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In order to determine the number of vacancies that must be filled, the City Council must first determine whether the City Council liaison will have voting rights. A City Council liaison position was established after the November 2002 election. At the November 17, 2003 meeting, the EPTF recommended that the City Council liaison have voting fights, as do the other liaisons. If the City Council accepts this recommendation there are two things to consider: 1-the City Council liaison will have two votes on issues that are brought from the EPTF to the City Council, and 2-there would be only two vacancies (1 PONDS, 1 at-large) to fill. Under this scenario the make-up for the EPTF would be as follows: · 3 liaisons (Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Commission and City Council) · 2 representatives from Ramsey PONDS · 4 at-large representatives appointed by the City Council If the Council wishes to grant voting fights to all members except the City Council liaison, there would be three vacancies (1 PONDS, 2 at-large) to fill. Under this scenario the make-up for the EPTF would be as follows: · 1 ex-officio City Council liaison · 2 liaisons (Planning and Park and Recreation Commissions) · 2 representatives from Ramsey PONDS (Protecting Our Natural Surroundings) · 5 at-large representatives appointed by the City Council Staff Recommendation ° Ratify the appointment of Jon Olds as the Park and Recreation Commission liaison. Determine whether the City Council liaison will have voting rights. a. Yes-fill three vacancies. b. No-fill two vacancies. Make the appropriate number of appointments to the EPTF based on the discussion. Committee Action: Contingent upon discussion. Reviewed by: Community Development Director Assistant City Administrator PC: 11/25/03