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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 19, 2008 Page 9 Mayor Klausing opined that interactive training was much more interesting and engaged attendees better than just a formal presentation or lecture format. Further discussion related to the availability of materials on the City's website; with City Manager Malinen advising that he would check to make sure it was ac- cessible; as well as verifying that the DVD could be web streamed. Ms. Pederson advised that the next Ethics Commission meeting agenda would in- clude appointment of a new Chairperson; and City Manager Malinen advised that, once Commissioner Schneider's formal resignation had been received, sufficient time was available for the application process prior to the Commission's next meeting scheduled for August. Mayor Klausing and Councilmembers thanked Commissioners for their work and encouraged them to carry that initiative forward. 11. Public Hearings 12. Business Items -Action Items a. Appoint a New Councilmember 12 candidates applied and were interviewed for interim appointment to the City Council until the Municipal General Election included: Michael Hermes; Jessica Immerman; Jeff Johnson; John Kysylyczyn; Jeffrey Lervik; Dean Maschka; Gale Pederson; Jody Ward-Rannow; Karen Schaffer; Bob Venters; Kristine Williams; and Robert Willmus. Mayor Klausing requested an update from City Attorney Squires on whether a re- sponse from the Attorney General's office had been received regarding the term for appointment of an interim Councilmember, and the normal term of office for a newly-elected Councilmember at the General Election, and taking office on Janu- ary 1, 2008. Mayor Klausing sought further clarification as to whether the pro- posed language of the motion needed to be amended accordingly. City Attorney Squires advised that an opinion from the Attorney General's office was still pending, and concurred that language should be amended to preserve the option to appoint for a shorter term, should the Attorney General's opinion sup- port such term provisions. Discussion ensued on potential language, with Mayor Klausing requesting City Attorney Squires to draft language at the bench during City Council discussion on the appointment process. Mayor Klausing sought individual Councilmember input on a process for ap- pointment.