City Council Agenda and Packet 2023 11 06

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City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2023 Page 6 of 8 MOTION: Councilmember Hoefner moved for approval of the ordinance; Councilmember Most seconded the motion. Mayor Maloney closed the public hearing. VOTE: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION — CHANGES TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Clerk Muth noted this item is a part of the 2023 work plan. She reviewed the current boards and commissions noting nine may be sunsetted or changed and five are required by the City Charter. Some boards could be combined and board duties could be amended. She stated the Council has also been interested in making changes to the board application process. Staff is asking for direction in any areas the Council wants to see changes. Staff will bring back additional information based on what Council discusses this evening. Public Comments Susan McEachern, Louisville, member of the Open Space Advisory Board, stated she can understand the interest in term limits but stated she sees the value in having long serving members with experience continuing to serve. They understand the issues and have knowledge that is needed. She would propose if there is a term limit it should be 12 years but also bring in new people to boards. She suggested asking for board input in the new member process. She asked Council to have more contact with the boards. Sherry Sommer, Louisville, stated she thinks term limits of eight years is appropriate. She would like to see the terms on the Planning Commission be changed so every member has a four-year term. She would like the attendance requirements to be enforced and that midyear appointments be discussed by the full Council. Josh Cooperman, Louisville, member of the Sustainability Advisory Board, agreed the boards need more interaction with Council. He suggested getting input from the board's staff liaison in the appointment process. He would like to see ways to get more diversity on the boards. Mayor Maloney asked if the Parks Board could be combined with the Open Space Board given they both are funded from the same tax. City Attorney Kelly will review that to see if it is an option. Councilmember Most would like to see more Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion considerations being applied to board appointments. She would like to know how much time staff is spending on working with the boards. She supports term limits and would like to see all the boards have the same length terms. 21