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COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996 she was just asking why it does not add up. Mayor Landers said that this matter needs further discussion and will be considered when appointments comes up on the agenda later this evening. Ms. Dahl said that Ms. Brauns said something that confused her. Ms. Brauns said that she was called by Dan Tesch and was told that she had won a Planning and Zoning Board appointment but there was an addition error. Ms. Dahl said that she was appointed at the same time as Ms. Braun and was not called by Dan Tesch. She had to find out from people who were at the meeting. Later she was told that the vote had been rescinded. Ms. Dahl said that if Dan Tesch called Ms. Brauns then all persons who were appointed at that time should have been called. She said that she thinks someone from a professional standpoint should be telling her that she was appointed. Ms. Dahl said that the only reason she was aware that she was appointed the last time is because she attended the meeting. She said that this should not be happening. Ms. Dahl said that Planning and Zoning Board appointments should not be a popularity contest or a game. She said that she will accept the appointment with a lot of pride. It took her a long time to come to the decision of applying for the position. Ms. Dahl said that she studied the matter long and hard because it is a long commitment and the appointment should not be taken lightly. She said that whenever she does anything she does it with pride. Ms. Dahl said she will do her best, however, because of everything that has happened, the Council vote should be made public. She noted that there will be more evaluation on this matter and asked what does it mean to take more evaluation? Mayor Landers said that the City Council did originally vote on the appointments using the method that had been used over the past few years. There was an error and the City Council rescinded the appointments. At the last work session, the Council agreed to use the "white ballot" method to appoint board members and a vote was taken using this method. Mayor Landers said it was his opinion that the City Council should appoint the persons who received the most votes. He explained that if the appointments are made tonight, the appointees will be sworn in on April 29, 1996 at a special Council meeting. Ms. Dahl asked if the City Council will appoint the persons who appear on the tally sheet at this time? Mayor Landers referred to the "white ballot" vote taken at the last Council work session and said yes, that is the method that was approved and used at the work session. Mike Trehus - Mr. Trehus said, "lets just cut to the chase" and asked Council Member Neal if he would mind stating how he voted on the white paper ballot. Council Member Bergeson said that this question should be postponed until the matter comes up on the regular agenda. He said that open mike is not the time for debate only a time for public input. Mayor Landers said that he agreed with Council Member Bergeson and this question should be asked at the time the Council gets to the matter on the agenda. Mr. Trehus asked if his question will be answered at that time. Mayor Landers said that he had no problem in answering Mr. Trehus's questions at that time, however, he said he could not speak for the entire City Council. Mr. Trehus asked if he would get the opportunity to ask these questions at that time. Council Member Kuether said that he would. PAGE 6