DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Recommendation For Appointment To Minnesota Zoological Board
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Make a recommendation for appointment to the Minnesota Zoological Board.
SUMMARY
The Minnesota Zoological Garden (Zoo) is established under the supervision and control of the Minnesota Zoological Board. By statute, the board consists of 30 public and private sector members having a background or interest in zoological societies or zoo management or an ability to generate community interest in the Minnesota Zoological Garden.
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 85A.01, one member of the board must be a resident of Dakota County and shall be appointed by the governor after consideration of the recommendation of the Dakota County Board. The Zoo has identified Angie Dean, a resident of the City of Rosemount, as a preferred candidate to fill the Dakota County resident position on the board. According to Kayla Wallace, Director of Administration at the Minnesota Zoological Garden, “Angie Dean has been a long-time member and supporter of the Minnesota Zoo, and she brings a deep appreciation for its mission. She has completed one year of service on the Zoo Board, offering thoughtful insight, a strong community voice, and a passion for environmental education.”
A resolution of support for the appointment is requested.
RECOMMENDATION
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Recommendation of Angie Dean for appointment.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 85A.01, subd. 1, the Minnesota Zoological Garden is established under the supervision and control of the Minnesota Zoological Board; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 85A.01, subd. 1, one member of the Minnesota Zoological Board must be a resident of Dakota County and shall be appointed by the governor after consideration of the recommendation of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby recommends Angie Dean for appointment to the Minnesota Zoological Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution shall be forwarded to Governor Tim Walz and Kayla Wallace, Director of Administration at the Minnesota Zoological Garden.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
21-325; 6/22/21
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Heidi Welsch
Author: Jeni Reynolds