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<br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />Resolution 8036, Approving Various Appointments to City Commissions and Committees. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Crane explained the City had term seats expiring on December 31, 2012 for various commissions and committees. Staff sent out applications to present members <br /> along with advertising these vacancies on the City’s website. For the Parks and Recreation Commission, staff received two reappointment applications and one new application. Staff <br /> recommended reappointing John Kroeger and Darren Peterson to the Parks and Recreation Commission. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Crane indicated for the Planning Commission, staff received two reappointment applications and two new applications. The Planning Commission recommended <br /> the appointment of Paul Schiltgen, Holly Smith, John Elofson, and Cindy Carvelli-Yu to serve as Planning Commissioner’s in 2013, with Holly Smith filling the two year term vacated by <br /> Gary Meehlhause. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Crane indicated Robin Marion resigned his position on the Police Civil Service Commission. She explained the City received two new volunteer applications <br /> and neither were recommended for this position. Staff recommended the Council appoint a member to this position. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Crane indicated the Streets and Utilities Committee received one application and the group has two vacancies. Paul Schiltgen was interested in serving on <br /> this Committee and the appointment would have to be made by the Council. Staff recommends approval of Resolution 8036 approving the various appointments. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller noted there were several new applications submitted for positions that were filled by incumbents. She questioned how these members could serve the community. <br /> Assistant City Administrator Crane indicated she could make these applicants aware of the openings on other committees. <br /> <br />Council Member Hull asked what the Police Civil Service Commission oversees. City Administrator Ericson explained the Commission oversaw the operation of the police department and made <br /> recommendations for eligibility lists. He indicated this group meets as needed, such as review applications for new hires. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty suggested the second candidate be interviewed by the Police Civil Service Commission and a recommendation be made prior to making an appointment. Assistant City Administrator <br /> Crane indicated the Council had the right to make the appointment without a recommendation. She explained the Police Department would begin the hiring process and needed another member.