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Mounds View City Council July 11, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 25 background. She stated that at this point she feels that Mr. Bier has a more global/broader view 1 and she is leaning towards Mr. Bier as the candidate due to his broader view of what should be 2 accomplished within the City. 3 4 Mayor Marty stated that he spent approximately twenty minutes with Mr. Sundberg and 40 5 minutes with Mr. Bier. He stated that he feels both are very capable and that he is impressed 6 with both candidates. He stated that Mr. Sundberg referenced the software also mentioned by 7 Mr. Hansen and that he suggested utilizing the Roseville server and that he also indicated that the 8 software would be a considerable savings for the City. He stated that Mr. Sundberg was very 9 knowledgeable about the application and process adding that he recently went through the same 10 kind of process with the City he is currently working with. He stated that he also spoke with Mr. 11 Hansen noting that he worked for him while working for the City of Brooklyn Center and Mr. 12 Hansen did stated that Mr. Sundberg is a very quick learner and that he gained considerable 13 experience in the area of TIF while working for the City of Brooklyn Center. He stated that he 14 believes that Mr. Sundberg would transition more comfortably into the position than Mr. Bier 15 noting that it would be less of a learning curve for Mr. Sundberg. 16 17 Council Member Gunn clarified that she is not opposed to Mr. Sundberg but would like to know 18 why Staff feels he would be the better choice. 19 20 City Administrator Ulrich explained that their decision was based on his experience with the City 21 government process and agreed that the learning curve would be considerably higher for Mr. Bier 22 in comparison. 23 24 Council Member Stigney stated that overall he prefers Mr. Bier adding that Mr. Bier left him 25 with a really good feeling that he would do what it takes to get things done and he really does 26 want this job. He stated that he did ask Mr. Sundberg about TIF and tax rebates noting that Mr. 27 Sundberg left him with the impression that he does not like doing things with TIF. He stated that 28 he felt the need to determine who would be best overall for the City and believes that person is 29 Mr. Bier 30 31 MOTION/SECOND. Stigney/Gunn To recommend to Staff that Mr. Bier be considered as the 32 candidate for the Finance Director and have the City Administrator bring back final 33 recommendations to the next regular City Council meeting. 34 35 Ayes-3 Nays-2 (Marty/Flaherty) Motion carried. 36 37 9. CONSENT AGENDA. 38 39 Council Member Thomas asked to pull Item 9C, Resolution 6576 Approving the Tobacco and 40 Gasoline License for Gas for Less located at 2525 Highway 10. She asked where is the City at 41 with the license as far as how long it is going to be in place since the property is going to be 42 purchased by Snyder’s. She asked if there would be a pro-ration on the fee or is this for the full 43 year and they don’t get it. 44 45