7.6.
CC Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 03/28/2017
- By:
- Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services
Information
Title:
Adopt Resolution #17-03-066 Appointing and Re-appointing Board and Commission Members
Purpose/Background:
The purpose of this case is to appoint and re-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, the Environmental Policy Board, the Park and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission.
Staff conducted the annual boards and commissions recruitment process for terms beginning April 1, 2017. Vacancies were advertised in the Ramsey Resident, the Anoka County Union, on the City’s website, on the City’s community sign, on QCTV, on the City’s Facebook, and via the city's email notification system. Board or commission members with terms set to expire on March 31, 2017, were contacted and asked if they desired reappointment or not. If yes, each member submitted a letter of interest and the Chair or Vice Chair of the respective commission was invited to submit their recommendations.
The City Council reviewed the incumbents' materials and it was the consensus of the City Council to reappoint the following incumbent members to new terms beginning April 1, 2017.
Staff conducted the annual boards and commissions recruitment process for terms beginning April 1, 2017. Vacancies were advertised in the Ramsey Resident, the Anoka County Union, on the City’s website, on the City’s community sign, on QCTV, on the City’s Facebook, and via the city's email notification system. Board or commission members with terms set to expire on March 31, 2017, were contacted and asked if they desired reappointment or not. If yes, each member submitted a letter of interest and the Chair or Vice Chair of the respective commission was invited to submit their recommendations.
The City Council reviewed the incumbents' materials and it was the consensus of the City Council to reappoint the following incumbent members to new terms beginning April 1, 2017.
- Glen Hardin to the Economic Development Authority for a 6-year full term
- Jane Covart to the Environmental Policy Board for a 4-year full term
- Russel Bayer to the Park and Recreation Commission for a 4-year full term
- Cindy Nosan to the Planning Commission for a 1-year partial term
- Jennifer Leistico to the Park and Recreation Commission for a 4-year full term
- Charles Tchuinkwa to the Park and Recreation Commission for a 2-year partial term
- Cheri Gengler to the Planning Commission for a 4-year full term
Notification:
Economic Development Authority: It should be noted, per Minnesota Statue 469.095, the Mayor appoints members to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) with the approval of the City Council; all other board and commission members are appointed by the City Council.
Planning Commission: The Planning Commission is a seven member commission. In the last year the commission experienced three unexpected vacancies. Ms. Cindy Nosan's current term will expire on March 31, 2017. Ms. Nosan has been on the commission since 2013 and brings with her years of experience. Although it is anticipated that Ms. Nosan will serve only through March 31, 2018, the City Council discussed the importance of retaining her on the commission. Therefore, it is the City Council's intent to re-appoint Ms. Nosan at this time and then appoint Mr. Matt Woestehoff to the commission, effective April 1, 2018 when Ms. Nosan is no longer serving. In the interim, Mr. Woestehoff will be involved with the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.
Terms of Office: Except for members on the EDA, which serve six-year terms, all other commission members serve four-year terms.
Planning Commission: The Planning Commission is a seven member commission. In the last year the commission experienced three unexpected vacancies. Ms. Cindy Nosan's current term will expire on March 31, 2017. Ms. Nosan has been on the commission since 2013 and brings with her years of experience. Although it is anticipated that Ms. Nosan will serve only through March 31, 2018, the City Council discussed the importance of retaining her on the commission. Therefore, it is the City Council's intent to re-appoint Ms. Nosan at this time and then appoint Mr. Matt Woestehoff to the commission, effective April 1, 2018 when Ms. Nosan is no longer serving. In the interim, Mr. Woestehoff will be involved with the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.
Terms of Office: Except for members on the EDA, which serve six-year terms, all other commission members serve four-year terms.
Funding Source:
Funding for the City's boards and commissions is included in the 2017 General Fund Budget; therefore, there are no additional budgetary implications associated with making the recommended appointments.
Recommendation:
The following appointments are recommended: to the Economic Development Authority, Mr. Glen Hardin to a 6-year full term; and to the Environmental Policy Board, Ms. Jane Covart to a 4-year full term; and to the Park and Recreation Commission, Mr. Russel Bayer to a 4-year full term, Ms. Jennifer Leistico to a 4-year full term, Mr. Charles Tchuinkwa to a 2-year partial term; and to the Planning Commission, Ms. Cheri Gengler to a 4-year full term and Ms. Cindy Nosan to a 1-year partial term.
Action:
Motion to adopt resolution #17-03-066 appointing the following board and commission members, as follows: to the Economic Development Authority, Mr. Glen Hardin to a 6-year full term; and to the Environmental Policy Board, Ms. Jane Covart to a 4-year full term; and to the Park and Recreation Commission, Mr. Russel Bayer to a 4-year full term, Ms. Jennifer Leistico to a 4-year full term, Mr. Charles Tchuinkwa to a 2-year partial term; and to the Planning Commission, Ms. Cheri Gengler to a 4-year full term and Ms. Cindy Nosan to a 1-year partial term.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 03/22/2017 04:45 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Colleen Lasher
- Started On:
- 03/14/2017 08:09 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 03/22/2017