Agenda - Council Work Session - 03/18/2025 - Special

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CC Special Work Session Meeting Date: 03/18/2025 Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: 2. 1. Title: City Board and Commission Interviews Purpose/Background: As per the attached policy, the City conducts annual board and commission interviews every March for seats that are vacant and for terms that are set to expire on March 31, with new terms beginning on April 1. The recruitment process includes the Economic Development Authority (EDA), the Environmental Policy Board (EPB), the Park and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission. The boards and commissions openings were advertised in the Ramsey Resident, the City's official newspaper, on the Community Sign, on Facebook, on the City's board and commission website page, and as a Spotlight on the City's homepage. The City's website has links to the application packet posted year-round for residents to apply at their convenience. New Applicants There are six new applicants. New applicant application materials will be provided to the City Council at the meeting. Incumbents (Odd Year Policy/Process - Includes Interview/Feedback Session) One incumbent is seeking reappointment to a third term on the Planning Commission. This individual will attend a voluntary interactive feedback session with the City Council to highlight information such as accomplishments, personal contributions to the commission, and ideas for improving the effectiveness of the board or commission. This will also be an opportunity for the City Council to ask additional questions of the incumbent. Incumbents (Even Year Policy/Process - No Interview/Feedback Session Required) One incumbent is seeking reappointment for a second term on the Environmental Policy Board and one incumbent is seeking a second term on the Park and Recreation Commission. Open Seats • The Economic Development Authority has one partial term seat open. • The Park and Recreation Commission has one full term seat open. • The Planning Commission has three open seats, of which one term is a full term and two are partial terms, plus one additional full term (the fourth opening) sought by an incumbent seeking a third term, as mentioned above. Per Minnesota Statue 469.095 (attached), the Mayor appoints members to the Economic Development Authority with approval from the Council. The City Council will receive a separate packet with specific non-public applicant information at the beginning of the work session. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: Up to three hours. Funding Source: Not applicable.