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Manager noted there seemed to be a substantial difference of oplnlon existing with this serious problem which could not be resolved today. He suggested Council consider a process for reviewing the problems and ~ making recommendations for solutions. He suggested perhaps a Council ~ subcommittee would be the best process. . Mr. Lieuallen was not in favor of another Council committee. want to abdicate his responsibility to others on the Council, not have time to serve. However, he was not comfortable with resolve the problem today. Ms. Smith noted Dr. MacKinnon's suggestion for alternative developments, and suggested perhaps a Council committee might be able to gather addi- tional information regarding those alternatives. He did not and did trying to Mr. Delay felt perhaps Council originally should have been more forceful regarding the process and role of the Committee when it was originally established. H~ saw a lot of effort and time involved in resolving the present issues, and agreed he would be uncomfortable making a decision at this time. Ms. Miller noted whichever course was taken to resolve the problem, she felt it necessary that some resolution be made soon. She felt if a committee were set up, it should be directed to work within a short period of time for a suggested resolution. Manager noted there is a considerable amount of paperwork to read and work to do, and suggested perhaps a 60-day deadline period. Ms. Schue felt it important the committee be made up only of Councilors. She said it seemed the two opposing groups had passed the stage where they could reasonably reach a solution. However, she felt the resources of the two groups and Adrienne Lannom would be very important for the Council to reach a decision as to what should be done. e Mr. Haws moved, seconded by the Council be appointed as as necessary to resolve the report back in three weeks. Ms. Miller, that three members of a committee to meet and take action problems. The committee would Motion carried unanimously. Gretchen Miller, Emily Schue, and Eric Haws were named to the committee. Ms. Schue will be chairman. Meeting will be scheduled Thursday, January 25, 11:30 a.m., in the Mayor's office. Ms. Lannom brought up the question of some Committee members' appointments expiring and whether those people should continue until the problem is resolved. Mayor Keller said the normal procedure followed by the Council was that persons would continue to serve until new appointments had been made to replace them. Ms. McGriff hoped Council realized that they had had some problems with the minutes. She wanted Councilors to keep in mind that the minutes do not always reflect the actual and true intent of what went on during the meetings. ~ 1/24/79 - 8 5L