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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 06, 2014 Page 27 Councilmember Etten questioned if a youth commissioner should also be consid- ered for this advisory commission; and suggested a membership of seven plus 1 youth (not three)may be something to consider initially. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of one youth member for the Civic Engagement advisory commission. Councilmember Laliberte opined that she continued to struggle with the member count and suggestion from the HRC to engage existing commissions, with them taking up the majority of the available member slots versus the general public, un- less it grew larger. Councilmember Laliberte opined that given the amount of work to be accomplished, perhaps large was prudent. Councilmember Willmus spoke in support of bringing individuals from other ad- visory commission's especially those originally having worked with the task force and as a starting point, then rolling them off the advisory commission similar to other advisory commissions. Councilmember Willmus advised that he wasn't too concerned about the size of the group; but thought it much more important to get them up to speed fairly rapidly. Discussion ensued regarding rotating membership from advisory commission members to the community at large. Mayor Roe suggested that membership be opened to anyone wishing to apply; making it clear that it was also open to advisory commission commissioners across the board. Mayor Roe noted that the City Council would use a similar pro- cess to ensure rotations were done with 1, 2 and 3 year appointments, using the standard application, interview and appointment process. Councilmember McGehee noted the need to address external and internal infor- mation generated and available data on the website based on those different needs. Laliberte moved, Etten seconded, creation of a standalone Community Engage- ment advisory commission consisting of seven (7) commissioners and one youth commissioner. Mayor Roe offered a friendly amendment, accepted by the mak- er and seconder of the motion, to charge the Commission Subcommittee of Councilmembers Laliberte and McGehee to work with staff in developing the charge and process. Roll Call Ayes: Laliberte; McGehee; Willmus; Etten; and Roe. Nays: None.