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COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 18, 1995 Mr. Tesch explained that all applicants from 1994 have been contacted to determine if they are still interested in an appointment to a specific board. A list of applicants for each board was presented to the City Council. Mr. Tesch asked if the City Council was satisfied with the number of applicants and if they wished to schedule a date for interviewing them. Mr. Tesch also prepared and submitted to the City Council a draft form containing criteria to rate each applicant. He asked the City Council to review this form and let him know if there should be any changes to it. The number of years an applicant lived in this City was discussed. It was felt that this item should not be listed as "criteria" but only as an item of information since an applicant may have lived in the City a few months but was active on a particular board in another city. No. 11 on the list of available positions was "Capital Building Committee". Council Member Bergeson noted that the current committee consisted of staff and Council Members. He felt that soon this committee should be expanded to a "real" committee. He suggested that this matter be discussed at the next Capital Facilities Committee meeting. Mayor Reinert referred to the gas franchise position. He felt that a representative with an understanding of budgets and figures should be appointed. Mr. Schumacher explained that he has been working with a consultant and will be continuing this work. Council Member Bergeson suggested that Mr. Schumacher complete his task with the consultant before additional persons are placed on the committee. Mayor Reinert referred to item No. 15, Government Efficiency Committee and suggested that a committee of employees be formed to look at some things in City Hall and in the City in general which can in some manner be operated more cost effectively. He felt that the employees would be a good source of cost saving ideas. Council Member Bergeson suggested that whoever is appointed liaison to the Parks Department should also be appointed to the Recreation Department. Mayor Reinert asked how important is it to have a liaison to the Solid Waste Department? Council Member Elliott suggested waiting with this appointment until the City Council has made some decisions regarding organized collection. It was determined that interviews with all applicants will be on Wednesday, February 8, 1995 starting at 5:30 P.M. The City Council will review the normal work session items prior to the PAGE 6