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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 16,2013 Page 9 Mayor Roe clarified that the requested action was similar to other projects, au- thorizing plans and specifications for an RFP to go out for bid; with the City Council still involved in the process and controlling final approval. Councilmember McGehee expressed her discomfort with not having an additional step with such large expenditures and projects. Councilmember Laliberte suggested an update on next week's meeting agenda, yet allowing staff to meet deadlines. Mayor Roe opined that this seemed to be a reasonable request; with Interim City Manager Trudgeon duly noting the request. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus; Etten; McGehee; Laliberte; and Roe. Nays: None. c. Adopt Interim City Manager Goals A suggested alternate received from Councilmember McGehee entitled "Interim City Manager Goals for 2013"was distributed as a bench handout out, At the request of Mayor Roe, the Subcommittee of Councilmembers Willmus and Etten provided a brief summary of their draft of Interim City Manager Goals for 2013 (Attachment A), seeking further discussion by the body. Councilmember Willmus recognized the submission by Councilmember McGehee with a different organization of those goals. Under Section A of Attachment A, Mayor Roe questioned "Creating a volunteer management position as part of the 2014 budget process," and whether there had been City Council consensus of that as an actual goal. Councilmember Laliberte sought additional clarification from the subcommittee in her recollection of a position either for parks or for the entire City. Coun- cilmember Laliberte questioned the ability to measure that goal unless clearly ini- tiated. Councilmember Willmus reported that the subcommittee was aware of the discus- sion regarding a budget allocation going forward; and opined that initially it was needed in the parks area, which would ultimately have city-wide impacts. Coun- cilmember Willmus recognized that volunteers were needed in other areas as well, and suggested additional discussion on whether or not that should be a goal as well. From his personal perspective, Councilmember Willmus opined that such a position would be of great benefit and of significant value for the community, Mayor Roe stated that he continued to be unclear as to whether there had been a consensus for this goal.