6.1. SR 03-12-2012REQUEST FOR ACTION
TO ITEM NUMBER
Ma or and Ci Council 6.1
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Work Session March 12, 2012 Jessica Miller, Executive
Secre /De u Ci Clerk
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
Commission Interviews Cal Portner, Ci Administrator
REVIEWED BY
ACTION REQUESTED
The Council is asked to interview applicants for commission vacancies. Council may make appointments
or wait until more applications are received.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
There are vacancies on the Heritage Preservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and
Planning Commission. These positions have been. advertised on the city's website and cable channel since
the first week in January. The positions have also been advertised in the StarNe~vs and posted on the city's
social media as appropriate.
Heritage Preservation Commission
One vacancy/ term expires February 28, 2015
One application has been received from Marilyn VanPatten. Ms. VanPatten will be in attendance at
Monday's meeting for an interview.
Planning Commission
Two vacancies/terms expire February 28, 2015
One application has been received from Mike Keller. Mr. Keller will be in attendance Monday fox an
interview.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Two vacancies/terms expire February 28, 2015
Staff has received one application from Bonnie Schmitz. Ms. Schmitz will be out of town and unable
to attend the interview.
ATTACHMENTS
^ Applications
^ Possible Interview Questions
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~~~ APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY
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Thank ~-ou for -our interest in sei-~-ing your communing! Please uadicate u~ order of preference on
-hick of the folio«-ing boards and con-inussions ~-ou are interested in sei-~-u7g «,ith 1 indicating -our
fast choice, 2 -our second choice, and 3 -our tl-urd choice.
_ Energy City- Con-uzussion
~ Heritage Presei~-ation Commission
lce arena Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
~ Planning Con-unission
'Z Utilities Commission
~ll terms are three `-ears and begin on the fast dar_ of i~iarch. See die specific board and conunission
description for additional information.
APPLICANT INFORMATIOl~T
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Statement of Iriteresf: Please state brietl~- why- you are interested in sei-~~ing on t us
board/commission for which you are submitting this application..
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Education/Professional Experience: Describe your educational and professional experience or
skills that qualify you to sei~%e on this board/corrunission.
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Relevant Personal/Professional Experience: Please describe your professional, civic, or
community- participation, which may be relevant in sei-~Ting on this board/commission.
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Attendance: Are -our a«-are of the importance of regular meeting attendance uzcluding the nLne
conunitment in~-olved in preparu7g for meetings, and do ~-ou feel ~-ou ha~-e the rune a~-ailable to be
an acti~-e participants ~ 1'es ^ \o
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Conflict of Interest is defined as the participation in any- acti~-itt-, reconunended acrion, or decision
from ~tihich the indi~-idual has or could ha~-e the potential to recei~-e personal gain, «-nether it be
direct or indirect. (See attached "Conflict of Interest" Ordinance)
In accordance ~i-ith this definition, do ~-ou ha~-e and- legal or equitable interest in~an~- business,
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~pplicant Signan "e Date
Questions may be duecred to the Administration Department at %63.635.1000.
OFFICE USE ONLY
The Applicant is:
Council Action:
~Ne~i Applicant
^ \ot Appointed
Appointed to: _
Date Appointed:
Term Expires: _
^ Appl~-ing for Reappointment
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
Terms beginning in March
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Thank you for your interest in serving your community? Please indicate irl order of preference on
which of the following boards and commissions you axe interested in serving with 1 indicating your
first choice, 2 pour second choice, and 3 your third choice.
Energy City Commission ~ Parks and Recreation Commission
Q Heritage Preservation Commission ~ Planning Commission
^, Ice Arena Commission ~ Utilities Commission
All teens are three years and begin on the first day of March. See the specific board and commission
description for additional information.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name: Mike Keller
Occu ation:_ Project Manager
City of Residence:
Elk River
Employer.. Hanson Structural Precast
Statement of Interest: Please state briefly why you axe interested in serving on the
board/commission for which you are submittuig this application.
wog-!d like to be more involved ;".rith our comm:.~nit`,r. I would like to be invCl:'ed `,With the
future of Elk River.
Relevant Experience: Please describe your educational, professional, civic, or community
participation, which may be relevant in serving on this board/commission.
I am in the construction business and I understand what has to happen to get projects up
and running. My work experience in working for a team to overcome obstacles and to
create solutions would be a benefit for the community.
Attendance: Are pour aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time
commitment involved~repa~ for meetings, and do you feel you have the time available to be
an active participant.? / es No
Comments:
Conflict of Interest is defined as the participation in any activity, recommended action, or decision
from which the individual has or co~.ild have the potential to receive personal gain, whether it be
direct or indirect. {See attached "Conflict of Interest" ordinance)
In accordance with this definition, do you have any legal or equitable interest in an business,
however organized, which could be construed as a conflict of interest? ^Yes ~o
If yes, provide details on a se arate iece of nab r.
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pplicant Signatures--~ Date
Questions may be directed to the Administration Department at 763.635.1000.
OFFICE USE ONLY
New Applicant ^ Reappointment
Counal Meeting Date:
^ Appointed to:
Term Expires:
^ Not Appointed
Planning Commission
Possible Interview Questions
1. What is your interest in serving on the Planning Commission?
2. What do you think is the role of the Planning Commission and what is its relationship to
the City Council?
3. How familiar are you with either the City's Comprehensive Plan or Land Development
Regulations?
4. What do you see as the City's planning challenges for the future?
5. Do you think that the City has transportation problems? If so, and you had no
limitations on the solutions, what would be the top two or three transportation priorities
that you would solve?
6. Do you think that the City needs improvements in land use planning? If so, what
improvements would you recommend to the City Council?
INTERVIEW NOTES
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY
ADYlSORY BOARD/COMMISSION
Terms beginning in March
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Thant; you for your interest in serving your community! Please indicate in order of preference on
which, of the following boards and commissions you are interested in scrz ing with 1 indicating your
first choice, 2 your second choice, and 3 your thud choice.
- Energy Ciry Con'unission ~ Parks and Recreation Commission ~ 0.~ °`" ~ Y
Heritage Preserc*at'ton Commission _ Planning Cozzunission
_ Ice Arena. Commission _ Utilities Comzxussion
1Sll teens are three years and begin. on the first day of Much. See the specific board and commission
description for additional information.
APPLICANT zNFORMATION
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Occupation: C~ N ~~ Employer: 1c~1~ I~U~ t"'~.~Jl~~ G,,,1~ C e~,~~er.;s I~~~~~~~
Statement of Interest Please state briefly why you are interested in serving on the
board/commission for which you a.ee submitting this application.
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Relevant Experience: Please describe your educational, professional, civic, or community
participation, which maybe relevant in sereing on this board/commission.
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Attendance: Are your aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time
commitment involt~cd in reparing Eon: xa~.eetings, aild do you feel you have the time available to be
an active participa.at? Yes ^ No
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Conflict of Interest is defined as the participation in any acti«r3>, recozx~znended action, or decision
from which the indi~~idual has or could have the potential to receive personal ga' ~ whether it be
direct or indirect. (See attached "Conflict of Interest" Ordinance)
In accordance with this definition, do you have a:ny legal or equitable interest ira any business,
however organized, which could be construed as a conflict of iriterese.> ^ Yes ~ No
If yes, provide details on a s ara.te ip ece g„f a er.
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Applicant Signature Date `~
Questions nay be directed to the Administration Dcpaztment at 763.635.1000.
pFFICE 'C.7SE ONLY
New.Applicant ^ Reappointment
Council Meeting Date:
^ Appointed to:
Tenn Expixes:
^ Not Appointed ',
Heritage Preservation Commission
Possible Interview Questions
1. Why is the heritage of Elk River important to you?
2. What is your interest in maintaining the history of Elk River?
Why is history important to a growing community?
4. Any ideas on educating the public to garner their support?
5. Any previous experience in this activity?
6. What skills, abilities and interests can you contribute to the efforts of the Heritage
Preservation Commission?
INTERVIEW NOTES