Agenda - Council - 03/08/2011 - Special B&C Interviews

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CC Regular Session Date: 03/08/2011 By: Colleen Lasher Administrative Services Item #: 7. 4. Information Title: Consider a Resolution to Appoint Board and Commission Members Background: In November 2010, staff began the annual recruitment and selection process to fill seats on the EDA, EPB, Park and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission/Board of Adjustments and the Board of Administrative Hearings which are set to expire March 31, 2011. All vacancies were advertised in the Ramsey Resident, the Anoka County Union, the City's website, on QCTV, in the January utility billing statements, and via the city's email notification system. On March 1, 2011, the City Council conducted 16 interviews to fill thirteen vacancies. Incumbents seeking reappointment and new applicants were considered in one collective recruitment, interview and selection process. In addition, on Thursday morning, March 3rd at 9:52 staff received an email from Mr. David Minke, stating his desire to serve on the Park and Recreation Commission over the Economic Development Authority. His email is included as an attachment. Recommendation: It was the consensus of the City Council that the following individuals would be appointed to the board or commission indicated Name Board or Commission Term Dates Length Jim Bendtsen Board of Admin. Hearings April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years Based on disc. Economic Dev. Authority April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2017 6 Years Jennifer Carlson Environmental Policy Board April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years Trent Hassett Environmental Policy Board. April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years Michael Max Environmental Policy Board. April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years Bridgett Barr Park and Rec. Commission April 1, 2011.to March 31, 2015 4 Years Andrew Fyten Park and Rec. Commission April 1, 2011.to March 31, 2015 4 Years David Minke Park and Rec. Commission April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years Richard Chubb Park and Rec. Commission April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 1 Year Ralph Brauer Planning/Bd. of Adj. April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years Joseph Field Planning/Bd. of Adj. April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015 4 Years Bob Schiller Planning/Bd. of Adj. April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 1 Year Randy Bauer Planning/Bd. of Adj. April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2014 3 Years The City Council was not able to reach a consensus regarding the open seat on the EDA. There was one recommendation for Mr. Ryan Bakke, two recommendations for Mr. David Minke, and three recommendations for Mr. Chris Riley.