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Memorandum
MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator CONSENT
FROM: Judith S. Cox, City Clerk Y
RE: Boards and Commissions Expiring Terms
DATE: December 10, 2003
INTRODUCTION:
According to City Council policy, it is appropriate that Council consider at this time the
reappointment of individuals whose terms on boards and commissions are expiring and announce
the upcoming vacancies.
BACKGROUND:
According to the policy, ninety days prior to the expiration ofterms each year, the
Council shall be advised of the upcoming vacancies and the attendance record of the individuals
whose terms are expiring, should those individuals be eligible for reappointment. At that time
the Council shall consider the reappointment of those individuals. Should the Council determine
that the individuals merit reappointment, they will be contacted to determine if they wish to seek
reappointment. Council shall also announce the upcoming vacancies and that applications will
be accepted from all interested citizens of Shakopee.
Application Deadline: Since adoption of the current policy, there has been confusion on
the exact date that applications will no longer be considered. Sometimes there have been
insufficient applications received and Council has made nominations as late as the same evening
of appointment. In 1990, Council set the final date to receive applications as the date that
nominations are made. Unless Council directs otherwise, applications will be accepted until the
first meeting in February. The advertisement will encourage applications to be submitted by
January 27th so that Council can receive copies with their agenda packet for the February 3rd
meeting. (If insufficient applications are received, applications will continue to be accepted until
qualified individuals are appointed).
Eligible Appointees: Attached is a list of the individuals whose terms are expiring and
who are eligible for reappointment. (Those individuals who have not served more than three
terms will be invited to apply for reappointment, per the guidelines for appointments).
Summary: After the holidays, staffwill follow up on advertising, posting, and mailing
notices on accepting applications for filling the expiring terms on City boards and commissions.
A letter will be sent to each member whose term is expiring February 29,2004 inviting them to
consider reappointment, unless Council advises otherwise, (excluding those individuals who
have served three terms, per the guidelines for appointments). At the February 3,2004 meeting,
two Councilmembers will need to be identified to serve on the Interview Committee. (If Council
so desires, they will continue to serve for the year for any additional interviews to fill any
vacancies due to resignations.)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Direct staff to advise those individuals whose terms are expiring on boards and
commissions that they are eligible for reappointment.
2. Announce that the City will be advertising and accepting applications from Shakopee
citizens for boards and commissions beginning in January. Applications may be
obtained at the City offices during regular hours or if requested they can be mailed.
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FEBRUARY 29, 2004
EXPIRING TERMS ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
All members with expiring terms who are in compliance with the attendance requirements and who have
not served three full terms will receive a letter asking if they wish to be considered for reappointment.
According to the policy, members are not limited to three terms ifthe board or commission they serve on
does not meet monthly. Those members will also be notified.
Planning Commission/BOAA
Mary Romansky
Michael Willard
Park and Recreation Advisory Board
Peggy Dokka- Thorson
Brian Madden
Shakopee Public Utilities Commission
Joan Lynch
Gary Ambach
Police Civil Service Commission
Ron Ward
Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals
Housing Advisory and Appeals Board
Dave Limberg
2 openings
Environmental Advisory Committee
Kate Lease
Mary Pennington-Hoyt
Telecommunications Advisory Commission
Benjamin Adams
Michael Guncheon
Board of Review
2 openings
Transit Commission
4 openings
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