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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> October 20, 2015 <br /> <br />Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br />ITEM 11: PRACTICE FOR ADDING COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MEMBERS <br />Interim Administrator Schroder reported on research and information received from the League <br />of Minnesota Cities regarding appointment of committee and commission members and asked <br />Council for direction on the City’s policy. <br /> <br />Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved ALL COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MEMBERS SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITHOUT COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REVIEW. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. <br />ITEM 12: HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS <br /> Interim Administrator Schroeder reported that two applications have been received for the <br />Human Resources Committee and recommended appointment of Teresa Barry given her HR <br />experience. Discussion held concerning appointment process and qualifications of committee <br />members. <br /> Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO APPOINT TERESA BARRY TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE. MOTION PASSED 3 – 1 – 1. (Pearson – Nay, Bloyer – Abstain) <br /> <br />Mayor Pearson stated he was unable to speak with Ms. Barry prior to the meeting and appreciates her application but would be more comfortable appointing her after speaking with <br />her, in order to be in line with the policy that was passed earlier in the meeting. <br /> <br />ITEM 13: PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION <br /> Councilmembers discussed interviewing all applicants for commission vacancies, regardless of <br />the applicant’s past experience with the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO BRING SUSAN <br />DUNN IN FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. <br />ITEM 14: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITION VACANCY <br /> <br />Interim Administrator Schroeder presented information requested by the Council related to the Community Development Director vacancy. Discussion was held concerning the job description <br />of the current Community Development Director and a hiring salary range. <br /> <br />Dale Dorschner, 3150 Lake Elmo Avenue, stated that the City had a very knowledgeable person <br />and needs a Community Development Director with experience in smart growth and fast growth and the political fortitude to withstand the current city atmosphere. <br /> <br />Mayor Pearson moved STAFF ADVERTISE TO FILL THE COMMUNITY <br />DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITION WITH THE SALARY RANGE SUGGESTED <br />AND WITH THE SKILLS IDENTIFIED. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.