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, March 28, 2001 Council Meeting Minutes advisory Committee that makes recommendations, to Council, with Council making decisions. Council Member Travis stated l),e had no problem appointing Ms. Scott to the Committee. Council Member Capra stated she felt strongly that Ms. Scott should not be on the Committee. Mayor Swedberg concurred that Ms. Scott had a large amount of knowledge the City could benefit from; however, she also had financial and contractual interest. Mayor Swedberg also concurred with Council Member Capra regarding conflict of interest. Motion bv Conncil Member Nelson. seconded by Council Member Capra to appoint Ms. Theresa Brenner. Mr. Tom Fairbrother. Mr. Loren Abrahamson. Mr. Crail!: Bode. and Ms. Andrea Witzel to the Communications Ad Hoc Committee. Council Member Travis questioned how Council Member Capra could move to keep someone off the Committee after making a statement that she did not really know any of the people recommended. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated the Committee Chair had requested approval of the individuals on the list, noting that there are others who may also have a [mancial interest Council Member Broussard Vickers felt that Council should support the recommendation of Ms. Brenner and stated that she finds it incredible that Council Members have chosen to pick Ms. Scott as the one (l) to tighten up the rules on. Mayor Swedberg stated that the League of Minnesota Cities states that a person cannot make decisions if they have a contractual interest. Mr. Hoeft stated that the Committee is an advisory board and members of same are required to disclose any financial interest they may have, even though it technically is not a conflict of interest. Mayor Swedberg stated he believed Council, commission/committees are bound by the same rules. Mr. Hoeft explained that commission/committee volunteers are bound to disclosure financial interests and should abstain from discussion or voting on an item if they feel it is appropriate; however, they are not required to do so. Mr. Hoeft stated that if Council acted on an item forwarded from a commission/committee where an individual had not disclosed a financial interest and did not abstain from the voting process, that individual would be held responsible for their action. Council Member Nelson stated that after hearing the advice of Mr. Hoeft she perceives Ms. Scott to have a conflict of interest. All in favor. Aves - 3 (Mavor Swedberl!:. Council Members Capra. Nelson and Vickers) Navs -1 (Council Member Travis). Motion carried. Motion bv Council Member Broussard Vickers. seconded bv Council Member Travis to appoint Ms. Scott to the Communications Ad Hoc Committee. Aves - 2 Page 4 of 10