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Economic Development Authority Minutes September 10, 1990 Page 3 It Commissioner Schuldt indicated his desire to have planning duties and expertise added to the job requirements. The EDA discussed the range of skills that are required for the next Economic Development Coordinator. These skills include marketing expertise, financial understanding of economic development, and a general knowledge of planning skills as related to the operation of City government. COMMISSIONER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE EXISTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION AS PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-1. Commissioner Schuldt opposed due to his concern over the lack of planning skills being required within the job description. 7. Economic Development Coordinator Applicants Commissioner Schuldt indicated that he had to leave the meeting at this time due to travel required for his job. Commissioner Schuldt has to be in Albert Lea later this evening. Commissioner Schuldt indicated that his top two candidates were Mr. Abbey and Mr. Meyer. Commissioner Schuldt also volunteered for the interview committee if EDA members were needed. Commissioner Schuldt left the meeting at approximately 10:05 p.m. e Prior to reviewing the applicants, the EDA discussed the interview committee. The seven member EDA plus three staff members was viewed as being too large of a group for an effective interview. By consensus of the EDA, it was agreed upon that Commissioners Dwyer, Gongoll and Kropuenske would be on the interview committee as they have the most experience in conducting employment interviews. Additionally, Chairman Tralle would join these three EDA members on the interview committee if he was available. Furthermore, the Executive Director, Finance Director and EconOlllic Development Consultant should attend the interviews. Therefore, a seven member interview committee was agreed upon by the EDA. COMMISSIONER DOBEL MOVED TO HAVE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR INTERVIEW COMMITTEE CONSIST OF COMMISSIONERS DWYER, GONGOLL, KROPUENSKE AND TRALLE; PLUS THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FINANCE DIRECTOR. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. The EDA reviewed the 8 applicants that were selected for further consideration by the staff, Economic Development Consultant and certain EDA members. A frank discussion of these 8 applicants began when the City Attorney recommended that the tape recording of this meeting stop in order to allow a free exchange of ideas on the applicants without threat of lawsuit or violation of the Data Privacy Law. The Press was notified of the conditions upon being allowed to remain in the meeting. e COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO STOP THE TAPE RECORDING OF THE EDA MEETING UNTIL AFTER THE FINAL CANDIDATES FOR INTERVIEWS FOR THE