Council Member Information Access Policy Update

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Weiss opened the item for discussion. Mr. Coffman stated the amended policy has improvements that will for good use of resources. Mr. Metayer stated the amendments are a good evolution from the initial policy. Ms. Ryan stated she had concerns about a limit set for one hour without considering complexity or length of the agenda. Mr. Hartshorn reviewed the amendments to the policy. Discussion followed regarding information requests and records requests. Mr. Coffman discussed the amendment as a more equitable process. Mayor Pro Tem Holiday discussed staff time put into answering questions. Mr. Metayer moved to approve the item. Mayor Pro Tem Holiday seconded the motion. Ms. Ryan recommended to adjust the due date to Friday at 8am if Monday is a holiday. Ms. Ryan stated unanswered questions should roll over. Mayor Weiss stated there will be different questions the following week and a prioritized email is needed each week. Mr. Metayer amended his motion to update the deadline to Friday at 8am if Monday is a holiday. Mayor Pro Tem Holiday accepted the amendment. Ms. Ryan voted no, all others voted in favor. The motion carried.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).