Meeting Date: June 15, 2023
To: Members of the Planning Commission
From: Mikayla Schmidt, City Planner
Title
2024 Board and Commission Appointment Process Update.
Body
Action Requested:
None.
Summary Report:
In preparation for the 2024 board and commission appointment process, the Planning Commission will receive an update on the current board and commission appointment process and timeline, members up for reappointment, and members who are no longer eligible for reappointment (if applicable).
The following Planning Commission members’ terms expire on December 31, 2023:
Betsey Buckheit Appointed 2018 (2nd Term)
Brian Nowak Appointed 2021 (1st Term)
The following Planning Commission members have reached their term limit:
None
Board and commission members with expiring terms have been notified via email and mail of their status. The application process officially begins on July 1, 2023 but members are welcome to apply at any time. The application can be found online at <https://weblink.ci.northfield.mn.us/Forms/BCApplication> or a paper copy can be obtained at City Hall in the Administration office.
If a member chooses not to apply for reappointment, please let the Administration department and board/commission staff liaison know as soon as possible.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Financial Impacts:
N/A
Tentative Timelines:
June Mayor, staff liaisons, and members notified of term expirations
July 1 Board/commission application process officially begins
August 1 Board/commission application process ends*
Mid-August Mayor begins interviews with applicants
Mid-September Mayor concludes interviews with applicants
October 2024 appointments are approved by Council
January 1, 2024 New terms start
*Charter Commission applications are accepted through December 1st.