Adopt Resolution #26-084 Appointing Board and Commission Members

The purpose of this case is to appoint and re-appoint members to the City's Boards and Commissions.

The City Council is responsible for appointing board and commission members to the Economic Development Authority (EDA), the Environmental Policy Board (EPB), the Park and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission. It should be noted that the Mayor, per Minnesota Statute 469.095 has authority over the EDA appointment.

Staff conducted the annual boards and commissions recruitment process as per the attached policy, for terms beginning April 1, 2026. Vacancies were advertised in the Ramsey Resident, the Anoka County Union, on the City’s website, on social media and via the City's email notification system.

Board or commission members with terms set to expire on March 31, 2026, were contacted and asked if they desired re-appointment or not. If yes, staff followed the policy to advance them in the process. The City Council reviewed the incumbent member materials, and it was the consensus of the City Council to make the following re-appointments to terms beginning April 1, 2026.
 

Board/Commision	Name	Term
Environmental Policy Board	Melissa Fetterley	4-year full term
Park & Recreation Commission	Shane Bennett	4-year full term
Planning Commission	Randy Bauer	4-year full term

         
Candidates were interviewed by the City Council. By consensus, the Mayor and City Council recommend the following individuals be appointed to the City's boards and commissions.
 

Board/Commission	Name	Term
Economic Development Authority	Cheryal Hills	6-year Full Term
Environmental Policy Board	Daniel Payne	4-year Full Term
Park and Recreation Commission	Laura Moore	1-year Partial Term
Planning Commission	Bradley Cochrane	4-year Full Term
Planning Commission	Layee Sanoe	2-year Partial Term
Planning Commission	Michael Allshouse	1-year Partial Term

Funding for the City's boards and commissions is included in the 2026 General Fund Budget; therefore, no additional funding is required.

To appoint and re-appoint board and commission members, effective April 1, 2026.  

1) Motion to adopt resolution #26-084 to appoint and re-appoint board and commissioners, as follows:

• Economic Development Authority, Cheryal Hills to a 6-year partial term from 04-01-26 to 03-31-32; and 
• Environmental Policy Board, 1) Melissa Fetterley to a 4-year full term from 04-01-26 to 03-31-30; and, 2) Daniel Payne to a 4-year full term from 04-01-26 to 03-31-30; and                
• Park and Recreation Commission: 1) Shane Bennett to a 4-year full term from 04-01-26 to 03-31-30 and, 2) Laura Moore to a 1-year partial term from 04-01-26 to 03-31-27; and 
• Planning Commission: 1) Randy Bauer, to a 4-year full term from 04-01-26 to 03-31-30, and, 2) Bradley Cochrane to a 4-year full term from 04-01-26 to 03-31-30, and 3) Layee Sanoe to a 2-year partial term from 04-01-26 to 03-31-28, and 4) Micahel Allshouse to a 1-year partial term from 04-01-26 to 03-31-27.