9. Discussion on appointing a replacement as representative on the EDA
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: June 1, 2016
To: City Council
From: Neil Soltis, City Administrator
Re: Appointment to Economic Development Authority
Background: Sally Swanson has relocated from the City and tendered her resignation from the
Economic Development Authority. Sally was appointed to the position in 2014 to fill the remaining term
of Tom Triplett. Sally’s term would have expired on July 31, 2016. Announcements of the vacancy
soliciting applications were added to the City website and Facebook page. Additionally EDA members
were encouraged to solicit interest in the position. There was no interest in the position in April and at
the May Council Work session the Council elected to re-advertise for the position.
Issue: No applications were received from persons qualified for appointment to the position. The only
expression on interest was from a resident of Marine on the St. Croix.
Options:
1. Extend the application period for 1 month
2. Make an appointment without seeking applications
3. Reconsider the configuration of the EDA Board.