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Economic Development Authority Minutes July 11, 2011 Page 3 EDA can appoint someone to act as the Executive Director or Assistant Executive Director • once a staff person is hired byCounciL Ms. Deckert stated the enabling resolution doesn't omit the power of hiring .and Council involvement would be during the budget approval process. Commissioner Motin stated the bylaws allow appointment but not hiring. He stated the titles are different too because the Council has always hired a Director of Economic Development who usually gets appointed as the Executive Director bythe EDA. Commissioner Tveite suggested that Ms. Bolton provide the EDA a written summary as to the basis for her opinion. He stated the term "appoint" can be looked at different ways but there maybe other documents that confirm her opinion. President Touchette stated the EDA has a right to appoint but there should be respect for other group consideration, such as the HRA as they share costs too. Commissioner Zerwas stated historical process should also be considered. It was consensus of the Commission that further clarification is needed and that staff is to also collaborate with City AttorneyPeter Beck Discussion was held on moving forward with an interview committee. There was discussion on having Annie Deckert, Lauren tapper, and another community development staff person on the interview committee. It was also questioned if the President should be part of • the committee but it was noted that interviews for this position level have been typically handled bystaff with a recommendation brought forward. Staff is to keep the President updated on the progress. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ZERWAS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN TO AUTHORIZE A STAFF HIRING COMMITTEE TO INTERVIEW FOR THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POSITION AND TO COME BACK WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO EITHER THE CITY COUNCIL OR THE EDA DEPENDING ON THE TWO ATTORNEY'S RECOMMENDATION. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 8. Consideration of Economic Development Volunteer Position Ms. Deckert presented the staff report. President Touchette stated he like the idea of utilizing volunteers as it brings people into City Hall, saves money, and strengthens the city. He questioned if this would take too much supervision and staff time away from the Director's effectiveness with current duties. Ms. Deckert stated it would help to ease up on the workload of the Administrative Assistant for the CommunityDevelopment Department. She stated volunteers would be utilized as needed • Commissioner Westgaard stated he would expect staff to determine the effectiveness of utilizing volunteers.