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MINUTES pl JANUARY 10, 19~ PAGE 2 `. ~ ~ ~ ,_ RESOLUTION R-90-1 (b) A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING OFFICIAL CITY SIGNATURES DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Following a brief discussion Council designated Post Publication's The Focus as the City's Official Newspaper for the year 1990 as recommended by Staff. COUNCIL STANDING RULES REAFFIRMED Council discussed the present Council Standing Rules adopted in 1987, and concurred that the procedures have worked well and that no changes need be made. COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS FOR 1990 APPROVED Council agreed to the 1990 Council Assigments as presented by Baldwin. MORATORIUM DECLARED ON APPOINTMENT OF ANY NEW COMMISSION MEMBERS Baldwin explained his rationale for reducing the size of the City Commissions, which presently consist of nine members each when completely filled. He felt smaller groups would be more efficient, speeding up decisions, and that larger Commissions create more work for City Staff. Ciernia informed that the Planning Commission had discussed the matter at their January meeting and unanimously recommended that Commission remain at nine members. Council agreed to a one month moratorium on new appointments during which time Staff will survey other communities to deterine the size of their commissions and if any problems are created by size. COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS Gehrz moved reappointment of the following Commission members: Human Rights, Jim Olsen, two year term, expiring 12/31/91 and Gwen Willems, three year term expiring 12/31/92; Solid Waste, John Hustad, Laura Kuettel and Mike Haglund, three year terms expiring 12/31/92; Parks and Recreation, Jeffrey Johnson and Linda McLoon, three year terms expiring 12/31/92, and Michael Smallpage, two year term expiring 12/31/91; Planning Commission, Carolyn Nestingen, three year term expiring 12/31/92. Motion carried unanimously. UPDATE ON POLICING SINCE JANUARY 1, TOM ALLEVA DEPUTY CHIEF, ROSEVILLE POLICE DEPT. Deputy Chief Tom Alleva informed Council that the change over had gone smoothly with the cooperation of the Sherrif's Dept. and Staff. He gave a brief review of the police activity in Falcon Heights since January 1st and presented an update on the hiring of five new officers. Gedde stated he anticipates a good relationship between the Police Department and the City's Prosecutors and suggested the Department provide the City with a list of tickets issued in Falcon Heights.