DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
title
Recommendation For Appointment To Minnesota Zoological Board
end
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
recommendation
Recommendation of Angie Dean for appointment.
end
EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
? None ? Current budget ? Other
? Amendment Requested ? New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
body
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 ap...
Click here for full text