ADMINISTRATION - Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
Title
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION
Background
Three vacancies exist on the Planning Commission due to the expiration of terms as follows: Sue Lahti, Ward 1, Daniel York, Ward 2, and Jason King, Ward 3. Only one incumbent, Daniel York, has submitted an application seeking reappointment. Commissioner Lahti has decided not to reapply and Jason King was elected to the City Council in November, thereby leaving two open seats on the Planning Commission.
In addition to the one incumbent, the City received seven 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 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
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 March 5, 2015 Council meeting. The Planning Commission appointees will be sworn into office at the March 10, 2014 Planning Commission meeting.
Recommendation
Mayor announces the appointment of three persons, one from each Council ward, to serve two-year terms on the Planning Commission.