Sponsor: Finance
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Appointments to the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee
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Recommendation
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Appoint the following individuals to the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee for a term beginning September 5, 2023 and end August 30, 2025:
• Michael Austin
• Gary Bank (Incumbent)
• Olletha Muhammad
• Muhammad Rasheed
• Lawrence Sagstetter (Incumbent)
• Jerrin Job Sibychan
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Background and Rationale
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The Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee (CIPAC) is comprised of 14 Ramsey County appointed members who advise the Ramsey County Board in setting priorities on proposed capital expenditures within Ramsey County. Involvement on CIPAC provides an opportunity for Ramsey County residents to participate in the planning process for Ramsey County's Capital Improvement Program.
There are currently eight vacancies on CIPAC. Recruitment throughout the county’s open appointment process resulted in four applications. On July 19, 2023, the applications were forwarded to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners for review. Additionally, the commissioners held interviews with each applicant, which gave the commissioners the opportunity to engage with and learn more about each applicant beyond just the review of the online applications. Between August 14-19, 2023, three commissioners interviewed the applicants for final recommendation. Two additional applicants were recommended because they selected CIPAC as a second option if they weren’t recommended for their first choice of an advisory board or committee.
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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 GovDelivery and word of mouth by advisory committee 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 updated to focus more on the lived experiences, 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 and committees. CIPAC members have an opportunity to opt-in for a monthly $25 gift card attendance compensation. Advisory board and committee compensation comes from Ramsey County’s Community Engagement Fund.
Last Previous Action
On October 25, 2022, the Ramsey County Board appointed Nicolle Mechelke, Niko Le Mieux, Robert Harrison and Mazel McCoy-Anderson to the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee for a term ending on August 30, 2024 (Resolution B2022-242).
Attachments
1. Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee Roster