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City Council Regular Meeting —10/11/04 DRAFT Minutes - Page 15 commissions and by re-evaluating roles and responsibilities, rather than creating a separate Business Advisory Commission; expressing concern as to how such a commission would interact with the other commissions related to tasking. Mr. Beets concluded his report by addressing and requesting clarification of the commission appointment and reappointment process. Mr. Beets noted that the appointment process seems functional, but that the reappointment process was not in compliance with Council Resolution No. 9372 adopted in 1999. Mr. Beets referred to the City Attorney's opinion dated February 6, 2004 that recommended either following the above-referenced resolution, rescind it, or amend it as appropriate. Mr. Beets recommended that the resolution be amended to require an application and Council interview for all new commission appointments; and for reappointments, an application for reappointment would be required, but no additional Council interview would be held unless three Councilmembers requested an interview of a particular sitting commission who was seeking reappointment. Councilmember Kough supported interviewing all candidates prior to reappointment. Councilmember Kough opined his lack of support to designate business representatives on existing commissions, supporting a separate commission to promote the business community. Mayor Klausing opened the meeting for public comment. Randy Neprash, 1276 Eldridge Mr. Neprash spoke in support of a compromise whereby environmental issues would be addressed by the Public Works and Transportation Commission; particularly if that Commission were expanded from its current membership of five to seven. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 Victoria Street N Mr. Kysylyczyn reminded Councilmembers and staff of statutory requirements for the Police Civil Service Commission; and suggested the ordinance be reviewed regarding terms on the Public Works and Transportation Commission.