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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 12, 2013 Page 23 sion at this time. Councilmember McGehee opined that it was the job of all resi- dents and city government to perform those civic engagement efforts; since the job was better accomplished when people are drawn together by a common thread. Councilmember McGehee opined that the efforts of the Civic Engage- ment Task Force were very useful and had brought many things forward, some of which had already been implemented and others in the process; and had brought out the need for more methods for community outreach necessary for all commis- sioners in their respective commissions, as well as on the part of staff and the City Council. As part of the proposed Administration Department reorganization and review and reconsideration of all commissions and a recommendation by the Sub- committee, Councilmember McGehee suggested that engagement of different as- pects of the community be a goal of the entire community and residents, not just commissioners. Councilmember McGehee suggested that more community in- volvement and fewer commissions was her preference, while recognizing that the City had a good base of Commissions; and expressed her appreciation and respect of their respective efforts. Councilmember McGehee reiterated her appreciation of the initial work of the Civic Engagement Task Force and their formal report that already initiated some things, and led the way to improved community out- reach. Councilmember McGehee also seconded Mayor Roe's comment on the need to celebrate all of the City's various ethnic groups. Mayor Roe advised that he would defer his comments on his personal preferences related to a Civic Engagement Commission until he heard the recommendations of the Subcommittee; admitting that he was uncommitted at this time. Mayor Roe stated that while he saw some merit to having two commissions, he remained un- sure of their specific workloads or tasks. Mayor Roe thanked the HRC for their attendance tonight and the good discussion; and for the benefit of the public, Chair Grefenberg provided contact information for the HRC. 11. Public Hearings 12. Budget Items 13. Business Items (Action Items) a. Approve Set of Preliminary Park Plans Parks & Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke and Park Superintendent Jeff Even- son were present for tonight's presentation, along with Michael Schroeder, LHB Consultants. Mr. Brokke provided a brief overview of tonight's presentation, as detailed in the RCA dated August 12, 2013; for presentation of the third set of preliminary plans