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already for oversight. Vision would be to educate, inform and engage. Randle stated that in talking with residents, no appetite for the commission. Concerned with what is being discussed on social media. Walker stated if commission only advises, residents do not have influence. Could be a mixture of residents, council, staff, etc. to collectively make decisions. Good to have details on scope. Webster stated that it seems staff is looking to engage in deeper ways, which carries more weight. In response to Webster’s question if staff has found an applicable model, staff stated not yet, but preliminary conversations with DOJ consultants, for $10-$15k they could research and present recommendation. Webster stated it was worth exploring. Sounds like recommendations would go to both Council and staff. Staff stated this would be similar to other commissions in this one could explore ideas and help inform service delivery, but appropriately maintain representative government. Walker expressed concerns it becomes a “paper tiger” that cannot accomplish things. Stille stated it was innovative of staff to use commission as vehicles for vetting ideas. If done right, in favor. Stille stated we should revisit at a future work session to allow time for more internal research. Mayor & Council Responses to Media and Community Inquiries: Staff recommend working with City Manager and staff on media inquiries. Mayor and council should respond on own behalf and not as council. It was reminded to do not prejudge land use items. Walker stated it is important to reflect before responding whenever possible. Randle stated that maybe best not to respond on social media. Walker stated he usually does not respond to received emails from the public to avoid back and forth. Stille stated that public meetings are the place to have discussion and make decisions. Council Meetings – Live or Zoom: Staff stated that Plexiglas dividers are up at the dias. Staff inquired on the desire on City Council and Work Session meetings going forward. Webster stated she is open to meeting in person with masks. Nice to keep hybrid if members need to quarantine. Walker stated he favors the hybrid approach. Jenson stated he favors in person with disinfecting procedures and keep hybrid. Randle stated he is ok coming to chambers. Stille stated he is comfortable being in chambers if rest are. By consensus of the mayor and council is to continue with the hybrid of providing both in-person and virtual options. Organized Collection: Staff presented a memo. By consensus of the mayor and council, staff was directed to begin the RFP process. Good Friday & Columbus Day: Staff presented a memo. By consensus of the mayor and council staff was directed to not formally recognize Good Friday and staff would can take a floating holiday. Also, not formally recognizing Columbus Day and formally recognizing Juneteenth. Affordable Housing: This was carried over from the June 1, 2020 City Council Work Session. The Dougherty Report, as referenced at the June 1st Work Session was presented. Stille stated the issues are nationwide. Studies in the past shown that TIF is City’s only tool. SAV has done well in production. City has limited staff for focusing on affordable housing. Randle and Jenson stated we should let current projects proceed and reassess from there. Webster inquired of if data on p.1 of the Dougherty Report be compiled for SAV? Webster stated that it seems like affordable generated has been focused on seniors. Overlay with census data to see if TIF provided matches population. A goal would be to set future goals on housing