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City Council Nfinutes <br />January 20, 2015 <br />Page 7 <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 />Councihnember 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 />Jc#n J. ietz, ayor <br />Tina Allard, City Clerk <br />P 0 V E 8 E 1 8 V <br />INATUREI <br />