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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [CITY COUNCIL RETREAT REPORT] <br /> <br /> Council Expectations <br /> <br /> Council members worked individually to address the following questions and then <br /> share them with one another: <br /> <br /> • "What do I expect from my colleagues on the governing body?" <br /> • "What am I willing to give my colleagues?" <br /> <br /> Members' responses are listed below. <br /> <br /> What do I expect from my colleagues What am I willing to give my <br /> on the governing body? colleagues? <br /> • Invite/encourage questions and • Compromise <br /> discussion; It is only through • Disagreeing with colleagues <br /> discussion that understanding . Listening to colleagues <br /> grows • Time to do the job <br /> • Treat questions as just that: as . Time to listen and discuss <br /> questions; Don't take questions as . Perspective <br /> personal attacks • Value consensus, but value <br /> • Ability and desire to give the time differences as well <br /> necessary to do the job • Leadership <br /> • Read their packet; be prepared • Constructive criticism <br /> • Homework • Feedback <br /> • Knowledge • Questions <br /> • Interest • Wisdom <br /> • Good ideas: • Ideas and opinions <br /> o Ideation . Respect (x2) <br /> o Positive ideas • Self-confidence <br /> o Durable ideas Support <br /> o Positive concepts <br /> o Sharing ideas freely <br /> • Good thinking <br /> • Listen (x2) <br /> Listen to all I have to share; Don't <br /> jump in <br /> Disagree <br /> • Respect <br /> • Respect a different opinion <br /> • Perspective <br /> • Understanding <br /> • Follow the process; Follow the law <br /> • Remember we serve the citizens <br /> not ourselves, our friends, etc. <br /> • Connect outside of meetings; Talk <br /> about issues as the arise in a <br /> <br /> 4 <br />