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February 12, 1979 Page 10 Councilmember Rowley stated that she agreed that they should interview the rest of the people before making any decisions on those vacancies. She added that she felt since Acting Administrator Anderson was so busy and had assumed so many new responsibilities with his two positions that it might be a better idea to appoint Ernie Grabowski as chair of the Safety Committee for this year. Councilmember Ziebarth recommended interviewing the rest of the applicants at the next agenda meeting. Councilmember Hodges agreed that he would like to interview the rest of the applicants and suggested putting some people on a reserve list in case openings occur during the year. MSP (McCarty Ziebarth) to approve the Human Rights Commission, Police Civil Service Commission and Festivities Commission as presented. 5 ayes MSP (McCarty Rowley) to approve the Safety Committee as presented, with Ernie Grabowski as chair. 5 ayes Mayor McCarty stated that all applicants will be interviewed beginning at 6:15 PM on February 20. Councilmember Rowley added that any present Commission members who are up for reappointment may speak to the Council if they would like. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE GUIDELINES Mayor McCarty read a prepared statement regarding his view of proposed land use and development in Mounds View and asked the Council if they agreed with his statement. There was no indication of dissention. Mayor McCarty stated he would like to begin working with the committee on development, and work within the general scope of the guidelines as presented. Councilmember Rowley asked that the complete statement be read. Acting Administrator Anderson read the Mayor's statement. Councilmember Ziebarth noted that the committee will have to work under the open meeting laws and that specific tasks should be stated so that people know what the committee is doing. He added that he wants to make sure that everything is above the table. He added that they could possibly have a floating membership, and if it is to be a committee, they should state a date on when it will cease. He also recommended that the committee have Council approval to use Staff tune, as well as the attorney's. Mayor McCarty replied that the committee will consist solely of the Mayor and one Council member. He added that he did not anticipate tying up Staff's time to any degree. Mr. Pickar asked what the legal ramifications would be of the committee, and asked if the City would be protected from lawsuits. Attorney Meyers replied that in reviewing the guidelines, it appears they are the same as those for all the Council members. Jerry Linke, 2319 Knoll Drive stated that he was also concerned with the legal ramifications and asked if the City could accept the word of a geologist or whoever on the committee. Attorney Meyers replied that the