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REVIEW RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICY GOYERNTNG APPOLNTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COhEV~SSIONS ~ ~ C!~' OF P~A.h~qEY B3". Dave I-Iartley, City Administrator Background: At various times, City Councilmembers have suggested that a discussion be held regarding the appropriateness of individuals serving on more than one board or commission. Certainly this is a matter that the City Council should address as a matter of preference. However, the following outline suggests related issues: 1) Does thc City Council wish to involve the largest number of people in the local government process? 2) Does an individual have greater influence over the policies of the City be serxqng on more than one board or commission? 3) Are there sufficient persons with an interest in serving on boards and commissions? 4) Does the membership on each board or commission adequately represent the residents of the City of Ramsey? To assist in this evaluation, the following is a list of individuals who serve on multiple boards and commissions: David Bawden, Planning & Zoning Commission and Fire Board Donald Greenberg, Economic Development Commission and Airport Commission Jack Ippel, Economic Development Commission and Airport Commission Roy Shumway, Planning & Zoning Commission and Park & Recreation Commission Note: The members of the Planning & Zoning Commission also serve as the Board of Adjustment. Enclosed for your information: Resolution Approving Policy Governing Appointments to Boards and Commissions in the City of Ramsey Observations: On July 11, 1989, the Ramsey City Council discussed the issue of dual board/commission membership. The City Council is requesting input on this issue from the Boards and Commission. At the July 18, 1989 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Commissioner Hendriksen stated that it is unlikely commission members will attend other commission meetings; dual membership improves communications.