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Councilmember Musgrove commented they have a good group of people. Councilmember Specht asked how this time would be approached. Mayor Kuzma replied it was actually pretty easy, there are four people and four positions. He stated he would prefer Scott Wiyninger for the six-year term on the EDA and Shanna Stewart for the four-year term on the EDA. He suggested Tom Hunt for the Planning Commission and Todd Arts for the EPB. There was Council agreement with Mayor Kuzma's suggestions. Mayor Kuzma commented he was happy with everyone. Councilmember Musgrove asked Administrative Services Director Lasher about process and that some of the people came in and thought there was a Parks and Recreation Commission position or another opening available. She asked if there was a way to advertise the open positions so people don't get discouraged. Administrative Services Director Lasher agreed with this. Councilmember Musgrove asked if there was an opening mid-year and Todd Arts would rather serve on Park&Rec if they could offer it to him, especially if the other candidate would be willing to serve on the EPB. She thought his passion for Parks and Rec was listed in his documents but a position isn't available so she would like to offer that. Mayor Kuzma commented he thought the candidate would be just as strong on the EPB. Councilmember Specht replied Todd Arts may be strong but there is a difference between that and what he would prefer. Councilmember Musgrove commented she would hate for Todd Arts to say he would rather be on the Park and Recreation Commission and then say after a while that he didn't want to be on the EPB and not serve. Mayor Kuzma agreed. Councilmember Specht commented that is a valid point. Administrative Services Director Lasher replied she shares conversation with the candidates that there are times that occur when someone signs up for a four-year term and are not able to fulfill that requirement, hence the partial terms that are being filled. She had also explained to the candidates that they listed a particular board as their first choice that the Council is listening to answers to interview questions and may ask if candidates are interested in a different Board. She thought the candidates knew there were options for them and the City is always looking for people to serve. City Council Special Work Session/March 15, 2022 Page 3 of 19