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MINUTES EugeneCityCouncil HarrisHall,125East8Avenue th Eugene,Oregon97401 April10,2017 5:30p.m. CouncilorsPresent: WORK SESSION: Process for Appointment of Ward 4 City Councilor A. Council Support Manager Beth Forrest and City Attorney Glenn Klein gave an update and background information on the Ward 4 appointment and possible election process. Council discussion: Prefer longer recruitment to give people time to make the decision to serve. Process should be consistent with the Ward 6 recruitment in 2012. Allowing more time could enhance candidate pool. Goal should be to choose replacement as expeditiously as possible. Need to be thoughtful, deliberate, and inclusive as possible, but also recognize need to have full complement of councilors. Support extending the timeline without jeopardizing the process. Important issues will be deliberated; Ward 4 should have equal representation. Election process needs to be clear to everyone with an interest in serving. Ensure adequate time for council discussion. MOTION AND VOTE with friendly: Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Syrett, PASSED 4:3 moved to extend the application deadline to May 19, 2017., Councilors Semple, Clark, and Evans opposed. MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Clark, moved to direct the City Manager to bring back a resolution related to the election on the Ward 4 PASSED 7:0. 2018 term. B. WORK SESSION: Process Session City Manager’s Office Division Manager Mia Cariaga, Council Support Manager Beth Forrest and Council Support Coordinator Rawson Baylor-Pino, gave a PowerPoint presentation discussing the 2017 Boards and Commissions recruitment process, information on outreach strategies, summary of applicants, and potential process moving forward. MINUTES – Eugene City Council April 10, 2017 Page 1 Work Session and Meeting