Consider my request to improve the efficiency of electronic communications between the mayor and city council and staff.  Determine if the city council wants to spend time developing stronger working relationships between council members and members of the city administration and director team.    

The mayor, city council, administration and department directors regularly interact with one another to lead our city.  This group will be working together for the next two years.  Two documents are enclosed to help improve communications between this large group.  First, I am asking for your grace as I make a second attempt to clarify how we can improve electronic communications between the council and staff (see enclosed).  Second, I encourage the council to make a commitment to discuss, either during this meeting or at a future meeting, the Council & Leadership Team Expectations and Obligations Quad.

The foundation of all effective relationships is trust.  I recently wrote a quote on my office erase board that says "You cannot move beyond the speed of trust."  I've understood for several decades how trust is the most important commodity a local government has with its citizens.  Trust is significantly impacted by the relationships that exist between city leaders.  I believe we can speed up the development of trust between us, if set aside time to build professional relationships.  Therefor, I ask that you consider my feedback and offer your perspective Tuesday evening.    

City Council may:

• Approve; or,
• Not Approve

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