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180 February 13, 1984 Letters for Police Commission Appointments - Mayor Benson has received two letters and Mr. Marier has talked to several people regarding the Police Commission appointment. He suggested a list be prepared in advance of the next Council meeting so that all candidates not only those who have been recommended but have expressed interest in this Task Force so that a Task Force can be appointed. He also asked each Council member to express to the City Administrator their ideas, their thoughts as to what this Task Force should be doing or should be look- ing into the next several months. Then possibly at the next ouncil meeting the Task Force can be appointed and also give them their charge. M:. Marier felt that this :should go forward tonight and not delay this any longer. He has a committee of nine people who are interested in serving as a Task Force, not a Commission, for input to the Commission as how they should proceed. He felt the Council should have some direction for the Task Force. Mr. Marier named the people on his list and asked the Council to act on it tonight. The prospective members are; Kaye Murphy, Jeanne Goldade, Gene Blomquist, Charles McK nna, member of the ST. Paul Police Department Dr. Grudem, Associated with the Crime Bureau, Ken Carpenter, a businessman from Centerville, Dave Zerwas and Vic Poyer, Lino Lakes patrolmen , and Jan Apitz. Mr. Marier moved to accept these nine people as members of the Task Force. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Mr.Bohjanen noted that this is just a Task Force and not a Commission. The Council agreed. He felt this actions takes away from what the Mayor has said and the Council has not had any chance to give any input as to the committee selection, it was selected by one individual. Mayor Benson asked if the Police officers are servin as one. Mr. Marier said, No, that the officers felt there would be no conflict with their work schedules. Mayor Benson noted that there were thirteen members of the Planning and zoning Task Force, and asked Mr. Marier if he had any objections to looking at the other two letters that have bee received? Mr. Marier said they have asked to be on the Commission, not the Task Force. Mr. Kulaszewicz asked Mayor Benson if he felt the larger commission was the way to go. Mayor Benson said he was in favor of smaller groups b t he noted that Planning and Zoning Task Force had thirteen members but at any one meeting there was only about seven members present. Mr. Marier stated that if this becomes a problem, the Council could add to the Task Force then. Myor Bensons felt this would be difficult for new members. Mayor Benson wanted to be sure that all the prospective members knew that this will be a time consuming project and it may require as many as two meetings a month, they might be visiting other communities as well as have other individuals or departments in to coach them or give other viewpoints. He did not want to jeopardize the success of this committee by moving too swiftly, although he believes the Council has dragged their heels long enough. If Mr. Marier has visited with each prospective member at length. it does represent a fair committee, al- though he would like to see a couple more members if possible. Mayor Benson recognized Mr. Al Ross in the audience. He told the Council about the past Police commission and he felt they worked very effectively and that the commission numbered about eight. Mayor Benson called for the question. On the vote, all voted in favor except Mr. Bohjanen voted Nay. Motion carried. 1