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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,March 25,2013 Page 18 Commission; and expressed her excitement in having him become part of the Planning Commission. Councilmember Willmus opined that all candidates interviewed very well, but noted the good job done by Mr. Daire in expanding his background; and further opined that he should bring an interesting perspective to the Planning Commis- sion with his experience in the planning field. Regarding whether to appoint candidates to full or partial terms and whether that affected their decision-making, Councilmembers Willmus and McGehee opined that it did not concern them. With concurrence by Councilmember Etten, Councilmember Laliberte spoke in strong support of Mr. Daire, and expressed her appreciation in receiving his appli- cation based on how much he had to offer the community; and spoke in support of him serving for either term available. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus; Etten; McGehee; Laliberte; and Roe. Nays: None. Willmus moved, Etten seconded, appointment of Robert Murphy and David Jo- seph Steilmach to the Planning Commission for terms ending March 31, 2016. Councilmember Willmus reiterated that these were two more excellent candidates similar to the others already discussed. Councilmember Etten opined both applicants would be great additions and bring a broad variety to the Planning Commission, with Mr. Stellmach's legal and practi- cal experience, and with Mr. Murphy's long-term residence in the community, as well as residing in an area that will see extensive redevelopment in the future. Councilmember McGehee concurred; opining that she had originally supported Greg Royce based on his being younger than the current median age of Planning Commissioners, and while not having a long history as a resident, would bring fresh ideas to the Commission. Councilmember McGehee opined that the Com- mission was not an outspoken group as a group dynamic, and further opined that during his interview, Mr. Royce didn't hesitate to bring things forward and pro- vided a willingness to think outside the box. Councilmember McGehee stated that she supported Mr. Stellmach without issue, and asked that the City Council consider the Commission as a whole and consider Mr. Royce. Councilmember Laliberte stated that she was in favor of Mr. Murphy, with his ability to see both sides of an issue from her perception during his interview. However, Councilmember Laliberte advised that she listed Mr. Steilmach as her