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Action on Volunteer Board, Committee, and Commission appointments (9 boards, and 23 seats).
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Summary and Recommended Action:
Mayor Niemeyer has submitted the following appointment recommendations for City Council advice and consent. Staff recommends approval.
Board of Appeals
Number of positions: 2
Term Length: 5 Years
Residency Requirement: Not Required
Purpose: The function of the Board of Appeals is to hear and decide on appeals or orders, decisions, or determinations made by the city building officials relative to the application and interpretation of the Building Code, and to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction. All members of the Board must be qualified by training and experience to pass upon the matters pertaining to building construction.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1) Reappoint Paul Sahr (term expires 1/1/2029)
2) Appoint Gabriel Lowe (term expires 1/1/2029)
Brookings Disability Awareness Committee
Number of positions: 4
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required for majority
Purpose: The Brookings Disability Awareness Committee strives to advocate for the rights of people who have disabilities in our community. Throughout the year, specific events are held to bring awareness and information to our citizens. Technical assistance is provided to the business community, private individuals, governmental entities and nonprofit organizations. This is a service not provided by any other entity in Brookings. The goals of this service are to improve the quality of life for people who have disabilities through enhancing the knowledge base of entities in the community; and to further serve as a community-based advocacy group enhancing the ability of local entities to comply with Federal Civil Rights legislation.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1) Reappoint Ali Teesdale (term expires 1/1/2029)
2) Reappoint Carrie Smith (term expires 1/1/2029)
3) New Appointment Lacy Knutson (term expires 1/1/2029)
4) New Appointment Jamy Shomaker (term expires 1/1/2027)
Dacotah Bank Center Advisory Committee
Number of positions: 3
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Not required
Purpose: The Dacotah Bank Center Advisory Committee shall act only in an advisory capacity to the city council, however it shall, in particular, advise the city concerning marketing, operational issues and management of the Dacotah Bank Center, and in particular, shall advise and assist the city in the performance of contracts between the City of Brookings and County of Brookings, and between the City of Brookings and the firm managing the Dacotah Bank Center and which concern the Dacotah Bank Center.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1) Reappoint Elena McKeown (term expires 1/1/2029)
2) Reappoint Jeff Holm (term expires 1/1/2029)
Historic Preservation Commission
Number of positions: 3
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required for majority
Purpose: The purpose of the Historic Preservation Commission is to allow the city to engage in a comprehensive program of historic preservation to promote the inspiration, pleasure and enrichment of the citizens of Brookings through identification, documentation, preservation, promotion, and development of the city’s historic resources.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1) Reappoint Walter Kropuenske (term expires 1/1/2029)
2) Reappoint Matthew Weiss (term expires 1/1/2029)
3) Reappoint Sandra Callies (term expires 1/1/2029)
Human Rights Commission
Number of positions: 3
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Not required
Purpose: The Human Rights Commission has the power to investigate alleging discrimination. Other programs include: The study of the existence, character, causes and extent of discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, property rights, education and public services; Advise and provide a forum for those subjected to unfair and discriminatory practices in the City and County; Advise City officials concerning issues of discrimination; Conducting educational programs and disseminates information to further the commission’s policy to eliminate discrimination in the city.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1) Reappoint Dianne Nagy (term expires 1/1/2029)
2) Reappoint Sydnie Peters (term expires 1/1/2029)
3) New Appointment - Kamerra Brown (term expires 1/1/2029)
Library Board
Number of positions: 2
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required
Purpose: The Library Board is responsible for the appointment of the Librarian, the conduct of business and development of policies for the Brookings Public Library materials, the governance of the library and the use of the public library services and materials.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1) Reappoint Kathryn Miller (term expires 1/1/2029)
2) New Appointment Moriah Flanagan (term expires 1/1/2029)
Planning Commission
Number of positions: 3
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required
Purpose: The City Planning Commission is responsible for the city comprehensive plan for the physical development of the city, including areas outside the boundaries of the city and within the planning jurisdiction.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1) Reappoint Billie Jo Henrichs (term expires 12/31/2028)
2) Reappoint Scot Leddy (term expires 12/31/2028)
3) Reappoint Roger Solum (term expires 12/31/2028)
Public Arts Commission
Number of positions: 3
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required for Majority
Purpose: Public art enhances the built environment of a city and enriches the lives of its citizens. A dedicated funding source for an established program of public art enhances the reputation of a city and serves as a vehicle for attracting new businesses and citizens. A public art program encourages a community’s artists and citizens to engage in creative activities and artistic development. A public arts commission can develop and implement a unified public art strategy for a community.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1) Reappoint Donna Merkt (term expires 1/1/2029)
2) New Appointment Colton Runge (term expires 1/1/2029)
3) New Appointment Mark Stemwedel (term expires 1/1/2029)
Sustainability Council
Number of positions: 2
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required for Majority
Purpose: The purpose of the Sustainability Council is to investigate, propose, educate, communicate, and advocate investment strategies and policies that will improve our future qualities of life while still meeting the needs of the present.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1) New Appointment Bailey Tevedal (term expires 1/1/2029)