City Board and Commission Interviews

The City conducts annual board and commission interviews every March for seats that are vacant and for terms that are set to expire on March 31, with new terms beginning on April 1. The recruitment process is conducted per City policy and includes the Economic Development Authority (EDA), the Environmental Policy Board (EPB), the Park and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission.  Due to the high number of applicants, this year, interviews were split over two dates, March 14 and March 21.  Applicant application materials will be provided to the City Council at the meeting.

Background
The boards and commissions were advertised in the Ramsey Resident, the City's official newspaper, on the Community Sign, on Facebook, on the City's board and commission website page, as a Spotlight on the City's website homepage and on QCTV. 

New Applicants
There are 12 new applicants for up to 6 open seats: 

• One full 6 year term on the EDA
• Up to 3 partial terms on the EPB
• One full term on the Planning Commission
• One full term on the Park and Recreation Commission 

Incumbents (Odd Year Policy/Process -- Includes Interview/Feedback Session )
One incumbent is seeking appointment to a third term on the Park and Recreation Commission.  This incumbent attended an interview/feedback session with the City Council last week. 

Incumbents (Even Year Policy/Process - *No Interview/Feedback Session Required)
One incumbent is seeking appointment for the 4th time to the E.P.B.
One incumbent is seeking appointment for the 2nd time to the Park and Recreation Commission.
One incumbent is seeking appointment for the 2nd time to the Planning Commission.

*All incumbents have been recommended for reappointment by the respective Chair. One current member of the E.P.B. is seeking to discontinue serving on the E.P.B. and switch to the Park and Recreation Commission.  

Per Minnesota Statue 469.095 (attached), the Mayor appoints members to the Economic Development Authority with approval from the Council.  The City Council will receive a separate packet with specific non-public applicant information at the beginning of the work session.
 

Three interviews were conducted on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.  The remaining interviews will occur this evening with the first interview starting at 6:45 and the last interview ending at approximately 9:00 p.m. 

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Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Director

To select board and commission members, to be appointed / re-appointed at the March 28, 2023 regular City Council meeting, for terms beginning April 1, 2023.