ITEM: 12.4 ADMINISTRATION - Jane M. Cross, City Clerk
Title
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE 2014 PLANNING COMMISSION.
Background
Four vacancies exist on the Planning Commission due to the expiration of terms as follows: Monica Radtke, Ward 1, Alan Goracke, Ward 2, Janice Bergstrom, Ward 3 and Joe Ouellette, Chair at Large. All incumbents have submitted an application seeking reappointment.
In addition to the four incumbents, the City received five applications from interested residents in the community. The Council interviewed the applicants on January 23, 2014.
At least two members must reside in each Council election ward for the term of their appointment to the Planning Commission. 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
· one Chair at Large 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. 96-1628 provides that the Mayor will announce the appointment of the appointees to serve two-year terms on the Planning Commission. The Council will confirm the appointments at the February 20, 2014 Council meeting. The Planning Commission appointees will be sworn into office at the March 11, 2014 Planning Commission meeting or at a time prior to the April 2014 meeting.
Recommendation
Mayor announces the appointment of three persons, one from each council ward to serve two-year terms, and one Chair at Large on the Planning Commission.