5.3. SR 09-14-1998'~ity of
River
MEMORANDUM
Item #5.3
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Mayor and City Council
Sandra Peine, City Clerk
September 14, 1998
SUBJECT: Interview Park and Recreation
Commission Applicant Stoffel Reitsma
Listed below is the names and status of those who have made
application for the park and recreation commission:
2.
3.
4.
Mitch Utecht - interviewed by council on 8~24
Tim Sladek - interviewed by council on 8~24
Marvin Johnson, Jr. - interviewed by council on 8/31
Stoffel Reitsma - interview scheduled with council on 9/14
Attached are applications of the four applicants listed above.
The appointment to the park and recreation commission will be for a
1+ year term expiring on 12/31/99. This expiration coincides with
Kent Madsen's term prior to his resignation.
COUNCIL ACTION
Appointment of one of the four candidates interviewed to the park
and recreation commission for 1+ years with the term expiring on
12131199.
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
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If interest lies in more than one choice, you may indicate (by order of
preference) which commi.~sion/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
$ UUliUes Commission
ADDRESS:
PHONE: (Home) CvVork) i.
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU LIVED IN ELK RIVER?
STATEMENT OF INTEREST:
Please explain why you would ]ilce to serve on the board or commission
selected above:
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EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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you to serve on this board or commi.~sion.
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CIVIC AND COMITY ACTMTIES:
Describe past or present c/vic and/or community activities which may be
relevant in qualifying you to serve on this board or commi.~sion.
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ATTENDANCE:
Are you aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the
time commitment involved in preparing for meefi~,gs, anglo you feel you
have the time available to be an active participant: /-'"'Yes No
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
I wish to disclose the following potential conflicts of interest that may or will
arise ffI become a member of thi.~ board or commission.
The selection process will vary accorS~ng 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
COM1MISSION.
Return Apphcation To:
City Clerk's or'ce
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
PO Box 490
Elk River, M~ 55330
Phone: 441-7420
Appointment:
Date:
Term:
OFFICE USE
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Economic Development Authority
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Ice Arena Commission
Library Board
Park and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Utilities Commission
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Describe past or present civic and/or community activities which may be
relevant in qualifying you to serve on this board or commission.
ATTENDANCE:
Are you aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance includ~,~ g the
*~me commitment involved in prepa~ing 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 if I become a member of thi~ board or commission.
Signature
The selection process will vary according 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
COIVIMISSION.
Return Apphcation To:
City Clerk's OfffSce
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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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
iver
If interest lies in more tian one choice, you may indicate (by order of
preference) wkic~ comm~¢sionJboarcl you are interested in (1,2,3 etc.):
Economic Development Authority
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Ice Arena Commission
LibraW Board
Park and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Utilities Commission
PHONE: (Home) (Work)
HOW ~ ~~ ~ YOU ~D ~ E~ ~R?
STATEIv~ENT OF INTEREST;
Please explnfn why you would l~ke to serve on the board or commission
Describe your educational and professional experience or sl-~11¢ which qu~]~fy
you to serve on tkis board or commL~sion.
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CMC AND OO1VIMUNI~ ACTMTIE$;
Describe past or present civic Ed/or c0mmun~ty activities wkich may be
relevant in qud~fying you to serve on tb~.~ board or comr~i~sion.
ATTENDANCE;
Are you aware of the ~mportance of regular meeting attendance inclu3~u g the
t~me commitment involved in preparing for meetings, and do you feel you .
have the 6me availabh to be an active participant: ~ Yes No
Comments:
QQNFLICT OF INTEREST;
I wish to disclose the following potential couil~cts of interest that may or will
arise ifI become a member of th~.~ board or comrn~.~sion.
The selection process will vary accora~u§ to the number of applicants
vacancies, and may not include interviews with all candidates.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SERVING ON A BOARD OR
COIM/vffSSION.
l~.~turn Application To:
City Clerk's Office
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
PO Box 490
Elk thver, MN 55330
Phone: 441-7420
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I~DUCATION
DEGREE/MAJOR
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Bachelor of Science in
Recreation/Leisure Studies
Minor in Business Management,
Finance and Insurance
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL 'EXPERIENCE
Program Supervisor
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT.
2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
May, 1989 - Present
The following responsibilities are included in the position o.f Program Supervisor for the City of
Mounds View:
Programs: Responsibilities include, developing and planning criteria for recreation pro-
grams for senior citizens, school age youth, adults and pre-schoolers and organizing and
scheduling adult and youth athletic leagues Also included is hiring, supervising and evaluating
program leaders as well as maintaining a fiscally responsible budget for each program.
Facility Scheduling: Maintain a schedule of use for all City owned facilities. This includes
softball/baseball fields, Community rooms, park shelters, park buildings and meeting rooms.
Special Events: Plan and implement annual community events working with a local busi-
nesses, non-profit groups, PTAs, athletic associations and residents at large.
Communications: Responsible for publishing bi-monthly newsletters for distribution to 5,000
residents. Publication includes writing articles, editing articles submitted by staff members
and desk top publishing all materials into a camera-ready brochure. Also included is the
development of marketing pamphlets, flyers and small brochures throughout the year in addi-
tion to press releases and advertisement copy in local newspapers.
Community Liaison: Facilitate activities of local community groups such as the athletic
associations, community theater, and volunteer committees.
COMPUTER SKILLS
· Windows 3.1/Windows 95
· Word Perfect 6.1
· Student Manager
· Recware Facility Scheduler
Novell Netware
Adobe Pagemaker 6.0
Lotus
C., F_, RTI F! C AT[ O NS/'AWARD S
Certified Clinician & District Coordinator- National Youth Sports Coaches Association
· Awarded Gold S.E.A.L. (Sport Excellence and Leadership) presented by the American
Sport Education Program
· Named Best Softball League Director - Let's Play Softball 1993 Readers Poll
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMITTF-_.F__,S
· Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA)
· Star of the North State Games Steering and Sports Committees, 1993 and 1995
· MRPA 1993 and 1995 Conference Committee
· National Recreation and Parks Association 1994 Healthy Stddes Committee
· St. Cloud State University Recreation Club
· Outstanding College Students of America 1989-90
REFERENCES
Sharie Linke, Owner
INNOVATIVE IMAGES
2319 Knoll Drive
Mounds View, MN 55112
(612) 786-4696
John Burlingame, Charitable Gambling Coordinator
(612) 588-0886
Barry Bemstein, Recreation Supervisor
LINO LAKES PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
7204 Lake Dr
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
(612) 780-1885xl 78
Marion Ringwald, Recreation Supervisor
SPRING LAKE PARK RECREATION DEPARTMENT
1301 81st Avenue, NE
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
(612) 784-6491
Tracy Peterson, Program Supervisor
ARDEN HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
1910 Highway 96
Arden Hills, MN 55112
(612) 633-5676
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
ver
If interest lies in more than one choice, you may indicate Coy order of
preference) which comm~sionfooaxd 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
PHONE: (Home) (Work)
HOW ~ ~~ ~ YOU ~D ~ ELK ~R?
STATEMENT OF INTEREST:
Please expI.~- why you would like to serve on the boaxd or commission
selected above:
EDUCATIONAL_AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Describe your educational and professional experience or s].-ill~ which qusl~y
13065 Orono Park-way · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
Crv~C AND CO~TY AOT~vTrmS:
Describe past o: p.zesent civic and/or community activities which may be
relevant in qualifying you to serve on ~ board o: commission.
ATTENDANCE;
Are you aware of the importance of regular mee~g attendance iuclu,~i~ g the
~r. e commitment involved in prep aring for mee~ gs, ancl do you feel you
have the time available to be an active participant: ~.Yes ,, No
Corem ents:
CONFLICT OF INTER$ST:
I wish to rti.~_lose the following potential conflicts of interest that may or will
~-~e if I become a member of this boa.rd or commission.
Signature
The selection process will vary accor~t~g to the nun~er of applicants
vacancies, and may not include interviews with all candidates.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SERVING ON A BOA_RD O1{
COMbfISSION.
Return Aootication To:
City Clerk's O~[ce
City of ELk PJver
I8065 Orono Pamkway
PO Box 490
~ River, MN 55330
Phone: 441.7420
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Appointment:
Dat~:
Term:
OFFICE USE