9.1. SR 10-17-2016Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 9.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Work Session October 17, 2016 Jessica Miller, Executive Secretary/Deputy City
Clerk
Item Description Reviewed by
Planning Commission Interview Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Interview Robert Rydberg for consideration as Planning Commissioner. If appointed, Mr. Rydberg’s term
would begin immediately and expire February 28, 2018.
Background/Discussion
There is a vacancy on the Planning Commission created by Andrew Crook’s resignation. The vacancy has
been advertised per the Board and Commission Policy.
Staff received one application from Robert Rydberg. Mr. Rydberg will attend the meeting.
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
Application
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
Terms beginning in March
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.
QEnergy 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: Robert R Rydberg
Occupation:
Licensed P&C Insurance Agent
City of Residence: Elk River
Employer: Integrity Insurance Group
Statement of Interest: Please state briefly why you are interested in serving on the
board/commission for which you are submitting this application.
The planning commission is a key component of maintaining an orderly growth process.
This board is where compromises, enforcement, and resolving development issues
starts and continues. I would like to be a part of that process and bring some new
perspectives to this important function.
Relevant Experience: Please describe your educational, professional, civic, or community
participation, which may be relevant in serving on this board/ commission.
Alexandria Airports Commission 4 years. Boy Scouts of America -various positions- 40
yrs. Budget Analyst -City of Kansas City. Sr Planner/Grants Admin - KCArea Transp
Auth. Asst GM -Greater Peoria MTD. BA Park University -Political Sci: Public Adm & CJ
Admin. Texas A&M -Masters -Urban & Regional Planning (Transportation and Health
Systems) Many years of business to business and business to customer experience.
Attendance: Are your aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time
commitment involved in epaxin for meetings, and do you feel you have the time available to be
an active participant? es No
Comments:
I work in Elk River and live in Elk Rlver and I understand the prep that goes into boards
and commissions since I have served as staff that prepared information for boards and
commissions. I was also the Business Manager for the Greater Peoria Airports
Commission and was involved in purchasing land for noise mitigation and working directly
for the Exec and the Board.
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 RNo
Ifec
vide details on a separate ip e off paper.
ITX, September 2, 2016
Applicant 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:
Term Expires:
❑ Not Appointed
i 111M1'i (1rv.n.. I''4 . a�
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
Terms beginning in March
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.
QEnergy 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: Robert R Rydberg
Occupation:
Licensed P&C Insurance Agent
City of Residence: Elk River
Employer: Integrity Insurance Group
Statement of Interest: Please state briefly why you are interested in serving on the
board/commission for which you are submitting this application.
The planning commission is a key component of maintaining an orderly growth process.
This board is where compromises, enforcement, and resolving development issues
starts and continues. I would like to be a part of that process and bring some new
perspectives to this important function.
Relevant Experience: Please describe your educational, professional, civic, or community
participation, which may be relevant in serving on this board/ commission.
Alexandria Airports Commission 4 years. Boy Scouts of America -various positions- 40
yrs. Budget Analyst -City of Kansas City. Sr Planner/Grants Admin - KCArea Transp
Auth. Asst GM -Greater Peoria MTD. BA Park University -Political Sci: Public Adm & CJ
Admin. Texas A&M -Masters -Urban & Regional Planning (Transportation and Health
Systems) Many years of business to business and business to customer experience.
Attendance: Are your aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time
commitment involved in epaxin for meetings, and do you feel you have the time available to be
an active participant? es No
Comments:
I work in Elk River and live in Elk Rlver and I understand the prep that goes into boards
and commissions since I have served as staff that prepared information for boards and
commissions. I was also the Business Manager for the Greater Peoria Airports
Commission and was involved in purchasing land for noise mitigation and working directly
for the Exec and the Board.
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 RNo
Ifec
vide details on a separate ip e off paper.
ITX, September 2, 2016
Applicant 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:
Term Expires:
❑ Not Appointed