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C�ty Cvuncil ReguIar Meeti�g — Oi/09/06 DRAFT Minutes - Page 18 interviewing applicants, both eurrent commzssianers seeking reappointment and prospective candidates. Counci�member Ihlan spoke in oppositian to th� motion, opining the need �o abolish automatic reappointment without seeking add��onal candida�es from a public interest poo1. �`ur�her discussion was held regarding �he interview and appozntment process, impacts, po�en�ia�l inte�-viewees, and re- appointees; timing issues; and valu� o£ cuar�r�nt commissioner expertise. Counc�imember Pust noted, �or the record, �ha� she had not �ormally resigned as a Planning Commissioner, but %ereby xesigned at �his time. Mayor Klausing recagn�zed Counci�membe� Pust's resignation �rom the Planning Commission. Cauncilm�mbear Pust opined 'zt was advan�ageous to starzke a balanee between the exper�i�e of �hose a�ready serving, while pursuing a proeess that encouarages additional citizen partieipation; and no� was�ing the time of ihe Commission and/or Counc�l. Further discussion included the recammendatians o� respective chaizp�rsons and the�r observa�zans o� eommzssianers on a more individual basis at mee�ings; and eo�ual opportunity inc�ntives. 1V��.yor Klausing expressed concern tha�, while eneouraging new pa�iczpation ��om ciiizens, ihe process may devalue the cuz-�ent cornmissioner experience and expertise. Mayor Klausing opined that the�e �ppeared io be his�oricai suppar� �or adequate turnover in getting n�w people involved �n the pxocess. Councilmember Kough encouraged that everyo�e be given an equa� opportuni�y. City At�orney Anderson, from a�egal siandpoint, advised Counci�membe�s that City N�anager Beets was p�oposing and adhering to the City Counc�l's cuz-�ent policy as out�ined in Resolution No. 10266 and passed in December of 2004. Mr.