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City Administrator Ulrich stated that typically a Chief Administrator and elected official serve on that Commission. He noted that prior to Communications and Events Coordinator Thorstad, Ramsey has filled that second seat with a Councilmember. He noted that the other cities tend to be represented by their City Administrator and a City Councilmember. He stated that Ramsey was the first city to have two staff members in representation. He explained that it is very much a policy board and therefore Communication and Events Coordinator Thorstad has asked to step away from that position. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she appreciates the opportunity to serve on the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization (LRRWMO), as it has increased her knowledge and awareness, and would not like to change that appointment. She stated that she has also appreciated her time serving on the Environmental Policy Board as an alternate. She noted that in her opinion, the EPB is duplicative of services provided by other entities such as the LRRWMO and Anoka Conservation District and hoped that the Council could have discussions on that topic in the future. She referenced language in the Charter which states that Committees can have nine members and noted that she does not believe that all Committees have nine members. City Clerk Thieling noted that the Charter Commission has nine members but believed the other Commissions and Board to have seven member positions available. Councilmember Musgrove stated that if the EPB were dissolved, perhaps those members could join other Boards or Commissions. Councilmember Heinrich asked if Councilmember Musgrove would like to remain on the EPB as the acting member. Councilmember Musgrove stated that it is difficult to stay on that many Committees. She again commented that the EPB seems duplicative to the LRRWMO and services provided by the Anoka Conservation District. She noted that there also seems to be duplicative to discussions of the Pubic Works Committee. She stated that she is not a voting member of the EPB and noted that there are other appointments where the Councilmember is also not a voting member. Mayor LeTourneau agreed that these points are important and perhaps those topics could be discussed at another worksession. He suggested that the focus tonight remain on seating the current vacancies. He noted that staff could provide a more comprehensive review in the future. Councilmember Musgrove confirmed that she would be willing to remain as an alternate for the EPB. Councilmember Heinrich stated that she would be willing to remain as an alternate for the Public Works Committee. Mayor LeTourneau stated that there would be a similar discussion on appointments in November and possibly January following elections. City Council Work Session / September 24, 2019 Page 6 of 10