The board, in a 4-1 vote, approved the hiring of Susan Faus on Tuesday, Dec. 12. She replaces former executive director Dave Leker, who was fired last June.
In a presentation to city commissioners, City Engineer Tom Knakmuhs said a public survey revealed that while a majority of people want a bridge built, "most are not willing to pay for a bridge."
“I approach you with egg all over my face,” Commissioner John Strand said. “It’s one thing to follow the letter of the law and the rules but also we serve the people.”