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body and is a use of force against the individual. If a person doesn’t have autonomy over their body what else do they have, they should have the right to choose. She continued that no one at any level or government could know what conditions exist for individuals that may suite the collective just fine. She supports the individual’s right to chose for themselves and not have to prove a need for a medical exemption or religious reason. She is glad they are taking a proactive step for everyone. Councilmember Heineman stated that default to liberty shouldn’t be exemptions, it should be recognizing liberties. He understood that there are public health initiatives but to have people prove why they shouldn’t have their liberties stipped away is not right. People should be granted liberties which includes wearing a mask or not to, to take a vaccine or not to. He stated seatbelt laws were passed by elected legislature which is different than what has been seen recently so the comparison isn’t fair. He invited the public to comment. Jeff Johnson, 14540 Bowers Drive, commented that they are not consistent and this conversation shouldn’t be disguised as public safety because they just voted to have more bars and taprooms open which bring an added risk of accidents. Councilmember Specht commented that he thinks this is a matter of liberty, nondiscrimination, and keeping the government out of the way. Councilmember Howell thanked the resident for making his point. A roll call vote was performed Councilmember Heineman aye Councilmember Woestehoff nay Councilmember Specht aye Councilmember Musgrove aye Councilmember Howell aye Councilmember Riley nay Mayor Kuzma nay Motion carried. 7.09: Fairness and Equal Opportunity in Public Notices and Advertisements City Administrator Ulrich stated this was an initiative of Councilmembers Howell and Musgrove. He stated the judge sent an email stating there could be more of a vetting process of candidates with either the Charter Commission or Council having a role. He stated it is the Staff’s recommendation to discuss the process for filling the Charter Commission positions realizing the current process isn’t perfect and could be improved upon. Councilmember Howell presented the staff report giving examples of anomalies regarding postings for applications of the Charter Commission openings. She stated this doesn’t reflect at all on Communications and Events Coordinator Thorstad. She stated Councilmember Woestehoff had been appointed to the Charter Commission and she felt that the typical process hadn’t been followed for this appointment. She asked who made the decision to put January 21, 2022 for the application deadline. City Administrator Ulrich replied it was made by the City Clerk, which he supports, because there is a 60-day window to fill the Charter Commission position required by statute. The notices for City Council / February 22, 2022 Page 21 of 34