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01 To: Mayor and Council VAR 2 6 1997 CZYc s cOLToN From: Councilmember Deirdre Bennett � � A1AY °q0FF?CE Subject: March 26, 1997 Special Council meeting This memo is to formally protest the calling of a speecialmeeting for items that are not emergency issues There are many reasons that I feel this is an inappropriate meeting, a few of those reasons are as follows: the .Mayor knew that 2 members would be out of town today (this was posted on our last Council agenda); a majority of Councihnembers hold down fail time jobs, these unnecessary "special' meetings negatively impact their families and outside employment; and lastly, several items listed should be deliberated on as a full body, the outcome decided together. I would respectfully request that these items be held over to our next regular Council meeting. This would allow a discussion from all members of this body, rather than give the community an impression that some members hold a personal agenda and are attempting to slip something past our residents that may not be in the best interest of this City. I will end with something that I pulled off America On bine. It was in a site called "'Knowledge and Encouragement." They list the structure of a team as "... The "Team" consists of individuals who believe in and are willing to ACT in a manner consistent with the mission, principles and goals. Each team member (Paladin) is considered a peer worthy of equal respect regardless of distinctions such as gender, religion, wealth, education level; race, job title, political views; or age. The power of the team is based on the combined voluntary actions of diverse individuals with different strengths and weaknesses. The ability of each individual to uphold the mission under daily pressure, adversity, and criticism will determine the success of the team Friendship and community among Paladins is encouraged on an individual basis." The dictionary defines "Paladin" as: one of 12 peers of Charlerrmagne's court; a hero or champion. They must be using this term to represent a member of a group. To recap: I would respectfully request that these items be held over until our next regular Council meeting (with the exception of the approval to use Fleming Park for a Sunrise Service)_ Many members have stated. that they want to begin working as a team, this is the opportunity to step forward and show that your words were seriously stated. Thank you, in advance for your consideration.