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Citizen Input None. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if there was any other wording in section 3.2. City Attorney Goodrich reviewed the wording in section 3.2. Motion to by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to close the public hearing. The public hearing closed at 7:29 p.m. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Anderson, Connolly, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Council Business Mayor Gamec called the regular portion of the City Council meeting back to order at 7:29 p.m. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that the underlying action is the perception by the Charter Commission that the City will go to the Ward system. Looking at Anoka County and other ward systems it does not seem very economical, certain members get more than their fair share of resources. He did not think the precinct liaison function should be removed and he is not willing to vote out the precinct liaison function. Mayor Gamec replied that he had attended approximately eight liaison meetings and only one citizen showed up. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that it is true that there was not good attendance at the liaison meetings in the past, but noted the Council did not make a good effort to notify residents of who their representative was. Mayor Gamec noted that liaisons have not been appointed since 1994. Councilmember Connolly stated with the growth of the City there are more active neighborhood groups and suggested giving liaisons more of an effort. Councilmember Anderson inquired if the Council needs the recommendation from the Charter Commission. Mayor Gamec replied that it was voted to be removed back in 1993, so the Charter Commission was under the assumption that it was removed. City Council/October 12, 1999 Page 6 of 28