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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 2011 FINANCE DIRECTOR TRANSITION PLAN PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCIES APPOINTMENTS PARK COMMISSION VACANCIES APPOINTMENTS The City Administrator reported that Shelly Rueckert has resigned as the City's Finance Director to take a position with the City of St. Anthony right after the first of the year. The City Administrator indicated that the Finance Director has done an excellent job for the City and she will be missed. The Mayor agreed that the Finance Director has done a great job for the City and echoed the Administrator's comments that she will be missed. The Director stated that she enjoyed her time with Little Canada and thanked the City for the opportunity and time spent here. The Administrator reported that he is planning to advertise the Finance Director position after the holidays, and is exploring options for the transition process. The current Finance Director will assist the City with some tasks, i.e. finalizing 2011 audit papers. The Administrator reported that he will keep the Council informed about the transition process. The City Administrator reported that the terms of office on the Planning Commission for Scott Barraclough, Tom Fischer, and Chuck Pechmann expire on December 31, 2011. These vacancies have been advertised and the three incumbents have applied for reappointment. Additionally, applications were received from Gilbert Coleman, Jennifer Maleitzke, Nick Schwalbach, and Jon Stone. The Administrator reported that the new applicants were interviewed by the Vice Chair of the Commission and himself, except for Nick Schwalbach who was interviewed last year. The Administrator felt that all were very well qualified and would do a good job on the Commission. however, given Jennifer Maleitzke's background, he and the Vice Chair felt she was the most qualified of the new applicants. By ballot of the Council, Scott Barraclough, Tom Fischer, and Jennifer Maleitzke were appointed to three -year terms on the Planning Commission commencing January 1, 2012. The City Administrator reported that the terms of office on the Parks & Recreation Commission for Dan Slain and Patti Sullivan expire on December 31, 2011. These vacancies have been advertised and the two incumbents have applied for reappointment. Additionally, applications were received from Ronald Horwath and Rita Mills. The Administrator reported that the Chair of the commission and the Parks & Recreation Director interviewed Rita Mills. Ron Horwath was interviewed last year. It was their recommendation that the two incumbents be reappointed, while noting that the new applicants were well qualified to serve on the Commission. 14