6.1 SR 2-11-2013 �i 1s
City of
Elk = REQUEST FOR ACTION
River
TO ITEM NUMBER
Mayor and City Council
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Work Session February 11, 2013 Jessica Miller, Executive
Secretary/Deputy City Clerk
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
Board and Commission Interviews Tina Allard, City Clerk
REVIEWED BY
Cal Portner, City Administrator
ACTION REQUESTED
1. Council to interview all applicants.
2. Council may make appointments at this meeting or wait until the February 19 meeting. Terms
should be valid March 1, 2013, to February 29, 2016, for all positions.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City Council considers board and commission appointments in February for terms beginning in
March.All applicants have been notified of the interviews and asked to arrive at 6:30 p.m. These positions
have been advertised since the first week of January through various marketing tools.
Below is a list of all board/commission applicants:
Energy City Commission
2 open seats—energy-related business representatives
1 open seat—Elk River Municipal Utilities representative
Bruce Sayler Requesting reappointment Energy-related business representative
Tim Steinbeck Requesting reappointment Energy-related business representative
Tom Sagesetter New applicant Elk River Municipal Utilities representative
(Vance Zehringer did not seek reappointment as ERMU's representative to the Energy City Commission)
Heritage Preservation Commission
1 open seat
Joshua Fox Requesting reappoint
Ice Arena Commission
1 open seat—School District representative
1 open seat—Skating Club representative
Mike Cunningham Requesting reappointment School District representative
DeAnn Givens Requesting reappointmen t Skating Club representative
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Parks and Recreation Commission
2 open seats
Mark Ahlness Requesting reappointment
Jennifer Wagner New Applicant
Ryan Holm en New Applicant
(Andrew Karlsen did not seek reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission.)
Planning Commission
2 open seats
Eric Johnson Requesting reappointment
Jeremy Johnson New applicant
(Paul Bell did not seek reappointment to the Planning Commission.)
ATTACHMENTS
• Applications
• Possible Interview Questions
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
N:\Public Bodies\BoardsWouncil Memos\Board interviews 02 11 13.docx
APPLICATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO CITY
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Relevant Experience: Please describe your educational,professional, civic, or community
participation,which may be relevant in serving on this board/commission.
Attendance:Are your Cware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time
commitment involved ' preparing for meetings,and do you feel you have the time available to be
an active participant? Yes EI No
Comments:
Conflict of Interest is defined as the participation in any activity,recommended action,or decision
from which the individual has or could 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 any business,
however organized,which could be construed as a conflict of interest? D Yes No
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OFFICE USE ONLY
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
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Attendance:Are your 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
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Comments:
Conflict of Interest is defined as the participation in any activity,recommended action, or decision
from which the individual has or could have the potential to receive personal gain,whether it be
direct or indirect. (See attached"Conflict of Interest" Ordinance)
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how Ayer organized,which could be construed as a conflict of interest? El Yes &No
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY
City or ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
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Thank 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 serving with 1 indicating your
first choice, 2 your second choice, and 3 your third choice.
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Heritage Preservation Commission ❑ Planning Commission
Ice Arena Commission ❑ Utilities Commission
All terms are three years and begin on the first day of March. See the specific board and commission
description for additional information.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name: Thomas J. Sagstetter City of Residence: Zimmerman
Occupation: Conservation/Key Account Mgr. Employer: Elk River Municipal Utilities
Statement of Interest: Please state briefly why you are interested in serving on the
board/commission for which you are submitting this application.
I would like to serve on the Energy City Commission to help raise awareness of what the
City of Elk River has to offer to current residents and businesses. This would be a great
opportunity to show newcomers how a smaller community has grown with energy
efficiency and renewable technologies.
Relevant Experience: Please describe your educational,professional, civic, or community
participation,which may be relevant in serving on this board/commission.
I have worked with electric and natural gas utilities for over fourteen years. I have also
acquired professional knowledge in residential building construction through past
experience and development. I currently design, market, and track all residential and
commercial energy efficient and renewable programs for Elk River Municipal Utilities.
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Attendance: Are your aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time
commitment involved jiaprepaarLiLng for meetings,and do you feel you have the time available to be
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however organized,which could be construed as a conflict of interest?aes ✓ No
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Applicant Signatu e 0 Date
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an active participant? M Yes EJ No
Comments:
Conflict of Interest is defined as the participation in any activity,recommended action, or decision
from which the individual has or could 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 any business,
however organized,which could be construed as a conflict of interest? 0 Yes M No
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Applicant Signature Date
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OFFICE USE ONLY
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an active participant? Yes No
Comments:
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from which the individual has or could have the potential to receive personal gain,whether it be
direct or indirect. (See attached"Conflict of Interest" Ordinance)
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however organized,which could be construed as a conflict of interest? ® Yes o
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Energy City Commission Parks and Recreation Commission
Heritage Preservation Commission Planning Commission
Ice Arena Commission Utilities Commission
All terms are three years and begin on the first day of March. See the specific board and commission
description for additional information.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name: Jennifer Wagner Elk River
City of Residence:
Occupation: Small Business Owner Employer: Self
Statement of Interest: Please state briefly why you are interested in serving on the
board/commission for which you are submitting this application.
I believe a city is only as strong as its community involvement. I currently enjoy using the
many parks and facilities and attending various events. I believe my sense of community
coupled with my desire to see help programs flourish, would be beneficial to the parks
and recreation board.
Relevant Experience: Please describe your educational,professional, civic, or community
participation,which may be relevant in serving on this board/commission.
I am currently a member of Elk River's Downtown Rivers Edge Association. I took a
leadership role in planning and facilitating the first-ever tree lighting ceremony as well as
the annual Santa and Mrs Claus event. I am also a member of the Women's Leadership
Council for the Sherburne County Area United Way; marketing and promotions chair for
2012 & 2013 Shiver Elk River; and exec.cmte for the Powered by Nature brand initiative.
Attendance:Are your aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time
commitment involved in preparim-Y for meetings, and do you feel you have the time available to be
an active participant?Viyes No
Comments:
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Conflict of Interest is defined as the participation in any activity,recommended action, or decision
from which the individual has or could 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? es any
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which of the following boards and commissions you are interested in serving with 1 indicating your
first choice, 2 your second choice, and 3 your thud choice.
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Energy City Commission Parks and Recreation Commission
❑ Heritage Preservation Commission Planning Commission
Ice Arena Commission Utilities Commission
All terms are three years and begin on the first day of March. See the specific board and cominission
description for additional information.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name: Ryan Holmgren City of Residence: Elk River
Occupation: Teacher and Coach Employer: Anoka Hennepin ISD #11
Statement of Interest: Please state briefly why you are interested in serving on the
board/commission for which you are submitting this application.
I am interested in serving my community and I feel that my knowledge and experience
would fit nicely on the Parks and Rec Board.
Relevant Experience: Please describe your educational,professional, civic, or community
participation,which may be relevant in serving on this board/commission.
I have been teaching and coaching for many years and have seen the benefits that a
healthy and productive Parks and Rec Department can give both the community and its
younger residents. I would like to be a voice for that group and for our community. I am
also a former Rec Department coach and have seen first hand it's positives.
Attendance:Are your aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time
commitment involved in reparin for meetings, and do you feel you have the time available to be
an active participant?l l-es No
Comments
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Conflict of Interest is defined as the participation in any activity,recommended action, or decision
from which the individual has or could 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 any business,
however organized,which could be construed as a conflict of interest?Dyes WINO
If yes,pr vid details o a se arate piLce of 12aper.
" 2/6/13
Ap lif Signatu Date
Questions may be directed to the Administration Department at 763.635.1000.
OFFICE USE ONLY
❑ New Applicant ❑ Reappointment
Council Meeting Date:
❑ Appointed to:
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Energy City Commission Parks and Recreation Commission
Heritage Preservation Comtission Planning Commission
Ice Arena Commission Utilities Commission
All terms are three years and begin on the first day of March. See the specific board and commission
description for additional information.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
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Eric Johnson Elk River
Name: City of Residence:
Occupation: Sr. System Engineer Employer: Select Comfort
Statement of Interest: Please state briefly why you are interested in serving on the
board/commission for which you are submitting this application.
I enjoy serving as a current member of the planning commission, and would like to
continue serving the community in my current role.
Relevant Experience: Please describe your educational,professional, civic,or community
participation,which may be relevant in serving on this board/commission.
I am a current member of the Planning Commission, and have been serving in this
capacity for over 3 years.
Attendance:Are your 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? es No
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from which the individual has or could have the potential to receive personal gain,whether it be
direct or indirect. (See attached"Conflict of Interest" Ordinance)
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however organized,which could be construed as a conflict of interest?❑Yes j
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first choice,2 your second choice,and 3 your third choice.
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Heritage Preservation Commission Planning Commission
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an active participant? Yes C]No
Comments:
Conflict of Interest is defined as the participation in any activity,recommended action,or decision
from which the individual has or could 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 any business,
however organized,which could be construed as a conflict of interest? L3 Yes K'No
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