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File #: MO 21-129    Version: 1 Name: 2021 Park Advisory Board Vacancy Appointment
Type: Motion Status: Passed
File created: 9/8/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/8/2021 Final action: 9/8/2021
Title: 2021 Park Advisory Board Appointment
Sponsors: Catherine Sorensen

Administration - Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk

 

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2021 Park Advisory Board Appointment

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Executive Summary

Council is asked to appoint a member to the Park Advisory Board for the existing vacancy in Ward 2.

 

Background

Commissioner Prad Das moved out of state in June which created a vacancy on the board for a term to end March 2023.  After advertisement of the vacancy council conducted interviews of three applicants on August 9.  Council is asked to announce and appoint a member to the Park Advisory Board, after which the successor will be issued their oath of office prior to their first official meeting in September.

 

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 the vacancy was published in the city’s official newspaper and posted on the city’s website and all social media channels.

 

Staff Recommendation

Mayor to announce the Park Advisory Board appointment for the remainder of the term that expires March 2023, after which council, by motion, should confirm.