Agenda - Council - 08/13/1996 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Administrative Sergi.'ces Manager Waite Smith reviewed the survey which indicated three three-year terms was the average. City Administrator Schroeder noted the members could drop off for one year and then be reappointed. He stated he shares the concern about losing all but one Planning Commissioner. Mayor Hardin stated support for developing a method of staggering term limits. City Administrator Schroeder suggested starting term limits on January 1, 1998, but to have the longest tenured members expire first and then repeat that process again in two years so there are always four experienced members appointed. Councilmember Beahen stated if the longest tenured members are interested in reappointment, then maybe those appointments should not be considered for phasing-out and, perhaps, priority should be given to members .rWith shorter tenure. But if they do not want to serve, then it would fall back on someone who has been there longer. Mayor Hardin suggested staff.work on the term limit. Consensus reached rto eliminate the section on term limits at this time and direct staff`to recommend how it can be implemented on a phased-in basis. Mayor Hardin questioned Charter Commission appointments if the Council does not make a recommendation t° the Judge. City Administrator Schroeder explained ifa Council recommendation is not forthcoming, the District Judge could make the appointment on his/her own. Mayor Hardin suggested the language be revised to address this situation. City Administrator Schroeder explained the City can have a policy but the District Judge can do whatever he/she wants. Mayor Hardin asked what if Council did not want to send a resolution of recommendation to the District Judge. Councilmember Beyer pointed out this situation is already covered by State Statute. Mayor Hardin suggested adding language to indicate the appointment by the District Judge is "per State Statute." Mayor Hardin inquired regarding the intended two month notification of term expiration. Administrative Services Manager Waite Smith agreed there is currently no notification and the intent is that she will send a letter to their home two months in advance which will allow lead time for them Personnel Committee/July 9, 1996 Page 3 of 6