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Action on appointments to City Boards, Committees and Commissions.
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Summary:
Mayor Ope Niemeyer has submitted the following appointment recommendations for City Council advice and consent:
Business Improvement District #1 Board
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required for majority
Purpose: The Business Improvement District #1 Board is responsible to prepare a plan of improvements for a district and provide improvement recommendations to the City Council.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. Appoint Aaron Carsrud
Historic Preservation Commission
Number of positions: 2
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required
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. Kyle Nelson
2. Will re-advertise for the other position
Human Rights Commission
Number of positions: 3
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Not required
Purpose: The mission of the Brookings Human Rights Commission (BHRC) is to improve human relations in the Brookings area by fighting discrimination through education and a complaint resolution procedure. The Commission seeks to protect the rights of and prevent and eliminate bias and discrimination against individuals or groups because of their sex, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, disability, familial status, national origin, age, marital status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political affiliation, with respect to employment, labor union membership, housing accommodations, property rights, education, public accommodations or public services. The Commission promotes educational activities to make Brookings an inclusive and welcoming community.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. Appoint Diane Nagy
2. Appoint Erica Moore
3. Appoint Joel Gindo
Planning Commission
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: 5 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. Appoint Justin Borns
2. Appoint Roger Solum
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.