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Regular Meeting June 19, 2007 Page 13 Mr. Thomaides thanked the Planning and Zoning Commission for their hard work. He stated he watches the Planning and Zoning Commission, he stated they run professionally and you try to incorporate a common ground. Mr. O'Leary stated there has not been a vote taken on these projects. Mayor Narvaiz stated she feels the Beautification Commission should review project 4. Mr. Jones inquired to the process to get a project on the CIP list. Mr. O'Leary stated most of the projects that appear are suggested by City Staff. He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings which allowed public input. He stated that after the public hearings, the Planning and Zoning Commission provides their recommendation for the projects in the CIP, and then the Council decides during the budget process. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding City Council team building training and direction to Staff. Mr. Jones stated he had received information on ropes program used in team building. He provided the Council with a handout regarding some low ropes items. He stated he would also like to invite other government entities to participate on the second day. He stated he feels the Council is in need of team and relationship building. He stated he has spoken with Commissioner Ingalsbe, who stated she would be willing to take this to Commissioners Court. Mr. Guerrero stated he feels there should be some team building, but not sure this program is the best suited option. Ms. Robertson stated she feels team building is a chance to get to know one another. She also stated she would like to see other options. Mr. Jones stated the goal of the rope course is to focus on trust, confidence, and brainstorming. Mayor Narvaiz stated she has seen facilitators use different methods to address the same goals. She stated she is interested in pursuing some type of training. Mr. Guerrero stated he would like to see an assessment on the Council's skills and what their expertise's are. He stated this is the approach that he feels the Council should use in the team building. The Council agreed by consensus to have Staff bring back other team building options for the Council. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding Kula Media and direction to Staff. Mr. Jones moved to table this discussion until the Regular Meeting scheduled for July 17, 2007, and Ms. Couch seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding the Wireless Mesh Project and direction to Staff. Mr. O'Leary stated Staff is preparing to release an RFP for a Wireless Broadband Network on July 2, 2007. He stated Staff has been working on the RFP, including wireless applications to be used by City Departments and requirements for broadband usage. He stated there has been several expressed interest in the upcoming RFP. He stated this project is scheduled to come back to the Council in November and begin in January 2008. Ms. Robertson inquired to the funding for this project. Mr. O'Leary stated there is some funding, but he will not know how much is