Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING LCRA RIVERSIDE CONFERENCE CENTER 1405 WILLOW, BASTROP, TEXAS JUNE 27,1997 Mayor Watson called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. then introduced Mr. Mel Waxier, who was the facilitator for the meeting. 1. The purpose of the meeting was to conduct exercises to build working relationships among Councilmembers and with City staff; discuss the municipal budget and the municipal budget process; identify priorities for City government; and discuss procedures and protocols for communication between and among Councilmembers and City staff. No final action will be taken. Mr. Waxier outlined the following goals for the retreat: build upon existing relationships between and among Council and Staff allow Council and Staff to share information create an integrated vision of the Council which incorporates specific individual Councilmember priorities/projects and moves the budget process forward in a meaningful way construct effective and trust building processes between and among Council and Staff which will further the Council vision, Member priorities, Staff service, and Public confidence produce positive results The following people assisted Mr. Waxier with his presentation: Marc Dominus, Steve Plante and Rosie Jalifi. Most of the meeting focused on building strong and effective relationships. 2. ADJOURNED at 9:15 p.m. Approved on this the 10th day of July, 1997 on, Councilmember Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tern Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING LCRA RIVERSIDE CONFERENCE CENTER 1405 WILLOW, BASTROP, TEXAS JUNE 28,1997 Mayor Watson called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. The Mayor then turned the meeting over to Mel Waxier, who continued the presentation which began on June 27,1997. The following individuals again assisted Mr. Waxier with the presentation: Marc Dominus, Steve Plante and Rosie Jalifi. Most of the meeting focused on process (vision, goals/priorities/focused work plans/budget and working relationships). The meeting concluded with a discussion of results. ADJOURNED at 6:00 p.m. Approved on this the 10th day of July, 1997 on, Councilmember Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tern Garcia's second, 7-0 vote.