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296 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1986 Page Two Mayor Benson said he is considering several persons for this committe and felt the lay representative should have some experience in budget- ing and finances and not just public relations. He also suggested the candidatescome before the Council to answer questions and give their views on this issue before their appointment. Mr. Bisel asked if this commitee will be determing if Lino Lakes will have a position on the Utilities Commission, if Lino Lakes wishes to continue the franchise, or make revisions to the franchise. Mayor Benson said this commitee will also determine the future makeup of the Commission as well as the fluctuation of members and how this will be determined and better accounting practices. Mr. Bisel said that the end Pesult will be this commiteee will be a recommending body to both Councils. Mr. Marier suggested that each Council member submit their concerns to the committee. He also was concerned that there be a compatible group and an understanding will be reached that will profit both cities. He also noted that what this Council does now can be undone by a future Council. He suggested the end result be solidified. MOTION: Mr. Marier moved to set a committee of three lay people, City Administrator, Utility Consultant as needed, Legal Counsel as needed, Council liaison and Mayor Benson. The legal consultant, u tility consultant and Maydr Benson would not be active members of the negotiating committee but would provide their expertise. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. There was discussion regarding the number of lay persons on the committee. Mr. Reinert felt it might be difficult to find three people who could dedicate their time. Mr. Bisel suggested consider- ing one of the three as an alternative. Mayor Benson said that this City deserves two members on the eventual Gas Utilities Commission and felt the Commission should be seven members. He also noted that the eventual Gas Utility Commission should be comprised of a majority of Circle Pines members but did envision a time when the majority could be Lino Lakes members. It was his thought that the two lay people appointed to the negotiating committee would then become Lino Lakes representatives on the new Gas Utilities Commission. Mr. Bisel was concerned that if Lino Lakes appoints three people to the negotiating team, Circle Pines may be uptight. Mayor Benson did not think this would be a problem since Lino Lakes is trying to get a few citizens knowledgeable about the gas franchise. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. Directive for the committee Mr. Reinert stated the objectives of the committee should be to determine: 1 1