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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 19 for people to join the various Committees and Task Forces which were created. However, the only Task Force that would actually start working at this point would be the Maintenance Facility Task Force. The others would start in the fall. Mr. Fritsinger stated that it was his understanding that the intent was to wait to get through summer, when people would be least likely to participate. Once fall arrived and most people have more time available, the Task Forces would be formed and there would likely be better participation. Councilmember Rem agreed that the meeting on May 17, 1999, would be to touch base with the prospective members and let them know that the Task Forces would begin in fall. She expressed her belief that the responsibilities of each Task Force would be self evident. It was her impression that the meeting on May 17, 1999 would be a chance to ask questions and get organized. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that the Task Forces should not wait until fall to get organized. The Task Forces should get organized and be in place now so they can begin work in the fail, according to their various tasks. With her experience in organizing groups, she would prcfer for the format to not be so loose. She agreed that the Task Forces do not need to begin meeting until fall, however, they should be formed now so they know what their responsibilities will be come September. Mayor Probst agreed that the intent of the Council is to get Task Force members identified now so they will be ready to begin work in September. Appointments should not be taking place in September as some may lose interest by that point. With regard to Mr. Fritsinger's question of what sort of material should be prepared for the meeting, he suggested that an agenda and script be prepared in ordcr to determine the format of the meeting and address the intent of the Committees and Task Forces. Councilmember Malone stated that the intent of the Committees and Task Forces was well described in the Resolution. Mayor Probst suggested that the information provided at the meeting should go beyond what's included in the Resolution, such as providing a better understanding of the budget process. Mr. Fritsinger stated that it had been his understanding that this information would come later and the meeting was simply to inform the prospective members of the changes that had taken place. Councilmember Larson stated that if the intent is to establish the remaining Task Forces to begin work in September, the appointments should be made now in order for the Task Forces to be ready to begin meeting by the deadline in September. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Larson stated that he had attended a Shoreview City meeting regarding lakeshore issues. Mr. Caroll Henderson, author of a book on lake shore restoration, gave a presentation which provided ways to improve the quality of shore land. He indicated that the