9.h Staff Report - discussion on appointing a replacement representative on the Forest Lake Cable Commission� L
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Staff Report
Date of Meeting: November 15, 2016
To: City Council
From: Neil Soltis, City Administrator
Re: Appointment to Forest Lake Cable Commission
Background: Mayor Simonson has tendered his resignation from the Forest Lake Cable
Commission effective November 30, 2016. With Dave Swanson's resignation earlier this year,
this leaves the City without a representative on the Cable Commission. Based on the action
taken by the Council in June, the City's withdrawal from the joint powers agreement will be
effective in June, 2018
Issue: Should there be an effort to fill either of the positions on the Commission?
Options:
1. Open applications for the vacant positions
2. Make an appointment without seeking applications
3. Leave the positions vacant
Recommendation: Option 1— The City has an financial interest in the Commission and having a
appointed representative will help to protect that interest.