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. . ` II Mr. Terway asked if there was a grocery store commg to the comtnercial area. Mr. March stated that there is a 50,000 sq. ft. grocery store that will be built on the commercial property east of Willow Glen Town Homes and west of the County Bank, but there was no name or time frame mentioned. Mr. March distnbuted a proposal from Sanders, R7acker and Bergly, Inc., Architect and Planner, for landscaping and streetscapes. It was mentioned by a Council Member that the City needs a plan for the commercial area that does not ha.ve so many requirements that would scaze possble businesses away. It was also mentioned by a committee member that the same theme should be carried throughout the City. Council Member Capra stated that she would like to see all committees have standardized By-Laws. Additionally, it would be nice to have a folder availa.ble that has the specifications for new members. Mr. Terway explained that he has been working in the government field for the past 25 years and l�as a couple of important points regarding liaisons. First, a liaison is unportant to an organi�.ation. They bring , forwazd the ideas to a higher body that can act. Second, they support the committee. Ms. Fairbrother asked the Council Members what a lia.ison does. Council Member Capra stated her interpretation of a liaison is one who passes information. They have no part in voting or making motions, an.d are responsible for rela.ying the inforn�ation tha.t has been discussed to Council. Ma.yor Swedberg stated that the lia.ison is there to help you, and is there to give the best, straight, honest opinion and advise to Council. Council Member Nelson stated that she would like direct communication from the committees, and would like to hear from as many citizens possible. She suggested, if possible, the liaison could be rotated amongst the committee members, and that person could attend the Council me�tings to inform Council of any items of discussion. Additionally, this would be a good way for all members and Council to get to know each other. Council Member Nelson asked the comxnittee members if formal training would give them the tools they need to better understanding procedures. She stated that Planning and Zoning Committee Members were interested 'm some kind of formal training. Otherwise, its learn as you go. Council Member Travis stated that the in.put of every volunteer is very valuable. He does not give his opinion as a liaison, until he hears all the input. Mr. Rehbine departed at $:13 p.m. The Minnesota Design team was discussed briefly. Ms. Scott departed at 8:15 p.m Ms. Scheller asked what the committee members ca.n expect from sta� and is there time allotted for staff projects? Mayor Swedberg commented tha.t Mr. March probably would not l�e his answer because it will impact him, but in his views there are limits to everything. All committees are the right arm of the City Council and each committee has reasonable needs that have to get done, i.e.: copying, purchasing supplies and information, etc. You can't e�ect staffto drop every thing to make ft so, but he would ea�pect staff to give the committees all the help that they can. Mayor Swedberg also mentioned that if copies are needed, come in and make them yourself to save time. Ms. Scheller still questioned some of wha.t Mayor Swedberg was stating. Mr. Terway stated that we need to come up with a plan, Ms. Scheller agreed. Mr. March commented that there are more committees now than before, for exa.mple: