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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - APRIL 5, 1999 7 . . Business Devclonment and Business Relations Committees Some discussion was held regarding these two committees. It was the consensus ofthe Council that both committees needed to be advised to complete their current tasks and come to an orderly conclusion, at which point the committee would be terminated. Ifinformation or action items needed to be provided to the Council, they should be completed and forwarded as soon as possible, with a suggested target completion date of May 15, 1999. Several projects that were referenced were the marketing brochure and the Lexington Avenue/Grey Fox Road study. . Economic Development Authoritv Discuss took place regarding whether the EDA should remain internally driven, or to expand it to include community representatives for the purpose of business and public relations. No changes were recommended. . Human Rie:hts Committee Some discussion was held on the former Human Rights Committee, and the current status of Sushila Shah representing the City at statewide human rights functions and discussions. It was the consensus of the Council that, while not an issue that is currently active in the community, they continue to support Sushila as the City's representative for future issues as . they may become available. Councilmember Rem volunteered to encourage and work with Ms. Shah to coordinate with local school districts and neighboring communities in joint ventures and activities that would enhance this aspect in Arden Hills. Councilmember Rem was requested to express the Council's expectations to Ms. Shah. Restructurine: Proccss The City Council discussed the concept of providing training to each of the committees. This training would be intended to give members an understanding ofthe responsibilities of the committee, a broad overview of the city, its history, and philosophy of government. Staff was directed to prepare a resolution laying out the committee restructuring for formal Council action on April 26, 1999. Councilmembers concurred that current and potential committee members be invited to attend an "interest" meeting with Councilmembers to discuss the various committees and/or task forces and their proposed duties and charges. This meeting would be held after the Council took action to adopt a resolution summarizing the committee restructuring. Staff was directed to continue with the current committee structure through April, putting each committee on notice regarding the future structure. Each Council Liaison was charged with informing their respective committee regarding the restructuring to be put in place by May 1, 1999. It was the consensus of the Council that the current committee restructuring be . accomplished first, with a fall goal for implementing the task forces.