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- Ms. Miller agreed a delay of two weeks would be helpful. She also felt the committee should be small enough to be a good working com- mittee. She noted the selection process will not be easy. She was not against the proposal, but simply was not ready to proceed at this time. Mr. Lieuallen liked the proposal and did not feel rushed acting today. He felt it important to have the committee start working. Ms. Miller referred Council to her list and noted there were points of view that should be represented on the committee, i.e., appropriate technology. She was not as concerned about the appointment process as she said there would be some time yet to deal with that. Mr. Haws noted his efforts in the past and the present to promote economic development; however, he saw this present resolution as very inadequate. Ms. Schue noted she had some questions regarding the group's selected, i.e., Goodwill and specialized groups. She wondered how they had been selected. e Mayor Keller noted Goodwill was chosen because of the number of persons it employs. He said that group would be representing all the people in that particular specialized category, not just Goodwill Industries. He felt this would be a very successful committee and he would work hard to make sure that it was a success. He said it would be a policy carrier of City Council policies. He also noted the com- mittee has to be small enough to be working and successful. He felt the community would respond and there would be much public participa- tion from individual groups that may not have committee membership. Each of those special interest groups will be given the opportunity to participate. Mr. Farah noted the issues the committee will be facing will be coming from the City Council. He said special interest groups that have expertise would be requested to give input to the committee as differ- ent issues were discussed. He noted the committee would be looking at the long-term economic interests of the community, and noted that those do change over time. As far as membership, he said the repre- sentation is in the area of interest groups, and the subject program areas will come from the Council. Manager said the committee membership would have to be very highly qualified people. Regarding the screening and appointment process, he felt that these particular groups would be asked to submit perhaps three names to the Council and then Council could conduct interviews and make appointments. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to table the resolution. . Mr. Haws left the meeting. Manager requested point of order. He noted staff would prefer the motion establish a definite time. 3/14/79--7 155