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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 22, 1985 Morgan noted the three optionsN l. resign; 2" Do not reappoint Howard Code regulation; 3" Amend the Code" PAGE 7 Accept Bill Lundquist's offer to Michels and Bob Dreher, based on the The Council instructed the Administrator to take the necessary action to set a public hearing to consider amending Sections 204"012 and 210^012 of the City Code" Morgan noted that both the Planning and Park Commissions should be treated the same concerning membership" Administrator Klaers distributed his memo on the Citizens Committee and recommended the Council consider appointing the Planning Commission to serve as this committee" Morgan was unenthusiastic about having the Planning Commission serve as the committee, stating he wants to seek an unbiased, crosscut of residents from the community. This committee should he comprised totally of residents" The Administrator would attend only when requested; but should be available to provide background information. A six month time frame is anticipated for this committee to make a recommendation. The Council asked that a request for members to serve on the Citizens Office Space Committee be placed in the Newsletter and tabled further discussion until the February 5 Council meeting, D. Administrator Klaers referred the Council to his memo of January 18, which outlined the guidelines for selecting a City Attorney" He noted, that after contacting several communities, it was determined that there is little written criteria to follow in setting up guidelines for making this selection. Proposed Revisions;: Delete - # 2 - A list of other clients requiring a significant amount of time from the law firm, ~ # 7 - A list of references, including police officers, city adminsitrators and governing bodies. ~ # 8 - A list of any special course work, seminars or continuing education in municipal law or municipal matters" Add - # ll "Any land/building or other financial investments the individuals in the firm.,"o The City Council will select an alternate firm whenever a conflict of interest arises. - 012 - The City requests an hourly rate for civil prosecution cases and yearly rate for criminal prosecutions"