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Commissioner Johnson stated that there is not Planning Commission disapproval of the Council. <br />There will always be people distressed over certain issues and thinks it is more individual <br />frustrations rather than the entire body. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec suggested developing a check list, with direction, to be used when working on <br />new issues and then have the appropriate staffto work with the Commission on the issues. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jensen suggested an explanation from the Council as to why the item is being <br />presented to the Commission and what the ultimate goal is. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if staff had the appropriate information would they have the <br />time and ability to put a checklist together. <br /> <br />Mr. Hudson questioned how the situation should be handled. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen suggested that the Commission Members call whoever they feel <br />comfortable as a resource to get the needed background regarding an issue, because presently <br />some of the informal communications don't exist. <br /> <br />Chairperson Anderson replied that he feels the informal communications have been better, but <br />there is room for improvement. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that he does not want to be called to give direction all of the time and <br />suggested that the Commission Members contact staff first and then Council Members if they <br />have further questions. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated that in his opinion, informal communications between the <br />Commission and the Council would be a good idea. <br /> <br />Mr. Hudson questioned if he were a Planning Commission member who needed clarification <br />from the Council on an item, who would he contact. <br /> <br />Commissioner Dempsey replied that he would first approach the Chairperson and then the <br />Council. <br /> <br />Mr. Hudson pointed out that each Councilmember may have varying opinions. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that he prefers not to give the Commission his idea, but rather a direction. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson felt it would be helpful to go through staff and then if the Council is <br />unhappy with the way the information is being delivered to the Commission, they would be able <br />to approach staff. If the communication is scattered, then it becomes impossible to discipline. <br /> <br />Commissioner Dempsey suggested that if the Commission is unable to have legal representation <br />at their meetings, then the material should be given to the City Attorney for comment prior to the <br /> <br />City Council/March 20, 2000 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />