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Regular City Council Meeting & Executive Session <br />Monday, March 23, 2009 <br />Page 1l <br />Councilmember Roe noted that Mr. Cook had applied for a previous Commission <br />vacancy and been interviewed at that time. Councilmember Roe advised that he <br />would support Mr. Cook, based on that prior interview, and the recommendation <br />of the incoming Planning Commission Chair. <br />Roll Call <br />Ayes: Pust; Johnson; Roe; and Klausing. <br />Nays: Ihlan. <br />Pust moved, Ihlan seconded, reappointment of Joan Felice to the Public Works, <br />Environment and Transportation Commission for a term that expires March 31, <br />2012. <br />Roll Call <br />Ayes: Pust; Ihlan; Johnson; Roe; and Klausing. <br />Nays: None. <br />Klausing moved, Johnson seconded, appointment of Steve Gjerdingen to the <br />Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission for a term that <br />expires March 31, 2012. <br />Roll Call <br />Ayes: Pust; Ihlan; Johnson; Roe; and Klausing. <br />Nays: None. <br />Pust moved, Johnson seconded, not to reappoint incumbent Tam McGehee to the <br />Human Rights Commission; relying on input from the Commission Chair and the <br />number of applicants applying for this commission. <br />Councilmember Pust opined that, based on her review of applicants, there were <br />stronger applicants than Ms. McGehee for the commission, and thought they <br />should be given a chance to serve. Councilmember Pust clarified that applicants <br />serve for three year terms, not six years; and thanked Ms. McGehee for her <br />service. <br />Councilmember Ihlan noted that the City Council had reappointed every other <br />incumbent seeking reappointment at tonight's meeting. Councilmember Ihlan <br />read the City's policy related to reappointment; and opined that she had heard no <br />particular reason why Ms. McGehee did not merit reappointment; and further <br />opined that the City Council appointed commissioners, and should not rely so <br />strongly on the recommendation of Commission chairs. Councilmember Ihlan <br />questioned the intent for revamping the Human Rights Commission and its <br />historic mission to one of neighborhood and diversity issues; and suggested that <br />there was concern being voiced by other commissioners currently serving the <br />Human Rights Commission. Councilmember Ihlan advised that she would be <br />voting against this motion. <br />