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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