8.2. SR 03-06-2017
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 8.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General BusinessMarch 6, 2017Jessica Miller, Executive Secretary/Deputy City
Clerk on behalf of Mayor Dietz
Item Description Reviewed by
Library Board Appointment Tina Allard, City Clerk
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Appoint, by motion, Rita Dreissig to the Library Board for a term beginning immediately and expiring
December 31, 2018.
Background/Discussion
Per the Advisory Board and Commission Policy, the Mayor shall make appointments to the Library
Board with approval of the Council.
Ms. Dreissig will fill the position vacated by Britt Aamodt.
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
Application
Template Updated 4/14
APPUCATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITY BOARD/COMMq5VON
IF LD 2 4 2011
EDA, IIIA, AND LIBRARY BOARD
Terms beginning in January
Thank you for your interest in serving your community! Please indicate in order of preference on
which of the following boards and commissions you are interested in serving with 1 indicating your
first choice, 2 your second choice, and 3 your third choice.
Economic Development Authority
The EDA is composed of four Councilmembers and three citizens. The length of term for the
Councilmembers coincides with the term of office for Council. The length of term for the citizen -
members is six years.
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
The HRA consists of five Commissioners composed of one City Councilmember and four citizens at
large. The term of office is five years.
1 Library Board
The Library Board consists of five members. The term of office is three years.
See the specific board and commission description for additional information.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name: Rita Dreissig
City of Residence: Elk River
Occupation: Retired
Employer:
Statement of Interest: Please state briefly why you are interested in serving on this
board/commission for which you are submitting this application.
The library is a valuable resource in our community. As a library patron, a former
employee, a current volunteer, and a long time member of the community, I think I can
contribute and am interested in its workings and functions.
Education/Professional Experience: Describe your educational and professional experience or
skills that qualify you to serve on this board/commission.
I was employed by ISD 728 for 33 years, most of them as a library/specialist at the
junior high level. This was followed by 8 years as a library aide at the Elk River Public
Library.
Relevant Personal/Professional Experience: Please describe your professional, civic, or
community participation, which may be relevant in serving on this board/commission.
During my years with the school district, I served on professional development
committees, building and district level; the building advisory committee; and the teacher
relicensure committee. Since retirement, I have been involved in volunteer work
through RSVP, at the library and at the courthouse.
Attendance: Are your aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time
commitment involved in preparin for meetings, and do you feel you have the time available to be
an active participant?Yes o
Comments:
Conflict of Interest is defined as the participation in any activity, recommended action, or decision
from which the individual has or could have the potential to receive personal gain, whether it be
direct or indirect. (See attached "Conflict of Interest" Ordinance)
In accordance with this definition, do you have any legal or equitable interest in any business,
however organized, which could be construed as a conflict of interestoles [,/]No
If yes, provide details on a separate pjecc of paper.
LIZ 1
Ap hcant Signature Date
Questions may be directed to the Administration Department at 763.635.1000.
OFFICE USE ONLY
The Applicant is:
Council meeting date:
New Applicant ❑ Applying for Reappointment
❑ Appointed to:
Term Expires:
❑ Not Appointed