Agenda - Charter Commission - 11/17/2021

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Charter Commission Meeting Date: 11 / 17/2021 By: Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Information 5.2. Title: Accept the Following Resignations of Charter Commission Members, Declare Vacancies, and Advertise to Fill Same: 1) Mr. John Niederhaus, term ending 12-31-21; and 2) Mr. Chad Sivertson, term ending 12-31-21 Purpose/Background: Purpose: The purpose of this case is to inform the Charter Commission that Commissioners Mr. John Niederhaus and Mr. Chad Sivertson have submitted letters of resignation, and to state staffs intent to advertise to fill the vacancies. Background: Staff received correspondence from Mr. John Niederhaus and Mr. Chad Sivertson, current Charter Commissioners, that they have moved permanently out of the City and will no longer serve on the City's Charter Commission. Staff will submit an advertisement to fill the vacancies in the next Ramsey Resident, the City's official newspaper, social media and will also place an announcement on the City's website. Both Mr. John Niederhaus and Mr. Chad Sivertson had terms set to expire on December 31, 2021. The Commission currently has two other members whose terms are expiring at the end of year 2021; Ms. Susan Anderson and Mr. Ben Deemer. At the time of this writing, one member wishes to be reappointed and staff is awaiting information from the other member regarding their desire to request reappointment or not. The terms of all the seated members are as follows: Susan Anderson - term expiration 12/31/2021 Jim Bendtsen - term expiration 12/31/2024 Ben Deemer - term expiration 12/31/2021 Joe Field - term expiration 12/31/2024 Josh Fuhreck - term expiration 12/31/2024 Jennifer Leistico - term expiration 12/31/2024 Laura Moore - term expiration 12/31/2022 Vacant - term expiration 12/31/2021 Vacant - term expiration 12/31/2021 Notification: NA Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: NA Funding Source: NA Recommendation: