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January 14, 1974 this would be rewritten to encompass Parks and Recreation. Mayor Bohjanen would recommend the following persons to serve on this Commission; Mr. Frank Resch - 2 years; Mr. Jim McGeary - 2 years; Mr. Donald Kent - 1 year; Mr. Jerry Clausen - 2 years; Mrs. Sylvia Brission -1 year; Mrs. Geraldine LeTourneau - 3 years; Mrs. Betty Kendall - 3 years; Mr. Zelinka moved to approve these appointments. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. The Park Board can be abolished by Resolution. Mr. Zelinka moved to instruct the Attorney to write an Ordinance to modify the existing Enviornmental Ordinance to combine the Enviornmental, Parks and Recreation aspects of the City. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Since the Open Space Commission is a temporary Commission, Mayor Bohjanen recommend- ed that the personnel of that Commission remain as is until the disputed areas with the County are cleared. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. This Commission,consists of the following person; Mr. McLean, Mr. Marier, Mr. Zelinka, Mr. Clausen and Mr. Lehman. Mayor Bohjanen designated Mr. Zelinka as Acting Mayor. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen asked that Mr. Zelinka remain as liaison to the Personnel Commission. Mr. Jaworski so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka will also serve as liaison to the Utility Commission - Circle Pines and North Central. Mayor Bohjanen also requested Mr. Zelinka to serve as alternate to the Metro Sewer Board and the North Suburban Sewer Service Board. Mayor Bohjanen requested Mr. Jaworski to serve as liaison to the Park, Recreation and Enviornmental Commission. Mr. Jaworski said he would prefer to stay with the Road Department. Mr. Marier felt that his wishes should be respected and he moved to have Mr. Jaworski remain with the Road Department. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski will also remain as representative to the Metro Transit System. Mr. Zelinka felt that the Councilmen who had a preference as to the Department they served as liaison to should be allowed to remain with that Department. There are the two areas remaining - Parks, Recreation and Enviornmental and Planning and Zoning. Mr. Marier said that he had a good working relationship with the Planning and Zoning Board and he would prefer to remain in that position. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Marier will also serve as Represent- ative to NSSSB. There was discussion as to what the Public Utilities consisted of and it was the general feeling of the Council that it should be divided as to Parks and all other. Mr. Zelinka moved that Mr. McLean serve as liaison the the Park, Recreation and Enviornmental Commission. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. McLean will also serve as representative to the Anoka County Park Board and the Metro Counci 1. Mayor Bohjanen will serve as liaison to the Police Department, Civil Defense, Fire Departments. General Office and as Representative to the Metro Sewer Board. Mayor Bohjanen felt that a close watch on proceedings of the MSB and NSSB is necessary. He will make every effort to attend all meetings. He also felt that the Open Space Program should be resolved as soon as possible.