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City Council Minutes Page 5 <br /> August 6,2012 <br /> There were comments regarding the tally form,determining tie votes,handling candidates <br /> who apply for more than one position. <br /> Councilmember Motin questioned if Council wanted to interview volunteers who are <br /> designated by other groups. <br /> Mr. Portner stated the Council may still want to continue to interview them in order to find <br /> out what their goals are,to understand their viewpoint on different items,and to create <br /> balance across the whole commission. <br /> Councilmember Zerwas stated it would be nice to meet the applicants and put a face to a <br /> name. <br /> Mayor Dietz noted the last interview process for a Parks and Recreation commission <br /> vacancy was awkward and seemed discouraging to applicants. He expressed concerns with <br /> applicants wanting to volunteer in the future. He stated he preferred a different process than <br /> what is currently being followed. <br /> Councilmember Zerwas expressed concerns with doing the tally sheet and not having a <br /> discussion about candidate choices. <br /> No changes were made to the Advisory Board and Commission Policy. <br /> 10.4 Discuss Opportunity for Fiber Optic Network Partnership <br /> Mr. Portner stated the Information Technology Division had been working on a plan for <br /> fiber network connectivity within city facilities.He stated a timely opportunity has arisen that <br /> could move this project forward more quickly than expected. <br /> Mr. Pearson reviewed his staff report. <br /> There was discussion on looping,partnerships reliability,and funding. <br /> Council consensus is to move forward with pursuing partnerships for this project. <br /> 11. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business,Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk River City <br /> Council at 8:50 p.m. <br /> John J.Dietz,Mayor <br /> Tina Allard,City Clerk <br />