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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 28, 1999 20 . Councilmember Larson stated tl1at on page 2-1, Section 200.02, second sentence, the word "formal" should be changed to "form." He noted that on the same page, in subparagraph 2, it states, "The absentee ballot precinct shall be the precinct in which the City Hall of the City serves as thc polling place for such precinct." He asked if this should state "in which tl1e City Hall of the City is located..." He felt that the way the sentcncc is written it implies that there would always be a precinct polling place at the City Hall. Mr. Fritsinger statcd that at the last election, Ms. Stowell and he were tl1e absentee election judges and they did all the counting at the City Hall. When the City Hall was moved, it was no longer the polling placc for tl1e City, howcver, the City Hall did still maintain the absentee voting. Witl1 the new City Hall, the assumption is that the City Hall will once again be the polling place. Councilmember Larson stated that tl1e reason he had suggested changing thc wording was so it would not force the City into a situation where the City Hall must be thc location for the absentee ballot precinct. He stated that he had the same concern with regard to subparagraph 3 on page 2- 2. . Councilmember Larson suggested that on page 2-8, Section 220.01, subparagraph I, tl1e statement, "or othcr body of the City" should be added. Since the City is establishing new Task Forces at this time, and tl1ere may be the need to establish otl1er such bodies, this change would apply to tl1ese otl1er groups. He suggested the same addition be made in subparagraphs 2 and 3 of the same Section after the word "commission." Councilmember Larson stated that on page 2-10, subparagraph 2 refers to the human rights commission and suggested that this entirc scction should be removed. Mr. Fritsinger stated tl1at the City Council had already taken action to remove tl1is section of tl1e Code. Councilmember Larson stated that on page 2-14, subparagraph 5, he could not imagine what "other officers" would nccd to bc appointed to the Plarming Commission. He suggested that this language be removed. Mr. Fritsinger agreed. Councilmember Malone stated tl1at it might best to leave this language in since it preserves the ability of the Planning Commission to appoint an additional officer if necessary. Councilmember Larson stated that on page 2-16, paragraph 6 creates an appeal process, which seems to be very different from any other type of appeal that can be taken. This appeal process goes around the City Council and allows the Planning Commission to make the final decision. He asked why tl1is is. Mr. Fritsinger stated that the final appeal always goes to the City Council. He noted that the language in the section might be related to the old Board of Appeals. He suggested deleting the entire paragraph. tJ On page 2-21, Section 230 - Civil Defense, Councilmcmber Larson stated that tl1e note indicates that tl1e City may have forfeited its power to the County since committecs have never been established. He suggested that, rather than having all the boiler plate information includcd in the Code, which is geared more toward a war-fare situation than natural disaster, it should simply authorize the Council to prepare a plan, as has been done, and refer to this plan.