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4.1. EDSR 07-25-2017 i�o Elk .., Request for Action 'VE To Item Number joint Finance Committee 4.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by General Business July 25,2017 Amanda Othoudt, EDD Item Description Reviewed by Joint Finance Committee Appointments Cal Portner, City Administrator Reviewed by Action Requested Approve,by motion, the appointment of Rhonda J. Magnussen to the Joint Finance Committee. Background/Discussion The recently modified Joint Finance Committee consists of nine members with two each from the EDA and HRA and representatives from banking,real estate,law, and community at large. Since Paul Motin's resignation in September of 2016, there has been an active search to replace the legal representation to the board. Current members representing various constituencies listed below. EDA: Dan Tveite EDA: Bryan Provo HRA: Larry Toth HRA: Michelle Eder Banking: Chad Vitzthum Banking: Nate Ovall Law: Open Real Estate: Ryan Hardin At Large: Jim Gromberg Rhonda J. Magnussen recently submitted a committee application for the Joint Finance Committee's consideration to represent the legal industry. Financial Impact N/A Attachments ■ Rhonda J Magnussen— Committee Application ■ Committee Responsibility Sheet I mwIRE0 a NAWRE APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO EDA EICity AND HRA SUBCOMMITEES -�. Ri ► Subcommittee Applying For: Finance Committee_ 'I IiSGrfi",:�:.�ra,ina1�.aul�nwvkc 7cs flro,�-u4rC�a,e APPLICANT INFORMATION Name: Rhonda-1. Magnussen City of Residence: Zimmerman Occupation: Attorney/Business Owner Employer: Rhonda-1. Magnussen LLC Statement of Interest: Please state briefly why you are interested in serving on the subcommittee for which you are submitting this application. I recenflv became involved in the Beautification Committee and enjogpart of a group that cares about Elk River,MN. I would like to further contribute to the City of Elk River big my business and legal experience as a member of the finance committee. While I know that I have much to learn from the other members as well as the process,I hope that I can provide meaningful contributions to discussions and recommendations. Relevant Experience: Please describe your educational, professional, civic, or community participation,which may be relevant in serving on this subcommittee. I graduated cum laude from Macalester College and hold a-juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law. I have clerked at both the trial and appellate courts and own,operate, and manage my own law firm. M,r� 27 ,years of legal experience combined with my ongoing interest in striving to make our community the best it can be is relevant and important to the work of the Elk River Finance Committee. 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? ❑x Yes ❑ 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? ❑ Yes ❑x No If yes,provide details on a se aratepiece of paper. A4�� Tuly 10,2017 Applicant ign ture Date OFFICE USE ONLY Representation on Subcommittee (ie: legal,realtor, etc): ❑ Appointed to: ❑ Not Appointed Gly11 SUPPLEMENT TO APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION Ver CONTACT INFORMATION (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 public once you are appointed and may be released upon request. Residential Address: Business Address: Rhonda-1. Magnussen,Attorney at Law, Rhonda Magnussen LLC, 318 Jackson Avenue NW, Suite A, Elk River, MN 55330 Phone Number: 763.251.1600 AND/OR Email: rhonda.magnussen&a maglaw.com 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: Cell Phone: 612.802.5877 Other: Residential Address: 26097 141st Street NW, Zimmerman, MN 55398 Cilty of 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 staff to reach you. 3. The purpose and intended use of the information requested is:for City Council and staff to review and processyour application. lie Pill also need the information ifyou are appointed in order foryou to perform in your role as a board memberlcommissioner. 4. You are not required to supply the requested information. 5. The known consequences of refusing to supply the requested information is: delay ' not�ingyou and sending information tojou that ' s important to performyour duties as a board rnernber/cornrnissioner. 6. The following persons and entities are authorized by law to receive the information if provided: City Council and staff P)hose Pork assignments require access. The undersigned, by signing this notice, acknowledges that he/she has read and understands the contents of this notice. July 10, 2017 Date Signat�re of Applicant Rhonda J. Magnussen Print Name Please keep for your records City of Elk River Conflict of Interest Ordinance Sec. 2-132. 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. C_:ity CIf Eli« tZave,l Joint Finance Committee Responsibilities ■ The Joint Finance Committee is an advisory committee under the Economic Development Authority and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority's empowered to make recommendations to both authorities. ■ The Joint Finance Committee reviews all types of city economic development and housing and redevelopment projects. ■ Projects may include acquiring, developing,improving, and disposing of property, entering into contracts, and operating and maintaining public facilities. ■ The responsibility of the Joint Finance Committee shall be to advise and assist the Authority and to work with the Executive Director of the Authority and the Economic Development Coordinator of the city on assignments if needed. Membership The Joint Finance Committee consists of 9 members advising both boards. Two members will be represented by the EDA and appointed by the EDA, two members will be represented by the HRA and appointed by the HRA, two members will be representatives of the banking industry, one member will be representatives of the real estate industry, one member will be representative of the law industry, and one member representing the community at large. All members of the Joint Finance Committee will be approved by the Economic Development and Housing and Redevelopment Authorities. Meetings The Joint Finance Committee meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. The meetings are held at Elk River City Hall, 13065 Orono Parkway. Staff Liaison Amanda Othoudt, Economic Development Director 763.635.1042 aothoudtnelkrivermn.gov WP 01 W I R I I I Y N;ATURIE