5.b Discussion on appointment to the Parks & Recreation Committee
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: November 1, 2017
To: City Council
From: Neil Soltis, City Administrator
Re: Appointment to Parks & Recreation Committee
Background:
Ryan Jinks has notified the City that he is resigning from the Parks and Recreation Committee. Ryan’s
term on the Committee would have expired on February 28, 2019.
Previously Susan Rodsjo resigned from the Parks and Recreation Committee. Susan’s term on the
Committee would have expired on February 28, 2022
At the October 17 meeting the Council authorized soliciting applications for the positions. Notices of the
vacancy were placed on the City’s website and Facebook page the following morning with a deadline for
application of Friday, October 27 at noon.
The only application received was from Cami Van Abel.
Issue: How will an appointment be made to fill the remainder of the 5-year terms.
Options:
1. Take no action
2. Interview the applicant before appointment
3. Appoint the applicant
4. Continue to solicit applications through the City’s web site and Facebook page
5. Defer action pending further discussion at a Council Work Session
Recommendation: Options 3 and 4
Application for Appointment
To Commission or Committee
Committee/Area of Interest :______________________________________________________
Name: Home Phone:
Home Address: Zip:
E-Mail Address: ______________________________________________
How long have you been a resident of Scandia? __________
Property owned in Scandia (other than residence):
____________ ______
Employment
Present Employer: Worked There Since (mo/yr):
Work Phone: Position Title:
Commission/Committee Experience
Commission/ Committee Dates Served
Educational Background
Highest Level Achieved (degree/major):
Other Experience
List any governmental, service organizations, or professional activities which you have been or
currently are involved in:
In what volunteer activities have you participated? What was your role?
In accordance with M.S. 13.04 Subd. 2 we must inform you of your rights as a subject of government data. The information
you give us about yourself is needed to identify you and assist in determining your suitability for the positions(s) for which
you are applying. The information that we collect about you is classified as either Public or Private. Public means that it is
available to anyone who asks to see it. Private means that the information is available only to the person the information is
about and to the staff who must use it in the normal course of conducting City business and as otherwise provided for by
law.
As the person executing this application, I acknowledge that an investigation may be conducted for use in determining my
qualifications. I hereby expressly authorize release of any and all information which any organization, company or person
may have, including information of a confidential or privileged nature. I hereby release the City and any organization,
company or person furnishing information to the City, as expressly authorized above, from any liability for damage which
may result from furnishing the information requested.
Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: ______________
You may attach a resume if you desire. The selection process will vary according to the number of
applicants and vacancies and may include interviews. Your application will be kept on file for one
year. Thank you for your interest in serving on a Commission or Committee.
Return completed application to: City of Scandia
14727 209th Street North
Scandia, MN 55073
Phone: 651.433.2274 Fax: 651.433.5112
E-mail: n.soltis@ci.scandia.mn.us