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Mounds View City Council August 12, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 24 City Administrator Miller asked if this takes into consideration the strike dates. Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that it does. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 5823 Appointing Duane McCarty to the Police Civil Service Commission Mayor Sonterre indicated he had received four applications and had interviewed all four individuals before making his recommendation. He then said that he really enjoyed the process. MOTION/SECOND: Sonterre/Quick. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5823, a Resolution Appointing Duane McCarty to the Police Civil Service Commission. Council Member Stigney commented that on the applications that Council was given to review this applicant completed nothing other than his name and address. He then said that recommending someone that does not even give reasons for wanting to serve on the Commission concerns him greatly. Mayor Sonterre indicated he did not agree with Mr. McCarty's rationale for not filling out the application completely but said he did not base his recommendation solely on the applications but on his interview with the individuals. Council Member Stigney said that when he chose not to fill in the blanks he chose not to get his vote. Council Member Marty said he found all four of the candidates to be pretty well qualified and civically minded but he agrees with Council Member Stigney that Mr. McCarty just put his name on the paper and signed it and there are other qualified individuals that completed the application and some of those have law enforcement credentials. Mayor Sonterre said he appreciates the concern for the lack of written qualifications but it is not the person with the prettiest resume that is the best for the job and his recommendation is that McCarty would be the best person to serve on the Commission. Council Member Marty commented that knowing Duane he is surprised he did not fill it out. Council Member Thomas indicated she knew Mr. McCarty and is comfortable with the recommendation. Council Member Stigney said he too knows the applicant and that is why he is expressing his concerns about his appointment.