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7.4.
CC Regular Session
Meeting Date:
03/08/2011
By:
Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services

Title:

Consider a Resolution to Appoint Board and Commission Members

Background:

In November 2010, staff began the annual recruitment and selection process to fill seats on the EDA, EPB, Park and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission/Board of Adjustments and the Board of Administrative Hearings which are set to expire March 31, 2011. All vacancies were advertised in the Ramsey Resident, the Anoka County Union, the City’s website, on QCTV, in the January utility billing statements, and via the city's email notification system. 
 
On March 1, 2011, the City Council conducted 16 interviews to fill thirteen vacancies. Incumbents seeking reappointment and new applicants were considered in one collective recruitment, interview and selection process.
  
In addition, on Thursday morning, March 3rd at 9:52 staff received an email from Mr. David Minke, stating his desire to serve on the Park and Recreation Commission over the Economic Development Authority. His email is included as an attachment.
 

Recommendation:

It was the consensus of the City Council that the following individuals would be appointed to the board or commission indicated 
     
Name Board or Commission Term Dates Length
       
Jim Bendtsen Board of Admin. Hearings April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
       
Based on disc. Economic Dev. Authority April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2017 6 Years
       
Jennifer Carlson Environmental Policy Board April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
Trent Hassett Environmental Policy Board April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
Michael Max Environmental Policy Board April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
       
Bridgett Barr Park and Rec. Commission April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
Andrew Fyten Park and Rec. Commission April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
David Minke Park and Rec. Commission April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
Richard Chubb Park and Rec. Commission April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 1 Year
       
Ralph Brauer Planning/Bd. of Adj. April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
Joseph Field Planning/Bd. of Adj. April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
Bob Schiller Planning/Bd. of Adj. April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 1 Year
Randy Bauer Planning/Bd. of Adj. April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2014 3 Years
 
The City Council was not able to reach a consensus regarding the open seat on the EDA. 
There was one recommendation for Mr. Ryan Bakke, two recommendations for Mr. David Minke, and three recommendations for Mr. Chris Riley. 
The six councilmembers that were present were unable to reach a majority consensus.
  
 
Consideration of an appointment to the vacant seat on the Economic Developoment Authority for the term listed above.  

Funding Source:

Funding for Board and commission members are paid a stipend of $25 per meeting. These funds are
 
included in the 2011 General Fund Budget; therefore, there are no additional budgetary
implications associated with making the recommended appointments.
 
 

Council Action:

 
 Adopt resolution #11-03-XXX to appoint the following board and commission members:
  
 
  
Name Board or Commission Term Dates Length
       
Jim Bendtsen Board of Admin. Hearings April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
       
Based on disc. Economic Dev. Authority April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2017 6 Years
       
Jennifer Carlson Environmental Policy Board April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
Trent Hassett Environmental Policy Board April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
Michael Max Environmental Policy Board April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
       
Bridgett Barr Park and Rec. Commission April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
Andrew Fyten Park and Rec. Commission April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
David Minke Park and Rec. Commission April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
Richard Chubb Park and Rec. Commission April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 1 Year
       
Ralph Brauer Planning/Bd. of Adj. April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
Joseph Field Planning/Bd. of Adj. April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years
Bob Schiller Planning/Bd. of Adj. April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 1 Year
Randy Bauer Planning/Bd. of Adj. April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2014 3 Years
 
The City Council was not able to reach a consensus regarding the open seat on the EDA. 
There was one recommendation for Mr. Ryan Bakke, two recommendations for Mr. David Minke, and three recommendations for  Mr. Chris Riley. 
The six councilmembers that were present were unable to reach a majority consensus.
 
 Appoint a member to the Economic Development Authority for the term listed above as directed by the City Council.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 03/03/2011 04:49 PM
Form Started By:
Colleen Lasher
Started On:
03/03/2011 11:29 AM
Final Approval Date:
03/03/2011