9.g Discussion on Commission and Committee Appointments
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: January 21, 2020
To: City Council
From: Brenda Eklund, Deputy Clerk
Re: Committee/Commission Appointments
Background:
In December the City advertised for applications for openings on the Planning Commission and
Wastewater Advisory Committee. Each have member terms expiring on January 31, 2020.
The application deadline for all citizen committee/commission appointments was Friday,
January 17th. The following is a summary of applications received by committee:
• Planning Commission - 5-year term expiring on January 31, 2025
o Greg Amundson reapplied for his expiring term. Greg was initially appointed to
fill an opening on the Planning Commission in November 2017.
• Wastewater Advisory Committee, Uptown System representative - 5-year term expiring
on January 31, 2025
o Peter Nora verbally replied that he is willing to serve another term.
Issue:
Should the Council appoint the applicants to the 5-year terms?
Options:
1) Make appointments
2) Readvertise for applications