The Healdsburg City Council spent much of the day on March 25 discussing existing and future city goals, and how to maintain and enhance services.
The meeting, held at the city-owned clubhouse at Tayman Park, included all five city council members, city department heads, and more than two dozen members of the public, who came to advocate for a wide range of projects and concerns.
Public comments called for a visitor kiosk in the Plaza, a switch from traditional fireworks to a lighted drone show, a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, more support for arts and culture, discounted water for residents who grow food in their gardens, and an emphasis on housing.
Facilitator Cathy Capriola then led the council through a discussion about personality types. Using a system called Sparketype, council members and city departments heads took an online test in advance that was intended to illuminate how individuals make decisions, what fuels their passions and what gives “spark” to their work…