9.1. SR 02-18-2020
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 9.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Work Session February 18, 2020 Jessica Miller, Deputy Clerk
Item Description Reviewed by
Advisory Group Interviews Tina Allard, City Clerk
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
1. Council to interview all applicants in attendance.
2. Council may make appointments at this meeting or wait until March 2, 2020. All positions are for
three-year terms beginning March 1, 2020, and expiring February 28, 2023.
Background/Discussion
Council considers appointments in February for terms beginning in March. All applicants have been
notified of the interview schedule. These positions have been advertised through various marketing tools.
Positions not filled will continue to be advertised.
Arena Commission – 4 open positions
(1) ERYHA representative
(1) At-large representative
(1) Parks and Recreation Commission representative
(1) Council representative
Brian Balabon At-large representative Requesting reappointment
Matt Westgaard Council representative Requesting reappointment
David Williams * Parks and Recreation Comm rep
* The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended reappointment of David Williams as their
representative on the Arena Commission at their February 12 meeting.
Energy City Commission – 4 open positions
(1) Commercial or residential customer
(1) Council representative
(1) Representative designated by a school in Elk River
(1) Energy-related business representative
Aaron Brixius Residential customer rep Requesting reappointment
Garrett Christianson Council representative Requesting reappointment
Becky Herbert School representative New applicant
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Heritage Preservation Commission – 2 open positions
Lance Lindberg Requesting reappointment
Debra Mortensen Requesting reappointment
Parks and Recreation Commission – 2 open positions
Jeff Hendrickson New applicant
Mike Niziolek Requesting reappointment
Andy Soltvedt Requesting reappointment
Planning Commission – 2 open positions
Alexander Feinstein Requesting reappointment
Joy Goodwin New applicant
Jill Larson-Vito Requesting reappointment
Utilities Commission – 2 open positions
(1) At-large representative
(1) Council representative
Allan Nadeau Requesting reappointment
Matt Westgaard Council representative
The following members did not seek reappointment:
Brian Ballenger, Arena Commission (ERYHA representative)
Jason Hoskins, Energy City Commission (energy-related business representative)
Amy Lord, Energy City Commission (school representative)
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
Applications
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Public Contact Information
The city maintains a directory of current board/commission members on the city's website. Once
appointed, state statute requires members to provide a telephone number, email address, or both where
the applicant can be reached. This is the contact information we will include in our online directory.
Please indicate which contact information you would like us to use:
❑ Horne Phone Number C"Cell Phone Number Email Address
State briefly why you are interested in continuing to serve on the board/commission for which you are
seeking reappointment:
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Attendance
Are you aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time commitment involved
in preparing for meetings, and do you feel you still have the time available to be an active participant?
®' Yes ❑ No
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. Do you have any legal or equitable interes in any business, however organized, which could be
construed as a conflict of interest? ❑ Yes Lir No
If yes, explain on a separate sheet of paper.
Applicad Signature
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Board/Commission Application Page 1 of 1
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13065 (h- 14 k"y
763.635.1000
Commission Reapplying for
First Name Aaron
Address
City Elk River
Home Phone
Employer
Xcel Energy
APPLICATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
Energy City Commission
Cell Phone
Last Name
Brixius
State MN 1 'ip 55330
Email
Occupation
Project Manager/Engineer
Public Contact Information
The city maintains a directory of current board/commission members on the city's website. Once
appointed, state statute requires members to provide a telephone number, email address, or both where
the applicant can be reached. This is the contact information we will include in our online directory.
Please indicate which contact information you would like us to use:
❑ Home Phone Number ❑ Cell Phone Number ® Email Address
State briefly why you are interested in continuing to serve on the board/commission for which you are
seeking reappointment:
I continue to be interested in working with the other Commissioners and City Staff to promote
Energy City, showcase new ideas, foster sustainable economic development and stimulate
public engagement.
Attendance
Are you a -,ware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time commitment involved
in preparing for meetings, and do you feel you still have the time available to be an active participant?
M Yes ❑ No
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. Do you have any legal or equitable interest in any business, however organized, which could be
construed as a conflict of interest? ❑ Yes M No
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Applicant Signature Date
Board/Commission .-Application Page 1 of 1
Miller, Jessica
From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2019 9:40 AM
To: Miller, Jessica
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form
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.
Select the Commission Energy City Commission
applying for
First Name Becky
Last Name Herbert
Address 1
City Elk Rlver
State Minnesota
Zip 55330
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number Field not completed.
Email Address
Public Contact Email Address
Information
Employer ISD 728
Occupation Curriculum Specialist
Why are you interested in As a science curriculum specialist, there is a lot of overlap with
serving on a city what we are looking for students to develop and the initiatives
commission? of guiding our city to be cognizant of energy. As a school, we
want students to develop their skills so they can continue
positively to our local and global communities.
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What skills, training, and As a teacher and a science curriculum specialist, I have
experience would you connections to our area schools, connections to professional
bring to the commission organizations that support sustainable energy consumption and
for which you seek influence at a student level to inspire them to be change agents
appointment? for a positive community.
Conflict of Interest No
If yes, explain: Field not completed.
How did you hear about Other
this vacancy?
Electronic Signature Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature Rebecca Herbert
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The city maintains a directory of current board/commission members on the city's website. Once
appointed, state statute requires members to provide a telephone number, email address, or both where
the applicant can be reached, This is the contact information we will include in our online directory,
Please indicate which contact information you would life us to use:
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in Preparing for meetings, and do you feel you still have the time available to'be an active participant?
Yes ❑ No
Conflict of Interest is defined as the participation in any activity, recommended action; or decision-fr6m
which the individual has or could have,the potential to receive personal gain, whether it be direct or
indirect, Do you have any legal or rble interest in any business, however organized, which could be
construed as a conflict of interestzes ❑ No
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The city maintains a directory of current board/commission members on the city's website. Once
appointed, state statute requires members to provide a telephone number, email address, or both where
the applicant can be reached. This is the contact information we will include in our online directory.
Please indicate which contact information you would like us to use:
❑ Home Phone Number ® Cell Phone Number ® Email Address
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Are you aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time commitment involved
in preparing for meetings, and do you feel you still have the time available to be an active participant?
® Yes ❑ No
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. Do you have any legal or equitable interest in any business, however organized, which could be
construed as a conflict of interest? ❑ Yes 91 No
If yes, explain on a separate sheet of paper.
Applicant Signature
Date
Board/Commission Application
Page 1 of 1
Miller, Jessica
From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: Monday, January 13, 202011:40 AM
To: Miller, Jessica
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form
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.
Select the Commission Parks and Recreation Commission
applying for
First Name Jeff
Last Name Hendrickson
Addressl
City Elk River
State MN
Zip 55330
Home Phone Number Field not completed.
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Public Contact Information Cell Phone Number
Employer Connexus Energy
Occupation Customer Operations Manager
Why are you interested in As a long-time resident of Elk River (47 years), I have had the
serving on a city privilege of watching our town grow from a rural, small town to
commission? a large suburb while still striving to maintain that small town,
family -friendly community. While raising my family here, we
have benefitted from the use of our parks, trails, fields, arena,
concerts, and programs. It is time for me to give back.
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What skills, training, and As the first president of the Elk River Youth Lacrosse
experience would you bring Associations, I worked closely with Parks & Rec staff and city
to the commission for officials to coordinate programming, field use, and facility
which you seek improvements (Oak Knoll Lighting). As the ticketing co-chair for
appointment? the 2014 Hockey Day Minnesota event, I successfully worked
cross -functionally with city, school district, and business
partners.
I am an avid outdoorsman who enjoys running, snow shoeing &
skiing on our trails and hunting along MN rivers, lakes, woods,
and fields. I believe that my experiences, interests, and
professional training (Operations Mgmt, MBA -Finance) will be a
good fit for the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Conflict of Interest No
If yes, explain: Field not completed.
How did you hear about Word of Mouth
this vacancy?
Electronic Signature Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature Jeff Hendrickson
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APPLICATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO CITY
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appointed, state statute requires members to provide a telephone number, email address, or both where
the applicant can be reached. This is the contact information we will include in our online directory.
Please indicate which contact information you would like us to use:
❑ Home Phone Number ❑ Cell Phone Number Ymail Address
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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. Do you have any legal or equitable miter t in any business, however organized, which could be
construed as a conflict of interest? ❑ Yes No
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APPLICATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO CITY
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appointed, state statute requires inernbers to provide a telephone number, email address, or both where
the applicant can be reached. This is the contact information we will include in our online directory.
Please indicate which contact information you would like us to use:
.rHoine Phone Number ❑ Cell Phone Number ❑ Einail Address
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Are you aware of the importance of regular ineeting attendance including the trine coinimitinent involved
in preparing for ineetings, and do you feel you still have the time available to be an active participant?
.rYes ❑ No
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. Do you have any legal or equitable interest in any business, however organized, which could be
construed as a conflict of interest? ❑ Yes ZrNo
If yes, explain on a separate sheet of paper.
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APPLICATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
13065 Qww Pukwsy
763.635.1000
Commission Reapplying for
Planning Commission
First Name Last Name
Alexander Feinstein
Address
City Elk River State MN Zip 55330
Home Phone Cell Pho^- Email
Employer Occupation �
MG McGrath, Inc. Project Manager
Public Contact Information
The city maintains a directory of current board/commission members on the city's website. Once
appointed, state statute requires members to provide a telephone number, email address, or both where
the applicant can be reached. This is the contact information we will include in our online directory.
Please indicate which contact information you would like us to use:
❑ Home Phone Number C�J Cell Phone Number ❑ Email Address
State briefly why you are interested in continuing to serve on the board/commission for which you are
seeking reappointment:
I believe Planning Commission plays an important role in shaping the
future of Elk River and I want to be part of it.
Attendance
Are you aware of die importance of regular meeting attendance including the time commitment involved
eparing for meetings, and do you feel you still have the time available to be an active participant?
LU Yes ❑ No
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. Do you have any legal or equitable int410
in any business, however organized, which could be
construed as a conflict of interest? El Yes
If yes, explain on a separate sheet of paper
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Applicant Signature Date
Board/Commission Application Page 1 of 1
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Miller, Jessica
From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 2:12 PM
To: Miller, Jessica
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form
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.
Select the Commission Planning Commission
applying for
First Name Joy
Last Name Goodwin
Addressl
City ELK RIVER
State MN
Zip 55330
Home Phone Number Field not completed.
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Public Contact Information Cell Phone Number, Email Address
Employer Central Lutheran Church
Occupation Director of Children and Family Ministry
Why are you interested in Over the past 4 years I have watched Elk River change and
serving on a city grow in many positive ways. I would like to be a voice in the
commission? growth of this town, and help to make decisions by listening to
the community and making changes that honor them and this
great town. I have connections to people in every area of this
community, homeowners, business owners, church leaders
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and children's leaders, so I feel I would have a well-rounded
perspective of what the community needs and wants.
What skills, training, and
I am a community leader, a forward, big picture thinker, and
experience would you bring
open minded. I am a team player, working on a large staff and
to the commission for
am on the Healthy Families Sherburne County Board. I can
which you seek
articulate ideas, and communicate clearly. I am also a problem
appointment?
solver.
Conflict of Interest No
If yes, explain: Field not completed.
How did you hear about Word of Mouth
this vacancy?
Electronic Signature Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature Joy Goodwin
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Miller, Jessica
From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2020 3:42 PM
To: Miller, Jessica
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application
Board and Commission Reappointment Application
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.
Select the Commission Planning Commission
reapplying for
First Name Jill
Last Name Larson -Vito
Address l
City Elk River
State Mn
Zip 55330
Home Phone Number Field not completed.
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Public Contact Cell Phone Number, Email Address
Information
Employer Johnson Controls
Occupation Fire Service Manager
Why are you interested in I have served on the commission for the last 6 years. I have
continuing to serve on learned a lot and have enjoyed working with the residents of
this commission? Elk River, City Council, and City Planning Staff to come up with
solutions for the complicated planning situations that face our
city. I would like to continue to learn more and to utilize my
existing. knowledge to help the meaningful and orderly_
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development of Elk River.
What skills, training, and
My 6 years of experience on the commission previously will
experience do you bring
help me to continue as a leader on this commission. My career
to the commission for
in fire protection has also allowed me to use my professional
which you seek
knowledge of codes and standards to the table as we review
reappointment?
planning decisions. I also have experience in contract
negotiation and purchasing that have come in helpful for the
planning commission in the past.
Conflict of Interest Yes
If yes, explain: I review every planning issue ahead of time to ensure there is
no direct impact on either my business (JCI Fire Protection) or
that would impact my husband's income as a firefighter with the
City of Elk River. Should issues arise that could be construed
as a conflict of interest, I will recuse myself from the meeting or
abstain from voting on a particular issue.
Electronic Signature Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature Jill A. Larson -Vito
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Miller, Jessica
From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2020 2:06 PM
To: Miller, Jessica
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form
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.
Select the Commission Utilities Commission
applying for
First Name allan
Last Name nadeau
Addressl
City elk river
State mn.
Zip 55330
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Public Contact Information Home Phone Number, Cell Phone Number, Email Address
Employer self
Occupation plumber
Why are you interested in I have served 9 years on the comm. and enjoy the challenge
serving on a city and opportunity to serve
commission?
What skills, training, and I have attended many seminars on governance judicial and
experience would you bring fudicial training. Because we have a water dept.as a plumber I
to the commission for can assist them
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which you seek
appointment?
Conflict of Interest No
If yes, explain: Field not completed.
How did you hear about Word of Mouth
this vacancy?
Electronic Signature Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature allan e. nadeau
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