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Regular City Council Meeting <br /> Monday, March 23, 2015 <br /> Page 12 <br /> interests as a valuable asset to service on the commission. Councilmember <br /> Willmus expressed his interest in Stuart Lenz based on his arts background, some- <br /> thing he had long considered a missing part of the commission for some time. <br /> Councilmember Willmus advised that he would advocate for Mr. Lenz based on <br /> that and as a means of getting the commission to think differently about things, <br /> opining that he would be a definite asset. <br /> Willmus moved, Etten seconded, appointment of Nancy O'Brien for a three year <br /> term on the Parks & Recreation Commission. <br /> Roll Call <br /> Ayes: Laliberte, McGehee, Willmus, Etten, and Roe. <br /> Nays: None. <br /> Mayor Roe admitted his difficulty in narrowing down the candidates as well; but <br /> agreed that Stuart Lenz brought the arts perspective to the table, an important fac- <br /> tor for him. Mayor Roe also stated his support for Jamie Becker-Finn and Luke <br /> Heikkila as well; and offered his support for either candidate; and confirmed his <br /> support of Ms. O'Brien's appointment as well. <br /> Councilmember Laliberte agreed with her colleagues on the great pool of candi- <br /> dates; and also agreed with Councilmember Etten's views on Mr. Heikkila and <br /> what he could bring to the commission. Based on her notes from that interview, <br /> Councilmember Laliberte opined that he would also bring knowledge that would <br /> add to communication efforts and disseminating messages, and offer advice in <br /> how to better clarify and deliver great messages to the community. <br /> Speaking to the list provided by Councilmember Etten, Councilmember McGehee <br /> addressed the advantages of Jamie Becker-Finn in bringing her commitment to <br /> disabilities to the table as part of the park system and programs, an important and <br /> unique addition to bring to this large commission. While agreeing with the need- <br /> ed arts perspective Mr. Lenz could bring to the table, Councilmember McGehee <br /> opined that the ability to provide access, activities and programming for disabled <br /> participants in the community was an important aspect moving forward to allow <br /> everyone to participate. <br /> Etten moved, McGehee seconded, appointment of Jamie Becker-Finn to a three <br /> year term on the Parks & Recreation Commission. <br /> Roll Call <br /> Ayes: Laliberte, McGehee, Willmus, Etten, and Roe. <br /> Nays: None. <br />