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-6- Motion carried unanimously., The :•Mayor-. -indicated he believed •John .Wingard;. .who..had ' twice: unsuc- cessfully sought a seat on the -Planning Commission, and, "whose work background-and experience certainly qualified him for. the-.appointment" , should be*•appointed .to the Citizens Task Force and made the motion'- to . .that: effect., which.-was seconded by Councilman Enrooth.. In the discussion which preceded the vote on the motion, Councilman Marks indicated he wanted to. amend that motion to designate Erling Weiberg, instead of Mr. Wingard, to serve on the Watershed. Task. Force, citing Mr. Weiberg's,-experience as chief executive and full time administrator of the Water Resources Board as perhaps better qualify- ing him for' the appointment. Councilman Makowske agreed, saying she would second the motion,, not only because of Mr. Weiberg's particular expertise, but also because of his ability.: to handle himself well in public hearings,__as demonstrated in• recent Council meetings .:. :.She suggested Mr. Wingard be invited to serve on the committee which- develops the Community Development Block- Grant allocations .- , When Councilman Enrooth suggested Mr. Weiberg 'might be overqualified for' the citizens group.-and his expertise might better be utilized on the same committee with Mr. Hamer, where more technical expertise is being sought, the Public Works Director indicated that he perceived such:.exper-tise would be .essential for either committee , since the policies developed- by, the Watershed District could have an- adverse effect on a fully developed community like St. Anthony-. The Mayor and Councilman P.anallo indicated they would accept .the proposed amendment to their motion. Motion by 'Councilman Marks and seconded by. Councilman Makowske to appoint Erling Weiberg, 3.409-36th Avenue N..E. , to serve as the City-' s resident representative to the Rice Creek Watershed District Citizens 509 Task Force. Voting on the motion.: Aye : Marks , Makowske, Sundl'and and Ranallo. Nay : Enrooth. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Makowske to appoint John Wingard, 2509 West Armour Terrace, to serve as the - City' s repre'sentative 'to the Hennepin County Planning Area Citizens, .Advisory Committee;; if. he is willing to serve in that capacity,., Motion- carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman -Enrooth and seconded by Councilman Marks to adjourn the meeting at .9 :25 P.M.. Motion. carried unanimously.