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--- " . Mr. Delay said the report indicated Mr. Spickerman was doing an excellent e job, but noted a question raised as to what would happen if Mr. Spickerman left the position. He wondered to what extent there could be confidence placed in the structure of the system rather than in a person. Mr. Bernhard said there were a number of capable people who could do the job. However, they would have to be trained. Mr. Lieuallen expressed concern about confidence in the system and not in a person also, and wondered if it was basically a good system. Mr. Bernhard said any interested citizen of the City could become a hearings official. He noted it took interest in the issues and understanding of the goals and policies of the City. Mr. Saul said in some ways it is difficult to properly evaluate the system because Mr. Spickerman is doing a good jOb. However, that should not be cited as the sole reason why this system works well. Some addi- tional factors to be considered were addressed. He noted the ease of scheduling a greater number of meetings per month, thus allowing fewer items on the agenda for each meeting. This offers greater access to the issues and more time to delve into the issues raised. A single person can engage in discussion and ask questions that directly respond to issues raised during the hearings. The requirement that the Hearings Official provide a written decision inclUding reasons why the decisions are made was an additional benefit. He noted all the above make the system more accessible to the pUblic. Mr. Delay congratulated the Planning Commission on the excellent job it was doing, noting the Hearings Official was an extension of that process. e He wondered if the Hearings Official provided adequate feedback for the Planning Commission. Mr. Bernhard said it is very good feedback. There are reports made to the Planning Commission about everyone and one-half months. which provide the Planning Commission with information regarding areas that are being developed and the kind of development involved. He said the Planning Commission did not have that information before. If there is interest in more detailed information from these reports, that information can be supplied by the Hearings Official. Mr. Bradley moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to accept the Planning Commission's report regarding the Hearings Official process on PUDs. Motion carried unanimously. IX. Approval of Mi nutes Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to approve Council minutes June 21, 1978. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. X. 1990 Plan Update Mayor Keller reminded Council the update report was to be distributed tonight at a joint meeting between MAPAC and MPPC at Harris Hall. e 6/28/78--9 "+1Q