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City Council Regular Meeting — 08/23/04 DRAFT Minutes - Page 29 directed the HRA to take the ultimate action. Councilmember Ihlan clarified that her reactions were based on process, and not on the initial merits of the situation. Councilmember Ihlan recognized the HRA's statutory authorities and opined that the Council needed to come to terms with that authority; while at the same time keeping the Council as the City's administrative and policy-making body. Councilmember Ihlan approved of the desire for improved communication, noting the HRA Chair's memo on the Budget Hearing and identification of items and specific rationale for their levy request. Chair Majerus advised that the HRA had "anguished" over the entire Eminent Domain process, and based their decisions on information provided by staff, legal expertise as to the procedure, and additional research. Chair Majerus noted that, in retrospect, he wishes the HIZA had made that additional step or connection with the City Council prior to their action, again endorsing the role of a Council Liaison position that could have accomplished that step in the communication process. After further discussion Mayor Klausing recommended development of a"sub-group" to initially meet to consider and discuss communication, collaboration and decision-making. Mayor Klausing suggested several members of the HIZA, a member of the City Council and himself, along with appropriate staff, to initiate the discussion prior to determining if a Council Liaison was the next step. Chair Majerus concurred with Mayor Klausing, opining that it would expedite the process. Mayor Klausing sought input from City Attorney Anderson regarding quorums or each group and formal meeting notice requirements.