9.e Application for appointment to Parks and Recreation Committee
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: July 5, 2017
To: City Council
From: Neil Soltis, City Administrator
Re: Appointment to Parks & Recreation Committee
Background: In early June Jodi Feldman tendering her resignation from the Parks and Recreation
Committee. Jodi was appointed to a 5-year term beginning March 1, 2016 which would have expired on
February 28, 2021. The Council approved soliciting applications through the City’s web site and
Facebook page. Postings were made in both locations on June 8 with a deadline for applications of noon
on June 26. No applications were received as of the deadline.
On July 6th an application was faxed in from Carol Schwinghammer (copy follows)
Issue: How will an appointment be made to fill the remainder of the term?
Options:
1. Reopen applications through the City’s web site and Facebook page
2. Appoint Carol Schwinghammer without seeking applications
3. Reconsider composition and / or role of the Parks & Recreation Committee