CITY OF THORNTON CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE

10/1/20

A G E N D A Planning Session

https://thorntonco.zoom.us/j/99019812056 October 14, 2020

5:45 p.m.

I. CALL TO ORDER AND REVIEW OF AGENDA

II. BRIEFINGS

A. Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission Interviews (Estimated 60 Minutes)

B. Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission Deliberation (Estimated 20 Minutes)

C. Thornton Active Adult Board Interviews (Estimated 60 Minutes)

D. Thornton Active Adult Board Deliberation (Estimated 60 Minutes)

E. Other Board and Commission Deliberation (Estimated 60 Minutes)

PLANNING SESSION COMMUNICATION Meeting Date:

October 14, 2020 Agenda Item: Agenda Location:

N/A Goal(s): Legal Review:

N/A ___ 1st Reading ___ 2nd Reading

Subject: Board and Commission Interviews

Recommended by: Robb Kolstad Approved by: Kevin S. Woods Ordinance previously introduced by:

____________________ Presenter(s): Kristen Rosenbaum, City Clerk

SYNOPSIS:

Council will conduct 13 interviews tonight: seven for the Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission (POSAC) and six for the Thornton Active Adult Board (TAAB). The following documents are attached to assist during the interviews.

- A full breakdown of each board and commission’s Ward distribution- A full schedule of interviews with questions submitted to be asked- POSAC applications information sheet including a second copy of questions- POSAC profile and criteria sheet- POSAC applications- TAAB applications information sheet including a second copy of questions- TAAB profile and criteria sheet- Recommendation from the 55+ Organization- TAAB applications

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends Alternative No. 1, direct staff to bring forward a resolution, at a future City Council meeting, appointing and/or reappointing individuals to boards and commissions.

BUDGET/STAFF IMPLICATIONS:

None.

ALTERNATIVES:

1) Direct staff to bring forward a resolution, at a future City Council meeting, appointing and/orreappointing individuals on boards and commissions.

2) Do not appoint individuals and direct staff to continue advertising.

BACKGROUND (ANALYSIS/NEXT STEPS/HISTORY): (includes previous City Council action)

Additional interviews and time for deliberation for other boards and commissions are scheduled for October 14.

Staff has been advertising for all boards and commissions since February 26, 2020.

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Building Code Advisory Board. The Building Code Advisory Board has three positions available. No new applications were submitted and one person is seeking reappointment, Nelson Wolfmeier. Therefore, in accordance with Council’s advertising and appointing/reappointing policies, staff will continue to advertise for the two additional vacancies and will bring forward a resolution reappointing Mr. Wolfmeier for Council action. Development Permits and Appeals Board. There are five positions to fill and five applicants for the Development Permits and Appeals Board. One new application was submitted and four people are seeking reappointment (Paul Hepner, Leon Reed, Bruce Thomas, and Richard Zetterman). Therefore, in accordance with Council’s advertising and appointing/reappointing policies, staff will bring forward a resolution reappointing Paul Hepner, Leon Reed, Bruce Thomas, and Richard Zetterman (applications attached). The single new application from Val McDannel was forwarded to the board for an interview and appointment recommendation for the remaining vacancy. They conducted an interview and submitted a recommendation letter (application and letter attached). Judicial Appointment and Retention Advisory Commission. There are two positions to fill and two applicants for the Judicial Appointment and Retention Advisory Commission. Therefore, in accordance with Council’s advertising and appointing/reappointing policies, staff has forwarded the two new applications from Tracy Crespin and Stephanie Sickler to the commission for interviews and appointment recommendations for those two vacancies. Interviews are scheduled for October 8, 2020.

1. Please tell us about yourself, why you are interested in being appointed to this board and what specific background or expertise you would bring if appointed.

2. If appointed, how would you engage more members of the community in this board’s activities and how would you build consensus among the group?

3. What do you believe are some of the major concerns that this board will be faced with?

4. What is your relationship or experience with members of the council or the Mayor and have you contributed to any of their campaigns?

5. Is there anything you’d like to let us know about that we didn’t ask?

Parks and Open Space Advisory Board and Thornton Active Adult Board Interview Questions

2

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* Requesting reappointment† As of October 8, interview not confirmed

Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission Interview Schedule and Commission Composition

4 7 9

3

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* Requesting reappointment† Recommended by the 55+ Organization

Thornton Active Adult Board Interview Schedule and Commission Composition

5 6 11

Full Summary of Vacancies and Applicants

Board/Commission Total

Number of Positions

Positions to Fill

Current Composition

Requesting Reappointment

New Applications

Building Code Advisory Board 5 3

W1 – 2 W2 – 0 W3 – 0 W4 – 0

Total (2) W1 – 1 W2 – 0 W3 – 0 W4 – 0

0

Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission

Min of 9 Max of 15 8

Res: Bus:

W1 – 0 2 W2 – 0 1 W3 – 2 1 W4 – 2 1 NC – 3 2

Total (5) Res: Bus:

W1 – 0 1 W2 – 1 1 W3 – 1 1 W4 – 2 2 NC – 1 0

Total (4) Res: Bus:

W1 – 0 1 W2 – 0 0 W3 – 0 0 W4 – 3 1 NC – 1 2

Development Permits & Appeals Board 9 5

W1 – 0 W2 – 0 W3 – 2 W4 – 2

Total (4) W1 – 0 W2 – 1 W3 – 1 W4 – 2

Total (1) W1 – 0 W2 – 0 W3 – 0 W4 – 1

Election Commission 4 or More 1 or More

W1 – 1 W2 – 1 W3 – 0 W4 – 1

Total (1) W1 – 1 W2 – 0 W3 – 0 W4 – 0

Total (1) W1 – 1 W2 – 0 W3 – 0 W4 – 0

Firefighters’ Old Hire Pension Board 1 0

W1 – 0 W2 – 0 W3 – 0 W4 – 1

0 0

Judicial Appointment and Retention Advisory Commission

5 2

W1 – 1 W2 – 0 W3 – 1 W4 – 1

0

Total (2) W1 – 1 W2 – 0 W3 – 0 W4 – 1

Local Licensing Authority 9 3

W1 – 2 W2 – 3 W3 – 1 W4 – 0

Total (3) W1 – 1 W2 – 0 W3 – 2 W4 – 0

Total (2) W1 – 1 W2 – 0 W3 – 0 W4 – 1

Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission 9 4

W1 – 0 W2 – 1 W3 – 1 W4 – 3

Total (3) W1 – 1 W2 – 1 W3 – 0 W4 – 1

Total (4) W1 – 2 W2 – 1 W3 – 0 W4 – 1

Board/Commission Total

Number of Positions

Positions to Fill

Current Composition

Requesting Reappointment

New Applications

Thornton Active Adult Board 11 5

W1 – 0 W2 – 1 W3 – 2 W4 – 3

Total (3) W1 – 1 W2 – 2 W3 – 0 W4 – 0

Total (3) W1 – 3 W2 – 0 W3 – 0 W4 – 0

Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council, Inc., Board of Directors

Min of 7 Max of 13 5

W1 – 2 W2 – 0 W3 – 2 W4 – 4

Total (3) W1 – 0 W2 – 2 W3 – 1 W4 – 0

Total (4) W1 – 1 W2 – 1 W3 – 0 W4 – 2

Board and Commission Interview Schedule October 14, 2020

Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission

Time Name Ward 5:50 Kathy Henson 1 6:00 Eleanor Burns 1 6:10 Merylee Appel* 2 6:20 Curry Houck*† 1 6:30 Aaron Bergman* 4 6:40 Ann Hogan† 4 6:50 Andrew Barber 2

* Requesting reappointment † As of October 8, interview not confirmed

POSAC Interviews Deliberation Thornton Active Adult Board Time Name Ward 7:20 Martin Wisniewski* 3 7:30 Ann Brothers* 3 7:40 Tracy Crespin 1 7:50 Carol Hastings* 1 8:00 Carla Martinez 1 8:10 Kathy Henson 1

* Requesting reappointment TAAB Interviews Deliberation

Interview Questions:

1. Please tell us about yourself, why you are interested in being appointed to this board and what specific background or expertise you would bring if appointed.

2. If appointed, how would you engage more members of the community in this board’s activities and how would you build consensus among the group?

3. What do you believe are some of the major concerns that this board will be faced with?

4. What is your relationship or experience with members of the council or the Mayor and have you contributed to any of their campaigns?

5. Is there anything you’d like to let us know about that we didn’t ask?

Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission Total

Number of Positions

Positions to Fill

Current Composition

Requesting Reappointment

New Applications

9 4

W1 – 0 W2 – 1 W3 – 1 W4 – 3

Total (3) W1 – 1 W2 – 1 W3 – 0 W4 – 1

Total (4) W1 – 2 W2 – 1 W3 – 0 W4 – 1

Positions to fill: (4) Term ending March 1, 2022 ____________________ Term ending March 1, 2024 ____________________ Term ending March 1, 2024 ____________________ Term ending March 1, 2024 ____________________ Applicant(s): (7)

Requesting Reappointment First Appointed Ward

1. Curry Houck February 14, 2017 1 2. Merylee Appel February 12, 2008 2 3. Aaron Bergman February 23, 1998 4

New Applications Ward

4. Eleanor Burns* 1 5. Kathy Henson* 1 6. Andrew Barber 2 7. Ann Hogan* 4

* Dr. Burns also applied for the Local Licensing Authority. * Ms. Henson also applied for the Thornton Active Adult Board. * Ms. Hogan also applied for the Businesses of Thornton Advisory Board. Current Membership: (9 total members)

Current Members First Appointed Term Expires Ward

1. Alex Marvin June 12, 2018 March 1, 2022 2 2. Susan McCormick March 24, 2020 March 1, 2024 3 3. Paul Darrah July 12, 2016 March 1, 2022 4 4. Brian Ocepek November 17, 2015 March 1, 2022 4 5. Linda Weitzel September 25, 2012 March 1, 2022 4

Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission Interview Schedule Time Name Ward 5:50 Kathy Henson 1 6:00 Eleanor Burns 1 6:10 Merylee Appel* 2 6:20 Curry Houck*† 1 6:30 Aaron Bergman* 4 6:40 Ann Hogan† 4 6:50 Andrew Barber 2

* Requesting reappointment † As of October 8, interview not confirmed Interview Questions:

1. Please tell us about yourself, why you are interested in being appointed to this board and what specific background or expertise you would bring if appointed.

2. If appointed, how would you engage more members of the community in this board’s activities and how would you build consensus among the group?

3. What do you believe are some of the major concerns that this board will be faced with?

4. What is your relationship or experience with members of the council or the Mayor and have you contributed to any of their campaigns?

5. Is there anything you’d like to let us know about that we didn’t ask?

Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission Profile Responsibilities:

• Advises and makes recommendations to the Council on developing and updating the Parks and Open Space Plan

• Recommends projects to be funded from the proceeds of the .25% Parks and Open Space Sales and Use Tax

Membership Requirements: • Nine individuals

Meeting Schedule: • Generally the fourth Tuesday of January,

April, July, and October at 6:30 p.m.

Recommended Criteria from the Commission

• Be inclusive

• Familiarity with budget analysis,

numbers/costs

• Passionate and interested in parks and recreation

• Unbiased ideas; No agenda

• Open minded

• Knowledgeable

• Forward thinking

• Interested in the environment

• Not afraid to share ideas and experiences, question City, provide constructive criticism

• Ability to listen

• Ability to make a recommendation

• Ability to speak up

• Geographic representation of the community

• Leadership abilities

• Active in their community (i.e. voter, involved, volunteer, etc.)

• Ability to work with others or teams

• Diversity amongst group; varying interests

• Visits a variety of locations throughout the City of Thornton

• Familiarity with parks and recreation opportunities within their ward

• Flexibility in allowing those with less experience an opportunity to join a Board or Commission if they show the willingness to step up, want to learn, and participate

• Interests and participation in master planning, design of facilities, cost analysis, parks, open space, trails, recreation facilities, and amenities.

Thornton Active Adult Board Total

Number of Positions

Positions to Fill

Current Composition

Requesting Reappointment

New Applications

11 5

W1 – 0 W2 – 1 W3 – 2 W4 – 3

Total (3) W1 – 1 W2 – 2 W3 – 0 W4 – 0

Total (3) W1 – 3 W2 – 0 W3 – 0 W4 – 0

Positions to fill: (5) Term ending March 1, 2024 (55+ Club) ____________________ Term ending March 1, 2024 (Business) ____________________ Term ending March 1, 2024 (Ward 1) ____________________ Term ending March 1, 2024 (At Large) ____________________ Term ending March 1, 2024 (At Large) ____________________ Applicant(s): (6)

Requesting Reappointment First Appointed Ward

1. Carol Hastings (55+ Club)* February 28, 2012 1 2. Ann Brothers (Business) May 11, 1998 2 3. Martin Wisniewski (At Large) July 23, 2013 2

* Recommended by the 55+ Organization

New Applications Ward

4. Kathy Henson* 1 5. Carla Martinez 1 6. Tracy Crespin* 1

* Ms. Henson also applied for the Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission * Ms. Crespin also applied for the Judicial Appointment and Retention Advisory Commission Current Membership: (11 total members)

Current Members First Appointed Term Expires Ward

1. Louise Valdez (Ward 2) April 23, 2002 March 1, 2022 2 2. Brian McCormick (At Large) March 19, 2019 March 1, 2022 3 3. Mary Payne (Ward 3) December 19, 2017 March 1, 2022 3 4. Suzanne Brundage (At Large) February 14, 2017 March 1, 2022 4 5. William Nelson (Mayor’s) July 12, 2017 March 1, 2022 4 6. Carol Norberg (Ward 4) November 17, 2015 March 1, 2022 4

 

Thornton Active Adult Board Interview Schedule Time Name Ward 7:20 Martin Wisniewski* 3 7:30 Ann Brothers* 3 7:40 Tracy Crespin 1 7:50 Carol Hastings* 1 8:00 Carla Martinez 1 8:10 Kathy Henson 1

* Requesting reappointment

Interview Questions: 1. Please tell us about yourself, why you are interested in being appointed to this

board and what specific background or expertise you would bring if appointed.

2. If appointed, how would you engage more members of the community in this board’s activities and how would you build consensus among the group?

3. What do you believe are some of the major concerns that this board will be faced with?

4. What is your relationship or experience with members of the council or the Mayor and have you contributed to any of their campaigns?

5. Is there anything you’d like to let us know about that we didn’t ask?

Thornton Active Adult Board Profile Responsibilities:

• Promote and facilitate communications between the Board and Council in matters impacting the needs and interest of citizens 55 years of age and older

• Assist the Council in being responsive and well advised as to issues of particular relevancy to active adults

• Makes recommendations for the most appropriate and beneficial use of the Thornton Active Adult Center and how to improve and expand Citywide services for active adults

Membership Requirements: • Eleven individuals • Representation from each ward • Representation from the business

community • One member recommended by the 55+

Organization, Inc. • One member recommended by the

Mayor • Four members appointed at-large • Nine of the members must be 55 or older

Meeting Schedule: • Third Wednesday of January, April, and

October at 1:30 p.m. and the third Wednesday of July at 4 p.m.

Recommended Criteria from the Board

• Involvement in other committees

• Ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems/resolve issues

• Leadership experience

• Knowledge of issues facing Older Adults

• Diversity of all kinds - important to consider, what is the level of diversity on the Board

• No personal agendas

• Work experience and how that may be beneficial to the Board overall

• Sincerity of interest

• Openness to valuing the City at large not just one ward over another

• Willingness to speak up with ideas and suggestions

• Open to applicants who are volunteering on a board for the first time

City Hall City Development Department 9500 Civic Center Drive 303-538-7295 Thornton, Colorado 80229-4326 FAX 303-538-7373

www.cityofthornton.net

October 7, 2020 Mayor and City Council City of Thornton 9500 Civic Center Drive Thornton, CO 80229 Dear Mayor and City Council, On October 6, 2020, the Development Permits and Appeals Board (DPAB) Board Members held a virtual Zoom Meeting to interview Val McDannel for a vacancy on the Board. The Board felt the applicant was well qualified, would be a good fit and unanimously recommended that he be appointed. The DPAB Board wishes to express its pleasure in participating in the selection process. Sincerely, Jeff Tompkins Chairperson Development Permits and Appeals Board

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