Loading...
3. SR 02-01-2021 Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 3 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Special Meeting February 1, 2021 Jessica Miller, Deputy Clerk Item Description Reviewed by Commission Interviews Tina Allard, City Clerk Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested 1. Council interviews all applicants in attendance. 2. Council may make appointments at this meeting or wait until February 16. Unless otherwise indicated, all terms begin March 1, 2021, and expire February 29, 2024. Background/Discussion Council considers appointments in February for terms beginning in March. These positions have been advertised through various marketing tools. All applicants have been notified of the interviews. Parks and Recreation Commission – 3 positions Applicants do not need to reside in Elk River; however, it is expected preference be given to city residents, but residency by itself shall not be a disqualification (Ord 03-001, 03-002, 03-003). Dave Anderson Requesting reappointment (non-resident) Jenny Halseth New applicant Craig Keisling New applicant – also applied for PC Mark Rathbun Requesting reappointment Shannon Tatro New applicant David Williams Requesting reappointment Norman Witteborg New applicant (non-resident) Planning Commission – 3 positions Applicants must reside in Elk River. Dennis Booth New applicant Joshua Hassing New applicant John Jordan Requesting reappointment Craig Keisling New applicant – also applied for PR. PC first choice Robert Rydberg Requesting reappointment Brad Thiel Requesting reappointment The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: August 2020 Furniture & Things Community Event Center Advisory Commission Residency is a requirement for the Senior Center and at-large members. It is not a requirement for the turf association representative. 3 positions (1) At-Large (1) A city resident and member in good standing of the Elk River Senior Center (1) Member in good standing representing turf-use associations including youth football association, youth baseball association, youth softball association, youth lacrosse association, or flag football association. Patricia Downey At-large representative Requesting reappointment Jim Hecker Senior Center Requesting reappointment Greg Loidolt Turf Member Requesting reappointment Casey Mahon At-large representative New applicant Energy City Commission Residency is not a requirement. 4 open positions (1) Chamber of Commerce representative (3) Energy related businesses, commercial/residential customers (must receive at least one city service, or nonprofit organizations. Trish Curtis Energy-related business representative Requesting reappointment Travis Leigh Residential customer rep (confirmed with ERMU) New applicant Heritage Preservation Commission – 1 position Residency is not a requirement per recently adopted bylaws. Eileen Anderson New applicant Zachary Griffiths Requesting reappointment Hans Larson New applicant Jonathan Muller New applicant Utilities Commission – 1 position Applicants must reside in Elk River. Paul Bell Requesting reappointment Audra Solberg New applicant The following members did not seek reappointment:  Henry Griner, Energy City Commission (Energy-related business representative)  Harley Hanson, Energy City Commission (Chamber representative). Staff is working with the Chamber to find a replacement. N:\\Public Bodies\\Agenda Packets\\02-01-2021\\Final\\x3. sr spec mtg Interviews 2021.docx Financial Impact N/A Mission/Policy/Goal Foster a culture of exceptional service and community participation. Attachments  Applications  Sample interview questions N:\\Public Bodies\\Agenda Packets\\02-01-2021\\Final\\x3. sr spec mtg Interviews 2021.docx From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Thursday, January 07, 2021 5:57:51 AM 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. Parks and Recreation Commission Select the Commission applying for David First Name Anderson Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Cell Phone Number, Email Address Public Contact Information Forterra Employer Consultant Occupation I continue to have a keen interest in helping the City of Elk River Why are you interested in all areas of our parks and recreational programing. As a in serving on a city commissioners, we should be interested in and actively commission? participate in business that comes before the commission. In addition, we should bring forward new business, and continually look for opportunities to improve our parks and recreation for all the citizens of Elk River. I have been volunteering in the community since 1972, I have What skills, training, served on the parks and recreation commission for over three and experience would decades and have a proven track record of playing an active roll you bring to the in making the community a better place to live. commission for which you seek appointment? No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Other How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement David E Anderson Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Wednesday, January 27, 2021 10:37:54 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. Heritage Preservation Commission Select the Commission applying for Eileen First Name Anderson Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55339 Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Cell Phone Number Public Contact Information NorthStar Arts Employer Artistic Director Occupation I am a 52 year resident of Elk River and have watched our City Why are you interested change and grow into the wonderful community that it is today. in serving on a city Few places can claim the variety of sports and arts opportunities commission? nor the cultural diversity that is found in Elk River. It would be an honor to serve in this manner. My late Mother, Elaine Anderson, was the Sherburne County What skills, training, Historian in the 1970s. I worked at the Historical Society helping and experience would to edit her book, The History of Sherburne County in 1979. I have you bring to the an extensive and diverse list of contacts among Elk River commission for which residents and have a rich background in history. I am a creative you seek appointment? project planner with extensive experience in teaching and lecturing in multiple settings. I also have access to a group of brilliantly talented character actors who have shown an interest in local history reenactments. I have a background in both writing news articles and in grant writing. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Star News How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Eileen Anderson Bowersox Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application Date:Thursday, December 10, 2020 9:59:15 AM 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. Utilities Commission Select the Commission reapplying for Paul First Name Bell Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Email Address Public Contact Information ISD 728 Employer Part time equipment repair Occupation Before I was retired I was a Facilities Director for schools and Why are you interested part of my job was energy management and conservation. I in continuing to serve enjoyed that part of my job and being on the commission allows on this commission? me continued personal growth in this area and maybe I can contribute something back to the commission to help make ERMUMN more efficient and prosperous which in the end supports all Elk River residents. I was a Facility Director for 25 years and have experience in What skills, training, construction management, energy management and and experience do you conservation managing including HVAC and associated control bring to the systems, budgets and personnel issues. I believe these skills commission for which help me to be a successful commission member. you seek reappointment? No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Paul T Bell Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Friday, January 15, 2021 2:32:49 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. Planning Commission Select the Commission applying for Dennis First Name Booth Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Field not completed. Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Email Address Public Contact Information Xerox Corporation Employer Production Ink Jet Project Manager Occupation In an email from the city of Elk River I read that there were Why are you interested openings in various commissions. It asked for volunteers. in serving on a city I thought about it and decided I can volunteer for a position. commission? I like construction and the planning that goes into it. I would like to learn more about this part of city planning. I've been a Xerox employee for 37 years. What skills, training, Skills would include and experience would - customer relations you bring to the - repair of electrical devices commission for which - installation of software you seek appointment? - analysis of networks where it pertains to printing needs - conduct conference calls - follow process and procedures that are documented - create new process and procedures as needed for management goals - project manager - coach swimming team - coach basketball - cut and bale hay plus all the tasks pre and post Yes Conflict of Interest If the city of Elk River were to purchase goods or services from If yes, explain: Xerox Corporation Other How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Dennis Booth Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. will to create the very best activity center, senior center, hockey arena, banquet hall, and meeting place that Minnesota has to offer. I'm confident that there are future facility projects that will utilize my creativity, marketing, and event planning skills. My experience in Elk River include: 12 years of fundraising for What skills, training, the Oliver Kelley Farm, 4 years of chairing the Rotary's Taste of and experience would Elk River, organized and implemented the successful Guinness you bring to the World Record attempt for "most people popping bubble wrap" at commission for which Twin Lakes Elementary, led team of parents to host 8 Twin you seek appointment? Lakes Elementary annual dances (most successful earned $9,000), and other local fundraising efforts for various clubs, teams and organizations. Hosting these fundraising events have taught me how to network, budget, collaborate, and achieve goals. Prior to being a stay at home mom, I held jobs in advertising, marketing, and community partnership development. Although I am not linked to any local sports, I am All IN on promoting a facility where all ages can go to meet, compete, sell /trade, party, and all the other good things this multipurpose center has to offer. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Other How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Patricia Downey Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Thursday, January 21, 2021 6:44:49 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. Heritage Preservation Commission Select the Commission applying for Zachary First Name Griffiths Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Home Phone Number, Email Address Public Contact Information ISD 728 Employer Drumline Staff Occupation Because I care deeply about history and feel that Elk River, my Why are you interested home town, is in a unique position to represent its own story and in serving on a city that of Central Minnesota. I want to do research, read, and write commission? about Elk River's history and assist the commission in bringing it to a wider audience. I have a 2 year in history and will soon possess a bachelors What skills, training, degree in it as well. I bring knowledge regarding publication and and experience would research as I am published in the Northern Lights Academic you bring to the Journal myself and worked with several others. I would also bring commission for which training in MN history through my work at Fort Snelling and with you seek appointment? local public schools on projects related to MN history. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Word of Mouth How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Zachary John Griffiths Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Wednesday, January 06, 2021 5:03:33 AM 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. Parks and Recreation Commission Select the Commission applying for Jenny First Name Halseth Last Name Address1 Elk river City Mn State 55330 Zip Home Phone Number Field not completed. Cell Phone Number Email Address Email Address Public Contact Information Anoka county Employer Eligibility specialist Occupation Getting more involved in my community, being a steward of our Why are you interested tax dollars in serving on a city commission? Prior to my current job, I was a manager for several different What skills, training, businesses and focused on teamwork, customer service and and experience would maintaining a budget. I took those beliefs from the private sector you bring to the to my current job with anoka county and will bring them to this commission for which new role too. In my current role, I maintain the highest caseload you seek appointment? in my department, serve on our staff engagement committee, and, prior to the pandemic, served as a housing outreach worker while efficiently and accurately performing my job and spending downtime helping coworkers. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Facebook How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Jenny s. Halseth Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Monday, January 04, 2021 9:06:11 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. Planning Commission Select the Commission applying for Joshua First Name Hassing Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Field not completed. Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Cell Phone Number Public Contact Information VR Holdings Employer Director of Retail Operations and Regulatory Compliance Occupation I love living in the city of Elk River, so much so that I ran for City Why are you interested Council during the last election. One of my goals if elected was to in serving on a city help Elk River to continue to move towards the future while still commission? maintaining its unique personality. I believe I would be able to continue this goal on the planning committee. I follow city agendas closely. Also, in my current occupation, I What skills, training, work alongside the owner of the company to develop and and experience would execute plans to further the success of the business. My role in you bring to the this is working with city employees in a number of roles within the commission for which cities that our company operates in. I also meet with legislators at you seek appointment? the state level to discuss proposed and current legislation that can/does affect company operations. No Conflict of Interest My company does not operate in Elk River. If yes, explain: City Website How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Josh Hassing Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Friday, January 08, 2021 7:12:08 AM 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. Planning Commission Select the Commission applying for John First Name Jordan Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Home Phone Number Field not completed. Cell Phone Number Email Address Home Phone Number Public Contact Information Ultimate Golf Carts Employer Director of Marketing Occupation I am applying to be re-appointed to the Planning Commission. Why are you interested Time has gone by so quickly. Over the past three years I have in serving on a city learned so much about our community after having just moved commission? here in 2016. In my three years on the commission I believe I have used my experience to bring unique perspectives to a number of issues, sometimes asking the hard or discerning questions that needed to be asked. I would like to continue in this role so I can use the three years of learning I have gained to help make Elk River and even better place to live. In addition to three years experience on the Elk River Planning What skills, training, Commission, I offer the following experience: and experience would you bring to the 2020 - Present - Board member, CAER commission for which 2016 - 2017 - Member, Elk River Heritage Preservation you seek appointment? Committee 2018 - 2020 - President, West Oaks West Homeowners Association 2012 - 2016 - Member, Brooklyn Park City Council In addition, 30+ of business leadership experience. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Other How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement John Jordan Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Tuesday, January 05, 2021 6:13:32 AM 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. Parks and Recreation Commission Select the Commission applying for Craig First Name Keisling Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Field not completed. Home Phone Number Field not completed. Cell Phone Number Email Address Cell Phone Number Public Contact Information US Bank Employer Director of Strategy Optimization Occupation As I have continued to develop both personally and Why are you interested professionally, I have decided that I need to start more actively in serving on a city participating in both civic and other public capacities. I have been commission? a resident of Elk River since 2004 and would love to bring my skills and energy to a commission in order to help pave the way for a brighter future. I have strong strategic thinking skills, strong communication What skills, training, skills, and the ability both cast vision and help others see and and experience would execute on vision. Additionally, I have led major capital you bring to the expenditure projects at my work and lead a cross-organizational commission for which team comprised of individuals who work in many different you seek appointment? departments. As it relates to this board, I'm an active runner who is passionate about continuing to see Elk River strategically grow and maintain their parks and paths to allow its citizens to take advantage of all that the city has to offer. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Facebook How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Craig E Keisling Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Tuesday, January 05, 2021 6:08:40 AM 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. Planning Commission Select the Commission applying for Craig First Name Keisling Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Field not completed. Home Phone Number Field not completed. Cell Phone Number Email Address Cell Phone Number Public Contact Information US Bank Employer Director of Strategy Optimization Occupation As I have continued to develop both personally and Why are you interested professionally, I have decided that I need to start more actively in serving on a city participating in both civic and other public capacities. I have been commission? a resident of Elk River since 2004 and would love to bring my skills and energy to a commission in order to help pave the way for a brighter future. I have strong strategic thinking skills, strong communication What skills, training, skills, and the ability both cast vision and help others see and and experience would execute on vision. Additionally, I have led major capital you bring to the expenditure projects at my work and lead a cross-organizational commission for which team comprised of individuals who work in many different you seek appointment? departments. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Facebook How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Craig E Keisling Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Wednesday, January 27, 2021 5:49:55 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. Heritage Preservation Commission Select the Commission applying for Hans First Name Larson Last Name Address1 Elk River City Minnesota State 55330 Zip Field not completed. Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Email Address Public Contact Information Sherburne County Employer Attorney Occupation I am an Elk River resident and I want to become more involved in Why are you interested the Elk River community. I think that community and civic in serving on a city engagement is important. We have a strong, rich, and vibrant commission? community and I want to give back and contribute to the City of Elk River. Serving on a city commission is a meaningful and impactful way of serving and giving back to our community. I have experience working in government and I am a licensed What skills, training, attorney. I am currently a member of the Board of Directors for and experience would Rivers of Hope, whose mission is to end domestic and family you bring to the violence in our community. I think my legal, governmental, and commission for which non-profit experience would be helpful in serving on this you seek appointment? commission. I am also interested in history and have been a member of the Minnesota Historical Society. I believe that we are custodians of our cultural heritage and want to help preserve the rich history of our community. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Word of Mouth How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Hans E Larson Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Monday, November 30, 2020 11:57:17 AM 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 Travis First Name Leigh Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Home Phone Number Field not completed. Cell Phone Number Email Address Home Phone Number, Email Address Public Contact Information FICO Employer Cyber Security Manager Occupation I'd like to serve on the commission primarily because I'm a Why are you interested resident of the city and a part of our community. Having been in serving on a city born and raised in Minnesota, I have a both an interest and a commission? stake in the decisions and outcomes made regarding the improvements and innovations that directly impact the quality of life that my family calls home. Education: What skills, training, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and experience would you bring to the Skills: commission for which Critical thinking, decision making, project management, you seek appointment? dedicated to research, public speaking, professional collaboration Experience: Lifelong dedication towards working with information technology as well as working in client/customer facing roles. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Twitter How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Travis Scott Leigh Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Wednesday, January 20, 2021 8:41:55 AM 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. FATCEC (Multipurpose Facility) Commission Select the Commission applying for Casey First Name Mahon Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 2186 Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Home Phone Number Public Contact Information Retired Employer Retired Occupation For nearly 40 years, throughout my Air Force and post military Why are you interested and public education careers, I have volunteered in each in serving on a city community I have lived and/or worked. During our more than 12 commission? years in this community my volunteering included being one of two honor graduates of Leadership Elk River, served as a Board member of the Elk River Chamber of Commerce and the Three Rivers Community Foundation and volunteer with the Sherburne County United Way among others. I am now an active member of the Elk River Rotary Club and the Elk River Beyond the Yellow River committee and a supporter of the Magnus Veterans Foundation. I share this background information to support that I believe and support reinvesting in one’s community. As it applies to this request, my wife and I have begun to use the Furniture and Things Community Events Center on an almost daily basis (within COVID-19 restrictions), including indoor walking and presentations (will expand as COVID restrictions are lifted). In that I am fully retired, I can also devote whatever time is necessary to support this Commission. As the Center is new and who knows when it will be fully open, this is a prime opportunity to help establish the Center from the start before it becomes fully operational. Most of all, I see this as another opportunity to give back to my community. Per the above, I offer extensive volunteering experience.* In What skills, training, addition, I fully retired in 2018 after nearly 42 years of city, and experience would county, state and federal government experience. Of this, I offer you bring to the 30 years of diverse leadership experience, primarily in Public commission for which Affairs, Public Relations, Marketing and Communications you seek appointment? (including five years with ISD 728 as its Communications Manager). I also offer established business, government, nonprofit, faith, volunteer and other contacts in our community. * Does not include volunteering in other communities I have lived and worked during my Air Force and educational careers. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Star News How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Casey S. Mahon Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Sunday, November 29, 2020 6:04:27 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. Heritage Preservation Commission Select the Commission applying for Jonathan First Name Muller Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Home Phone Number Field not completed. Cell Phone Number Email Address Home Phone Number Public Contact Information Wells Fargo Employer Account Manager Occupation Participate in more activities that help me understand more about Why are you interested the city I live in. Also I think that volunteering for a role can help in serving on a city you develop skills. Most importantly, this opportunity would better commission? understanding in what City Councils role in the community is. N.a What skills, training, and experience would you bring to the commission for which you seek appointment? No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Other How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Jonathan J Muller Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Tuesday, January 26, 2021 8:18:30 AM 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. Parks and Recreation Commission Select the Commission applying for Mark First Name Rathbun Last Name Address1 ELK RIVER City MN State 55330 Zip Field not completed. Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Cell Phone Number Public Contact Information Great River Energy Employer Manager, Renewable Resources Occupation Elk River has built incredible park and recreational opportunities Why are you interested for residents. I am a long time user of Hillside, Woodlands and in serving on a city ER's trails as both a non-resident and now resident. I am commission? interested in helping to maintain and improve these resources through participation in the Parks and Recreation Commission. I've worked for 30 years at Great River Energy, a cooperative What skills, training, organization with 28 members, built on thinking strategically, and experience would finding collaborative solutions and recommending initiatives that you bring to the are in the best interest of all members. In my previous three commission for which years on the commission I have tried to approach service on the you seek appointment? commission in the same manner as my position with GRE. It is important to have a commission with a make-up of diverse interests, that thinks strategically, listens to all available input and recommends solutions to the City Council that benefits all Elk River citizens. I would be honored to serve another 3-year term. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Other How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Mark S Rathbun Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Wednesday, January 13, 2021 11:29:31 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. Utilities Commission Select the Commission applying for Audra First Name Solberg Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Cell Phone Number Public Contact Information Robins Kaplan LLP Employer Director of Administration Occupation Utility services will continue to face extensive challenges as our Why are you interested city grows, businesses and individuals face economic hardships, in serving on a city and resources remain limited. I think city management has done commission? a nice job maintaining our community services and with new member involvement new ideas can emerge and services evolve. I have lived in Elk River for over a decade and with my son now being older it affords me the opportunity to have free time and to give back to the community. I serve as a Director of Administration for a large law firm based What skills, training, in downtown MPLS; I manage seven departments and 65 direct and experience would reports; I have significant experience in budgeting, HR, facilities you bring to the management, marketing, training and development and other commission for which business-related skills and knowledge. you seek appointment? No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Other How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Audra Solberg Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Thursday, January 21, 2021 4:58:21 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. Parks and Recreation Commission Select the Commission applying for Shannon First Name Tatro Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Field not completed. Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Cell Phone Number, Email Address Public Contact Information Federal Aviation Administration Employer Air Traffic Control Occupation The park system interests me in this community and I feel it Why are you interested offers so much for residents. I want to fulfill as a member of this in serving on a city community a responsibility to contribute and give back to it after commission? all the things it's offered me and my family over the years. Straight from the cities website it states. “Elk River Parks and Recreation is rich in diverse programs and facilities, dedicated to enhancing lives by inspiring play and embracing the nature of our city.” I love that about this town and would love to contribute by serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission. I spent 10yrs in the military in the early 90’s with two nine month What skills, training, deployments to the middle east. I’m to soon retire from the and experience would Federal Aviation Administration as upper level management in you bring to the Air Traffic Control. I have spent my entire life on the Mississippi commission for which River and have a lot of river knowledge I feel the city can benefit you seek appointment? from. We are fortunate enough to have two rivers and a lake within the city limits of this amazing city. Moving forward as more recreational opportunities become available on the river systems I feel having someone on the commission with advanced knowledge of the river would be of great benefit. Over the last few years I have been working with City Counsel, Parks and Rec, City Engineer, DNR and local businesses to install docks downtown. We are now in the funding phase of the process with half of the required capital. This project has been very rewarding for me personally as well as in the community. Through this process I have learned a lot about how our city government works and feel I can contribute much more. Thank You for your consideration. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: City Website How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Shannon Tatro Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Wednesday, January 06, 2021 4:54:50 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. Planning Commission Select the Commission applying for Brad First Name Thiel Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Field not completed. Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Cell Phone Number, Email Address Public Contact Information Anoka County Employer Director, Economic Assistance Department Occupation I am seeking re-appointment to the Planning Commission as a Why are you interested way to continue to serve my community. I have enjoyed my time in serving on a city on the Planning Commission and feel I am an informed and commission? active member of this commission. The learning curve for this commission is long and feel I have hit my stride and can engage in productive and constructive conversations with city staff, other commissioners and the citizens we serve. I have served on this commission since 2015. I am a licensed, What skills, training, non-practicing, attorney, which provides me with the ability to and experience would look at things with an objective and open-minded view. I can you bring to the effectively argue either side of a issue. I have over 30 years of commission for which sales and management experience in both private and public you seek appointment? employers, which provides with people skills, hard and soft skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with people of varying backgrounds. I have ability to create, implement and maintain compliance with policy and procedures. I manage a large number of staff and manage a large annual budget for my department. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Other How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Bradley S. Thiel Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Wednesday, January 20, 2021 6:04:47 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. Parks and Recreation Commission Select the Commission applying for David First Name Williams Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Field not completed. Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Cell Phone Number, Email Address Public Contact Information Strategic Sports Advisors Employer Owner Occupation I' m a huge believer in getting things accomplished while at the Why are you interested same time keeping in mind that we are working with taxpayer in serving on a city dollars and budgets need to be followed. As a city, we’ve made commission? incredible progress the last few years with all of the projects that are either completed or in the progress of completion staff but there is so much more that we can accomplish for our community. I’ve had the privilege to serve the community the last three years as a member of the Parks & Recreation Commission and am requesting reappointment to continue to serve our community. As for experience, I’m the current Chairperson for the Elk River What skills, training, Parks & Recreation Commission, the current Chairperson for the and experience would Furniture and Things Community Event Center Commission and you bring to the am also currently on the Comprehensive Plan Committee. I’ve commission for which served as the Chairperson for the Yes To Active Elk River you seek appointment? Committee as well as the Founder and Chairperson of the Elk River Youth Sports Commission. I’m the current President of the Elk River Quarterback Club, as well as the Founder and Director of Elk River Flag Football and starting this summer Elk River 7 on 7 Football. I’ve served three times as member of ISD728 Facilities Usage Committee preparing for the referendum that recently passed and am currently on the Elk River High School Stadium Design Committee No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Other How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement David Williams Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:28:23 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. Parks and Recreation Commission Select the Commission applying for Norman First Name Witteborg Last Name Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Home Phone Number Field not completed. Cell Phone Number Email Address Cell Phone Number Public Contact Information Lowell Inc. Employer Sr. Quality Management Director Occupation I have had the pleasure of visiting almost every park in Elk River Why are you interested and the surrounding counties. Elk River has some of the best- in serving on a city manatained parks in the state. Being a part of this commission commission? would be a privilege and an honor. Having a voice of the customer, the VOC acronym I used with my current work, is vital to keeping a viable product, in this case, the product is the parks and recreational activities we provide to our ctizens. I would look forward to serving on this board and being a part of a team that can make the parks and other activities the best they can possibly be. Parks and recreation, in this day and time, is vital to the health What skills, training, and well-being of our citizens and neighbors. What I bring to the and experience would table is a clear mind, the thoughtfulness of our citizens, and the you bring to the love of our communities' parks and recreational areas. Whatever commission for which I can do to bring happiness and love to those that venture out to you seek appointment? our parks and make any sensible improvements, No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Word of Mouth How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Norman Witteborg Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Miller, Jessica Subject:Online Form Submittal: Send Jessica Miller an Email Date:Monday, January 25, 2021 11:00:54 AM Send Jessica Miller an Email TO: Jessica Miller Bethany First Name Benting Last Name bbenting@ci.otsego.mn.us Reply Email Address Commissioner application- Norman Witteborg Subject (Section Break) Hello Jessica, Comments Norman Witteborg applied to be on your Park and Rec commission. He had asked if I would be a reference for him. Norman stepped up big time here through elections and was a head judge for Otsego and also helped many hours through the AB/DB process. He is very committed and wants to be involved. I know he is an advocate for youth and Recreation activities for we have talked many times about his commitment in umping youth softball! I am new to the City of Otsego. I too am their deputy clerk! (I was in education for 16 years and just jumped ship!) From what I know how we handle things in Otsego is that the council makes the decision on commissioners. I am not sure if that is true for you guys, but I thought the more positive you can hear about someone the better! I will also reach out to Mayor Dietz and let him know if there are any questions I can answer about Norman, I sure will. Enjoy your day. Bethany Benting City of Otsego Disclaimer Information submitted is considered public data. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.