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March 13, 2012 Councilmember Burg, stating that the council has the authority to determine whether commissioners should be appointed or removed. Additionally Councilmember Jacobsen stated that he feels not all absences are equal, and would suggest amending the attendance 'policy to allow for a more subjective approach. Mayor Jacobsen stated that by allowing individuals to remain on a commission for a long period of time can dissuade interested residents from serving. Councilmember Bauman reported that she feels some commissioners see their role as commissioner as an entitlement issue, and would like to offer opportunities to interested citizens. Councilmember Samuelson commented that the council has the opportunity to review every appointment, and would like to provide the council the opportunity to extend appointments on an as needed basis. Councilmember Samuelson also commented that the council; as liaisons would have knowledge of attendance issues. Mayor Jacobsen commented on the positive experience in the case of a current EDC Commissioner; who recently reached his term limit on the Planning Commission. Councilmember Burg commented that currently there are not enough applicants to fill vacancies. Councilmember Samuelson and Bauman suggested changing all commissions to a four term (twelve year) maximum. Councilmember Burg suggested giving the Council the ability to extend a term if that is in the best interest of the City. It was also determined to lessen the restrictions on absenteeism. Assistant to the City Manager Johnson summarized the changes as follows: Sec. 2-63 (1) Plaanieg Commission members will be allowed to serve four consecutive terms or a maximum of twelve years. f�) (2) Once a commission member has served on a commission for four consecutive terms or a maximum of twelve years, the City Council may reappoint that commission member to additional terms. (3) Effective April 1, 2010, the City Council will begin enforcing the term limits on current commission or committee members who have served €eF thfee AFfour consecutive terms. Sec. 2-69 Attendance at meetings is of the utmost importance in carrying out the work of a commission or committee. If a member misses etre third four of the scheduled meetings during the commission or committee's calendar year (April through March), the member's seat will-aatenetieslly may become vacated and the City Council v,44 can begin the process of filling the vacated seat. The City Manager shall be responsible for notifying the member of the intended and resulting action. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to make changes to the City Code Chapter 2, Article 4 as listed by Assistant to the City Manager Johnson. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried