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Action on Volunteer Board, Committee, and Commission appointments.
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Summary:
Mayor Niemeyer has submitted the following appointment recommendations for City Council advice and consent:
Airport Board
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: 5 years
Residency Requirement: Residency is required for the majority of the board.
Purpose: The Airport Board provides recommendations to Airport staff, City Manager, and City Council on matters related to airport operations, capital improvements, and overall care for the Brookings Regional Airport.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. Reappoint Dan Krogstad
Park & Recreation Board
Number of positions: 5 (3 full-members,1 High School Student;1 College Student)
Term Length: 3 years (1 year for High School and College Student)
Residency Requirement: Not Required
Purpose: The Park & Recreation Board provides advice to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry to assist in fulfilling the administering of the public park system, recreation programs and city forestry program. The Board also advises the City Council and makes recommendations on matters regarding park capital improvements and planning.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1) Reappoint Jay Larsen
2) Reappoint Doug Smith
3) Seeking applications for College Student Representative
4) Seeking applications for High School Student Representative
Sustainability Council
Number of positions: 1 - College Student Representative
Term Length: 1 year
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) Reappoint Valentyna Stopul
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.