CC 02-10-1997 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 10 1997 13 Councilmember Hicks inquired if the additional applications under the various committees were all being officially recommended by the Mayor. Mayor Probst agreed that was his intent. Councilmember Aplikowski brought up the issue of one person serving on more than one committee. Mayor Probst indicated that while one person serving on two different committees should not present a problem, serving on more than two may be an issue. He also indicated that if a person serves on two different committees, that person only be allowed to chair one of those committees. Mr. Fritsinger clarified that only one person is now listed as being on three committees, however he needs to clarify this with this person that his intent was to join all three or if he preferred a specific committee. MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to ratify the appointments as listed. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed her dismay that the Business Relations Committee appointments were being tabled. Councilmember Keirn reiterated that Mayor Probst had not been able to reach the Chair of this committee, as the Chair has been out of town. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mr. Fritsinger stated Staff is asking for clarification of its role in regard to the various committees. There are issues relating to dynamics of Staff and committee member roles. Councilmember Malone stated his opinion that the committees are support to City Staff, and they should not place an additional burden on Staff. He prefers Staff role #2 as outlined on Mr. Fritsinger's memo, that Staff exists merely to keep the committees focused on the goals as outlined by the City Council. Councilmember Aplikowski remarked the City Council needs to set the tone for direction and that the Council should let the committees know what needs to be discussed. A discussion ensued regarding the expectations of the City Council in regard to committee activity. Councilmember Hicks commented that Staff prepares materials for the Planning Commission, but not for the other committees. Councilmember Keirn suggested Council expectations could be discussed in more detail at a later meeting. A discussion ensued regarding responsibility for agendas and minutes of committee meetings. It was the general consensus of Council that committees should be responsible for their own agendas and minutes, that this should not become a Staff responsibility.