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Councilmember Howell agreed with Dean, Brian, and Jeff. Councilmember Specht agreed with Dean, Brian, and Jeff. Councilmember Heineman asked if there was a reason Ms. Leistico was not interviewed. Administrative Services Director Lasher stated that it is against City policy to have an incumbent appear for an interview. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she was not aware of that and suggested that perhaps the Council discuss that policy in the future. Mayor Kuzma recognized the time Ms. Leistico has spent volunteering and her continued interest and suggested keeping her on the Commission and appointing two candidates to the other positions. He noted that people fall off of Boards and Commissions and someone could be appointed in the future. Councilmember Heineman stated that he does not want applicants to feel that they are a shoe in simply because they have served in the past. He stated that he could support reappointing Ms. Leistico and appointing Brian and Dean. He stated that in the future it would be wise to interview incumbents to create an equal playing field. Councilmember Riley commented that he believes that Brian would be a better fit for the Planning Commission. Councilmember Woestehoff agreed that Brian would be a better fit for the Planning Commission. He stated that he did appreciate the passion Ms. Moore had for parks. He stated that he could support Dean and Jeff or Dean and Ms. Moore for the Park & Recreation Commission. He noted that perhaps Ms. Moore is moved to the Park & Recreation Commission and Jeff is placed on EPB. Councilmember Musgrove commented that Ms. Moore is a great fit for the Charter Commission and while she likes her enthusiasm there are other qualified candidates. She stated that she would feel better about moving the appointment if Ms. Moore stated that she would support that. Mayor Kuzma confirmed the consensus of the Council to support the reappointment of Ms. Leistico to a four-year term and then appoint Dean to the four-year term and Brian to the two-year term. Councilmember Riley commented that he listed Andrew and Melissa for the Planning Commission. Councilmember Howell stated that she would put Brian and Andrew on the Planning Commission. She noted that Brian would receive the two-year terms on each Commission. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that if the desire is to have more people involved, he would put Jeff on the Park Commission and Brian on the Planning Commission. City Council Special Work Session I March 16, 2021 Pages of