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Mounds View City Council Page 11 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 could be taken over by the Planning Commission and the Parks & Recreation Commission, noting that recycling issues will be taken over by the Recycling Intern position. He cited the difficulty of the EQC in maintaining adequate membership and noted that New Brighton had abolished their EQC Commission as well, dispersing the duties to other Commissions. Richard Oman, 8205 Groveland Road, commented that he was the Chairperson of the EQC and explained the difficulties in maintaining adequate membership over the last year. He felt that previously there had been adequate membership. He cited issues contained in the FOCUS 2000 Final Report which he felt pertained to the EQC, noting the establishment of the Greenway Plan. Oman stated that his term as Chairperson would be over this year, but he would still like to serve as a Commissioner of the EQC. Muriel Brainard, 7900 Greenwood Drive, said this action seemed precipitous. She had understood that Mayor Linke requested Samantha Orduno to inform the EQC members of the action being taken regarding the EQC and wondered why Orduno had not informed her. • Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, stated that she had contacted Richard Oman, Chair of EQC, and asked if he would like her to contact the other members or if he would prefer to contact them himself. He informed Orduno that he would prefer to contact the members himself. Brainard presented two suggestions from Linda Hanson, a member of the EQC. The first is that if a lack of interest does exist, it is more important than ever to have an Environmental Quality Commission. Hanson felt the problems with membership were short-term. Brainard suggested that the EQC meet quarterly or five times a year. She announced that Gina Hennen, the student member of the EQC, is now a voter and would make a fifth member. Brainard felt the Council had failed to make a strong effort to get members. She asked for clarification as to whose responsibility it was to recruit new members to the EQC. Linke said that it was the responsibility of the City Council to advertise for members, but before that action can be taken, the Commission must inform the Council that members are needed. Brainard urged the Council not to act precipitously on this issue.