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, .w e e e CITY OF ARDEN IDLLS MEMORANDUM DATE: March 24,1999 TO: Mayor and City Council Brian Fritsinger, City Administrat~ FROM: SUBJECT: 1999 Committee Structure Back2round The City Council, at its 1999 Retreat, began a discussion that tried to provide direction on the purpose of committees and how these groups may be used effectively by the City of Arden Hills. While no decisions were made at this meeting, the Council had indicated a need to bring closure to this issue. The City Council has discussed the purpose and structure of the committees for the last three (3) years. While the rationale behind some of these discussions has changed from time to time, it was clear at the Retreat that there were a couple of objectives in mind. . How to use Commissions/Committees to more effectively communicate with residents. How to use Commissions/Committees as a resource to provide additional expertise and assistance on various City activities. . I have enclosed a copy of the notes from the Retreat for City Council review. I realize that each of us is interested in resolving the number of committees, and what tasks they will be charged with. However, the City Council fIrst needs to defIne the basic structure of the committee process which will then assist in determining the type and number of committees to create. Resolving this question is key to being able to address the two objectives identifIed above. I'd like the Council to consider some of the following points before we meet to bring closure to this topic. Citizen Involvement As alluded to in the background comments, many of the conversations with residents and Council have focused on two key points; "Why didn't the City inform me earlier?" and, "How can we use local expertise to supplement staff in order to accomplish the many 'projects' that have not been completed?"