8.2 SR 07-20-2020City of
Elk*
River
Request for Action
To
Item Number
Mayor and City Council =8.2
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
General Business
I July 20, 2020
Jessica Miller, Deputy Clerk
Item Description
Reviewed by
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission
Tina Allard, City Clerk
Reviewed by
Interviews
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Council interview and appoint an at -large representative to the Multipurpose Facility Advisory
Commission for a term beginning immediately and expiring February 28, 2021.
Background/Discussion
The City Council established the new Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission on June 1, 2020. The
initial appointments were made on July 6, 2020. Jack Lorge was appointed as an at -large representative to the
Commission but has since declined the position for various reasons.
Staff advertised the position via social media and received five applications so far. The application deadline is
noon on Friday, July 17, and any applications received after packet publishing will be added Monday.
All applicants have been notified of the interviews.
The at -large representative must be an Elk River resident with no affiliation to the former organizations for
at least five years.
Applicants:
■ Ron Betzler
■ Jayne Dietz
■ Patricia Downey
■ Alison Freeman
■ Mark Sundberg
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
■ Applications
The Elk River Vision
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From:
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To:
Miller. Jessica
Subject:
[EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: Multipurpose Facility Commission Application - At Large Position
Date:
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 5:28:36 PM
Multipurpose Facility Commission Application - At Large Position
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission - At Large Member Application
The City of Elk River is seeking one (1) at -large resident to serve on the newly
formed Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission. This person must have no
affiliation to local youth sports organizations for at least five (5) years to be
eligible.
Deadline to apply:
Friday, July 17, 2020 Noon
Residency Information
Members of the Multipurpose Facility Commission must be residents of Elk River
with the exception of the ice and turf -use associations and the ISD #728
designee. No more than three non Elk River residents may serve on the
commission at one time.
First Name Ron
Last Name Betzler
Address 1
City Elk River
State Mn
Zip 55330
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Public Contact Cell Phone Number, Email Address
Information
Employer Self Employed
Occupation Retired 35 years UPS Operations Manager I am now a Volleyball
Official.
Why are you interested I am very excited about this facility as I have visited Andover
in serving on the community center often and really enjoy the buzz that facility
Multipurpose Facility generates. I want to help create that same buzz here in Elk
Commission River.
What skills, training,
Managed people and processes with UPS for 35 years. Just
and experience would
recently served 3 years on the Sherburne County United Way
you bring to the
along with being the Chair person for iEmpower (a United Way
commission?
school program). Currently official Junior Olympic Volleyball and
High School Volleyball. These are just a few qualities that would
allow me to brainstorm, communicate at all levels, listen and act.
Conflict of Interest No
If yes, explain: Field not completed.
How did you hear Facebook
about this vacancy?
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From:
noreoly«civicolus.com
To:
Miller. Jessica
Subject:
[EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: Multipurpose Facility Commission Application - At Large Position
Date:
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:59:19 AM
Multipurpose Facility Commission Application - At Large Position
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission - At Large Member Application
The City of Elk River is seeking one (1) at -large resident to serve on the newly
formed Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission. This person must have no
affiliation to local youth sports organizations for at least five (5) years to be
eligible.
Deadline to apply:
Friday, July 17, 2020 Noon
Residency Information
Members of the Multipurpose Facility Commission must be residents of Elk River
with the exception of the ice and turf -use associations and the ISD #728
designee. No more than three non Elk River residents may serve on the
commission at one time.
First Name Patricia
Last Name Downey
Address 1
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 Self
Occupation Household Manager
Why are you interested A thriving community provides activities that produce happiness,
in serving on the health, and a sense of belonging. I would be honored to cultivate
Multipurpose Facility that kind of culture in my town.
Commission
What skills, training, I have a Marketing degree for which I utilized (pre -mom) in the
and experience would sales, marketing, and advertising industries. When my kids were
you bring to the tots, 16 years ago, I founded and organized the ECFE Valentine
commission? Carnival, which is still their major fundraiser and the biggest
preschool event of the year. During the elementary school era, I
helped originate and for eight years became a driving force
behind the All School Dance, one year clearing $9,000. 1 also
initiated and organized the successful Guinness World Record
attempt at Twin Lakes Elementary at a profit, utilizing 50 local
business owners, managers, and city employees as witnesses
per GWR guidelines. I was the Chairman of the Taste of Elk
River from 2016 through 2019. The Elk River Rotary's net profit
for the Taste literally doubled under my four years of leadership.
My experiences span all ages groups, include contact with many
small and large local businesses, and would bring an interesting
view to the Multipurpose Facility Commission.
Conflict of Interest No
If yes, explain: Field not completed.
How did you hear Word of Mouth
about this vacancy?
Electronic Signature Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature Patricia M Downey
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From:
noreoly«civicolus.com
To:
Miller. Jessica
Subject:
[EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: Multipurpose Facility Commission Application - At Large Position
Date:
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 1:57:00 PM
Multipurpose Facility Commission Application - At Large Position
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission - At Large Member Application
The City of Elk River is seeking one (1) at -large resident to serve on the newly
formed Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission. This person must have no
affiliation to local youth sports organizations for at least five (5) years to be
eligible.
Deadline to apply:
Friday, July 17, 2020 Noon
Residency Information
Members of the Multipurpose Facility Commission must be residents of Elk River
with the exception of the ice and turf -use associations and the ISD #728
designee. No more than three non Elk River residents may serve on the
commission at one time.
First Name Alison
Last Name Freeman
Address 1
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 University of Minnesota
Occupation Lead Senior Researcher
Why are you interested I am interested in serving on this commission because I have a
in serving on the young family and we are newer to Elk River and I feel a sense of
Multipurpose Facility pride and opportunity to contribute. My family would utilize this
facility some day and I know the importance it brings to the
Commission
community. Not only to continue the great work of the healthy Elk
River but also have a safe space and environment for youth
sports. We moved to Elk River two years ago and have watched
the progress of the facility the entire time. I hope to have a voice
for those in our community who will utilize this facility.
What skills, training, I have worked in nonprofits my entire career and have built many
and experience would policies and handbooks throughout that time. I've developed
you bring to the missions, goals, and visions for smaller organizations to establish
commission? a sense of community and belonging. I have a communications
degree and have worked at the University of Minnesota for 4
years now where I've seen the impact a facility can bring to a
community. I coached youth soccer for 8 years and played youth
sports myself.
Conflict of Interest No
If yes, explain: Field not completed.
How did you hear other
about this vacancy?
Electronic Signature Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature Alison M. Freeman
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From:
noreoly«civicolus.com
To:
Miller. Jessica
Subject:
[EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: Multipurpose Facility Commission Application - At Large Position
Date:
Thursday, July 16, 2020 1:52:45 PM
Multipurpose Facility Commission Application - At Large Position
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission - At Large Member Application
The City of Elk River is seeking one (1) at -large resident to serve on the newly
formed Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission. This person must have no
affiliation to local youth sports organizations for at least five (5) years to be
eligible.
Deadline to apply:
Friday, July 17, 2020 Noon
Residency Information
Members of the Multipurpose Facility Commission must be residents of Elk River
with the exception of the ice and turf -use associations and the ISD #728
designee. No more than three non Elk River residents may serve on the
commission at one time.
First Name Mark
Last Name Sundberg
Address 1
City Elk River
State Minnesota
Zip 55330
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Public Contact Cell Phone Number, Email Address
Information
Employer United States Postal Service
Occupation Retired
Why are you interested I am interested in serving on the commission to help allow the
in serving on the views and opinions of the common man to be heard. I think of
Multipurpose Facility myself as an average Elk River citizen and I feel that the views of
average citizens should be heard.
Commission
What skills, training, I was employed as a Letter Carrier with the USPS for 35 years
and experience would dealing with the public and enjoyed doing so. I have lived in Elk
you bring to the River with my family for 30+ years. I have coached youth hockey,
commission? youth soccer, and was a Boy Scout leader also. I have also been
an active user and visitor to the Elk River Ice Arena for many
years.
Conflict of Interest No
If yes, explain: Field not completed.
How did you hear Facebook
about this vacancy?
Electronic Signature Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature Mark W Sundberg
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