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City Council Study Session Monday, March 19, 2007 Page 15 dates with specific Councilmembers, or whether it was of more value to have consensus support for candidates. Councilmember Roe noted that he had heard comments from some appli- cants regarding anonymity in the selection process; and didn't have a prefer- ence for identifying candidates with specific Councilmembers, or simply providing preferences by consensus. Councilmember Roe expressed interest in hearing Councilmember Pust's opinion ofthe process at a future meeting. Councilmember Kough expressed no preference. Mayor Klausing expressed no preference; but noted that he had been pleas- antly surprised by the consensus achieved in the current practice of each Councilmember choosing two candidates for each vacancy. Mayor Klausing noted that some individual Council concern had been expressed regarding whether to include input from Advisory Commission Chairs; and suggested that Councilmembers submit their candidates with or without including Chairperson preferences; and that staff disseminate that data accordingly. Councilmember Roe suggested that staff provide the Chairperson recom- mendations to Councilmembers, but not factor them into the count. Further discussion included encouraging as many people to be involved in serving as possible; and the need to invite opinions of Chairpersons, while not ceding Council votes to them. Consensus was that before future appointments are made, discussion be held to achieve a consensus on the process for appointments, when the entire City Council is available. 10. Discussion of Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program Grant Op- portunity Public Works Director Duane Schwartz presented detailed information on an upcoming grant opportunity for a non-motorized transportation pilot pro- gram, as part of the federal transportation bill (SAFETEA-LU), including four cities across the country, including Minneapolis. Mr. Schwartz noted that the application process encouraged cooperation with other jurisdictions, and allowing connections with cities that directly abut Minneapolis, includ- ing Roseville; and didn't necessarily require a local match of funds.