Adopt Resolution #15-03-084 Appointing Board and Commission Members

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

It should be noted, per Minnesota Statue 469.095, the Mayor appoints members to the Economic Develop Authority (EDA)  with the approval of the City Council; all other board and commission members are appointed by the City Council. 

Staff conducted the annual boards and commissions process for terms beginning April 1, 2015.  The process included contacting each board member or commissioner with terms set to expire on March 31, 2015 asking if the member desired reappointment or not.  If yes, each member submitted a letter of interest and the Chair or Vice Chair of the respective commission  was  invited to submit their recommendations. The City Council reviewed the materials and it was the consensus of the City Council  to reappoint each incumbent member to a new term beginning April 1, 2015.   It should be noted, the Mayor was not able to attend the interviews in person due to an unforeseen commitment; however, she reviewed the materials and was in agreement with the recommended reappointments.  

In the case of the Economic Development Authority, this year, the open seat was vacant due to Kristine Willliams' election to the City Council; therefore, an incumbent reappointment did not apply.   

Incumbent Candidates:   The following incumbent members indicated a desire to be re-appointed, as listed:

Board/Commission	Incumbent	Seat Term Dates
Environmental Policy Board	Reid Bernard	4-year full term (04-01-15 to 03-31-19)
	Larry Lewis	4-year full term (04-01-15 to 03-31-19)
Park and Recreation Commission	Bridget Barr	4-year full term (04-01-15 to 03-31-19)
	Andrew Fyton	4-year full term (04-01-15 to 03-31-19)
	Jon Trappen	4-year full term (04-01-15 to 03-31-19)
Planning Commission	Ralph Brauer	4-year full term (04-01-15 to 03-31-19)

New Candidates:  Six new candidates were interviewed by City Council.  By consensus, the City Council recommends the following individuals be  appointed to the City's boards and commissions.   Moreover, the City Council agreed by consensus, to recommend to the Mayor, Mr. Brian Burandt as the next Economic Development Authority member.   Based on Mayor Strommen's authority,  she selected Mr. Brian Burandt to be appointed to the Economic Development Authority.    New appointment recommendations are as follows:
 

Board/Commission	Incumbent	Seat Term Dates
Economic Development Authority	Brian Burandt	6-year full term (04-01-15 to 03-31-21)
Environmental Policy Board	Jane Covart	2-year partial term (04-01-15 to 03-31-17)
Park and Recreation Commission	David Troy	2-year partial term (04-01-15 to 03-31-17)
Planning Commission	Andrew Andrusko	4-year full term (04-01-14 to 03-31-19)

Funding for the City's boards and commissions is included in the 2015 General Fund Budget; therefore, there are no additional budgetary implications associated with making the recommended appointments.

It is recommended that the following appointments are made, as listed below:
 

Board/Commission	Name	Seat Term Dates
Economic Development Authority	Brian Burandt	6-year full term (04-01-15 to 03-31-21)
Environmental Policy Board	Reid Bernard	4-year full term (04-01-15 to 03-31-19)
	Larry Lewis	4-year full term (04-01-15 to 03-31-19)
	Jane Covart	2-year partial term (04-01-15 to 03-31-17)
Park and Recreation Commission	Bridget Barr	4-year full term (04-01-15 to 03-31-19)
	Andrew Fyton	4-year full term (04-01-15 to 03-31-19)
	Jon Trappen	4-year full term (04-01-15 to 03-31-19)
	David Troy	2-year partial term (04-01-15 to 03-31-17)
Planning Commission	Ralph Brauer	4-year full term (04-01-15 to 03-31-19)
	Andrew Andrusko	4-year full term (04-01-14 to 03-31-19)

 

Motion to adopt resolution #15-03-084 appointing the following board and commission members, as follows: 
to the Economic Development Authority: Mr. Brian Burandt to a 6-year full term; and to the Environmental Policy Board:  Mr. Reid Bernard to a 4-year full term, Mr. Larry Lewis to a 4-year full term, and Ms. Jane Covart to a 2-year partial term; and to the Park and Recreation Commission: Ms. Bridget Barr to a 4-year full term, Mr. Andrew Fyton to a 4-year full term, Mr. Jon Trappen to a 4-year full term, and Mr. David Troy to a 2-year partial term; and to the Planning Commission Mr. Ralph Brauer to a 4-year full term; and Mr. Andrew Andrusko to a 4-year full term.