as well. Coun- cilmember Johnson suggested that may be a viable solution going forward, making things more manageable, while still addressing available resources and passions. Councilmember Johnson expressed his appreciation for this well- thought-out report and recommended solutions; all of which he found to be achievable. Mayor Roe concurred with Councilmember Johnson's expression of apprecia- tion. Councilmember Pust concurred, noting her amazement with the level of detail; opining that it was great work. However, Councilmember Pust expressed con- cern that, if only revisited annually, no one would be tasked with following through; and questioned the intent of the Task Force, whether the HRC be tasked or a separate group. Member Gardella opined that it was the Task Force's preference that a separate commission be created, with a specific staff liaison (recommendation 4). Councilmember Pust cautioned that she didn't want to lose the momentum if a staff/budget issue arose. In his three (3) year tenure on the HRC, Member Grefenberg questioned wheth- er the energy or resources were available on the HRC, since the entire purpose of civic engagement was to involve more residents. Member Grefenberg ad- vised that he too was leaning toward creating another commission or task force with staff support. At the request of Councilmember Johnson, Member Grefenberg advised that the HRC had yet to digest and support recommendations of the task force;but noted that it was on their upcoming November meeting agenda. Councilmember Johnson opined that this was a vital next step for the HRC and their formal recommendation to the City Council on this specific issue. Councilmember McGehee opined that this was an excellent report and com- mended the Task Force; expressing her hope that the report recommendations would be implemented Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of the rec- ommendations having assistance from community groups or commissions relat- ed to this issue as well as staff support when needed. Councilmember McGe- hee suggested an annual meeting in January with community findings gathered by the HRC to assist the City Council in their priority setting for the upcoming year. Councilmember McGehee opined that it was essential to get that infor- mation to the City Council.