Approving the Mayoral appointment of:

1. Tim Nela to the Heritage Preservation Commission, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of T. Connell ending December 31, 2028. 
2. Andrew Knauff to the Heritage Preservation Commission, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of C. Boeddeker ending December 31, 2028. 
3. Ruby Truong to the Sustainability and Resiliency Commission-Youth Representative, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of L. Arroyo ending December 31, 2027. 

The Rochester City Council seeks volunteers to serve on various City boards and commissions. Applicants must have a desire to serve their community in a volunteer capacity, be willing to contribute the number of hours necessary for the particular board/commission to which they are applying, must be 18 years of age, and may be required to meet specified residency requirements. The Mayor reviews applications and interviews applicants for City Council approval and appointment.  

Heritage Preservation Commission

Andrew Knauff has some background in architecture, engineering, and fabrication and would like to be part of finding solutions to challenges as our city grows. 

Tim Nela is a real estate agent and thinks he can bring a balanced, fair, and open mind to some of the hard questions being faced when deciding on how Rochester grows. 

Sustainability and Resiliency Commission

Ruby Truong is concerned about environmental impacts and wants to advocate on behalf of her generation and help ensure Rochester's goal of sustainability. She is also a current member of the Rochester Olmsted Youth Council. 

The Mayor completes a biannual survey of Board and Commission members to ensure diverse community representation.

Board and Commission appointments are made on a routine basis as positions become available. 

No fiscal impact.

No alternative actions are suggested at this time.