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Motion carried. 8.03: Adopt resolution #25-069 to Update the Policy for the Recruitment, Application, and Interview Process of Appointing City Board and Commission Members and Chair Member Term Rotations - Please Note: this case was moved from the Consent Agenda item 6.9 to the Regular Agenda as item 8.3. Councilmember Specht shared that he requested that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda. He noted that Boards and Commissions are such a great asset to the community. He explained in previous years they had put term limits on the Chairs for these Boards and Commissions to allow more people to get involved in leadership positions. He said he still believes it is a good idea to have Chair term limits. He added that he does not think this should apply to the EDA. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Stewart, to adopt resolution #25- 069 updating the Policy for the Recruitment, Application and Interview Process for Appointing City Board and Commission Members and removing content within the policy addressing chair member term rotations. Further discussion: Mayor Heineman echoed what Councilmember Specht shared as he would like to give additional citizens on these Boards and Commissions a leadership opportunity. He noted that he thinks two years is too short of a Chair term limit; however, they did not come to a consensus on what the term limit should be. He said he will not be supporting this. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Riley, Stewart, Buscher, Olson, and Peters. Voting No: Mayor Heineman and Councilmember Specht. 9. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT 9.01: Legislative Update City Administrator Hagen reviewed the legislative update with the Council. He shared that they are monitoring Senate File 1981, which is the sales and use tax exemption for construction materials related to the water treatment plant and trunk water main improvements. He said he will be attending the Tax Committee hearing on this tomorrow, testifying for this. He added that there was a Senate Tax Committee hearing on the TIF District 14 on March 12 and this bill would allow them to pass interfund loans and allow them to pay themselves back on hard infrastructure through tax revenue. He said they are seeing some success in their efforts and will continue to monitor things. He announced upcoming meetings and events. Councilmember Buscher shared that there are still two open positions in the Police Department. She thanked the residents who interviewed for open Committee and Commission positions. She congratulated those who were chosen. City Council / March 25, 2025 Page 7 of 8