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Mounds View City Council Januar7 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Nine Mayor McCarty reported the Planning Commission is recommending the Council appoint all three applicants to the Planning Commission, and expand the Planning Commission to 9 members once again. Councilmember Blanchard stated she was opposed to expanding the Commission to 9 members, based on her own experience of being on the Commission when they had 9 members, and having trouble getting enough together for a quorum, and that it was very difficult to work with that many people. Councilmember Linke stated he agreed with Councilmember Blanchard's feelings. Councilmember Doty stated he agreed with Councilmember Blanchard also. Councilmember Hankner pointed out that the request to expand to 9 members was coming from the Planning Commission itself, and perhaps they felt there was a commitment from the members. Mayor McCarty stated he could remember the problems of having so many on the Planning Commission, but asked that Staff contact Peg Mountin and convey the Councii's thoughts and questions, for the Planning Commission's response. Motion /Second: McCarty /Doty that it Le the stated policy that all resolutions and /or ordinances be placed first in line on the agenda, as far as practical. 5 ayes 0 nays Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained the criteria used in setting the agenda. Motion Carried CLerk /Administrator Pauley advised the Council of 20. Report of an article in the Met Council Newsletter, regarding Administrator the racetrack and interaction between the racetrack and airport. He stated Staff will be obtaining whatever written reports are available. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported he would have Staff contact the Highway Department regarding the status of Highway 10. Clerk /Administrator Pauley advised the Council that they are working toward hiring an energy 'coordinator, in conjunction with Blaine, and he will keep them advised of the status.