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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 6, 2015 Page 13 At the request of Mayor Roe, City Manger Trudgeon advised that the next joint meeting with the HRC was scheduled for August 10, 2015. Specific to concerns raised by Councilmember Laliberte, Councilmember McGe- hee clarified that the vacancies were not caused due to any major issue for the HRC, but was simply a confluence of random occurrences: one moving out of the City, and one for personal reasons. Councilmember McGehee opined that she didn't think they were caused from any dissatisfaction with the HRC or their role; and having spoken with most of the commissioners, they seemed quite satisfied. Over the last few weeks, Councilmember Willmus advised that he had also had an opportunity to talk to the HRC staff liaison, Kari Collins, who provided some in- teresting ideas for the City Council to explore. Councilmember Willmus suggest- ed deferring action until the next City Council Worksession allowing an oppor- tunity to talk with the HRC Chair and staff along the lines of Councilmember Laliberte's comments, and to consider their scope and charge. Councilmember Willmus questioned if the HRC frankly fit better or tied into the Community En- gagement Commission, and suggested further discussion to determine if parallels existed. Councilmember Willmus opined that discussion was more appropriate at a Worksession; and suggested not advertising vacancies at this point if there was any potential of changing the direction of the Commission. Mayor Roe opined that almost presupposed a change of direction for the HRC. Councilmember Willmus opined otherwise, suggesting it only provided an oppor- tunity for the City Council to have that discussion. Mayor Roe agreed that there was no need to advertise for vacancies at this time if there was a potential change in roles for the HRC; and noted the July 13, 2015 City Council agenda included a report on and discussion about Community En- gagement by he and Councilmember Laliberte, which may provide a segue into the HRC discussion. Since more than one advisory commission will be involved, Mayor Roe suggested that staff invite more than one of the Chairpersons as well. With no objection, Mayor Roe directed staff to hold off advertising for vacancies on the HRC until after those discussions are held. Based on this discussion, City Manager Trudgeon clarified that advertising would be deferred. Mr. Trudgeon also clarified that while staff has some ideas to put forth, they were not looking to change simply for change's sake; and suggested the City Council may have ideas as well; with the upcoming discussion serving as a springboard for future decisions. Mayor Roe concurred that it would be appropriate to have the City Council dis- cussion first.