Agenda - Council - 08/13/2002 - Laserfiche WebLink

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-20- Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he scored Jim Steffen and John Dehen as his top two. He noted that he had Mr. Steffen as his top candidate because he brings some financial insight, which is something he would like to see. Mayor Gamec stated that Mr. Wallner had the experience of financing a county building. Councilmember Hendriksen replied that Mr. Wallner was aware of the financing, but was not all that involved in the financial aspect. Councilmember Zimmerman recommended Mr. Steffen and Mr. Wallner. Councih-nember Kurak recommended Mr. Steffen and Mr. Kiefer. Mayor Gamec recon~nended Mr. Steffen and Mr. Wallner. Councilmember Anderson noted that Mr. Kiefer has a better aspect of what is going on in Ramsey currently. Councilmember Hendriksen replied that there is also something to be said about someone who can take a fresh look at things. EDA Chairperson Reilley noted that he did not get the impression that Mr. Wallner had the financial sense. Councilmember Hendriksen replied that Mr. Kiefer did not give any information on financial background. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he felt that Mr. Wallner had been exposed to something the City could use from an EDA standpoint. EDA Chairperson'ReilleY replied that he 'does. want someone who will truly care about the Commission and he feels that Mr. Wallner would. Mayor Gamec stated that if the Chairperson of the EDA was recommending the appointment of Mr. Kiefer he could agree with that. EDA Chairperson Reilley replied that he knows that Mr. Kiefer has been in the area for a long time, which could be a benefit. Majority consensus of the inte~wiew panel was to appoint Jim Steffen, and Keith Kiefer to the EDA, and Jerry Wallner as an alternate. City Council/June 4, 2002 Page 4 of 8 I I I I I I 1 I I I I I: I