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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,March 12,2018 Page 24 Councilmember Etten expressed appreciation for staff's efforts to ensure compli- ance with recent legislative action at the State level, while maintaining City con- trol. e. Appoint Members to Various City Commissions Willmus moved, McGehee seconded, appointment of Cat Beltmann and Monica Bolinger to the Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission to the two terms ending March 31, 2021, and appointment of Subayya Subramanian to the Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission for the term ending March 31, 2019. Council Discussion Councilmember Willmus noted he was not able to attend the interviews, but he watched the rebroadcast, and he also reached out to folks not able to attend the Council meeting. He was impressed with the level of applications received and commented this is a strong slate of candidates for these Commissions. Councilmember Etten noted there is a person with the most potential votes apply- ing for Planning Commission, but that person is also considering running for City Council. It is worth mentioning because the next leading person is on the slate for the HRIEC as well, and that may be a potential issue. He is concerned about pos- sibly replacing someone within six or nine months. Councilmember Willmus noted he previously considered that, but it does not con- cern him. Anyone could choose to run for the Council, so it is not a disqualifier. He did have an opportunity to reach out to the person about the role on the Plan- ning Commission and he felt good about that conversation. That would not change his vote for HRIEC. Councilmember Etten concurred with his feedback. Councilmember Laliberte noted Bethany Palm's name did not make the tally, but she did have two votes. The correction was noted. Mayor Roe noted he was more interested in appointing one of these folks to the Planning Commission, but subsequent conversations with applicants not able to attend the Council meeting alleviated his concerns, and he is happy to support the motion as presented. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Etten, McGehee, Laliberte, and Roe. Nays: None.