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EDC Minutes January 20, 2017 Page 2 of 5 provided the members are willing. Commissioner Stevenson said he didn't feel that he could serve as Chair since he was already serving as Chair on another Commission at the City. Commissioner Larson mentioned that he wouldn't be interested in the Chair position, but he would serve as the Vice Chair if needed. Commissioner Shoop said she was not interested. Chair Helgemoe asked Commissioner Freichels if he would be interested in becoming the Chair. Freichels agreed to serve in that capacity even though he is a Business Representative. Motion/Second: Commissioner Helgemoe moved and Commissioner Stevenson seconded the approval of Commissioner Freichels as the EDC Chair and Commissioner Larson as the Vice-Chair. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays Review Applications to the EDC and Make Recommendation to the EDA Coordinator Beeman informed the Commission that staff had advertised for Royal Dahlstrom's position who had resigned in November of 2016 and the City received two qualified applicants. Beeman informed the Commission that both candidates' applications were included in the EDC packet and staff is recommending the EDC review the applications then make a final recommendation to the EDA for approval. The candidate would then be sworn in at the February EDC meeting. Commissioner Freichels asked about Teresa's resume which had not been included in the packet. Beeman said historically, the candidates have presented their backgrounds to the Commission before a recommendation is made. Candidate Teresa Muckala presented her background to the EDC followed by candidate Dennis Farmer. Mrs. Muckala is a market intelligence employee in the Strategy Department at Medtronic she is a Mounds View resident. Mr. Farmer is a research analyst employee at the Metropolitan Council and he is also a Mounds View resident. Each Commissioner provided their thoughts and feedback on the candidates. The EDC felt that both candidates were highly qualified. Since there was only one opening, Chair Helgemoe offered to step down if needed to allow both candidates to serve. Commissioner Shoop also offered to resign if needed. Council Member Meehlhause who was in the audience offered that the EDC could consider going to 9 members and/or perhaps one of the candidates could serve as a Business Representative rather than a Resident Representative. The Commission had a question about Commissioner Rieland. Beeman informed the Commission that Commissioner Rieland is in transition and had recently been elected as a City Council Person in another city. It is not known if this could be considered a conflict or not. Commissioner Freichels asked about the guidelines for Business Representatives. Beeman said the By-laws only specify that the Commission have 7 members, four of whom must be residents of the City of Mounds View and the other three must be qualified Business Representatives having experience in a variety of business areas such as banking, CEO experience, etc. However, the By-laws are silent in specifying that the Business Representatives must be a resident or work at a business in Mounds View. Therefore, there is not a clear answer and it is believed the intent of