Discuss Pending Vacancy on the EDA 

Staff was notified that EDA member William MacLennan desires to resign from the EDA, however, if no one was available to fill the vacancy he would finish his term.  Mr. MacLennan's term on the EDA is scheduled to go through March 31, 2027.

During the last annual Board and Commission recruitment process, Ms. Nichole Bauer (formerly Ms. Nichole Rudack) was appointed to a partial term on the Planning Commission.   Ms. Bauer's desired board was the Economic Development Authority (EDA).  At the time of Ms. Bauer's appointment to the Planning Commission, the City Council discussed the possibility of appointing her to the EDA, but ultimately the City Council appointed her to the Planning Commission.  As a result of Mr. MacLennan's intent to resign, staff discussed this matter and contacted Ms. Bauer to gauge her current level of interest in the EDA.  Ms. Bauer is very much interested in being appointed to the EDA.  If the City Council approves of this action, Ms. Bauer stated that she is interested in and willing to continue on the Planning Commission until the next regular recruitment (early 2026), at which time her Planning Commission seat would be filled by a new member.  

If, by consensus, the City Council directs staff to replace Mr. MacLennan's soon to be vacant seat by appointing Ms. Bauer, staff will prepare a resolution for the September 23, 2025 regular meeting, and she will start her new appointment on the EDA in October. 

Approximately 10 minutes.

Not applicable.

Consider Ms. Nichole Bauer for appointment to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and for continuation of her service on the Planning Commission until the next regular annual recruitment cycle for terms commencing April 1, 2026.

Based on discussion.