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Commissioners urge recruitment as many terms have expired; staff reports some applicants under review
Summary
Commissioners said several BJAD commissioner terms have expired and requested clarity on applicant counts and outreach. Staff reported targeted flyers and said applications are due at the end of the month; staff will follow up with the City Clerk’s office for an applicant list.
Commissioners expressed concern on Jan. 22 that multiple Boulder Junction commission seats have passed their term expiration and urged active recruitment to fill vacancies.
Several commissioners noted that Ryan Cook, Kevin Knapp and others are serving past their term expiration and that Jennifer Shriver’s term will expire this year. "What happens if we all say, you know, skirt, I gotta do something else and leave?" Commissioner Susan Prant asked, seeking assurance staff would be able to fill vacancies.
City staff confirmed the forming legislation for the GIDs requires a chair and vice chair and said staff is aware of applicants for both BJAD parking and TDM who will be presented to City Council. Staff asked commissioners to expect an updated applicant report after the application deadline. Commissioners also requested electronic copies of recruitment flyers so they can help distribute them.
Why it matters: A majority of commissioners being out of term could impair the commissions’ ability to meet statutory requirements and to act on priorities. Commissioners asked staff to clarify who will preside if leadership positions are vacant and to provide a list of applicants once the clerk's office finalizes it.
Next steps
- Staff to contact the City Clerk and provide commissioners with a report of applicants after the application period closes at the end of the month. - Commissioners asked staff to distribute the recruitment flyer electronically for local circulation.
Ending
Commissioners agreed to continue recruitment outreach and to rely on candidates to be placed before City Council for appointment.
