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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,March 23, 2015 Page 14 Councilmember Etten acknowledged his support for the arts component; however, he noted that the City Council had now created a new goal area for the commis- sion at the bench tonight; and stated that he didn't want to make a decision on ap- pointment of a commissioner based on that goal. Councilmember Etten suggested that goal would be better addressed in future discussions, and encouraged that, over time, that goal could probably be achieved, but should not serve as a decid- ing factor in a commission appointment. Councilmember McGehee argued one more time for addressing the need for more diversity in age on the commission, noting the number of new young com- missioners moving forward; and if parks were intended to serve all ages, then the commission should be represented accordingly. Councilmember McGehee as- sured all that she had nothing against the appointment of Mr. Heikkila, but having the arts aspect as well as a difference in age representations was also important to her as various issues came up for discussion that needed advocacy. Councilmember Willmus stated that he could not disagree with any comments made tonight by his colleagues, and opined Mr. Lenz would make a great com- missioner. However, since he felt strongly about both candidates, Councilmem- ber Willmus noted he had to make a difficult choice between the two of them for this remaining vacancy. Roll Call Ayes: Laliberte, Willmus, Etten, and Roe. Nays: None. Abstentions: McGehee Motion carried. Public Works, Environment and Transportation Mayor Roe noted those candidates with the highest rankings were Kody Thurnau, John Heimerl, and Mark Kaczmarek. Based on his impressions from the inter- views, Mayor Roe spoke in support of candidates Thurnau and Heimerl as the stronger candidates based on their interest in the commission. Councilmember Laliberte also spoke in support of candidates Heimerl and Thur- nau, noting that candidate Thurnau had listed the PWETC as his first choice . Councilmember Etten noted the probable confusion in the tally forms used in general, and difficulty in determining a ranking order if any, or how rankings were sorted. Mayor Roe concurred, advising that he had spoken to City Manager Trudgeon about improving the process for future vacancies.