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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 N:\\Public Bodies\\Agenda Packets\\02-18-2020\\Final\\x9.1 sr Advisory Group Interviews.docx EW1 r,� River t aoes e��N, rod.,,a,• ?G3.h.15. i1NN1 Commission Reapplying for First Name BR1AN Address City Home Phone Employer. APPLICATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO CITY ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION Last Name State M Zip C.11 PlinnP Email Occupation 53D 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: _'L- H AVE EN T10YEu MY T�M►E 5ERVtnf& a.L< R.Ivr-g Ong THE r+R ,1 - CAMMtSS►OIL. W LT14 "CFW— CAn9STRvCTIOIIJ ptob CAc-^krL.ETroAl oF- oVR Naw 4F-F-0 41 : 6M ,ExUTXD To cotj- toj0F i #rs gr-xoce AtJD 5yPPoRT Ttfa NEr~DS of ELK R1V+✓R. 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 1-1-c?—�r_� Date Board/Commission Application Page 1 of 1 14 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 If ves. extylain on a setvarate sheet of � � �� 1 /26/2020 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. 1 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 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. APPLICATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO CITY ADVISORY BOAR WCOMMISSION 306a STItN1 r4,rSnanp Cos sion applying far Uri t C_Y) 's L Pi t Name ast Na - Address City a State Zip �73 V Y f 4 ^a Phone Finai1 A ' . q o , er � Lcc�pad9in - Ck 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 life us to use: ❑ Horne Phone N,,,,,1,R- r 1 r.11 nt1^„p TM-T„«„t, , -maU Address State btiefty why you are interested in ntinuing to serve on the board/commission for which you are seeking reappointnnent: .� 0 ���k Vv. (''� W '`C' k- 'S Ell' %/ t V1 p l C% ��rn v�C C' C�) I'Y`I `�,1 %� 'bll'c eks _ 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-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 if Yes ex lain,,gn a separate s eet o - a er. plicantSignatur -7--^ /J ' Date Board/Commission Application Page I of 1 t��v ar Elk — F�iver 31Wi5 ()rn,rn Park..�v 7G3.635.1 WO APPLICATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO CITY ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION Commission Reapplying for hi �-rI-�q; rP-Ser-uc,4 0 First Name Last Name -P6r0,� C)r- +e,-)sC,-\- Address City State Zip eon ), i _ 5330 Home Phone Cell Phone Email w/A Employer Occupation ' 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: �- ee. ) S +r-v n f I� q 4 L J ,4,>, a ,—d e ro -)-no f-c o v(�►>'d�`o^A U)"s 1�-VorS 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 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. 1 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 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 2 APPLICATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO CITY ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION 13065 0-- P-k—y 763.635.1000 Commission Reapplying for First Name Last Naa e i "�- Addre City L � � `� �r State N Zip Hnme PbnnP Cell Phone Email Employer Occupation I A- Co ct�-v-- � c� 1�1 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 Ymail Address State briefly why you are interested in contin g to serve n the board/commission for which you are seeking reappointment: � V, -e— �,A 7-:s v vx --� �-,-,Q— %r �& Worl,� tv k� c��-p� rS EZ �S G I be 9 ue a. � �,`r o-w\, 1,- '14 Co vtt : �S r�L °� cs �c� wee (� 0. e� C�SSi sf(a TS� e � Attendance Are you aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time commitment involved aring for meetings, and do you feel you still have the time available to be an active participant? y7es❑ 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 miter t in any business, however organized, which could be construed as a conflict of interest? ❑ Yes No If yes, explain on a separate sheet of paper. �, i Y1.ti!'� i T'Q.0 x `e.0.iz�d-✓lcal �� � v � � � �S a mom- �o a• qd „�\ ��,,evt-�,,- , Applicant Signature Date Board/Commission Application Page 1 of 1 b * �/ City of Elk - River 13665 0-- P-kway 163.635.1000 APPLICATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO CITY ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION JAN 3 0 2020 Commission Reapplying for First Name Last Name AMO% So L~T VEl]% Address City State Zip Hoine Phone I Cell Phone Email Employer Occupation A-r+owA- Ceanr47 e2/t-S nPt''YtMy�.vs Q ✓isl>o� sc2✓�G63 /"�q.•�/t�t'ti'� Public Contact Information The city maintains a directory of current board/coininission ineinbers on the city's website. Once 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 State briefly why you are interested in continuing to serve on the board/coinimission for which you are seeping reappointinent: r A —I P4-51*&wV *ec .4eo✓Y e6"-r,,j.""V` Te /MPR.aulr 79*tF" OPPbM-rJNI1/6i A✓HVfL.AF$LA PN 7L4e e.—FV .• r wav,* L.0,;6" To N07Lp,, " i.l Attendance 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. Applicant Signatur y z02.0 Date Board/Commission Application Page 1 of 1 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 (* K�" 01-30-2020 Applicant Signature Date Board/Commission Application Page 1 of 1 a 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 1 jP 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 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 2 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_ 1 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 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 2 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 1 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 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.