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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 14,2014 Page 15 situation may have not been clearly understood, or that the platform could be bet- ter than it was. Councilmember Willmus advised that he was not concerned with Mr. Bowman having a different recommendation than the previous staff recommendation, but expressed his preference that staff vet some of those past discussions with mem- bers of the CEC and proceed forward from there, perhaps over the next 1 -2 months, and then return to the City Council after that process has been completed. City Manager Trudgeon stated that staff could proceed in whatever direction pre- ferred by the City Council; but this attempt was to deal with short-term issues, recognizing the need for more communication and involvement with the CEC for other modules. Mr. Trudgeon suggested, if that was the preferred direction, the CEC be charged with focusing on that feedback, since that portion of the website content would take more time. Mr. Trudgeon expressed his personal preference to not delay the initial portion of the process any longer, and suggested limiting focus with the CEC for add-ons. Mayor Roe clarified staff's recommendation to improve the current website in the short-term, and if found needing, to issue a future RFP; or to start over at the be- ginning at this time. Mayor Roe sought City Council input as to their preference and direction to staff. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of moving forward with these basic updates at this time, which would in turn allow implementing packages not cur- rently available, and future interactive packages the CEC would like to have but not available at this point.. Councilmember McGehee opined that this would also allow additional research, time and thought; while allowing the current website to receive an update and work better, allowing for future interactivity. Coun- cilmember McGehee noted staff involvement and support for this approach, mak- ing the backend more accessible for staff to manipulate. Councilmember McGe- hee noted that the policy issues raised by the CEC, and how web posting would be handled in the future by all commissions. Councilmember Member McGehee spoke in opposition to retaining the outdated website currently available. Councilmember Etten noted his initial skepticism without engaging the CEC in redesigning the website; however, he noted that he had been swayed by Mr. Bowman's presentation on key elements; and the future available for add-ons. Councilmember Etten noted the high recommendations received by CivicPlus; and spoke in support of moving on at this time. Councilmember Etten recognized the critical piece for the CEC to spend time on in making future recommenda- tions, based on the better communication found in other cities; and a system that makes it easy to begin with without even much discussion.