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1 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 7, 1992 Reinert also asked that an ordinance be prepared increasing the size of the Park Board from five (5) members to seven (7) members. He noted that this will.. assure a healthy quorum at each meeting and also would lend itself to more discussion on items brought before each board. The City Clerk will advertise for applicants to the Planning and Zoning Board, Park Board and the Charter Commission. Applications will be received until January 31, 1992. It was suggested that a Council Member could be recognized on the government cable channel each week. It was also suggested that each department could prepare a presentation for the cable channel highlighting some aspect of that department. For instance, Don Volk could outline the procedure for snow plowing. It was hoped that this would help citizens understand why certain methods are used in accomplishing some city functions. Mr. Schumacher explained that this would need planning and this City does not have the staff available to prepare such presentations. Mr. Schumacher will see what resources are available through the City of Blaine. Legal Newspaper - Mayor Reinert explained that the primary objective is to get the best coverage and reach every home in the City. Mary LaForest explained that the Quad is available to every home free of charge. However, the problem is how to reach the new home that you do not know is there. After further discussion it was decided to allow each newspaper to respond to this question. A mailing list will be prepared for each newspaper at a cost to the newspaper of $25.00. Each newspaper will respond as to how they propose to see that each resident gets a paper. A notice will be placed in the next quarterly newsletter asking the homeowner to respond if they do not receive the Quad Press. City Engineer - Funding for a staff city engineer is included in the 1992 Budget. Mr. Schumacher asked the Council to direct him on how to handle this matter. He asked if an advertisement should be placed in the newspapers or if the position should be appointed. Mr. Schumacher explained that Mr. Darrell Schneider is a very qualified engineer and has expressed interest in the position. He gave a brief outline of Mr. Schneider's background. Mr. Schumacher also explained that staff support for the staff engineer will be needed. Outside assistance will be needed from both TKDA and SEH. Mr. Boxrud said he fully supported the position of staff engineer. The consensus of the Council is to offer the position to Mr. Schneider and allow him to determine how to fill the position of PAGE 2 1