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ITEM 5.1. 'ity of iver TO: MEMORANDUM Mayor and City Council FROM: Sandra Peine, City Clerk DATE: November 23, 1998 SUBJECT: Board and Commission Residency Issue On August 24, the City Council reviewed a petition from Cecilia Scheel requesting that the City of Elk River not allow nonresidents to serve on any commission or board of the city. The Council took no action at that time but requested the issue to be brought back for discussion prior to making appointments to boards and commissions at the beginning of the new year. Boards and commission rules are set by city ordinance, by-laws and/or state statute. Following is an explanation of whether or not residency is a requirement and how the requirement or non-requirement issue for each commission/board has been determined. · UTILITIES COMMISSION...Residency is not a requirement. The City Ordinance specifically states that, "residence shall not be a qualification for membership on the Public Utilities Commission unless the Council so provides by resolution." The City Ordinance mimics State Statute 412.341 Sub. I on this issue. · ICE ARENA COMMISSION... Residency is not a requirement. The City Ordinance specifically states that, "As the Commission advises the City Council on activities that affect individuals outside of the City limits, it is, therefore, acceptable for non-city residents to be members of the Ice Arena Commission." · PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION... Allows 2 non-resident members on the Commission. The issue of residency is addressed by the City Ordinance. Residency is not addressed in State Statute. 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425