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Regular City Council Meeting — 02/09/04 DRAI+� Minutes - Page 34 proposed redevelopment, the majority of these properties in the Twin Lakes AUAR, d/b/a Northco Real Estate Services), Mark Rancone (Roseville Properties, 2575 North Fairview Avenue, Suite 250, Roseville), Kent Carlson (Ryan Companies US, Inc.), and Gale Pederson (Multicare Associates of the Twin Cities, Twin Lakes Health Building, 1835 County Road C West). Councilmember Schroeder noted that he had nothing against Ms. Pederson, but was seeking the right person to represent the business and property owners. Community Development Director Dennis Welsch commented that following the direction to staff after the last Council meeting, staff had sent a second personal letter to the actual property owner of record, and did not specify who represented them, just that their business be represented. Roll Call Ayes: Ihlan, Schroeder, Maschka, Kough and Klausing. Nays: None. Mayor Klausing congratulated those appointed, and thanked each applicant and encouraged them to make application in the future for Commission vacancies. Mayor Klausing noted that each person on the bench attempted to do their best for the benefit of the City, but recognized the different perspectives. Councilmember Schroeder acknowledged Mayor Klausing's attempt to find common ground, but recommended that in the future, the overall community benefit be upheld, rather than his opined perception of political appointments. Councilmember Ihlan sought clarif'ication, for public information, as to meeting times, locations, public comment availability and whether they would be advertised and/or televised to allow the public to monitor the panel's progress. Mayor Klausing noted that all city-sponsored meetings were open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Community Development Director Welsch advised that, due to