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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1-8-85 PAGE 6 or business property that would benefit from development in the City (excluding personal property); or that if the attorney does have a financial interest within the City, it should be stated up -front. The Administrator stated he has talked with a number of the surrounding communities and, there does not appear to be any job descriptions for the City Attorney position. The Administrator was instructed to prepare a job description for the City Attorney, separating the criminal work from the cival work and present this to the City Council at its 1-22-85 meeting. Sanday Nazarian, 5450 Highlands Trail North asked for specific reasons why the present City Attorney was not being reappointed at this time% Dunn feels there is a conflict of interest, and this was proven in the Hutchinson case. Morgan stated he would prefer not to discuss in public the proficiency of our present attorney. He has no concerns about his ability to serve the City, but has stated ever since being elected to the City Council that there is a potential for a conflict of interest. We may end up with the same City Attorney, but would like to open up for bids to see what other opportunities are available. E. Appointment of Council Committees Morgan questioned the necessity of these committees (Capital Improvement and Comparable Worth/Personnel). He suggested the Council as a whole (which would mean a few extra hours a month) participate in �.- these discussions and decisions. There was no objection from the Council on this proposal. F. Appointment of City Representatives to Community Education Advisory Boards The Administrator pointed out that the representative to School District 622, Geri Swenson, has moved out of state, and the representative to School District 834, Christine Moe, has a conflict and would be unable to attend many of the meetings. Consensus of the Council is to solicit volunteers for these two advisory boards thru notice in the City Newsletter. G. Appointments to City Commissions 1. Planning Commission Howard Michels, Bob Dreher and Vicki Gifford have requested reappointment to the Planning Commission. Vicki Gifford has also asked for a six month leave of absence. M/ Mazzara - To reappoint Bob Dreher and Howard Michels to the Planning Commission. Armstrong and Christ stated that according to our City Code, reappointment of Dreher and Michels would be in violation of the code (Section 204.012). Mazzara withdrew his motion.