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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 DRAFT 10 stated one or two commissioners are usually absent from every meeting. He suggested the Council might wish to consider reducing the Commission from seven to five commissioners. . Councilmember Aplikowski stated she would not support a reduction in numbers, She added she would wish the advertising to be done immediately with interviews after elections for a decision in mid-November. She noted she would urge that the Council interview whomever applies. Councilmember Rem stated she would prefer to wait until after elections as there are Council seats open. She added one or two new commissioners could be ready for December. Mayor Probst stated that it might be preferable for the Council not to commit to a selection process at this time. He added that no one might apply, or an applicant who is an obvious choice might be appointed immediately. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she would support interviewing every candidate. Councilmember Rem stated it is the Council's responsibility to meet with everyone who applies. Mayor Probst stated he was not suggesting that the Council should not interview, but rather that such a decision is not necessary. Councilmember Aplikowski stated it might be prudent to review the areas of strength and weakness of the current Commission. She added it might be determined by whomever applies. Mayor Probst stated that advertising could commence on September 13 or 14 to allow for a few a. weeks prior to the elections. .. B. Community Events Banner Mr. Lynch requested that the Council's consideration of proposed banners to be associated with the City's 50th anniversary celebration. He added that City staffrequires direction with regard to potential changes in the sign ordinance which might be addressed at an upcoming worksession. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that the Events Committee was unsure whether the banners were a City project or a civic project, which would affect funding sources and ordinance compliance. Mayor Probst stated the sign ordinance should be amended to allow the City to erect civic banners. He added that most communities have that ability. Councilmember Aplikowski agreed that the ordinance should be changed, and businesses should be allowed to sponsor banners. Mayor Probst requested that City staff review the necessary changes to the ordinance for review by the Council at an upcoming meeting. .