Adopt Resolution #22-077 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 beginning April 1, 2022.  All four City Council appointed boards and commissions were advertised in the Ramsey Resident, the Anoka County Union, on the City’s website, on QCTV, and on the City’s Facebook. 

The City Council reviewed the incumbents' materials and it was the consensus of the City Council to continue the discussion of the reappointment process at the work session on March 22, 2022. However, the March 22, 2022 discussion was tabled until April 12, 2022.  Incumbents terms will continue until they are reappointed or their positions are otherwise filled.

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

• Scott Wiyninger to the Economic Development Authority for a 6-year full term
• Shanna Stewart to the Economic Development Authority for a 4-year partial term
• Todd Arts to the Environmental Policy Board for a 3-year partial term
• Tom Hunt to the Planning Commission for a 3-year full term

 

Funding for the City's boards and commissions is included in the 2022 General Fund Budget; therefore, there are no additional budgetary implications associated with making the recommended appointments.

To appoint the following members, effective April 1, 2022:
1) to the Economic Development Authority, Mr. Scott Wiyninger to a term ending March 31, 2028; and
2) to the Economic Development Authority, Ms. Shanna Stewart to a term ending March 31, 2026; and
3) to the Environmental Policy Board, Mr. Todd Arts to a term ending March 31, 2025; and
4) to the Planning Commission, Mr. Tom Hunt to a term ending March 31, 2025
 

Motion to adopt resolution #22-077 appointing the following board and commission members, effective April 1, 2022: 
1) to the Economic Development Authority, Mr. Scott Wiyninger to a term ending March 31, 2028; and
2) to the Economic Development Authority, Ms. Shanna Stewart to a term ending March 31, 2026; and
3) to the Environmental Policy Board, Mr. Todd Arts to a term ending March 31, 2025; and
4) to the Planning Commission, Mr. Tom Hunt to a term ending March 31, 2025