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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 23, 1987 LMCD REPORT CONTINUED Mayor Grabek asked what kind of qualifications are being requested for this position. Ms. Hurr stated the ad asked for someone with background in planning, fund raising and lobbying. She hopes that the person chosen will have all those qualifications because all of these qualifications are very important to the existince of the LMCD. She stated that she will be asking for the candidates profile resume and will be happy to get the Councils' input on the candidates. Mayor Grabek asked if she felt this was an unbiased approach to filling the position of a political decision? Ms. Hurr stated she could not comment on that until she knew the candidates. , Mayor Grabek asked Ms. Hurr to keep the Council updated on this issue because it is a very important position. For the record, Councilmember Sime stated he was disappointed that Ms. Hurr was not in consideration for the position feeling she would have been fantastic. Councilmember Goetten agreed. Ms. Hurr explained that it was based on legal opinion and had turned into a political issue which was disappointing to her but she did not wish to put the organization through any turmoil. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Representative- - Mayor Grabek asked about the status of their recommendation that a LMCD representative serve on the MCWD. Ms. Hurr stated their recommendation was presented with no response from them. She noted that none of the Council recommendations for the position were chosen. Councilmember Goetten questioned why they would pick someone so closely affiliated with a marina. Ms. Hurr could not answer that question. She stated she is still fighting for representation from the LMCD. 1988 Legislative Package - She stated that there has been a general overall approval of the package to be submitted. Council unanimously felt the LMCp should not have any authority over the land. 4