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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 6,2014 Page 24 Mayor Roe and Councilmember Willmus expressed their total agreement with that observation. Councilmember Laliberte noted that the issue was apparently significant enough for Morris-Leatherman to highlight it in their survey summary; further noting that neighborhood patrolling was only one portion of the crime picture and suggested that the bigger picture needed to be considered now before it deteriorated further. Specific to communication from the City, Councilmember McGehee noted the use by residents of the City News newsletter, and urged the City to increase its publication to a monthly source of information, since it seemed to be very well- received. Councilmember McGehee noted that she found it interesting that the survey indicated people felt they were well-informed and empowered to talk about things in the community and with their local government, and since the City Council Chambers were empty during most meetings of the City Council, sug- gested that must say something. Mayor Roe agreed that the frequency and format or design of the newsletter need- ed to be reviewed. Councilmember Willmus agreed, noting the expanded local business page as a great idea, based on the recent Communications Update from Mr. Bowman. Councilmember Etten further suggested that the newsletter be operated more as a news piece versus a newsletter, or rather than a list of meetings and glowing re- port of accomplishments, that it include things currently underway in the City, such as the HRA and City Council partnering in addressing business issues, and other things going on around the community that they may want to weigh in on. Councilmember Etten suggested he was interested in a level of non-partisan news as much as possible, and proposals or issues than may be coming up in the future based off the City Council's future agenda report to make residents aware and driving them to the City website for deeper information. Councilmember McGehee concurred with Councilmember Etten, noting that one issue always receiving attention was developments and related issues; and sug- gested if the newsletter was mailed to every house, it would alleviate some of those concerns or lack of awareness. 14. Business Items—Presentations/Discussions 15. City Manager Future Agenda Review City Manager Trudgeon reviewed upcoming draft agendas, noting that there was no meeting scheduled on October 13, 2014.