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City Council Regular Meeting - 06/13/05 Minutes - Page 13 work to-date on the HRA. Authority (BRA) Member City Manager Beets provided a brief overview of State Statute 469.003 related to filling vacancies on HRA's. Mayor Klausing opined his support for appointment of a Councilmember to serve on the HRA in an attempt to link the two groups and improve communication. Mayor Klausing recommended the appointment of Councilmember Maschka, given his interests in housing within the community, but was open to Council preference for a Councilor citizen appointment through the application process. Councilmember Maschka confirmed his interest in housing as a priority and goal to pursue in the interest of rental housing, apartment safety, code enforcement and public safety delivery; expressed his willingness to serve on the HRA, but was open to citizen application and appointment as well, depending on Council preference. Councilmember Ihlan questioned the term of the appointment, and whether it coincided with a Councilmember's term of office. HRA Executive Director Cathy Bennett confirmed that a Councilmember would serve through their term. Itecess Itecess Mayor Klausing recessed the meeting at approximately 7 :25 p.m., evacuating the Council Chambers due to a Tornado Warning, and reconvening the meeting at 7:43 p.m. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn questioned the consistency of past and current Council comments and their interpretation of communication Issues. Further Council discussion included the time line for appointment to fill the vacancy. Councilmember Kough spoke in support of a Council appointment to the HRA; but preferred to consider such appointment with a full Council present.