HomeMy WebLinkAbout#15 Parks Commission ApptSTAFF REPORT
DATE: January 3, 2017
REGULAR
ITEM #:
AGENDA ITEM: Parks Commission Appointments
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND: The Parks Commission is established to review and make recommendations to the Council on the future development of city parks, including the establishment of and improvements to the parks, and to make recommendations to the Council on policies governing the maintenance and public use of the parks within the city. The Parks Commission shall consist of 7 members and 2 alternate members. The voting members shall be appointed by the City Council for a 3-year term.
The terms of John Ames, Mike Zeno, and Pam Hartley expired 12/31/16. Jacob Silvernale has not be at a
commission meeting since leaving for college. His term would have expired 12/31/17 so should be filled by moving David Steele from 1st Alternate to voting member. This would move Ellen Neuenfledt to 1st Alternate.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Who should the Council appoint to the Parks Commission for three three year terms and as a 2nd alternate?
PROPOSAL: The following individuals have expressed an interest in being appointed to the Parks Commission: John Ames Mike Zeno Jean Olinger Tucker Pearce
OPTIONS: Any three of the above individuals would be eligible for appointment to the Parks Commission as
voting members or one as 2nd Alternate.
RECOMMENDATION: “Move to appoint _____________, ____________and ___________ to the Parks Commission
with terms expiring 12/31/19”
Or take the appointments separately (3 motions)
“Move to appoint ______________ to the Parks Commission for a term expiring 12/31/19”
In addition, a 2nd Alternate should be appointed: “Motion to appoint _____________ to the Parks Commission as 2nd Alternate
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