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-4- • Mr. Bjorklund admitted that his first reaction to the proposed changes had been negative until he realized this was exactly what he had been suggesting for years for continuity of experience in the planning process. There was a general consensus that four years would be too long a commitment and that three years would probably be preferable. A poll of the membership found Mr. Zawislak and Mr. Bjorklund willing to take the three year appointment along with the two appointees ; Mrs . Makowske and Mr. Bowerman accepting a two year term and Mr. Jones indicating he would like to serve only one year. There was also agreement that if any member should be unable to complete his or her service term, an appointment should be made for the un- expired term. The ordinance , as developed, would be prepared by staff - for Council consideration. Mr. Jones requested that Mr. Childs check into the possibility that Columbia Heights would be considering draining a swamp into the west side of Silver Lake Road. The Manager reported the Salvation Army had requested the City to participate in a study for draining the northern edge of Silver Lake and the Commission would be informed about the progress of such plans . Mr. Bjorklund reported on his attendance at the H.R.A. meeting December 14th, where the deadline for developer proposals for the • Kenzie Terrace Development Project was set for January 17th . He said he was pleased to learn the City Council members have recognized the value of planning conferences and would seem to be in favor of underwriting Planning Commission members attendance at more of these types of seminars . He speculated that this would be more likely with the establishment of longer terms of service for the Commissioners . Two major developers have submitted proposals for the redevelopment project, according to Mr. Childs , who said the Commission members as well as the St. Anthony School Board and former participants in the Kenzie Terrace Study would be invited to be present for the interviews scheduled for 6 : 00 P.M. , February 8th . When Mr. Bjorklund expressed a desire to provide some input to the interview, the Manager indicated he would check the protocol with Mr. Krier, although he sees the interviews as not intended as negotiations of the fine _points of the development process , but rather a clarification of the proposals as submitted. He assured Mr. Bjorklund that in any event, he was certain that there would be an opportunity for the Planning Commission to make their feelings. known to the H .R.A. prior to final acceptance of any proposal. The interviews would be an open meeting with the Attorney present and the proceedings would be taped. Mr. Bjorklund indicated he is concerned that the Planning Commission serve not only as a project booster but primarily as an objective judge of the planning issues involved. He cautioned against Com- missioners "getting carried away with any movement towards a re- development at any cost" . The Manager reminded him that zoning related issues involved would have to come before the Commission for their recommendations before th,^y are accepted by the H .R.A.