I. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is seeking the Council's direction whether to re-appoint Commissioner Stoppenbrink to another four (4) year term or advertise for the position of Planning Commissioner as Commissioner Stoppenbrink's Term is set to end on March 17, 2026.
II. BACKGROUND:
Commissioner Stoppenbrink has served on the planning commission since 2022 and his term is set to end on March 17, 2026. He has advised staff that he would like to seek reappointment by the Council for another term.
In accordance with Section 2-3.102, members of the Planning Commission shall be appointed by the Council.
III. DISCUSSION:
Staff is seeking direction from the Council as to how they would like to address the expiring term of Commissioner Stoppenbrink. The Council has two options when appointing members to the Commission:
- Any member of the Council can make a motion nominating a member of the public to the commission and vote accordingly this would include re-appointment of the currently seated commissioner (Stoppenbrink); or
- If members of the Council do not have an immediate recommendation to directly appoint they can direct the City Clerk to advertise for the Planning Commissioner vacancy and staff will then bring back the list of applicants for consideration. Staff would typically advertise for a minimum 30 days.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
Alternatives were identified in the discussion section of this report above. There is no alternative of "no action" for this item. Council can appoint Commissioner Stoppenbrink to another four year term or advertise for the upcoming vacancy for appointment starting at the expiration of Commissioner Stoppenbrink's term.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
None. |