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Mounds View City Council August 13, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 3 • Community Development Director Ericson pointed out that this public hearing needs to start at 7:05 and not before as that is the time it was noticed for. B. Public Hearing, Resolution 7129 to Consider Preliminary Plat for the Abiding Savior Major Subdivision of 8184 Eastwood Road and 8211 Red Oak Drive Postponed to later in the meeting. C. Resolution 7138, Appointing a Candidate to the Position of Cable Television Coordinator Assistant to the Administrator Crane explained that Council authorized Staff to being tl~e hiring process for a cable television coordinator as a full time position. Assistant Crane handed out a revised Staff report to Council, Staff received 34 applications and 6 were interviewed by the interview panel. All candidates were required to submit a videotape and the panel agreed upon two candidates and, at 5:00 p.m. today, the Cable Committee met and made a recommendation for Vanessa VanAlstine for the position. Assistant Crane indicated that all background checks were compieted and found to be positive. • MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7138, Appointing a Candidate to the Position of Cable Television Coordinator. Council Member Flaherty indicated that Ms. VanAlstine has impressive credentials and he is assuming that this would be a considerable step backward in pay. Council Member Flaherty explained that there is a deficiency in the City in this area and the City wants someone who will be staying with the City for some time and not use this as a stepping stone. Council Member Flaherty indicated that there have been issues with this position because the previous person felt that the hours ended at 4:30 p.m. and that is not the case. Ms. VanAlstine explained that she understands the hours will not only be during the day. Ms. VanAlstine explained that she changed careers as educational television is what she wants to do and that meant a career change and a step back in pay but it is a huge step forward for her in terms of quality of life. Council Member Mueller asked how the candidate would prioritize the tasks needed to be done. Ms. VanAlstine said that she looks at what is urgent and what is important. Ms. VanAlstine explained the number of projects that she is working on for Little Canada an.d how her ability to multitask helps her do her job. • Council Member Mueller asked for information on a personally rewarding job for the candidate.