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Manager said he thought the Council would have this authority but it might be wise to hold the ordinance to give an opportunity to research this question. Councilman McDonald questioned the propriety of the Council's filling vacancies on the Board when Board members are initially elected by the people. c.~ -a- ~,-' .}: ::'. i I , ! Councilman Hershner concurred saying that he couldn't see how appointment of Board mem- bers by the Council would make the Board more broad based inasmuch as members of the Board are also elected by, the people. Mrs. Campbell said she had many calls from constituents suggesting consideration be- cause it is felt the Board has been self-perpetuating. She said she understood all five encumbents were appointed and that appointment by the Council would probably give a broader base for people chosen to serve on the Board, 'and in a way would prevent a self-perpetuating body. ,,' Councilman Teague said he would like to see the council bill tabled or held to give an opportunity to determine the legality of Council appointment. David Gooley of 86 Patterson Street said he felt it very important that every City agency be under the guidance and control of the City Council; that Board actions have a tremendous effect on the City and the Council should direct the City in a co-ordinated fashion so that they can plan adequately for the future. I I I i I ". "'"", I I i I i I I Wes Morgan, 2101 Monroe Street, commented on the low rates and efficient service main- tained by the Water Board and said it had been free of political influence. He said Board members have been stable, secure people not accountable to outside pressure. He objected strongly to appointment by the City Council saying the Board should be kept above politi cs. Mr. Vik said the procedure followed by the Board in filli~vacancies is the same as that followed by the Council in filling its. vacancies. Mr. VanFossen remarked that the Water Board is the only department of the City which is making money and asked that there be no interference with its operation. A vote was taken on the amendment to change the word "Board" to "City Council". Motion was de- feated - Mrs. Beal and Mrs. Campbell voting aye; Messrs. Mohr, Teague, McDonald, and Hershner voting no. A vote was taken on the motion to read the council bill the second time by council bill number only os with unanimous consent of the Council. Failing unanimous consent, Mrs. Beal voting no, the bill was held for second reading at the February 28, 1972 Council meeting. Mr. Williams asked if Mayor Anderson has indicated a choice, and Manager replied the Mayor suggested Councilman Hershner; he is the Council's representative on the Metro- politan Study Commission and since it is an equivalent task, the two would tie together. Mrs. Beal said she feels he is too busy,with other activities to give the added time and asked that the appointment be held' until he is consulted. It was understood the item would be held for further discussion. i I ~ "l' I II - Appointments L-COG Alternate Delegate - The Council was asked to appoint one of its members as alter- nate representative of the City to L-COG meetings when Mayor Anderson is unc~ble to attend. Mrs. Beal suggested Mrs. Campbell, since she has time and interest and has been attending those meetings. Comm 2/9/72 Mrs. Frank LaCl}, 1976 University Street, appointed to Library Board for four-glJar term ending January 1, 1976, replacing Mrs. Ralph Carlson. I I I I I I i I I I ~ Mrs. Beal asked Councilman Hershner if he felt he had enough time to attend the meetings. Mr. Hershner said he could. Mr. McDonald asked for confirmation that the position being con- sidered is for the alternate representative. Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to appoint Councilman Hershner as the City's alternate representati ve to L-COG. Motion carried unanimously. II - Items discussed at Committee meetings on January 26, February 2, and February 9, 1972 and to be acted upon ~ith one motion. Minutes of those meetings appear below in italics~ A. Appotntments - Mayor Anderson announced the fopowing aPP9intments and reappointments: LOuis F. Bonson, designer, 390 West 23rd Avenue, reappointed to Building and Housing Baard of ApPeals for five-:year term ending January 1, 1977. . A. W. Kreig, 3252 Onyx Street, reappointed to Zoning Board Q.f Appeals, ,for, , .five-gear term ending January 1, 1977. Mr. Mohr moved seconded bg Mr. GrJ.bskov to confi rm the appoin tments. Mati on carri ad. ' Co"." 1/26/72 Approve B. Amendment Ci ty Code, Licensing Commercial Soli ci tors - Manager explained firms and corporations having sales forces of fi ve or, six people have been 9.perati~g. unde,r " ~t:' ,..:,,) 2/14/72 - 4