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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4H - Appointment of PL/SL Watershed District Manager AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: BACKGROUND: DISCUSSION: ALTERNATIVES: STAFF AGENDA REPORT Q 4H 0(\j;) FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGE~.L\ ry RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINPMENT OF PRIOR LAKE/SPRING LAKE WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER REPRESENTING PRIOR LAKE. MARCH 17,1997 Earlier this year, I received a letter from County Administrator Gary Cunningham advising that the terms of Craig Gontorak and Betty Erickson would be expiring in March. This agenda item recommends Council Action on this issue. The Prior Lake / Spring Lake Watershed District consists of five managers, all of whom are appointed by County Board members who represent specific regions of Scott County. Craig Gontorak is Prior Lake's current manager. Betty Erickson represents one or more of the Townships. At the Council's direction, I placed advertisements in Prior Lake's area newspapers advertising for applicants for these positions. To date, neither I nor the County have received any applications. Craig Gontorak has expressed an interest in serving an additional term. David Moran, the President of the Watershed has endorsed Gontorak's candidacy. Finally, I have been advised by the County that County Commissioner Bohnsack will appoint Ms. Erickson to a third term. Prior Lake's Commissioner, Barb Marschall, would make the appointment representing Prior Lake. The Council has the following alternatives: 1. Recommend that County Commissioner Marshall appoint Craig Gontorak to the Prior Lake / Spring Lake Watershed Board for an additional term. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 2. Request County Commissioner Marshall to solicit additional applications for recommendation RECOMMENDATION: Alternative #1. Craig Gontorak has participated in Watershed and has become knowledgeable in related issues. He has served only one two-year term. ACTION REQUIRED: Motion and second as part of the Consent Agenda to recommend that County Commissioner Marshall appoint Craig Gontorak as the Prior Lake / Spring Lake Watershed District Manager representing the City of Prior Lake. Attachment AR3174H.DOC