Agenda - Council Work Session - 12/10/2013

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CC Work Session 2. 3. Meeting Date: 12/10/2013 Title: Discussion on Boards and Commissions Re- appointments Information Purpose /Background: The purpose of this discussion is two -fold: 1) for the City Council to determine, by consensus, whether to recruit for the upcoming expiring seats on the Park and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission, or to re- appoint the incumbent members who are are seeking re- appointment, to a new term beginning April 1, 2014; and 2) for the Mayor to determine, based on her authority as described in Minnesota Statute, to make the same determination as it relates to the incumbent Economic Development Authority member seeking reappointment. The following members have indicated a desire to be re- appointed to a full term, as listed: Board /Commission Incumbent Seat Term Dates Economic Development Authority Philip Brunt 6 -year partial term (04 -01 -14 to 03- 31 -20) Environmental Policy Board No vacancies N/A Park and Recreation Commission Shane Bennet 4 -year full term (04 -01 -14 to 03- 31 -18) Vacant due to resignation 1 -year partial term (04 -01 -14 to 03- 31 -15) Planning Commission Gary VanScoy Randy Bauer Pending receipt, staff will provide the respective feedback from the incumbents, Chairs, and Vice - chairs. Timeframe: If reappointment is not determined to be in the best interest of the City of Ramsey, the seats will be advertised in the coming weeks along with the one vacant seat on the Park and Rec. Commission. New members will be interviewed and appointed in March, 2014, for new terms beginning in April, 2014. The policy related to this process will be finalized following the completion of the recruitment. The November 26, 2013 work- session case and documents that relate to this matter are attached. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Responsible Party(ies): Colleen Lasher, Human Resources Manager Outcome: A strategic process for the upcoming Board and Commission recruitment. Attachments 4 -year full term (04 -01 -14 to 03- 31 -18) 4 -year full term (04 -01 -14 to 03- 31 -18)