10-29-07 Item 4E, Communications Committee Appointment

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-AR�EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: October 29, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: 4.E. TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Michelle Wolfe, City Administrator SUBJECT: Motion to Appoint Chris Gabiou to the Communications Committee BACKGROUND This past summer, the City hired Chris Gabiou as an intern. During his two-month internship, Chris performed a number of duties, ranging from front desk coverage to processing job applications and assisting with preparation of the City's first Popular Financial Report. Chris also has previous work experience as a temporary employee with Parks and Recreation. Mr. Gabiou, a resident of Arden Hills, is presently a senior at St. John's University, majoring in communications. During his internship, we tapped into his talents. He worked with the Communications Committee and wrote some articles. The Committee asked him to consider joining the committee, and he agreed to do so. DISCUSSION As mentioned,Mr. Gabiou is currently a senior in college. However, he has expressed interest in serving on the committee, and has already begun his participation. He has attended committee meetings and plans to drive down for the monthly meetings regularly. His studies in communication bring added talents to the committee, and his initiative in participating while still in school is impressive. Staff was very pleased with Mr. Gabiou's work performance as an intern, and believes he will be a great added resource for the Communications Committee. Until recently Councilmember Holmes, who is Council Liaison to the committee, has been serving as Chair/Editor. The committee has recommended that Mr. Gabiou take over that role, and he has indicating his willingness to serve. The guidelines for city commissions and committees indicate that the Mayor shall appoint committee chairs, with Council approval.