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, ,4 e e e CITY OF ARDEN IDLLS MEMORANDUM DATE: April 2, 1999 TO: Mayor and City Council Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator~ FROM: SUBJECT: 1999 Committees and Committee Structure Backl!:round The City Council met on March 29,1999, to discuss the 1999 committee structure. At that meeting, the City Council directed staff to schedule another Special Worksession for April 5, 1999, for the purpose of finalizing the committee structure. Staff was given some direction on the number of committees that are being considered, and was further directed to provide a brief summary of the proposed committees, potential task force issues, and other basic structural items that still need to be finalized. Proposed Committees The City Council reached consensus on the following committees: 1. Plannin2 Commission The purpose of this Commission is to advise the Council on all city land use planning matters. Duties include the development and maintenance of the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan, carrying out procedures dictated by Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.351 - 462.365 and City Code, review and investigation of various planning matters as directed by the City Council, and making recommendations to the City Council. 2. Communications Committee The Communications Committee will be responsible for the reporting, writing, and editing of the monthly newsletter publication. (The City Council should provide additional clarification on whether or not this Committee is expected to be involved in any other communication- related activities). 3. Parks & Recreation Committee The Parks and Recreation Committee will work to provide a comprehensive, well-maintained system of parks, trails, facilities and open spaces. In addition they will work to provide a balanced and organized program of affordable recreational activities. (The City Council should clarifY that the mission statement is correct, or if other goals are appropriate.)