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RESOLUTION NO. 20-05 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Whitefish, Montana, establishing the Parking Permit Implementation Committee. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Whitefish, Montana, as follows: Section 1: There is hereby established the Parking Permit Implementation Committee (the "Committee"). Section 2: Members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council. Appointments shall be made by a simple majority of the City Council in attendance at a special or regular session. Committee members shall receive no compensation. Section 3: The general purpose of the Committee will be to provide suggestions and feedback with respect to a pilot employee parking permit program proposed by City staff to debut in 2020, to consider modifications and expansions to future versions of the program, and to evaluate a potential residential parking permit program in light of the effects of the employee pilot program. Section 4: The Committee will consist of eight or nine individuals with representation as follows: One daytime (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) employee of a retail establishment, bar, restaurant, professional office, or hotel/lodging establishment located in the Pilot Parking Permit Area identified in Exhibit A; One nighttime (3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) employee of a retail establishment, bar, restaurant, professional office, or hotel/lodging establishment located in the Pilot Parking Permit Area; One or Two Owner(s) or Manager(s) of a retail establishment, bar, restaurant, professional office, or hotel/lodging establishment located in the Pilot Parking Permit Area; One representative of the Whitefish School District; One member residing in the Pilot Parking Permit Area; One member-at-large residing within City limits; and Two City staff members. The Committee members shall select a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson from the members of the Committee. The Committee shall appoint one member as Secretary of the Committee, who shall keep minutes of all meetings and submit them to the City Clerk. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. The Committee shall meet as often as necessary to accomplish its general purpose, as described above. The Committee shall cease to exist as provided in Section 5. Section 5: The Committee will begin its deliberations as soon as practical after its creation and shall meet as often as needed to accomplish its objectives. The Committee shall be disbanded within one year of its creation, unless extended by Resolution of the City Council. Section 6: A member of the Committee may be removed by the City Council, after a hearing for misconduct or nonperformance of duty. Absences from three consecutive meetings, including regular and special work sessions, or absences from more than fifty percent (50%) of such meetings held during the calendar year shall constitute grounds for removal. The circumstances of the absences shall be considered by the City Council prior to removal. Any ---PAGE BREAK--- person who knows in advance of his or her inability to attend a specific meeting shall notify the Chairperson of the Committee at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to any scheduled meeting. Section 7: Any vacancy occurring on the Committee will be filled in the same manner that the initial position was filled. Section 8: The Committee will not have authority to make any expenditure on behalf of the City or disburse any funds provided by the City or to obligate the City for any funds. Section 9: The Committee will have no authority to direct City staff with respect to any matter, but may request information and assistance from City staff. Section 10: This Resolution will take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and signing by the Mayor thereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHITEFISH, MONTANA, ON THIS 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2020. John M. Muhlfeld, Mayor ATTEST: Michelle Howke, City Clerk /s/John Muhlfeld /s/Michelle Howke