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knowledge this person has. <br />Councilmember Allen stated he supported candidate E as this person would bring something different to the <br />table and would serve as a valuable voice. <br />Mayor Johnson agreed with these two candidates and proposed candidate F be eliminated from consideration. <br />Councilmember Jacobsen supported this recommendation. <br />Mayor Johnson commented both candidates B and E were strong. She stated in the next nine months there was <br />a certain population that needed to be represented and she believed a stronger voice would be heard more <br />strongly from candidate E. <br />Councilmember Allen agreed with this recommendation. <br />Councilmember Jacobsen stated he was leaning towards candidate B as this individual would be able to hit the <br />ground running given this individuals high level of experience and background. <br />Councilmember Dunsworth disagreed stating both candidates have high levels of experience just in different <br />ways. She indicated experience comes in different forms and for this reason, she supported candidate E <br />moving forward with a caveat being set on expectations through onboarding. She explained this was a <br />significant time and the City needed a strong commitment, active engagement and be truly invested in this role <br />given the challenges that lie ahead of the City Council. <br />Councilmember Jacobsen stated his only concern with candidate E was the time commitment. <br />Mayor Johnson stated this was a valid point but after discussing this with the candidate she believed this was <br />not a concern. She understood candidate B brought some great financial background but indicated this was not <br />something that was missing from the Council at this time. She indicated both candidates had a strong <br />background, but she gave the benefit to candidate E based on the times the City is goin g through at this time. <br />In addition, it fits with some of the City’s strategic priorities. <br />Councilmember Jacobsen explained these were very good points and noted he could support the Council based <br />on these recommendations. <br />Mayor Johnson asked if the Council felt comfortable moving this to a vote at the City Council meeting. The <br />Council supported taking this action. <br />Mayor Johnson requested staff check in with candidate E prior to the City Council meeting to ensure this <br />candidate could move forward with the appointment. City Attorney Sonsalla reported the Council could move <br />forward with the appointment and staff would insert candidate E’s name into the Resolution for approval at the <br />regular City Council meeting. <br />Worksession adjourned at 6:01 pm <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Terri Spangrud <br />City Clerk