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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.c. Commission SelectionAGENDA ITEM: Commission Selection AGENDA SECTION: Discussion PREPARED BY: Dwight Johnson, City Administrator Amy Domeier, City Clerk AGENDA NO. 2 .C. ATTACHMENTS: 2008 Commissioner Appointment/Terms APPROVED BY: Oa RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion only I ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL City Council Work Session: January 14, 2009 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ISSUE The Commission terms expiring in 2009 include two 3 -year terms on the Planning Commission; one 3- year term on the Utilities Commission; and one 3 -year term on the Parks Commission. The terms of Planning.Commissioners Howell and Palda, Utilities Commissioner Mulhern and Parks Commissioner Eisold all end on March 31, 2009. According to the City policy, ninety days prior to the expiration of commission terms each year, the Council shall be advised of the pending vacancies and the attendance record or other pertinent information of the individuals whose terms are expiring. It is also stated that attendance at the meetings is critical and therefore missing three consecutive meetings or attendance at less than 75% of the meetings in a six month period will cause for a recommendation by the commission chair for commissioner removal due to poor attendance. Listed below are the attendance records for the Commissioners: Planning Commission o 21 meetings were held in 2009. o Commissioner Howell was absent two meetings (90% attendance). o Commissioner Palda was absent six meetings (71% attendance). Utilities Commission o 4 meetings were held in 2009. o Commissioner Mulhern attended every meeting (100% attendance). Parks Commission o 13 meetings held in 2009 o Commissioner Eisold was absent one meeting (92% attendance). If the Council decides to reappoint any of the commissioners, the commissioner will be contacted to determine if they are seeking reappointment. If a vacancy exists, it will be announced to the general public that a vacancy exists and Commissioner Applications will be accepted from all interested citizens in Rosemount. A press release will be presented to the local newspapers and information about the vacancies will be available on the City's website. The recruitment period will last from January 20 through February 20, 2009. It is anticipated that interviews would be held in early March and appointments would be made at the March 18, 2009 Special City Council meeting. SUMMARY The Council should consider any reappointments and direct staff on moving forward with recruitment. An interview date should also be determined. 2