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1 017 COUNCIL MEETING February 24, 1986 Page Seventeen CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE Mr. Schumacher explained this body meets three or four times a year and Mr. Vernon Swanson has been Lino Lakes' representative along with Chief Campbell. Mr. Swanson has resigned because of his health and Chief Campbell has recommended the Council appoint Mr. Andy Neal to this position. Mr. Reinert felt in keeping with the consistency with past appointments, it would be appropriate to advertise the position. Mr. Reinert moved to offer the opportunity to any interested citizens of this community and advertise for candidates and keep Mr. Neal's applica- tion in mind. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING A CENTENNIAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEMBER This position was advertised in the local papers. One application was received today from Ms. Carol Currie and a recommendation that Ms. Jeanne Goldade be appointed since she is already on the committee. Ms. Goldade had indicated she would be available for the position. Mr. Marier moved to appoint Mrs. Goldade to the Centennial Community Education Committee. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 1 OLD BUSINESS A. Mayor Benson's Memorandum Regarding Agenda Format - Mayor Benson explained the purpose of the memorandum and asked that the Administrator be made aware of each agenda item that is to be considered and give the Administrator documentation regarding the item. Mr. Bisel had problem with the paragraph which indicated that a four fifths vote is necessary in order to take action on the issue. Mayor Benson said it has been the policy of this Council to not vote on any action that has been brought up where there is not an agreement for the Council members to bring it up. There is no City policy requiring a four - fifths vote. Mr. Marier said Roberts Rules of Order cannot be circumvented. He said he respected Mayor Benson's position, but did not want to be tied down to not being able to initiate a motion that might stem from some discussion the Council had. Mayor Benson said his memorandum does not say a motion could not be presented, only that in order to consider it four - fifths of the council should agree to the consideration.