8.1 EDSR 12-19-2016 hti ,..,., Request for Action
River
To Item Number
Economic Development Authority 8.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Work Session December 19,2016 Amanda Othoudt,EDD
Item Description � Reviewed by
EDA Finance Committee Interview Cal Portner,City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
1. EDA to interview all applicants in attendance.
2. EDA may make appointments at this meeting or wait until January 16,2017.
Background/Discussion
The EDA Finance Committee consists of seven members,all of whom are appointed by the EDA and
consists of two EDA members and five at-large members representing banking,real estate,law, and the
general community. Members of the EDA Finance Committee do not have specified term limits.
Paul Morin submitted his resignation in September.This seat will remain open for a member representing
the legal community. In addition,CM Wagner's seat was taken by Nate Ovall who will be the
representative to Council and EDA. Nate Ovall's seat is now open to a member of the general
community. The following individual(s) have expressed interest in the open positions.
• Jim Gromberg,New Applicant seeking appointment to Nate Ovall's open seat.
The Economic Development Authority is responsible for appointing members to the EDA Finance
Committee.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
• Jim Gromberg Application
• Sample Interview Questions
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`, APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
EDA FINANCE COMMITTEE
C. of
River
13065 Orono 1'losiswsty
763.635.1000
Thank your for your interest in serving the Economic Development Authority!
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name: James Grothberg ' • .
City of Residence: Rik River
Occupation: Economic Development Consu)tant Employer WSBLB ,6ssociates
Statement of Interest: Please state briefly why you are interested in serving on this
board/commission for which you are submitting this application.
T h e Ci • of E l l s ' •• -r . f - •••o s s• • to continue its economic rowth by the at ction and
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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? ❑Yes Ai No
If yes • •• • a i.. ,to piece paper.
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Questions may be directed to the Administration Department at 763.635.1000.
This application will be kept on file for one year; after that time a new application
r-rust be filed.
OFFICE USE ONLY
The Applicant is: ❑ New Applicant ❑ Applying for Reappointment nt
Council meeting date:
❑ Appointed to:
Term Expires:
❑ Not Appointed
c of - SUPPLEMENT TO APPLICATION FOR
�,..�. APPOINTMENT TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE
River
cONTACTINFORMATION (public)
The following information will be used to contact you in the event that you are appointed to a board
or commission.This information is pubic once you are appointed and may be released upon request.
Residential Address: 10874187th Avenue E River MN
Phone Number: 612-751-3606
AND/OR
Ems; jiingtomgmaiLcom
ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION (private
Please provide any additional contact information that can be used to contact you in the event you
are appointed to a board or commission.This information is private and will only be released to city
officials and city staff whose work assignments require access.
Work Phone: 763-762-2846
Cell Phone: 612-400-3569
Other:
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TENNESSEN WARNING
River^�--- APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY
BOARD OR COMMISSION
In connection with your application for appointment to a board or commission the City has asked
that you provide it with information about yourself which is classified as either private or confidential
by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act(MS 13.04).Accordingly,the City is required to
inform you of the following.
1. Residential address,telephone number,and email address are private. Once appointed to a
public body,the data becomes public.
2. The private or confidential information requested includes the following:additional contact
information on the supplemental application provided in order for staeto rack yon.
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3. The purpose and intended use of the information requested is:for Ci y Council and staff review and
processyour application. We will also need the inirmation#:you are appointed in orderforyou to perform in
your role as a board member/commissioner.
4. You are not required to supply the requested information.
5. The known consequences of refusing to supply the requested information is:delay in notifyingyou
and sending information toyou that is important to perform your duties as a board member'commissioner.
6. The following persons and entities are authorized by law to receive the information if provided:
City Council and staff whose work assignments require access.
The undersigned,by signing this notice,acknowledges that he/she has read and
understands the contents of this notice.
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Print Name
Please keep for your records
CityofElkRiver
Conflict of Interest Ordinance
Sec.2432. Intent of division;conflicts of interest prohibited.
The credibility of the local government rests heavily upon the confidence,which citizens have in
public officials and employees to render fair and impartial services to all citizens without regard to
personal interest and/or political influence.Thus,city officials and employees must scrupulously
avoid any activity,which suggests a conflict of interest between their private interests and city
responsibilities. Officials and employees of the city,or their family members,shall not engage or
have financial interest in any business or other activity which could reasonably lead to a conflict of
interest with the official's or employee's primary city responsibilities. Family members of an official
or employee shall be deemed to be the official's or employee's spouse,parents,children,siblings,
father-in-law,mother-in-law,brothers-in-law,and sisters-in-law and the lineal descendants of any of
them.Examples of activities,which are not in accordance with this policy,include,but are not
limited to,the following
(1) Entering into any sale,lease,or contract in violation of Minn.Stats.§§471.87-471.89;
(2) Acceptance by a local official of any gift from an interested person in violation of Minn.
Stats. §471.895;
(3) Activities which require the official or employee to interpret city codes,ordinances,or
regulations which such activity involves matters with which the official or employee has
business and/or family ties;
(4) Consulting activities carried out within the city if such consulting involves talents or skills
primarily related to the official's or employee's city work responsibilities;
(5) Using an official's or employee's authority,influence,or city position for the purpose of
private or personal financial gain;
(6) The use of city time, facilities,equipment,or supplies for the purpose of private or personal
financial gain;
(7) Entering into a business transaction when it involves using confidential information gained
in the course of employment;
(8) Accepting other employment or public office where it will affect the official's or employee's
independence of judgment or require use of confidential information gained as a result of
city duties;
(9) Conducting personal business while working regularly scheduled hours;and
(10) Accepting rebates or procuring any financial gain through the bidding process or
employment of outside personnel.
Sec.2-133. Enforcement.
Any official or employee engaging in any activity involving either an actual or potential conflict of
interest or having knowledge of such activity by another official or employee shall promptly report
the activity to the city administrator,or,if such activity be by the city administrator,to the mayor.
The city administrator or mayor shall investigate the matter and make a determination as to whether
or not an actual or potential conflict exists.If the city administrator or mayor determines a conflict
exists,it shall be presumed that the continuation of the practice would be injurious to the
effectiveness of the official or employee in carrying out his duties and responsibilities. In such cases
the official or employee shall immediately terminate the conflicting activity or be subject to
termination of employment or removal from office.
Sec. 2-134. Political activities.
No elected official shall require,either directly or indirectly,any employee of the city to campaign on
his behalf as a condition to employment.No employee shall use city time or resources in promoting
or advocating the election of any individual.
Sec.2-135. Applicability of state and federal law.
Nothing in this division is intended to violate, supersede,or conflict with any applicable state or
federal law regarding conflicts of interest in public employment or disclosure requirements.
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Possible Interview Questions
Economic Development Authority Finance Committee
1. What is your interest in serving on the EDA Finance Committee?
2. What unique attribute or perspective will you contribute to the EDA Finance Committee?
3. What do you believe are the most significant issues facing our community over the next year?
The next five years?
4. Do you have any questions for us?