City Council Special Meeting Action Summary
April 7, 2026 - Special Meeting
Council members Present: Mayor Chris Leh, Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Hamlington, Caleb Dickinson, Josh Cooperman, Deborah Fahey, Dietrich Hoefner, Judi Kern
DISCUSSION / DIRECTION: PROS LONG-RANGE PLAN & TRAILS PLAN UPDATE (00:01:48)
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Director Blackmore provided the Staff Report.
Keith Walzak, Consultant with DTJ Design, briefed Council on insights and feedback collected through meetings with boards and commissions and from community open house events.
Council and staff engaged in discussion on Guiding Principles and goals for Parks, Recreation & Senior Center, Golf Course, Open Space, and Trails.
Council emphasized fiscal responsibility, the plan's role in guiding decisions, and addressing conflicting priorities.
No action taken by Council.
DISCUSSION / DIRECTION - BOARD AND COMMISSION HANDBOOK UPDATE (02:34:52)
Deputy City Manager Samma Fox presented the Staff Report.
Council discussed term limits, membership numbers, alternates, term length, role clarity, diversity, and useful reporting from boards.
Council supported holding a separate working session to review each board and commission.
Additional discussion included sub-committees, serving on multiple boards, engagement expectations survey, and next steps.
No action taken by Council.
UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS & IDENTIFICATION OF NEW ONES - APRIL 15, 2026 TO JULY 31, 2026 (03:10:13)
City Manager Diana Langley provided the Staff Report.
Council agreed to extend Summer Break from June 22 to July 10.
City Council adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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