HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-21-2016 Item 05 Appointments to Various City Advisory BodiesMeeting Date: 6/21/2016
FROM: Lee Price, Interim City Clerk
Prepared By: Heather Goodwin, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY ADVISORY BODIES
RECOMMENDATION
In accordance with the recommendations of the Council Liaison Subcommittees:
1.Confirm the appointments of Ken Tasseff and Christopher Coates to the Citizens’
Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission to complete three-year terms each
expiring June 30, 2019; and
2.Confirm the reappointment of Ken Kienow to the Citizens’ Revenue Enhancement
Oversight Commission to complete a one-year term expiring June 30, 2017; and
3.Confirm the appointments of Greg Avakian and Keri Schwab to the Parks and Recreation
Commission to complete unexpired terms each through March 31, 2020; and
4.Confirm the appointment of Rodney Thurman to the Parks and Recreation Commission
to complete an unexpired term through March 31, 2018; and
5.Confirm the appointment of Daniel Knight to the Planning Commission to complete an
unexpired term through March 31, 2017; and
6.Confirm the appointment of Richard Alan Bate to the Tree Committee to complete an
unexpired term through March 31, 2017.
DISCUSSION
This year the City’s annual advisory body recruitment was extended to April 22, 2016 to allow
additional outreach to the community. The recruitment was conducted to fill 8 scheduled and
unscheduled advisory body positions as indicated below. A total of 21 applications were
received. The following recommendations will fulfill these vacancies. After the close of the
recruitment period, interviews were conducted and recommendations were made based on those
interviews. Applications of those who were unsuccessful in this process will be kept on file for
the next year and will be notified of any subsequent vacancies.
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Citizens’ Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission
Due to the term expirations of Ken Kienow and Amy Kardel, effective June 30, 2016, there are
two scheduled vacancies on the Citizens’ Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission
(REOC). In addition, because of the resignation of Hillary Trout, effective December 16, 2015,
there was also an unscheduled vacancy on the REOC. Ms. Trout’s term would have expired on
June 30, 2017. The Council Liaison Subcommittee recommends appointment of Ken Tasseff and
Christopher Coates, effective June 30, 2016, to a term expiring on June 30, 2019, and Ken
Kienow, effective June 30, 2016, to a term expiring on June 17, 2017.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Due to the term expirations of Michael Parolini and Ron Regier, effective March 31, 2016, there
were two scheduled vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission. With the resignation of
Ryan Baker effective February 12, 2016, there was also an unscheduled vacancy on the Parks
and Recreation Commission. Mr. Baker’s term would have expired on March 31, 2018. The
Council Liaison Subcommittee recommends appointment of Greg Avakian and Keri Schwab,
effective June 21, 2016, to a term expiring on March 31, 2020, and Rodney Thurman, effective
June 21, 2016, to a term expiring on March 31, 2018.
Planning Commission
Due to the resignation of Michael Draze, effective April 13, 2016, there was an unscheduled
vacancy on the Planning Commission. Mr. Draze’s term would have expired on March 31, 2017.
In accordance with Council Policies and Procedures Section 6.7.2.5, the Council Liaison
Subcommittee recommends the appointment of Daniel Knight, effective June 21, 2016, to a term
expiring on March 31, 2017. It is noteworthy to mention that Mr. Knight was appointed to the
Administrative Review Board (ARB) in March 2016. As a general policy an applicant shall not
be appointed to serve on more than one advisory body, except that a member may also serve on
one technical or special purpose committee. Mr. Knight’s appointment falls within that
exception.
Tree Committee
Due to the resignation of Trey Duffy, effective March 18, 2016, there was an unscheduled
vacancy on the Tree Committee. Mr. Duffy’s term would have expired on March 31, 2017. The
Council Liaison Subcommittee recommends appointment of Richard Alan Bate, effective June
21, 2016, to a term expiring on March 31, 2017.
AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE COUNCIL OFFICE
All applications are available in the City Council reading file and for public review in the Office
of the City Clerk.
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