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Mounds View City Council December 13, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 28 • Recreation Commission for three-year terms, expiring in 2002, and Mike "S" and Anthony Zuch will be appointed to two-year terms, expiring in 2001. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated Robert Toborg will be appointed to the Police Civil Service Commission for athree-year term, expiring in 2002, leaving one seat available on this Commission, which has been advertised. She stated Greg Belting will be appointed to the Economic Development Commission for athree-year term, expiring in 2002. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated Ordinance 646 amends a section of the Code to allow two-year terms, or terms of less than three years, in order to perpetuate staggering. She advised that the appointments of Mike "S" and Anthony Zuch are contingent upon adoption of this ordinance. MOTION/SECOND. Thomason/Stigney. To Approve Resolution No. 5397, a Resolution Appointing Commission Members and Clarifying Membership. Council Member Thomason requested Page 2 of the resolution be amended to indicate the correct spelling of the name "Julie Olsen." Mayor Coughlin stated a total of six individuals have applied for appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission, including two new individuals, and members who have reapplied for seats that have recently expired. He explained that there were not enough seats available to appoint all of the applicants, therefore, he thought it only fair that members of the community who desired to participate in their City government should be encouraged at all levels. Mayor Coughlin noted that Gary Stevenson is a member of both the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission, and it is with reservation that he will not reappoint Mr. Stevenson to the Parks and Recreation Commission. He indicated however, this is not to say that his contributions have not been noted or honored. He stated Mr. Stevenson has done a wonderful job, and his membership on both commissions has benefited both bodies on occasion. He reiterated it was with great reluctance that he would not reappoint Mr. Stevenson, however, he must hold to the value that if there are new people who desire to be involved in their local government at the grass roots level, they should be afforded the opportunity. Council Member Marty extended his appreciation to all of the individuals who applied and/or re- applied for commission membership. He advised that the City needs public involvement and good people, and he applauds all of the applicants. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed pointed out that James Harelson and Sharon Croon were appointed to the Airport Advisory Commission in November 15, with terms to expire in 2001. She indicated they have been listed in the resolution to provide further documentation of the commission appointments. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. • Mayor Coughlin extended his congratulations to the recently appointed commission members.