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City Council Minutes Page 7 <br /> January 20,2015 <br /> through city administrator updates and budget discussions. He stated the amount of <br /> time taken to produce the report could be spent in other ways. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard stated that society has outgrown the concept of an <br /> annual report and people are far more connected today by the use of social media. <br /> The production and use of the annual report at one time had served its purpose and <br /> those that want updates on city projects and achievements now receive them in a far <br /> timelier manner. <br /> Councilmember Olsen and Wagner agreed. <br /> It was the consensus of the Council to discontinue the production of an annual <br /> report. <br /> 9.4 Economic Development Director Recruitment <br /> Mr. Portner presented the staff report and asked for Council direction in recruiting <br /> an economic development director. Discussion was held with the possibility of <br /> offering the position to the runner-up. Staff reported this person didn't have the <br /> experience and background as the first candidate,but had the potential. Staff <br /> reported there was no poll taken on the runner-up candidate. Discussion was also <br /> held to consider going back to the regional market or further by doing a more <br /> national/regional search,using a recruitment firm,and costs associated with it. It was <br /> also suggested the possibility of having an employee guide someone as a <br /> mentor/coach. The goal was to work with the candidate and set this hire up for <br /> success. <br /> After some discussion, the council requested staff to approach candidate #2 and <br /> offer them the position. <br /> 10. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business,Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk <br /> River City Council at 9:23 p.m. <br /> Minutes prepared by Jennifer Johnson. <br /> John J. Dietz,Mayor <br /> Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> P O w E R E U 9 1 <br /> 1`4 f U <br />