5. 1 Staff report on EDA vacancySCANDIA
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: May 3, 2017
To: City Council
From: Neil Soltis, City Administrator
Re: Appointment to Economic Development Authority
Background: Robert Feidt has tendered his resignation from the Economic Development Authority. Rob
was appointed to a 3-yar term in 2016. Rob's term would have expired on July 31, 2019.
Notice of the vacancy was posted on the City website and Facebook page. Applications were due by
Noon on Friday, April 28, 2017.
The only application received was submitted by Mark Porubcansky. Dustin Hegland has expressed
consideration for the vacancy but did not submit an application by the deadline.
Issue: Who should the Council appoint to serve the remainder of Rob Feidt's term on the EDA.
Options:
1. Appoint Mark Porubcansky
2. Defer the appointment pending an interview
3. Interview both Porubcansky and Hegland
4. Seek additional applications
Recommendation: Option 1