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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Kuzma, Johns, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: Councilmember Riley. Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to Adopt Resolution #15 -03 -081 Authorizing a MnDNR Trail Grant Application. Further discussion: Councilmember Johns stated her support for this project that will also provide an important connection to Central Park. Councilmember Shryock noted there is a partial trail in this area so the project, if approved, will complete that trail. She also noted that property has already been purchased for the trail and staff has been successful in obtaining grants so she hopes this is also a successful endeavor. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Shryock, Johns, Kuzma, LeTourneau, Riley, and Williams. Voting No: None. Abstain: Mayor Strommen. 7.03: Adopt Resolution #15 -03 -084 Appointing Board and Commission Members Human Resources Manager Lasher reviewed the staff report and consensus of the Council for reappointment to Board and Commission vacancies and to reappoint each incumbent member to a new term beginning April 1, 2015. It was noted that following applicant interviews, the Council reached consensus on appointments as reflected in the draft resolution. For the EDA, Mayor Strommen selected, and the Council agreed, with the appointment of Brian Burandt for that six -year term. Mayor Strommen requested a name correction in the third Whereas of the resolution. Councilmember LeTourneau thanked staff for putting forward the interview process and those who stepped forward and made application to become involved in the community. Mayor Strommen reviewed other opportunities available for those who were not selected for appointment. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to Adopt Resolution #15 -03 -084 Appointing Board and Commission Members, as corrected. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, Shryock, Johns, Kuzma, LeTourneau, and Williams. Voting No: None. 7.04: Adopt Resolution #15 -03 -085 to Hire a Permit Technician Assistant and a Parks Maintenance Worker Human Resources Manager Lasher reviewed the staff report and recommendation to hire Ellen Krueger as a part-time Permit Technician Assistant, which is a new position, effective on or near March 25, 2015 at $1 9.37 per hour, which is Step 1 of the 2015 wage scale; and, to hire Evan Johnson as a full -time Parks Maintenance Worker on or near April 8, 2015, at $21.12 per hour, which is Step 2 of the 2015 wage scale and a credit of five vacation days. She indicated the City Council / March 24, 2015 Page 7of14