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Elk River City Council Minutes May 15~ 2000 Page 3 FUNDING TO COME FROM EQUIPMENT RESERVES. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4,8. Director of Economic Development Search Update City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated that interviews were held by the Interview Committee for the position of director of economic development and the committee is recommending that the City Council hire Cathy Mehelich for this position. Mayor Klinzing indicated that she believes Jeff Gongoll is the best choice for the position at this time. She indicated that Jeff's qualifications are very good and his experience from being involved in the city is very important and further stated that Jeff has shown a commitment to the city. MAYOR KLINZING MOVED TO HIRE JEFF GONGOLL AS THE DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Thompson indicated that he was part of the Interview Commi~ee and stated that he felt the committee has chosen the best candidate for the position. Councilmember Motin indicated he was also on the Interview Committee and stated that the pros and cons of hiring the candidate were weighed very carefully and felt the committee chose the right person for the job. Councilmember Farber indicated that Jeff Gongoll is qualified for the position. He indicated he was aware that there would be a learning curve for Jeff, but there would also be a learning curve for any candidate moving into the position. He reminded the council that the EDA had endorsed Jeff as the director of economic development. Councilmember Dietz indicated that the council has to be consistent and fair in appointing department heads. He felt that the committee was impartial and indicated that he would support the candidate that they are recommending. Councilmember Farber suggested that the City Council review the top candidates as has been done before, Mayor Klinzing concurred with Councilmember Farber and questioned Whether the other councilmembers would be in favor of this, There was no response from the council. THE MOTION FAILED 2-3. Councilmember~ Dietz, Thompson, and Motin opposed. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO HIRE CATHY MEHELICH FOR THE DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POSITION. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilmember Farber opposed. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO DIRECT THE BRIMEYER GROUP, INC. TO NEGOTIATE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilmember Farber opposed.