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FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MEMORANDUM
Mayor and City Council
Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk
January 5, 1998
Board and Commission Interviews
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
Robert Jones - 6:00 (Library)
Duane Peterson - 6:10 (Park and Recreation)
Lester Morris - 6:15 (Planning Commission)
Applicants have been informed that council meetings are open to the
public, therefore, all interviews will be conducted at the open council
meeting.
Library Board- l vacancy
There is one vacancy on the Library Board. Mary Keifenheim's term expired
on December 31, 1997. Mary has served for 4 years (one complete term plus
I year) and indicated that she would not reapply unless there were no other
applicants for the council to consider.
Planning Commission -2 vacancies
There are two vacancies on the Planning Commission. Terms for Vicki
Sullivan and Bob Minton have expired. Both commissioners have indicated
that they will not be seeking reappointment.
Park and Recreation Commission - ~ vacancy
Anderson's term has expired on December 31, 1997. Mr. Anderson has
indicated that he is not interested in seeking reappointment. Rolfe served on
the Park and Recreation Commission for 15 years.
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13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
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December 19, 1997
Robert E. Jones
13514 Island View Drive
Elk River, MN 55330
Dear Mr. Jones:
I have received your application for appointment to the Elk River Library
Board.
The City Council will be interviewing candidates for boards and commissions
at the January 5, 1998, Council meeting. Interviews are conducted during
the regular council meeting and are of an informal nature. Please contact me
at 441-4906 by December 26 to confirm your appointment.
If you have any questions regarding the interview process, feel free to call me
at 441-4906.
Your interview is scheduled for :January 5, ! 998, at 6:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Sandra A. Thackeray
City Clerk
13065 Orono Parkway * P.O. Box 490 * Elk River, MN 55330 * TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 * Fax: (612) 441-7425
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
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Date: ~2- 1-9 7
If interest lies in more than one choice, you may indicate (by order of
preference) which commission/board you are interested in (1,2,3 etc.):
... I=conomic Development Authority
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Ice Arena Commission
, ~_ Library Board
Park and Recreation Commission
___ Planning Commission
~ Utilities Commission
ADDRESS:
PHONE: (Home)
EMPLOYER:
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU LIVED ZN ELK RIVER?
STATEMENT OF INTEREST:
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Please explain why you would ]~l~e to serve on the board or comm~.~sion
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Describe your educational and professional experience or s]~lls wkich qualify
ypu to serve on this board or commission.
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
CMC AlXrD COMMIINI~ ACTMTIES-
Describe past or present civic and/or community activities which may be
r~ev~ant in qualifying you to serve on thi~ board ox commi~sio- - ~ ~
ATTENDANCE:
Are you aware of the importance of regular meet~n g attendance including the
~ime commitment involved in preparing for meetings, and do you feel you
have the t~r-e available to be an active participant: '~' Yes No
Comments:
.CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
I wish to disclose the following potential conflicts of interest that may or will
arise ifI become a member of this board or commission.
The selection process will vary according to the number of applicants and
vacanmes, and may not include interviews with all candidates.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SERVING ON A BOARD OR
COMMISSION.
Return Application To:
City Clerk's Office
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
PO Box 490
Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 441-7420
-Appointment:
Date:
Term:
OFFICE USE
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December 19, 1997
Duane R. Peterson
19495 Upland St. NW
Elk River, MN 55330
Dear Mr. Peterson:
I have received your application for appointment to the Park and Recreation
Commission.
The City Council will be interviewing candidates for boards and commissions
at the January 5, 1998, Council meeting. Interviews are conducted during
the regular council meeting and are of an informal nature. Please contact me
at 441-4906 by December 26 to confirm your appointment.
If you have any questions regarding the interview process, feel free to call me
at 441-4906.
Your interview is scheduled for January 5, 1998, at 6:10 p.m.
Sincerely,
City Clerk
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
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Date: i~-/v~- ? 7
If interest lies in more than one choice, you may indicate (by order of
preference) which commission/boa_rd you axe interested in (1,2,3 etc.):
Economic Development Authority
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Ice Arena Commission
Library Board
.'--~, Park and Recreation Commission
... Planning Commission
Utilities Commission
ADDRESS:
PHONE: (Home)
OCCUPATION:
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU LIVED IN ELK RIVER?
STATEMENT OF INTEREST:
Please explain_ why you would like to serve on the boaxd or commission
selected above:
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EX~ERIENCE:
Describe your educational and professional experience or skills which qualify
you to serve on this board or commission.
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
CMC AND COMMUNITY ACTMTIES:
Describe past or present civic and/or community activities which may be
relevant in qualifying you to serve on this board or commission.
ATTENDANCE:
Axe you aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the
t~me commitment involved in preparing for meetings, and do you feel you
have the time available to be an active participant: X Yes No
Comments:
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
I wish to disclose the following potential conflicts of interest that may or will
arise ifI become a member of this board or commission.
Signature
The selection process will vary accoraing to the number of applicants and
vacancies, and may not include interviews with all candidates.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SERVING ON A BOARD OR
COM/vIISSION.
Return Apphcation To:
City Clerk's Office
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
PO Box 490
Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 441-7420
Appointment:
Date:
Term:
OFFICE USE
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C~y of
December 19, 1997
Lester R. Morris
19337 Denver Street NW
Elk River, MN 55330
Dear Mr. Morris:
I have received your application for appointment to the Planning
Commission.
The City Council will be interviewing candidates for boards and commissions
at the January 5, 1998, Council meeting. Interviews are conducted during
the regular council meeting and are of an informal nature. Please contact me
at 441-4906 by December 26 to confirm your appointment.
If you have any questions regarding the interview process, feel free to call me
at 441-4906.
Your interview is scheduled for :January 5, ! 998, ac 6: ! 5 p.m.
Sincerely,
City Clerk
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
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Date: //-/~ - f7
If interest lies in more than one choice, you may indicate (by order of
preference) which commission/board you are interested in (1,2,3 etc.):
Economic Development Authority
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Ice Arena Commission
Library Board
Park and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Utilities Commission
ADDRESS:
PHONE: (Home) (Work)
OCCUPATION:
EMPLOYER:
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU LIVED IN ELK RIVER?
STATEMENT OF INTEREST:
Please explain why you would like to serve on the board or commission
EDUCATIONAL ANrD PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Describe your educational and professional experience or skgls which qu~li6y
you to serve on thi.~ board or commission.
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
ClerIC AND COMMUNITY ACTMTIES-
Describe past or present civic and]or community activities which may be
relevant in qualifying you to serve pn this board or commission.
ATTENDANCE:
Are you aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the
time commitment involved in preparing for meetings, and do you feel you
have the time available to be an active participant: X Yes __ No
Comments:
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
I wish to disclose the following potential conflicts of interest that may or will
arise ff I become a member of this board or commission. .,~
The selection process will vary according to {.~e/number of applicants and
vacancies, and may not include interviews with all candidates.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SERVING ON A BOARD OR
COMMISSION.
Return Apphcation To:
City Clerk's Office
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
PO Box 490
Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 441-'/420
Appointment:
Date:
Term:
OFFICE USE
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LESTER ROBERT MORRIS
19337 DENVER STREET, NORTHWEST
ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA 55330
Professional To work in a challenging position which provides growth and learning
Objective opportunities with work experience and continued education.
Education
Graduated from Minnesota School of Business on December 22, 1982.
Received a Certificate of Completion in Computer Programming and
Operations. Areas of study were business math and accounting. Concentrated
areas of study were RPG II and COBOL. Hands-on training on the IBM
System 34. Grade Point Average: 3.20.
Attended the University of Minnesota on a part-time basis from 1975 - 1977
while working at North High School. Areas of study: Sociology and
Psychology.
Attended Macalester College from 1974 - 1975. Areas of study were Pre-
Sociology and Pre-Psychology.
Graduated from North High School in June of 1974. Concentrated areas of
study were economics and math. Active in baseball, football, and True
American Native Students.
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Work
Experience
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
HCR 67, Box 194
Onamia, Minnesota 56359
W# (612) 532-4181
Report to Cheryl Miller, Commissioner of Administration
Employment Dates: July 1, 1997 to Present
I am currently assigned to the position of Construction Manager. This
position involves:
· Construction, project management, administrative duties, financial duties,
and functions.
· Representing the Mille Lacs Band at meetings with architects and contractors
on various projects.
Lester Robert Morris
Resume
Page 2
(Job Duties Continued)
· Providing communication to area agencies, i.e. Indian Health Services and
Bureau of Indian Affairs.
· Complying with and adhering to the Mille Lacs Band Statutes; specifically
to Chapter 5 (Indian Employment Rights), Title 6 (Government Employees),
Title 7 (Procurement), Title 10 (Cultural Resources), and Title 11
(Environment, Natural Resources).
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
HCR 67, Box 194
Onamia, Minnesota 56359
W# (612) 532-4181
Report to Melanie Benjamin, Commissioner of Administration
Employment Dates: August 9, 1994 to June 30, 1997
Assigned to the position of Assistant Commissioner of Administration. This
position involves:
· Construction, project management, community development, administrative
duties, financial duties, functions, and overall supervision of Mille Lacs
Band government staff.
· Representing the Mille Lacs Band and the Chief Executive Officer at various
meetings with local, state, and national agencies: forming partnerships to
better serve the Mille Lacs Band and other residents in the affected areas.
· Sitting on the Administration Policy Board; Chairing in the absence of the
Commissioner of Administration. Overseeing policies and direction of
leadership of the Mille Lacs Band government.
· Development and administration of policies for each department/program
within the Mille Lacs Band.
· Reviewing each department/program and making recommendations on
changes to make programs more efficient.
· Overseeing the Public Works Commission and Middle-Management
meetings; making recommendations on any changes/policies being looked at.
· Representing the Administration Policy Board at District Meetings, updating
Band Members on all government functions.
· Providing communication to various area agencies, i.e. Indian Health
Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, etc., for planning and compliance
purposes.
Lester Robert Morris
Resume
Page 3
(Job Duties Continued)
· Complying with and adhering to the Mille Lacs Band Statutes; specifically
to Chapters 8 (Personnel Policies), 20 (Public Works Commission Act), 23
(Band Historical Preservation Act: Protection of Burial Grounds), 24
(Natural Resource Protection Ordinance), 36 (Public Service Contracts), and
45 (Procurement of Governmental Supplies).
· Pursuing funding, through grants and contracts, from Indian Health Service
and the Bureau of Indian Affairs; development and administration of a new
process for construction of utilities and roads due to Self-Governance.
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
HCR 67, Box 194
Onamia, Minnesota 56359
W# (612) 532-4181
Supervisor: Melanie Benjamin, Commissioner of Administration
Employment Dates: January 1, 1995 to May 15, 1995
Assigned to the position of Acting Commissioner of Health and Human
Services. This position involved:
· Advisor to the Chief Executive on Health and Human Services issues.
· Direct the day-to-day activities of the Health and Human Services Division.
· Provide communications to Indian Health Service.
· Negotiate contracts with health providers and compacts with federal and
state agencies.
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
HCR 67, Box 194
Onamia, Minnesota 56359
W# (612) 532-4181
Supervisor: Karen Ekstrom, Assistant Commissioner of Administration
Employment Dates: July 9, 1993 to August 9, 1994
Assigned to the position of Public Works Administrator. This position
involved:
· Administrative duties, financial duties, functions, and overall supervision of
the water, waste water, road, and solid waste programs and the staff thereof.
Lester Robert Morris
Resume
Page 4
(Job Duties Continued)
· Assuring proper operation of all public works facilities/programs in
accordance to the proper agencies' regulations: Band Statues, United States
Environmental Protection Agency, Farmers Home Administration, Bureau
of Indian Affairs, and Indian Health Service.
· Assuring proper operation of all public works facilities/programs in
accordance to the proper agencies' regulations: Band Statues, United States
Environmental Protection Agency, Farmers Home Administration, Bureau
of Indian Affairs, and Indian Health Service.
· Working with the water, waste water, road, and solid waste supervisors
respectively on setting up programs, policies, and schedules for services in
all three districts through verbal and written reports.
· Providing communication to Indian Health Service, Bureau of Indian
Affairs, and United States Environmental Protection Agency for planning
and compliance purposes.
· Complying with and adhering to the Mille Lacs Band Statutes; specifically
to Chapters 8 (Personnel Policies), 20 (Public Works Commission Act), 21
(Environmental Protection Commission), 23 (Band Historical Preservation
Act: Protection of Burial Grounds), 24 (Natural Resource Protection
Ordinance), 36 (Public Service Contracts), and 45 (Procurement of
Governmental Supplies).
· Pursuing funding, through grants and contracts, from Indian Health Service
and the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and assisting in the development and
administration of a new process for construction of utilities and roads due to
Self-Governance.
· Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner of Administration.
City of Lakeville
20195 Holyoke Avenue
Lakeville, Minnesota 55044
W# (612) 469-4431
Supervisor: Ken Seauer, Utilities Superintendent
Employment Dates: March 16, 1992 - July 2, 1993
Employed as a Utilities Maintenance II Worker and performed the following
duties:
o Checking on the operation of all water and waste water systems.
· Updating records at all well houses and lift stations.
· Performing lab tests, and checking and recording results.
Lester Robert Morris
Resume
Page 5
(Job Duties Continued)
· Doing repairs as needed on water valves, main breaks, hydrants, water
meters, and lift station pumps.
· Contract compliance, i.e. monitor contractors on new development projects
to ensure compliance with contact specifications.
· Making final inspections on the water, storm, and waste water systems of
new developments.
City of Savage
6000 McColl Drive
Savage, Minnesota 55378
W# (612) 447-8866
Supervisor: Gary Larson, Utilities Supervisor
Employment Dates: August 12, 1991 - March 10, 1992
Employed as a Maintenance Operator II and performed the following duties:
· Checking on the operation of all water and waste water systems.
· Updating records for wells and lift stations.
· Running the water treatment plant.
· Running lab tests and checking record results.
· Repairing water valves, lift station pumps, hydrants, and water meters and
needed.
Doing general maintenance on all equipment.
· Contract compliance, i.e. monitor contractors on new development projects
to ensure compliance with contact specifications.
· Doing final inspections on the water, storm, and waste water systems of new
developments.
· Received Class D Waste Water Operator's License.
City of Richfield
700 Portland Avenue South
Richfield, Minnesota 55423
W# (612) 861-9165
Supervisor: Dean Hylland, Outside Water Foreman
Employment Dates: March 5, 1990 to August 5, 1991
Employed as a Community Service Worker with the outside water department
and performed the following duties:
· Doing meter reading, repair and removal, valve maintenance, and customer
service.
Lester Robert Morris
Resume
Page 6
(Job Duties Continued)
· Previously worked with the indoor water department doing lab tests on
water and general maintenance on water plant equipment.
· Ran the water plant as a relief water plant operator.
· The water plant is a lime soften plant.
· Received Class D Water Operator's License.
Hennepin County Medical Center
701 Park Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
W# (612) 347-3152
Supervisor: Marvin Lang, Chief Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Employment Dates: December of 1979 to March of 1990
Worked as an Anesthesia Aide in the Operating Suites assisting Anesthesia by
cleaning up rooms, setting up drug trays, and ordering department and drug
supplies. Worked in the Anesthesia Office reviewing patients' charts for quality
assurance, pulling any charts that needed to be presented, gathering information
on patients for case presentation, getting input from doctors and Certified
Registered Nurse Anesthetists, putting together charts for presentation, and
making copies and distributing to staff on presentation day. Worked with
doctors on various studies, ordered patients charts to review and gather statistics
and information, and gave final report to doctors. Worked on quarterly and
yearly statistics for Anesthesia Department; specifically, work load, type of
surgery, age groups, A.S.A. rating. Put this information on graphs for
presentation by Chief Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to Administration.
North High School
Indian Upward Bound (University of Minnesota)
Supervisor: Rick Dunn
Employment Dates: May of 1975 - September of 1977
Worked as a Program Assistant at North High School. Duties included
interviewing students for program, helping students with class schedules, talking
with school counselors about any student that was having a problem in school or
at home, setting up tutoring classes for student, making home visits to talk with
parents of student made referrals to other programs for family counseling, and
setting up appointments as needed.
References Available Upon Request