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Action on volunteer board, committee, commission appointments.
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Summary:
Mayor Niemeyer has submitted the following appointments for City Council advice and consent:
Utility Board
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required
Purpose: The Utility Board is an administrative body responsible for the management and control of the electric, water, wastewater and telephone utilities of the City of Brookings.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. reappoint Keith Bartels (term expires 5/1/2028)
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 quality of life while still meeting the needs of the present.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. reappoint Gabrielle Bolwerk (term expires 5/1/2024)
Parks & Recreation Board
Number of positions: 4 - 2 regular members, 2 student representatives
Term Length: 3 years
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 Steve Berseth (term expires 5/1/2026)
2. appoint Nathaniel Condelli (term expires 5/1/2026)
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.