ADMINISTRATION - Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
Title
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE 2015 PARK ADVISORY BOARD
Background
Three vacancies exist on the Park Advisory Board due to the expiration of terms as follows: Rex Markle, Ward 1; Prad Das, Ward 2; and Ron Leathers, Ward 3. Incumbents Rex Markle and Prad Das have submitted applications seeking reappointment. Ron Leathers is not seeking reappointment.
In addition to the two incumbents, the City received six applications from interested residents in the community. The Council interviewed the applicants on January 27, 2015.
At least two members must reside in each Council ward for the term of their appointment to the Park Advisory Board. Appointments need to be made as follows:
- one commissioner in Ward 1 for a two-year term
- one commissioner in Ward 2 for a two-year term
- one commissioner in Ward 3 for a two-year term
The method of appointment was adopted by the Blaine City Council in 1996 and became effective in 1997. Ordinance No. 96-1629 provides that the Mayor will announce the appointment of the appointees to serve two-year terms on the Park Advisory Board. The Council will confirm the appointments at the March 5, 2015 Council meeting. The appointees will be sworn into office at the March 24, 2015 Park Advisory Board meeting or at a time prior to the April 2015 meeting.
Recommendation
Mayor announces the appointment of three persons, one from each Council ward to serve two-year terms on the Park Advisory Board.