Administration - Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
Title
2021 Board and Commission Mayoral Appointments
Executive Summary
Council is asked to appoint the 2021 Board and Commission members.
Background
The board and commission appointment process was amended in 2020 by removing the process from city code and establishing a council policy to allow for flexibility in the future. Council evaluated the policy during this year’s interview process and concluded further revisions could be made and will work with staff on amendments for formal consideration. In the meantime, one of the changes council concluded was that since two members of the Natural Resources Conservation Board were not renewing it would be an appropriate time to amend the structure of the this board and reduce the number of members from 11 members to 9. This change will be formalized in the amended council policy and incorporated by resolution once complete, along with any other changes that are identified.
On February 22, 23, and 24 council interviewed 33 extremely qualified applicants for appointment. After much consideration the mayor will announce the following appointments:
Park Advisory Board
Hellen Keraka 3/23 Ward 1
Prad Das 3/23 Ward 2
Tom Walsdorf 3/23 Ward 3
Planning Commission
Sam Villella 3/23 Ward 1
Maisa Olson 3/23 Ward 3
Traffic Commission
Chris Ford 3/23 Ward 1
Dan Voeller 3/23 Ward 3
Natural Resources Conservation Board
Chris Perkins 3/23 Ward 2
Mary Jo Truchon 3/23 Ward 3
Kristen Genet 3/23 At large
Dottie McKinley 3/23 At large
Sarah Filipi 3/23 At large
Senior Advisory Board - 2-year terms expire 1/31/23
Cynthia Bernardson
Roger Elliott
Geri Hieb
Douglas Kurpiers
Jeannine Langlois
Joanne Lero
William Milkes
Donald Olson
Tom Ryan
Patricia Sandin
Jerry Schilling
Jolinda Shelbourn
Nellie Spexet
Dick Swanson
Karen Varian
Beth Weber
Adjunct Members - no specified term expiration
Drew Brown
Isabel Hobot
Strategic Plan Relationship
As advisory bodies, board and commission members relate to all facets of the city’s strategic plan as their work is an integral part to decision-making by the city council.
Board/Commission Review
N/A
Financial Impact
Financial impacts include a small stipend for meeting attendance by members and staff time as liaisons supporting each board or commission.
Public Outreach/Input
Advertisements for vacant positions was published in the official newspaper and posted on the city’s website and all social media channels.
Staff Recommendation
Mayor to announce board/commission appointments for 2021-2022, including chair designations, after which council, by motion, should confirm.
Attachment List
None