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Planning Commission in November 2011, for the seats that were set to expire on March 31, 2012. The vacancies were advertised in the Ramsey Resident, The Anoka County Union, the City's website, QCTV, the January utility billing statements, and the City's email notification system. On March 6, the City Council conducted 17 interviews to fill eight vacancies. Following are the recommendations: • Economic Development Authority — Wayne Skaff • Environmental Policy Board — Robert Bentz, Michael Hiatt, Larry Lewis, Tom Stodola, and Michael Valentine • Park and Recreation Commission — Richard Chubb • Planning Commission — Rob Schiller She noted these are four year terms except for the EDA which is six years. Ms. Lasher added that she contacted the people who were not chosen to let them know about opportunities to volunteer for the Happy Days Committee and the Ramsey Foundation. Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Strommen to recommend City Council adopt the resolution appointing the board and commission members listed above. Further discussion: Councilmember Strommen commented that it was really an incredible group of people and we were all pretty uniform on our appointment recommendations. She hoped the people who were not selected this round will come back again. She reiterated it was really an outstanding group of people and she was very impressed. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Tossey and Councilmembers McGlone and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #4: Consider a Resolution to Accept the Resignation of the Economic Development/Marketing Manager and Direct Staff to Prepare a Plan to Address Job Duties Left Vacant Human Resources Representative Lasher stated that Mr. Aaron Backman, Economic Development and Marketing Manager resigned effective March 6, 2012. He has been with the City since November 2010 and also serves as staff liaison to the Economic Development Authority He has accepted a position with the City of Windom as the Executive Director of the EDA. His last day will be March 23. She noted his list of duties and job description are part of the staff report. The funding of this position totals $98,394. Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Strommen to recommend City Council adopt the resolution accepting Mr. Aaron Backman's resignation and directing staff to prepare a plan to address the job duties left vacant by the resignation. Further discussion: Chairperson Tossey inquired about the TIF funding percentage for this position. City Administrator Ulrich stated that a certain percentage is allowable from each TIF District for administrative fees. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Tossey, Councilmembers McGlone and Strommen. Voting No: None. Personnel Committee / March 13, 2012 Page 4 of 5