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Mounds View EDA January 8, 2007 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br />6. CONSENT AGENDA <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />7. EDA BUSINESS <br /> <br /> A. Consideration of EDA Resolution 07-EDA-227, Reappointing Torri Johnson, <br /> Jason Helgemore, and Gary Meehlhouse to the Mounds View Economic <br /> Development Commission <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Backman explained that three of the Economic <br />Development Commission Members had terms expiring at the end of the year. <br /> <br />Executive Director Ulrich noted that the process calls for a formal recommendation and that <br />technically was not done though we have willing candidates but no motion to make a <br />recommendation. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mueller asked if this is different in that these people can request a term versus <br />being appointed like the Planning Commission. <br /> <br />President Marty said the City generally reappoints acting commissioners unless there is a <br />problem or an issue. <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Backman and the Commission explained that there are <br />differences with this Commission because there are residents and business representatives from <br />the City. He then said that there have been times that Staff had to go out and seek <br />representatives. <br /> <br />Vice President Stigney asked if the City advertised for positions because that is usually the <br />process for other positions on commissions/committees. He then said he would like to be <br />consistent with the process for appointing representatives. <br /> <br />Executive Director Ulrich pointed out there were open seats on the other commissions from <br />people resigning and in this instance the terms that were expiring had individuals who were <br />interested in reapplying. <br /> <br />The Authority asked Staff to develop a policy to follow for appointments going forward for <br />discussion at an upcoming work session. <br /> <br />Staff suggested adding discussion regarding the policy to the joint meeting with the Planning <br />Commission to discuss adding more members to the Commission. <br />