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Regular City Council Meeting 8s Executive 3easion Monday, March 23, 2009 Page 9 Councilmember Ihlan noted that one incumbent applicant was seeking reappointment; and referenced the City Council's policy for reappointment separately from appointment; and spoke against the motion for that reason. Councilmember Roe suggested that action be taken on the reappointment before making further appointments. Councilmember Pust opined that she was not moving reappointment of the incumbent, based on being consistent with the recommendations of the Chair in his a-mail. Pust and Johnson withdrew their motion to appoint the slate to the Human Rights Commission, as recommended by the commission chair, and Pust moved, Johnson seconded, not reappointing the incumbent to the Human Rights Commission. Recess Mayor Klausing recessed the meeting at approximately 7:28 p.m. for review of the reappointment/appointment policy; and reconvened at approximately 7:43 p.m. Pust and Johnson withdrew their motion to not reappoint the incumbent to the . Human Rights Commission. Johnson moved, Klausing seconded, reappointment of Gale Pederson to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Ihlan opined that Ms. Pederson had exceeded her term limit by one additional year. Councilmember Johnson clarified that Ms. Pederson had quit during her first term to run for the City Council; and that upon her reappointment, she had begun a second series of eligibility for a six year term. Mayor Klausing advised that this information had been screened and clarified by staff prior to the application process being initiated; with eligibility determined at that time. Mayor Klausing suggested that the policy could be revisited in the future if the Council was inclined to do so; however, he opined that it was not relevant to appointment or reappointment at this time. Councilmember Ihlan spoke in support of the motion. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Ihlan; Johnson; Roe; and Klausing. Nays: None.