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Regular City Council Minutes - 12/08/03 Page 11 Mr. Welsch advised that Mr. Shardlow recommended that such a structure would allow for a broad range of community input and communication during the review of the project. Mr. Shardlow had recommended that his capacity would be that of a facilitator to attempt consensus, not to Chair the meetings; and suggested that they meet on a regular basis, and that the panel consist of no less than 15 and no more than 25 members. Community Development Director Welsch proposed that the Advisory Panel initiate their meetings in January, with an Open House/Educational meeting, with all meetings open to the public, but not in Public Hearing format. Councilmember Maschka opined his enthusiastic support of the proposed overall structure of the Advisory Panel; noting that Mr. Shardlow had previously facilitated several controversial projects, and should serve well for the City of Roseville. Councilmember Maschka recommended that in order to alleviate any assumptions at this time, rather than the wording, "Twin Lakes Parkway," that the wording, "Transportation Component," be used in the draft charge to the panel. Councilmember Maschka further recommended addition of a "representative at-large" from outside the Twin Lakes neighborhood to represent the interests of the entire community; in addition to adding two independent/small business operators from the community to serve on the panel to ensure those community interests are recognized. Councilmember Kough recommended that a Councilmember serve as Liaison to the committee to ensure adequate communication with the City Council. Councilmembers Klausing cautioned the implications of having a Councilmember serving, and the potential for politicizing the process; and sought to ensure that if a Councilmember were at the meeting, it would only be as