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Approved: 3/12/07 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA WORK SESSION MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2007; 5:15 P.M. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Stan Harpstead called to order the work session meeting at 5:37 p.m. Present: Mayor Stan Harpstead, Councihuembers David Grant, Brenda Holden, David McClung, and Fran Hohues Absent: None Also present were: Community Development Director, Karen Barton; Assistant City Administrator, Schawn Johnson; Finance Director, Sue Iverson; Public Works Director, Greg Hoag; and Parks and Recreation Manager, Michelle Olson Others present were: City Attorney, Jerry Filla Commission and Committees- A, Proposed Ordinance Language: Mayor Stan Harpstead provided the City Council with an overview of the proposed commission and committee ordinance changes. Mayor Harpstead noted that the City's existing language in the City Code does not have enabling legislation for a number of the City's committees and commissions. Also, the City does not have language that addresses term limits, annual appointments, or the appointment of non-residents. Assistant City Administrator Schawn Johnson stated that City staff has been working with City Attorney Jerry Filla on creating a new ordinance that addresses many of the City Councils concerns regarding the existing committee, commission, and task force structure. City staff requested City Council input regarding the proposed changes to Section 220 of the City Code. Councilmember Holden asked if the length of term requirements would apply to the Economic Development Authority since this group is made up of City Councihuembers. City Attorney Jerry Filla said that he would review the current structure of the Economic Development Authority and make the necessary changes to the proposed ordinance.