Mayor & City Council

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020 CITY OF COLLEGE PARK DAVIS HALL – 9217 51ST AVENUE 9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to the Maryland Annotated Code, General Provisions Article, Section 3-305(b)(14), the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park will meet in a Closed Session from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., prior to the Retreat, to discuss a matter directly related to the contents of a proposal. COLLEGE PARK MISSION STATEMENT The City Of College Park Provides Open And Effective Governance And Excellent Services That Enhance The Quality Of Life In Our Community. TIME ITEM OPEN/CLOSED Mayor and Council interview Strategic Plan Proposal Consultants CLOSED SESSION 9:00 1 (90) 10:30 BREAK (5) 10:35 Mayor and Council Retreat OPEN SESSION Review of Agenda & Goals for Today 1. Team building – Deepen your understanding of each other’s perspectives 2. Discussion of how you might want to modify how items get on 10:35 2 OPEN SESSION the Council agenda 3. Discussion of how to create more meaningful dialogue on issues both in Council meetings and work sessions 10:55 3 Opening Exercise OPEN SESSION 11:00 4 Lessons on Perspectives (Team Building) OPEN SESSION Meeting Agendas – Ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of meetings • What characteristics would describe an item you think should be 11:15 5 on Council agenda? OPEN SESSION • What characteristics would you describe an item you think should not be on Council agenda? 1 12:00 Break to get working lunch Meeting Agendas (continued) • What can be resolved outside of Council meetings with staff? • What staff work needs to occur before an item should come to 12:15 5 Council? OPEN SESSION • What should be the vetting process for a suggested agenda item? 1:00 6 Lessons on Perspectives (Team Building) OPEN SESSION 1:15 BREAK (5) Meeting Discussions – Ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of meetings • Pros and cons of the queue vs. topic-based discussion • Should we impose time limits on speakers? 1:20 7 • Would it help for the Mayor to be more directive around time OPEN SESSION management during discussions? • How can we help things move forward thoughtfully but efficiently? 2:05 8 Lessons on Perspectives (Team Building) OPEN SESSION Meaningful Dialogue – Coming to thoughtful decisions as a group, with rich dialogue informing us • Are there ways to create more thoughtful discussions among us? 2:20 9 OPEN SESSION • How can we collaborate more with each other? • When difficult issues arise, are there different steps we could take to move efficiently and thoughtfully through them? 3:05 10 Wrap-up and next steps (25) OPEN SESSION This agenda is subject to change. Item times are estimates only. For the most current information, please contact the City Clerk. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact the City Clerk’s Office and describe the assistance that is necessary. City Clerk’s Office: 240-487-3501 2