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Council temporarily appoints Rick Seiler to planning commission; staff to continue outreach on 250th celebration
Summary
Facing a vacancy on the planning commission and few applicants, the council appointed Councilmember Rick Seiler as a temporary commissioner to maintain quorum; staff reported limited volunteer interest in a proposed 250th American Revolution celebration and council asked volunteer groups or the Chamber to lead planning.
The council approved a temporary appointment to the planning commission after staff reported a vacancy and low applicant interest. The council agreed to place a second council member on the planning commission temporarily to ensure quorum for state deadline-driven reviews; Rick Seiler volunteered and the council approved his temporary appointment 4-0.
Staff (Josh) also updated the council on outreach for a proposed 250th American Revolution celebration. Josh said three or four community members expressed interest in serving on a planning committee but few wanted to lead the effort; council members suggested turning leadership to volunteer organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce or the American Legion and declined to add a sustained staff burden unless volunteers step forward.
What happens next: Rick Seiler will serve temporarily on the planning commission until the city receives an applicant to fill the vacancy; staff will continue outreach to community organizations and will assist with contacts if a volunteer group forms.
