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I I ARDEN HI LS CITY COUNCIL WORKSES ION - DECEMBER 16 19 6 4 .- was determined by its leadership, with outside consultants helpful to re-energize I committees as needed. I Tom Steele, a member of the Finance Committee, responded that outside expertise should be viewed as "free advise", whether it came from committee members, staff, outside consultants, or other areas. Mr. Steele's request of the Council was to, "Give us I something to do; give us focus, recognition, and a mission; and give us leadership." Mr. Mertensotto expressed his appreciation of those committee members willing to give I of their time in service to the community. Councilmember Aplikowski commended committee members, stating the diversity of the J group, and also commended Mr. Mertensotto's leadership as Chairperson of the committee. - Mr. Mertensotto asked for Council clarification of succession planning, and if the - Council wanted committee members present at Council meetings on a regular basis to provide committee recommendations. . Mayor Probst responded that it was absolutely appropriate for committee members to give formal recommendations to the Council, whether the Council agreed with the recommendation or not, and emphatically stated that the Council was continually seeking more public input in considering decisions before them. Councilmember Hicks emphasized the value the Council placed in the committee members' time, effort and advice prior to their making decisions, even when the Council makes decisions that may appear contrary to committee recommendations. Planning Commission Brent Nelson, representing the Planning Commission, provided an overview of Planning Commission activities. Mr. Nelson stated that there were several outstanding issues regarding pawn shop and adult entertainment zoning. Mr. Nelson requested clarified Council direction as to what the Commission's priorities should be. Councilmember Malone stated that the pawnshop and adult entertainment zoning needed to be an immediate priority. Councilmember Aplikowski again thanked the committee. Mayor Probst advised all committees who were represented that all appointments would . be discussed that evening, with appointment of statutory committees being made at the January 2, 1997 Council meeting.