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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 16, 2013 Page 10 Councilmember Etten noted that it had come up in discussions; and advised that the larger goal areas had been identified in the subcommittee's discussions with Interim City Manager Trudgeon, recognizing that such a position would be a key way to improve the quality and delivery of programs. Whether or not it belonged in the list of Interim City Manager Goals for 2013 or as part of a larger budget discussion, Councilmember Etten opined that remained open for further discus- sion if the majority felt it was inappropriate in the list of goals. Councilmember McGehee referenced her proposed revisions as provided, noting that she essentially agreed with the goals as provided by the subcommittee. Councilmember McGehee noted that she had only made two significant changes: stating that a goal was to reconvene the Website Task Force in light of administra- tion department changes being undertaken. Even though it should be at the dis- cretion of the City Manager on how the website goes forward, Councilmember McGehee suggested that implementation should rest with the City Manager and new Communications Manager; with her intent that the goal be separated out. In drafting her revisions, Councilmember McGehee stated that her intent was for the Interim City Manager to have very specific and measurable areas, with many of those areas being requested prior to his term, and some easily doable (e.g. re- vised RCA's). However, Councilmember McGehee opined that other areas should allow for input and recommendations from the Interim City Manager from his unique perspective in administering the City, and key areas for the City Coun- cil to base its evaluation based on those things they felt were important;but allow- ing discretion of the City Manager for flexibility and evaluating his performance on those initiatives. Mayor Roe stated that he liked the language in Councilmember McGehee's draft somewhat better; specifically noting language for "creating documentation for and seeking approval of a Volunteer Manager position..." rather than whether or not the position is budgeted. Councilmember Willmus stated that this was the intent of the subcommittee, to establish a goal, then step back and provide direction to the Interim City Manager for how it was attainable, or steps that could help enable his ability to attain that goal. Councilmember Willmus suggested that this may be the difference in the format of the two (2) documents even with their similarities. Councilmember Willmus stated that he preferred the subcommittee's draft as it was more easily apparent for anyone to look at,with different areas or goals and areas of impact. Councilmember McGehee suggested that format provided more of a specific work direction. Councilmember McGehee opined that ultimately she wanted a City Manager who thought things through and came up with ideas of his own and de- ciding on how best to proceed with his recommendations. Councilmember