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5.d Staff Report-EDA officer appointments Staff Report Date of Meeting: April 19, 2016 To: City Council From: Neil Soltis, Administrator Re: Economic Development Authority Chair & Vice Chair Background: Sally Swanson was the President of the Scandia Economic Development Authori ty. With her leaving the Board, the EDA took action at its meeting on April 12, 2016 to replace Sally as President. The EDA recommended Bob Hegland to serve as President and Bruce Swenson to serve as Vice President until July 1, 2016 when the next Board member’s term expires. Issue: Should the City Council appoint Bob Hegland as President and Bruce Swenson as Vice- President of the EDA. Details / Discussion: The EDA meets on a monthly basis. Applications are currently being solicited for the vacancy created by Sally leaving. That appointment will be made at the May City Council meeting at the earliest. The terms of citizen members of the EDA expire on July 1 of each year. Options: Appoint as recommended Not appoint and hold position open until current vacancy is filled Reject recommendation and refer back to the EDA Recommendation: Appoint as recommended