Sponsor: Board of Commissioners
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Appointment to the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Board
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Recommendation
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Appoint Donn A. Lindstrom to the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Board for a term beginning July 12, 2022 and ending August 1, 2024.
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Background and Rationale
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The Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Board of Managers direct operations of the camp, which is located on Big Marine Lake. The Board of Managers is made up of representatives appointed by the Ramsey and Washington County Boards, the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Members of the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Board must be veterans.
There are currently two vacancies on the Board of Managers due to a term expiration. Recruitment resulted in one application. On June 8, 2022, the Chief Clerk’s Office forwarded the application to the commissioners for review and recommendation.
Additionally, the commissioners held an interview with the applicant, which gave the commissioners the opportunity to engage with and learn more about the applicant beyond just the review of the online application. On June 23, 2022, three commissioners interviewed the applicant for final recommendation.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
In addition to the usual recruitment for advisory committee vacancies through Gov Delivery and word of mouth by advisory commute members, staff and the Ramsey County Board, the vacancies and application was promoted through an email listserv reaching numerous diverse organizations and networks. This extended promotion process is a step towards better outreach to more racially diverse and underrepresented voices that are often missed. Furthermore, the application for these vacancies were uploaded to focus more on the lived experiences and knowledge and skills a resident may bring along with an optional section to insert demographics to ensure we are reaching new and diverse candidates.
Community Participation Level and Impact
Participation by and input from community members appointed to advisory groups helps to shape and improve programs and services for the community, share information and increase the level of understanding through discussion, dialogue and engagement.
☒ Inform ☒ Consult ☒ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
In 2022, Ramsey County began offering compensation for residents serving on formal advisory boards. Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Board members had an opportunity to opt-in for a monthly $25 gift card attendance compensation. Advisory board compensation comes from the Community Engagement Fund.
Last Previous Action
On October 6, 2020, the Ramsey County Board appointed David Sullivan-Nightengale to the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Board of Managers for a term beginning with date of appointment and ending August 1, 2022 (Resolution B2020-196).
Attachments
1. Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Board Membership Roster- June 2022