David Staples: City council moves from 'Get 'er done' to 'Let's all get along'

No one called out or criticized Mayor Don Iveson when he took a moment to boast a bit about the accomplishments of city council over the past four years. 
Iveson’s praise kicked off the final meeting of this council in its four-year term before the Oct. 16 civic election. His words were well-received by his fellow councillors, which came as no surprise. This group has generally gotten along well.
Indeed, co-operation has defined this council at the policy level, too. As Iveson put it