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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 9, 1994 Pedersen asked if the Committee were similar to the Planning or Park & Recreation Commissions. Scalze replied that the Committee was not that formalized, but was more a focus group. Morelan stated that he would like to see Committee members appointed by the City Council for specific terms. Pedersen agreed feeling that this would make the Committee more important and more valued. Scalze stated that she would hesitate to make the Committee too formal. Scalze indicated that in a number of communities there are committees looking at various issues. The Committee would give people a mechanism for serving the City, without requiring that service to be too formalized. Hanson pointed out that Committee meetings had been in the morning. The Administrator reported that meetings were on an as needed basis. Scalze felt that one of the first things the committee could do would be to look at the Rice Street redevelopment project. Hanson indicated that if anyone were interested in serving on the Committee they should contact Kathy Glanzer at City Hall. The Administrator indicated that some of the Committee's areas of responsibility could include economic development, code enforcement, and City beautification. Pedersen asked if the City needed an Economic Development Committee that was more focused. Pedersen felt that perhaps the Committee's role should be more defined so that the Committee is more focused. The Administrator stated that in the past the Committee had been used as a sounding board. Morelan felt there should be at least enouqh structure so that there are some definite meeting dates. That way if someone is interested in raising an issue without approaching the City Council, perhaps the Community Pride Committee could be approached. The Administrator suggested that once the Committee is Page 11