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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 10, 2011 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. (I0. INTER VIEWSCHEDULE FOR COUNCIL VACANCY, Continued) Franchot commented that question numbers two, five, and seven are throw -away questions and suggested that other questions be compiled that will allow better insight into someone's thinking on different topics; such as, what is your position on the City's strategic direction and how would they change it if they had the opportunity. Bremer stated she would like to speak to every candidate but that she would prefer the Council not appoint someone the same day the last interviews are conducted. Bremer commented in her view the 30 minute time slots should be ample time. Bremer recommended an alternate date be set for the appointment and that some additional time should be allotted in the event a second interview is desired. It was the consensus of the City Council to schedule February 28"' as the date to fill the council vacancy. Franchot moved, Printup seconded, to approve the council interview schedule as outlined in the January 10, 2011, City Administrator's Memorandum, with February 28th being scheduled as the date to fill the council vacancy, with the understanding that all eight candidates will be interviewed initially and additional time allotted on February 281h to schedule a second interview with the top prospective candidates if deemed appropriate. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. • 11. ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS — RESOLUTION NO. 6020 Loftus stated in front of the Council are recommendations by the Mayor and Staff for various appointments for 2011. McMillan noted the Dakota Rail and County Road 19 Trail Advisory Committees have been eliminated since those projects are either completed or nearing completion. Franchot stated in his opinion the Big Island Committee is no longer needed and that Staff could finish off the work that still remains to be completed. McMillan stated she would like the committee to help finish the management plan Gaffron stated they are anticipating the management plan will be completed by March, and that he would recommend keeping.the committee for another six months. Franchot commented he was surprised to see Aaron Printup nominated for acting mayor and asked what Mayor McMillan's rationale is for that appointment since this is Council Member Printup's first year on the Council. McMillan stated Aaron Printup shares a similar philosophy and concerns for the future of the City as she does and that she would like a new person to look at how the City governs and the process that is followed. McMillan indicated Printup has done a tremendous amount of research into the history of the • City and its philosophy in the past few months and was also the top vote getter in the election, which is a statement from the citizens that they have confidence in his ability to be an elected leader of Orono. Page 9 of 12