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e I e . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES June 20, 2005 8 Councilmember Larson rcqucsted that there be more of a distinction between standing committees and City Council appointed committees. In the past, he has rcccivcd complaints from residents that the City Council does not listcn to committccs, commissions, or task forces. Therefore, these groups are unable to provide a finished product. It is important that a task force has a charge or mission to completc a quality work product that can be used by the City Council. He believes that the City has the right number of committees at this time. Councilmember Holdcn would like to see term limits implemented on committees. Mayor Aplikowski asked the City Council if they would like to implement term limits or implement an annual rencwal process. Councilmember Larson statutory requirement. commiSSIOn. mentioned that the Planning Commission is very important and is a It is very important to have experienced members on a planning City Administrator Wolfc reviewed the suggested steps to be implemented by the City council pcrtaining to when a task force is formed. The goal is to have a consistent approach in the formation of task forccs. It is proposed that at a future work sessions, thc City Council would discuss and review the purpose of a task force, work plans, and time lines. Prospective members of a task force will be asked to complete a committec application form. City Administrator Wolfe said that the implementation of term limits will have to be a policy issue decided by the City Council in rcgards to committee and commissions. Mayor Aplikowski stated that term limits minimizes personal ownership and allows more opportunities for others to participate on commissions, committees, and task forces. This item will be placed on a future work session agenda for further discussion. Northwest Areas Librarv Access Task Force City Administrator Wolfe stated that the Ramsey County Library Board has created a Northwest Area Library Task Force to study and evaluate library services in the northwest portion of the county. The City has bccn asked to appoint an elected official and a citizen representativc to thc task force. Councilmcmber Holden said that shc believes that Ramsey County Library Board leans toward larger library branches. The current Arden Hills is very restrictive with its building and location. Also, the library is only open certain times of the day and this forces people to visit the Roseville or Shorcview branches. Mayor Aplikowski mentioncd that she has received mixed messages from residents regarding thc nccd for a larger library, while some residents want to keep our existing library opcn. 8