STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:
June 9, 2026
INTERVIEWS
2 SUBJECT: INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE EMERGENCY/DISASTER
PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE (EDPC)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Appoint the three applicants to the Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Committee for two-year terms, beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
The Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Committee is a seven-member body whose charge is to advise the City Council on all matters pertaining to disaster prevention, planning, mitigation and preparedness, by making recommendations to the City Council. Meetings are generally held on the first Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
DISCUSSION
On June 30, 2026, the terms of three members of the EDPC will expire: Shelly Bennecke, Bill Dodge, and Jenn Sarnsen. For the three openings, three applications were received before the deadline:
(1) Shelly Bennecke (incumbent)
(2) Bill Dodge (incumbent)
(3) Drake Smith
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no financial impact to the budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no environmental impact.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Applications (Pgs. 2-4)
Submitted By: Ann Marie McKay Approved: .David A Kiff
Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk