City Board and Commission Interviews

The City conducts annual board and commission interviews every March for seats that are vacant and for terms that are set to expire on March 31, with new terms beginning on April 1. The recruitment process is conducted per City policy and includes the Economic Development Authority (EDA), the Environmental Policy Board (EPB), the Park and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission.  Due to the high number of applicants, this year, interviews will be held on both March 14 and March 21.  Applicant application materials will be provided to the City Council at the meeting.

Background
The boards and commissions were advertised in the Ramsey Resident, the City's official newspaper, on the Community Sign, on Facebook, on the City's board and commission website page, as a Spotlight on the City's website homepage and on QCTV. 

New Applicants
There are 12 new applicants for up to 6 open seats: 

• One full 6 year term on the EDA
• Up to 3 partial terms on the EPB
• One partial term on the Planning Commission
• One partial term on the Park and Recreation Commission 

Incumbents (Odd Year Policy/Process -- Includes Interview/Feedback Session )
One incumbent is seeking appointment to a third term.  Based on the updated policy, this incumbent will attend an interview/feedback session with the City Council this evening to be considered for his third appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission. 

Incumbents (Even Year Policy/Process - *No Interview/Feedback Session Required)
One incumbent is seeking appointment for the 4th time to the E.P.B.
One incumbent is seeking appointment for the 2nd time to the Park and Recreation Commission.
One incumbent is seeking appointment for the 2nd time to the Planning Commission.

*All incumbents have been recommended for reappointment by the respective Chair. One current member of the E.P.B. is seeking to discontinue serving on the E.P.B. and switch to the Park and Recreation Commission.  

Per Minnesota Statue 469.095 (attached), the Mayor appoints members to the Economic Development Authority with approval from the Council.  The City Council will receive a separate packet with specific non-public applicant information at the beginning of the work session.
 

Interviews this evening are scheduled for 5:30, 5:45, 6:00 and 6:15.   The remaining interviews will occur on Tuesday, March 21st. 

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Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Director

Outcome:
To begin the interview process this evening, which will conclude at a special work session on March 21, 2023.