Adopt Resolution #20-095 Appointing Board and Commission Members

The purpose of this case is to 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 for terms that typically begin April 1, 2020, but due to COVID-19, interviews were delayed and terms will begin May 13, 2020.  Vacancies were advertised in the Ramsey Resident, the Anoka County Union, on the City’s website, on QCTV, on the City’s Facebook, and via the City's email notification system. 

Seven new candidates and one returning candidate were interviewed by City Council.  By consensus, the City Council recommends the following individuals be appointed to the City's boards and commissions. 

Per Minnesota Statue 469.095, pertaining to the Mayor’s authority to appoint members to the Economic Development Authority (EDA), Mayor LeTourneau indicated that he will select Mr. Ryan Heineman to be appointed to the EDA; and by majority consensus, the City Council indicated approval with the Mayor’s selection.

• Mr. Ryan Heineman to the Economic Development Authority for a 4-year partial term
• Mr. Jared Little to the Environmental Policy Board for a 4-year full term
• Mr. Justin Loss to the Park and Recreation Commission for a 4-year full term
• Mr. Matthew Guck to the Park and Recreation Commission for a 3-year partial term

 

Funding for the City's boards and commissions is included in the 2020 General Fund Budget; therefore, there are no additional budgetary implications associated with making the recommended appointments.

To appoint the following members, effective May 13, 2020:
1) to the Economic Development Authority, Mr. Ryan Heineman to a term ending March 31, 2024; and
2) to the Environmental Policy Board, Mr. Jared Little to a term ending March 31, 2024; and
3) to the Park and Rec.Commission, Mr. Justin Loss to a term ending March 31, 2024; and
4) to the Park and Rec.Commission, Mr. Matthew Guck to a term ending March 31, 2023.

 

Motion to adopt resolution #20-095 appointing the following board and commission members, effective May 13, 2020: 
1) to the Economic Development Authority, Mr. Ryan Heineman to a term ending March 31, 2024; and
2) to the Environmental Policy Board, Mr. Jared Little to a term ending March 31, 2024; and
3) to the Park and Rec.Commission, Mr. Justin Loss to a term ending March 31, 2024; and
4) to the Park and Rec.Commission, Mr. Matthew Guck to a term ending March 31, 2023.