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ITEM 6.1 Set a date to Interview advisory applicantsOtkgoF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Request for City Council Action ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE: Administration City Clerk Loff January 14, 2019 PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #: City Clerk Loff City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 6.1 STRATEGIC VISION MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO: X Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication. No Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services. BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION: Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a cost-effective manner. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities. Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings. AGENDA ITEM DETAILS RECOMMENDATION: City staff recommends the City Council set a date to interview Advisory Commission Applicants. ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED? No No BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION: The City is currently seeking applicants for Advisory Commission appointments for the seats due to expire on February 28, 2019. The attached memo explains the process and schedule. City staff is looking for a motion to set a date for interviewing applicants before the February 25th Council meeting. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Memo • Current List of Advisory Commission Appointments POSSIBLE MOTION PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE ITTO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES: Motion to set interviews for Advisory Commission applicants on BUDGET INFORMATION FUNDING: BUDGETED: N/A N/A 0 ts- TeFO V MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: Advisory Commissioners with expiring terms Advisory Commission Alternate Members FROM: Tami Loff, City Clerk DATE: December 3, 2018 RE: 2019 Advisory Commission Appointments BACKGROUND The City Council has established a process for consideration of applicants for appointment or reappointment to Advisory Commissions in accordance with the City Code. This memorandum is provided to existing Advisory Commissioners with expiring terms and Alternate Commissioners who may be interested in being considered for appointment as a Commissioner to outline the application process. r_ -MM Wipt-P Open Seats. The table below summarizes the openings on each of the four advisory commissions that will expire on February 28, 2019 due to expiring terms and/or vacant positions. Advisory Commission Expiring Terms Vacant Seats Total # of Appointments Planning Commission 2 0 2 Parks & Recreation Commission 2 0 2 Public Safety Commission 1 1 2 Heritage Preservation Commission 1 1 2 Process. The Following Schedule has been established for consideration of advisory commission appointments: Action Schedule Website notice December 10, 2018 Staff contact Commissioners By January 5 2019 Public Notice Star News January 5, 2019 Applications Due January 18, 2019 CC Interviews February special meeting - (TBD) CC appointments February 25, 2019 CONCLUSION The City Council appreciates the efforts of those that step forward to become involved in the community by having served on an advisory commission and welcomes you to submit an application for reappointment. If you have any questions regarding the process, please do not hesitate to contact the City Council or City staff liaison to your respective advisory commission. Adam Flaherty, City Administrator/Finance Director Daniel Licht, City Planner Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director 2 2018 Advisory Commission Appointments Term Expiration (February 28, 20XX) Planning Commission 2019 2019 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 Schuck Kolles Stritesky Mord (alternate) Black Offerman Nichols Parks and Recreation Commission 2019 2019 2020 Husak Baltos Stark 2022 Thompson 2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 Rittenbach (alternate) Dehn Cassady Hilde Brietbach Heritage Preservation Commission 2019 2020 2021 2021 2022 Vacant Wilson Anderson Seroshek Vacant Public Safety Commission 2019 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 Greeman Braun (alternate) Hubbard Breitbach Frieberg Abderhalden 2022 2022 Fields Vacant