10.1. SR 05-06-2019
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 10.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Work Session May 6, 2019 Jessica Miller, Deputy Clerk
Item Description Reviewed by
Energy City Commission Interviews Tina Allard, City Clerk
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
1. Council to interview Amy Lord for consideration to serve on the Energy City Commission as a
school representative. If appointed, Ms. Lord’s term would begin immediately and expire
February 28, 2020.
2. Council to interview Alec Plaisted for consideration to serve on the Energy City Commission as an
energy-related business representative or commercial customer representative as outlined below. If
appointed, Mr. Plaisted’s term would begin immediately and expire February 28, 2022.
Background/Discussion
The Energy City Commission has two vacancies. One vacancy for a representative designated by a school
located in Elk River. Amy Lord is currently employed by ISD #728 as the Career and Technical
Education Coordinator.
The other vacancy is for a representative meeting one of the following requirements:
a) Energy related businesses (this can include consultants, manufacturers, technology,
environmental, energy producers and/or energy providers);
b) Commercial or residential customers (representatives must receive at least one city
service—water, sewer, trash collection, or electric delivery), or;
c) Nonprofit organizations (this can include schools, youth organizations or business
organizations as determined by the city council).
Alec Plaisted is employed by Plaisted Companies. Plaisted Companies does receive electric delivery from
Elk River Municipal Utilities.
The positions have been vacant for quite some time and advertised per the Board/Commission Policy.
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
Applications
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From:noreply@civicplus.com
To:Miller, Jessica
Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form
Date:Wednesday, March 27, 2019 2:36:15 PM
Board and Commission Application Form
Residency Information
Members of the Heritage Preservation, Planning, and Utilities Commission must
be Elk River residents. Residency is not a requirement for the Arena, Energy City,
and Parks and Recreation Commission. Library Board members must be
Sherburne County residents.
Energy City Commission
Select the Commission
applying for
Amy
First Name
Lord
Last Name
Address1
Elk River
City
Minnesota
State
55330
Zip
Home Phone Number
Field not completed.
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Email Address
Public Contact
Information
ISD 728
Employer
CTE Coordinator
Occupation
As the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator for
Why are you interested
the school district I will be looking at opportunities to develop
in serving on a city
community/business partnerships and opportunities to support
commission?
the community.
Over 15 years of Workforce Development experience prior to
What skills, training,
taking a leadership role in the school district. Able to provide
and experience would
strategic vision and leadership that drives operational processes,
you bring to the
efficiency and bottom-line improvements. Skilled in analyzing
commission for which
regulations and statutes, recommending program design, project
you seek appointment?
management and coordinating with partners to establish and
achieve goals.
No
Conflict of Interest
Field not completed.
If yes, explain:
Other
How did you hear
about this vacancy?
Agree
Electronic Signature
Agreement
Amy M Lord
Electronic Signature
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From:noreply@civicplus.com
To:Miller, Jessica
Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form
Date:Thursday, March 21, 2019 12:00:50 PM
Board and Commission Application Form
Residency Information
Members of the Heritage Preservation, Planning, and Utilities Commission must
be Elk River residents. Residency is not a requirement for the Arena, Energy City,
and Parks and Recreation Commission. Library Board members must be
Sherburne County residents.
Energy City Commission
Select the Commission
applying for
Alec
First Name
Plaisted
Last Name
Address1
ramsey
City
MN
State
55303
Zip
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Email Address
Public Contact
Information
Plaisted Companies Inc.
Employer
Sales and Marketing
Occupation
Serving the city council would give me influence on the local
Why are you interested
government and policies. I have been raised around Elk River my
in serving on a city
whole life whether it be school, sports, work, and even
commission?
snowmobile racing. With all this time spent here I have a solid
idea on what is both good and bad for this community. The city
council would also help me grow as a person. Working with other
likeminded people in the community gives me an opportunity to
develop my communication and leadership skills, while being
able to sharing my knowledge and youth as well. Lastly, I think
the city council would be a great way to expand my horizons with
a more governmental point of view on local issues.
At Plaisted Companies we produce a lot of products that
What skills, training,
positively impact our environment and daily living habits. Our
and experience would
rooftop garden for example increase building energy efficiency,
you bring to the
creates usable space, absorbs noise and pollutants, and is a part
commission for which
of the healthy city movement. I personally have been out selling
you seek appointment?
and pushing these types of products to create a greener
environment for us all. Also, I took several classes at the
University of Minnesota Duluth on embedding sustainability in
businesses that gave me a much “greener” view on how you can
run a business.
No
Conflict of Interest
Field not completed.
If yes, explain:
Word of Mouth
How did you hear
about this vacancy?
Agree
Electronic Signature
Agreement
Alec D. Plaisted
Electronic Signature
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