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<br /> ------ <br /> ~ ~ ~ ~ y 'I <br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - DECEMBER 16. 1996 4 .1 <br /> was determined by its leadership, with outside consultants helpful to re-energize I <br /> committees as needed. <br /> Ray McGraw, a member of the Finance Committee, responded that outside expertise I <br /> should be viewed as "free advise", whether it came from committee members, staff, I <br /> outside consultants, or other areas. Mr. McGraw's request of the Council was to, "Give <br /> us something to do; give us focus, recognition, and a mission; and give us leadership." <br /> Mr. Mertensotto expressed his appreciation of those committee members willing to give I <br /> of their time in service to the community. <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski commended committee members, stating the diversity of the I <br /> group, and also commended Mr. Mertensotto's leadership as Chairperson of the <br /> committee. I <br /> Mr. Mertensotto asked for Council clarification of succession planning, and if the <br /> Council wanted committee members present at Council meetings on a regular basis to I <br /> provide committee recommendations. <br /> Mayor Probst responded that it was absolutely appropriate for committee members to .. <br /> give formal recommendations to the Council, whether the Council agreed with the <br /> recommendation or not, and emphatically stated that the Council was continually seeking I <br /> more public input in considering decisions before them. <br /> Councilmember Hicks emphasized the value the Council placed in the committee I <br /> members' time, effort and advice prior to their making decisions, even when the Council <br /> makes decisions that may appear contrary to committee recommendations. <br /> Planning Commission I <br /> Brent Nelson, representing the Planning Commission, provided an overview of Planning <br /> Commission activities. Mr. Nelson stated that there were several outstanding issues I <br /> regarding pawn shop and adult entertainment zoning. Mr. Nelson requested clarified <br /> Council direction as to what the Commission's priorities should be. <br /> Councilmember Malone stated that the pawnshop and adult entertainment zoning needed I <br /> to be an immediate priority. <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski again thanked the committee. I <br /> Mayor Probst advised all committees who were represented that all appointments would I <br /> be discussed that evening, with appointment of statutory committees being made at the .. <br /> January 2, 1997 Council meeting. <br /> I <br />