City Board and Commission Interviews

As per the attached policy, 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 includes the Economic Development Authority (EDA), the Environmental Policy Board (EPB), the Park and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission. The boards and commissions openings 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, and as a Spotlight on the City's homepage. The City's website has links to the application packet posted year-round for residents to apply at their convenience.  

New Applicants
There are eight new applicants. New applicant application materials will be provided to the City Council at the meeting.

Incumbents (Odd Year Policy/Process - Includes Interview/Feedback Session)
Two incumbents are seeking reappointment to a third term on the EBP. One incumbent is seeking reappointment to a fifth term on the Planning Commission. These individuals will attend a voluntary interactive feedback session with the City Council to highlight information such as accomplishments, personal contributions to the commission, and ideas for improving the effectiveness of the board or commission. This will also be an opportunity for the City Council to ask additional questions of the incumbent. 

Incumbents (Even Year Policy/Process - No Interview/Feedback Session Required)
One incumbent is seeking a sixth term on the Park and Recreation Commission.

Open Seats

• The EDA has one full-term seat open (6 year). 
• The Park and Recreation Commission has one partial term seat open (1 year).
• The Planning Commission has one full-term seat. 
• The Planning Commission has two partial-term seats
  • 1 year partial term
  • 2 year partial term 

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. 

Up to three and half hours.

Not applicable. 

To select board and commission members, to be appointed / re-appointed at the March 24, 2026, regular City Council meeting, for terms beginning April 1, 2026.

To select board and commission members, to be appointed / re-appointed at the March 24, 2026, regular City Council meeting, for terms beginning April 1, 2026, or based on discussion.