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