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City Council Minutes <br />November 18, 2019 <br />Page 11 <br />Mayor Dietz further noted lack of attendance and quorum issues. He stated <br />members need to lead the charge. He liked the idea of moving the work to the <br />Planning Commission. He further suggested a task force when work may be needed. <br />Mayor Dietz suggested inviting the members to get their feedback. <br />Mr. Portner understands from Council that they want to discuss the long-term <br />viability of Commission. <br />Librm Board <br />Mr. Portner outlined the duties of the Library Board. <br />Mayor Dietz stated much if their work could be moved to the Parks and Recreation <br />Commission and noted one board member questioned the own purpose. <br />Councilmember Ovall stated the meetings do not stay on task related to the building <br />and grounds maintenance <br />Council would like the members invited to a future meeting for discussion. <br />Ice Atrna Commission <br />Mr. Portner explained the history of this commission when the arena transitioned <br />from the school to the city. He stated with the new facility construction and the <br />change to multiple uses, the commission should be evaluated. <br />Councilmember Westgaard outlined current duties of the commission such as ice <br />rates, concessions, capital improvement projects, and budget. <br />Mr. Portner suggested putting this group under the Parks and Recreation <br />Commission with feedback from the various association groups. <br />Councilmember Wagner expressed concerns with eliminating all of board and losing <br />the feel of community input. She questioned staff decisions versus boards for the <br />multipurpose commission. <br />Mr. Portner stated the Parks and Recreation Commission could oversee facilities. He <br />noted the Commission has changed allocation funding and need to work on a plan <br />outlining priorities. He stated there could be representative members from other <br />groups such as seniors and the representation would be broad versus arena <br />commission members. <br />Councilmember Westgaard expressed concerns with merging the multipurpose <br />facility needs into the Parks and Recreation Commission noting they get too focused <br />on trails and playgrounds. He expressed concern with repeating past history as this <br />Commission didn't look at this facility when it needed to be evaluated many years <br />POwEAEO INAYURE <br />