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Study Session 1943 December 11,2004 about the energy efficiency of the building ensued. Mr. Ollendorff explained to Council that the sprinkler system would be placed strategically in the first and second floors so as to not harm the historic nature of these floors. 3. Procedures for proposals After discussion, it was determined that economic development proposals be allowed to be fully discussed and disclosed at TIF, IDA and LCRA meetings, where appropriate. 4. Council information Mr. Wagner said he would submit a list of categories and ask that packet information be sorted and arranged under these headings, then survey the Council as to which of the categories they wanted to receive. Mr. Ollendorff asked Councilmembers if they want to receive all the information currently received? Ms. Brot commented that she read everything and appreciates the information. The question was raised about reading the school board minutes and it was acknowledged that they are generally not read and could be omitted. It was also the sense of the Council that the packets now be sent on Thursdays instead of Fridays, so that each member has plenty of time to review the materials prior to the meetings. 5. Succession planning Councilmember Brungardt said not all were present when she suggested the Council plan for the succession of the next City Manager as charged in the City Charter. Today she suggested creating a subcommittee to initiate discussion about responsibilities of the Council and to determine a transparent means to ensure a "healthy" transition. She has no time limit in mind. Mr. Ollendorff said that he appreciated the subject and that it is entirely appropriate to bring it up. He urged the Council to have the first discussion in Executive Session as a personnel matter to determine the process and its details. Once that process is underway, the City Charter does give the City Manager the responsibility to advise the Council on an issues of importance relating to the transition. He said he sees his duty as contributing to the discussion, but that the decision is that of the Council. Mr. Wagner agreed that this is an important issue and as a procedural matter needs to be dealt with, also agreeing to discuss it in Executive Session. He added that in the past a subcommittee of three has been appointed for this purpose and suggested that it be done this way. Mayor Adams wants that first meeting to occur before the subcommittee begins its work, so that a direction and a purpose are understood. Ms. Welsch also supports the idea of a subcommittee but asserts that if it were formed and they attend the first Executive Session meeting it would be helpful to have an initial list of considerations. Mr. Ollendorff said that even the discussion to initiate a committee has repercussions in the community and amongst the City staff which are better Page 3