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1 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 27, 1988 explained. Mr. Reinert said he thought that this was to be a 1989 Plan for Mr. Schumacher personally. He asked where does focus go back to, who is the head? Mayor Benson noted an important area that is not addressed and that is public relations. He felt that dealing with people is a very key area and something should be done in the area of generating a positive atmosphere. He suggested preparing public relations guidelines. He asked how will the development at Highway No. 49 and Lake Drive be handled? He also said he would like Mr. Schumacher to meet with local businessmen on a one to one basis. He suggested how this could be handled. Mayor Benson felt that the Administrator should let local businessmen know that the Council is concerned about them. Mr. Reinert said he would like the 1989 Work Plan to be more specific. He suggested setting goals and trying to meet one or two each month. Mr. Schumacher explained that he meets with local businessmen every other month on Friday. Mr. Reinert asked that Mr. Schumacher share this information with the Council. Mayor Benson referred to communications and said that an annual newsletter is not enough. He suggested a quarterly newsletter. Mr. Bisel arrived at 6:45 P.M. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Schumacher to be more specific in the 1989 Work Plan. He asked that Mr. Schumacher address his time schedule, when he arrives at the office, how he lets the staff know where he is or is going, his standard work hours, his monthly calendar, indicate meetings he attends in the morning before arriving at City Hall. This will help the staff know when Mr. Schumacher is out of the office. Mayor Benson asked that this be continued since the purpose was to set up criteria for Mr. Schumacher to work against so that the Council can evaluate him. Mr. Reinert moved to adjourn at 6:58 P.M. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Aye. PAGE 260 137