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City Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2023 Page 4 of 6 Councilmember Hamlington stated that with Councilmember Hoefner's recusal and not having a Ward I member the Council is short two members. If the process will take more than one meeting anyway it makes sense to wait until February so the new Ward I member can fully participate in the process. Councilmember Fahey asked the City Attorney if the hearing is split between two meetings and the new councilmember was appointed between meetings would they be able to vote on the issue. City Attorney Kelly stated if the new member watched the first meeting and participated in the second meeting they would be allowed to vote as they would then have the same evidence as the rest of the of the councilmembers. Mayor Leh stated he is concerned about a long delay in the process and we can't wait for the perfect conditions before we start a hearing. Mayor Leh asked what the timetable is for appointing the new councilmember. Clerk Muth stated the application will be available shortly with a deadline of January 16, interviews on January 30 and appointment on February 6. Mayor Leh stated he wants to keep things moving but he has no objection to moving it to the February 6 date. Mayor Leh made a friendly amendment to move the date of the hearing to February 6, 2023. Councilmember Fahey did not accept the friendly amendment. Councilmember Fahey stated she feels that waiting until January 16 is long enough. VOTE: Motion failed. Councilmember Fahey voting yes; Councilmember Hamlington and Mayor Leh voting no. (Councilmember Hoefner recused.) MOTION: Mayor Leh moved to continue the public hearing to February 6, 2024 at 6 pm. Councilmember Hamlington seconded the motion. VOTE: Motion carried by unanimous roll call (Councilmember Hoefner recused.) Councilmember Hoefner returned to the room. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/ACTION — COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICANTS TO APPOINT OR INTERVIEW FOR BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES Mayor Leh introduced the item. He stated that this process is never perfect and we are always trying to improve it.