Authorize Leave of Absence for a Park & Recreation Commissioner

The purpose of this case is to approve a 3-month leave of absence for Park & Recreation Commissioner Dean Olson for the regular meetings in April, May and June of 2022.

Earlier this year, Commissioner Dean Olson was accepted into the program to become a paid on-call Fire Fighter for the Ramsey Fire Department, which requires attendance at the Anoka County Fire Training Academy this Spring.  This training coincides with the regular Park & Recreation Commission meetings of April, May and June.

The Commission and Board Attendance Policy states that a commissioner shall not miss a total of 3 meetings within a six-month period. Commissioner Olson has not missed a meeting before April 2022, and because of the three meetings he will be unable to attend are in service to the community (for mandatory Fire Fighter training)—Park & Recreation Commission Chair Shane Bennett and the staff liaison feel that a leave of absence is warranted and in the interest of the community.

Staff recommends approving a 3-month leave of absence for Commissioner Dean Olson.

Motion to approve a 3-month leave of absence for Park & Recreation Commissioner Dean Olson, April - June, 2022.