City Council

Winooski City Council Meeting Saturday, June 1, 2019 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. NOTE: CHANGE OF LOCATION O’BRIEN COMMUNITY CENTER Mayor Kristine Lott - klott@winooskivt.gov Councilor Hal Colston - hcolston@winooskivt.gov Councilor Jim Duncan - jduncan@winooskivt.gov Councilor Amy Lafayette - alafayette@winooskivt.gov Councilor Mike Myers - mmyers@winooskivt.gov Jessie Baker, City Manager - jbaker@winooskivt.gov I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Agenda Review IV. Public Comment V. City Update VI. Council Reports VII. Regular Items: a. Discussion FY20 Council Priorities Conversation - K Lott and J Baker  2019- 2020 Policy Priority and Strategies Retreat Memo  Dimensions of Governmental Process  2019-2020 Policy Priorities and Strategies STAFF Recommendation  2018-2019 Policy Priorities and Strategies REPORT OUT IX. Adjourn MINUTES The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:06 am. The meeting began with a moment of silence for George Gamelin by Chief Audy. George served on the Winooski Fire Department for 62 years and was known to all as “Pepe”. George was a great asset to the Department and will be greatly missed by all. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilor Myers. Members Present: Mayor Kristine Lott Councilors: James Duncan, Amy Lafayette, Michael Myers. Councilor Colston was absent. Officers Present: Jessie Baker, City Manager; Janet Brouard, Sr Asst City Clerk; Angela Aldieri, Finance Director; John Audy, Jr., Fire Chief; Heather Carrington, Economic Development Director; Ray Coffey, Community Services Director; Richard Hebert, Police Chief; Eric Vorwald, Planning & Zoning Manager. Others Present: Sarah Van Ryckevorsel III. Agenda Review – None IV. Public Comment – None V. City Update – None VI. Council Reports – None VII. Regular Items: a. Discussion FY20 Council Priorities Conversation - K Lott and J Baker  2019- 2020 Policy Priority and Strategies Retreat Memo  Dimensions of Governmental Process  2019-2020 Policy Priorities and Strategies STAFF Recommendation  2018-2019 Policy Priorities and Strategies REPORT OUT The City Manager started the meeting by thanking everyone for being here on a Saturday. This meeting is designed for the Council to make a work plan for the coming year. She outlined the day’s event and the proposed timeline for each category. She began with an overview of the Leadership Team recommendations for the 2019-2020 Policy Priorities and Strategies. She said the purpose of today was to discussion the current strategies and to brainstorm any new ideas, she gave the Council the ability add to any or all categories displayed. Lengthy discussions ensued. There was a brief recess at 10:55 am and the meeting reconvened at 11:15 am. The City Manager said next on the agenda is the discussion about re-aligning our current commission structure based on the Strategic Vision. She described the proposed changes and the purpose of those changes, See attachment. The Council spent a considerable amount of time discussing this issue. IX. Adjourn MOTION by Councilor Myers seconded by Councilor Lafayette to adjourn the Special City Council meeting at 12:53 pm. Voted and passed 3-0. _______________________________________________ Asst City Clerk