HomeMy WebLinkAbout#16 Library Board ApptSTAFF REPORT
DATE: January 3, 2017
REGULAR
ITEM #: 16
AGENDA ITEM: Library Board Appointments
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND: Per MN State Statute 134.09, the mayor of a municipality has the authority and responsibility to
appoint members of the local library board. The appointment must be affirmed by the members of
the City Council. The Library Board is composed of 9 voting members who serve three year staggered terms. The term of Brett Emmons expired 12/31/16. Additionally, there has been a vacancy on the board for
some time that would have expired 12/31/16. Lastly, a council member has been appointed each
year to fill one of the voting positions on the board. Julie Fliflet was the council member in 2016. Brett Emmons and Emily O’Connor have applied for appointment to the Library Board. ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should the Council affirm the mayor’s appointments to the Library Board? PROPOSAL: The Mayor will make his appointments at the meeting, subject to council approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to affirm the Mayor’s appointment of ____________ and ___________ to the library board for three year terms. Motion to affirm the Mayor’s appointment of ____________ as the Council member to the Library Board.