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City Council Meeting Minutes February 4, 2014 Page 24 of 28 COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Loo asked if this is a solution in search of a problem. She opposed the idea of Neighborhood Councils. She stated the City is not a separate set of neighborhoods, it is a community and neighborhood councils would lead to more division. She spoke about representative democracy and stated the Council should be representing their constituents. She opposed the idea and felt it would create more division. Mayor Muckle felt the Neighborhood Council and Task Force could assist the City Council. He felt the Task Force is a good idea and personally spoke to all five individuals on the list. He stated they have a variety of specific skill sets. He supported the Task Force idea. Mayor Pro Tern Dalton opposed neighborhood committees, but supported the Task Force. He felt this committee might provide useful information to the City Council. Council member Stolzmann felt it would be appropriate to advertise for volunteers for the Task Force. Mayor Muckle supported advertising for a couple more volunteers. Mayor Muckle summarized for the most part the Council supported the formation of a Task Force and will advertise for more members who wish to volunteer and serve. Five people have already expressed an interest in serving on the Task Force. Public Relations Manager Muth suggested some sort of framework for advertising for task force members to enable a fair comparison. Council member Loo asked if the Council is advertising for two positions to make a total of seven members to serve on the Task Force. City Attorney Light explained the Charter does not require Council to advertise any specific number. Council will direct staff to advertise at whatever level is needed. The City Council will consider the resolution establishing the Task Force and appoint members at the March 4th City Council meeting. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Stolzmann stated it would be beneficial to advertise for candidates who have experience in public outreach, multiple types of media and marketing research. Mayor Muckle agreed and stated it is not necessary to advertise how many members will be appointed. He asked whether Council would agree to he and Council member Jasiak reviewing the applications and making recommendation to the City Council. There was Council consensus. ORDINANCE No. 1658, SERIES 2014— AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF INTERESTS IN PARCELS OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY