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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.F.5. Appointments to Boards and Commissions-Res. No. 6729 F, ~ CITY OF SHAKOPEE Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Judith S. Cox, City Clerk Mark McNeill, City Administrator RE: Appointments to Boards and Commissions DATE: February 13, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Attached for Council consideration is Resolution No. 6729, which would make appointments to expiring terms on various boards and commissions. After Council has determined the successful candidates by voting, this resolution should be adopted. BACKGROUND: Various terms on boards and commissions will be expiring February 29, 2008. On February 4th, City Council made nominations to the boards and commissions, following the publication of the openings and receipt of applications, pursuant to Council policy. On February 6th and 7th an interview panel consisting of Mayor Schmitt, Councilors Heitzman and Joos and a representative from the boards and commissions interviewed a total of 10 applicants. After reviewing the qualifications, the committee is making the following recommendations: Planning Commission/BOAA -Mike Baumgartner, Christine Gorton* Parlc and Rec Advisory Board -Ken Rynda, Sonja Bercich* SPUC -John Engler*, Jamie Coffel Police Civil Service Commission -Carol Schultz* Environmental Advisory Committee -Kate Sedlacek* Telecommunications Commission -Bill Anderson* Historic Preservation -Don Wagner*, Patricia Ploumen* Transit -Jeremy Casper Board of Review -Shane Mahowald* *Incumbent DETERMINING SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES: A] According to Resolution No. 2206, if there is more than one person nominated for an opening, the City Clerk shall distribute paper upon which each Council member shall write 'his preference for the appointment to the opening and sign their name. Then the Mayor shall open the paper ballots and announce how the votes were cast. If the person receiving the most votes does not have a majority vote of the Council members present, then there shall be a second paper vote between the top two candidates. If the vote is a tie between the top two candidates, there shall then be an additional paper vote between the top two candidates. After a candidate has received a majority vote on a paper ballot, the Mayor shall announce his or her name and the fact that he or she has a majority vote. All ballots shall be turned over to the City Clerk for proper filing. After it has been determined who the candidates are that have received the majority vote, their names should be inserted into Resolution No. 6729. To expedite the process, in the past City Council members have filled out the ballot ahead of time and given it to the City Clerk just before the meeting. Votes are tallied-with the first results presented to Council members when the matter comes up on the agenda. If additional voting is necessary it would take place at that: time. Council may wish to follow this procedure to expedite the process. (BALLOT ATTACHED) B] In the alternative to the ballot procedure described above, City Council could concur with the recommendations of the interview panel and adopt Resolution No. 6729 incorporating the recommendations. (City Council has adopted the resolution under the consent business the past few years.) VISIONING RELATIONSHIl': Goal A: Active and healthy community RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. (if determining appointees by voting): a. Complete 1 st ballot b. Conduct additional ballots as needed. c. Insert the names of the top vote getters into Resolution No. 6729. d. Adopt Resolution No. 6729. 2] (if concurring with recommendations of the interview panel): Concur with the recommendations of the interview panel and offer Resolution No. 6729, A Resolution Appointing Individuals to Various Boards and Commissions, and move its adoption. B&CAppointment2008 RESOLUTION NO. 6729 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the following appointments are hereby made: 1. Mike Baumgartner and Christine Gorton are appointed to the Planning Commission/BOAA for four year terms expiring February 28, 2012. 2. Ken Rynda and Sonja Bercich are appointed to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board for three year terms expiring February 28, 2011. 3. John Engler and Jamie Coffel are appointed to the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission for three year terms expiring March 31, 2011. 4. Carol Schultz is appointed to the Police Civil Service Commission for a three year term expiring February 28, 20.11. 5. Kate Sedlacek is appointed to the Environmental Advisory Committee for a three year term expiring February 28, 2011. 6. Bill Anderson is appointed to the Telecommunications Advisory Commission for a three year term expiring February 28, 2011. 7. Don Wagner and Patricia Ploumen are appointed to the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission for three year terms expiring February 28, 2011. . 8. Jeremy Casper is appointed to the Transit Commission fvr a three year term expiring February 28, 2011. 9. Shane Mahowald is appointed to the Board of Review for a three year term expiring February 28, 2011. Adopted in adjourned regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this 19th day of February, 2008. Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk PLEASE VOTE PRIOR TO THE MEETING AND GIVE TO MARK BEFORE THE ROLL CALL ON FEBRUARY 19, 2008 BALLOT FOR APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS SPUC (Vote for 2) Kent Archerd James Coffel John Engler* Police Civil Service Commission (Vote for 1) Doug Forsman Carol Schultz* Kirk Simmons Park and Recreation Advisory Board (Vote for 3) Mike Baumgartner Sonja Bercich* Ken Rynda Planning Commission/BOAA (Vote for 2) Mike Baumgartner Chris Gorton* Michael Klemm *Incumbent Councilmember