10.1 SR 02-07-2022Request for Action
To
Item Number
Mavor anal Ci", Council
10.1
Agenda section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Work Sessftm
February 7, 2022
Tina :111ard, City Clerk.
Item Description
Reviewed by
Advisory Board Interviews
Cal Portner, City- Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Interview candidates for the various advisory boards. This item will come back for formal approval at the next
meeting.
Background/Discussion
Council makes appointments in February for terms beginning in March. Council is asked to interview applicants.
Some candidates could not make the meeting due to scheduling conflicts.
Planning Commission: 2 positions
It should be noted Council interviewed multiple applicants in January due to a recent vacancy. Applications are kept
on file for one year.
Perry Beise
Requesting Reappointment
Can't attend interview
Eric Johnson
Requesting Reappointment
Can't attend interview
Energy City Commission: 2 positions for energy related business
1 position for Elk River Municipal Utilities Representative
Mark Peterson
New applicant
Ener , related business
Tom Sagstetter
Requesting Reappointment
ERMU Re
Heritage Preservation Commission: 2 positions
Tony Mauren Requesting Reappointment
Utilities Commission — 2 positions
The Elk River Vision
A Yvekvming community Y;)ith irmlutionrag and sphiled ivsouirefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires pimpenty
p 0 W f R 1 0 ar
NATURE
( August 2020
Ma -Stewart
Requesting Reappointment
ohn Dietz
Council Re
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission: 1 School District Rep
1 ER Skate Club Rep
1 Council Rep
Mike Cunrlingham
Requesting Reappointment
Can't attend interview
School District Re
Kara Walker
Requesting Reappointment
Can't attend interview
Skating Club Re
Mart West raard
Council Re
Parks and Recreation: 2 positions
Ryan Holmgren
Requesting Reappointment
Can't attend interview
Greg Loidolt
Requesting Reappointment
The following members did not seek reappointment:
■ Alec Plaisted, Energy City Commission
■ Tim Steinbeck, Energy City Commission
■ josh Fox, Heritage Preservation Commission.
Financial Impact
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Mission/Policy/Goal
Foster culture of exceptional service and community participation.
Attachments
Applications
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From: noreplyftavicipli
To: Rkbler. Jolene
Subject: online Form submittal Board and commission Reappoinonent ApplcaEon
Date: Monday, January ll, 2@29:27:31 PM
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 Energy City,
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation
Commission. Library Board members must be Sherburne County residents.
Select the Commission Planning Commission
reapplying for
First Name Perry
Last Name Balsa
Addressl
City Elk River
State MN
Zip 55330
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number Field not completed.
Email Address
Public Contact Email Address
Information
Employer
City of Sauk Rapids
Occupation
Chief of Police
Why are you interested
I have found it interesting serving on the Planning Commission
in Continuing to serve
these past few years. I enjoy volunteering my time.
on this commission?
What skills, training,
I have worked in law enforcement for 35 years„ most of that time
and experience do you
in leadership positions. I have served one term on the Planning
bring to the
Commission, and now have a better understanding of their role in
commission for which
local government.
you seek
reappointment?
Conflict of Interest No
If yes, explain: Field not completed.
Electronic Signature Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature Perry JM Beise
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From: eolyrtciyimluswm
To: Renter. Jolene
Surfed: Online corm submiaalo Goad and G mnislon Reappoiwnent Appleshon
Date: nurafay, January 20, 202210:33:47 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 Energy City,
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation
Commission. Library Board members must be Sherburne County residents.
Select the Commission Planning Commission
reapplying for
First Name Eric
Last Name Johnson
Addressl
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 Conesity,
Occupation Engineer
Why are you interested
I enjoy serving as a current member of the planning commission,
in Continuing to serve
and would like to continue service the community in my current
on this commission?
role.
What skills, training,
I bring the experience gained over the last 12 years serving on
and experience do you
the planning commission.
bring to the
commission for which
you seek
reappointment?
Conflict of Interest No
If yes, explain: Field not completed.
Electronic Signature Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature Eric Johnson
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From: noreply0aviusluo.ouri
To: 0.kbler. Jolene
subject: online Form submittal Board and Cemmladon Appliratim Ferro
Date: Monday, January 31, 2@22:41:26 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 Energy City,
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation
Commission. Library Board members must be Sherburne County residents.
Select the Commission Energy City Commission
applying for
First Name Mark
Last Name Peterson
Addressl
City Big Lake
State MN
Zip
55309
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Public Contact
Information
Email Address
Employer
Great River Energy
Occupation
Manager, System Operations
Why are you interested Great River Energy has maintained a presence in Elk River since
in serving on a City its beginnings as United Power Association. GRE continues to
Commission? operate facilities in the City of Elk River related to energy
production, transmission infrastructure construction and
maintenance, and electric grid operation. I want to participate as
the City of Elk River and GRE continue to work together to look
towards future technology and meeting customer needs.
What skills, training, My education is an electrical engineering degree with power
and experience would systems emphasis. I have 26 years ❑f electric utility experience,
you bring to the including over 21 years at Great River Energy. I was a substation
commission for which design engineer and I am now the manager of GRE's system
you seek appointment? operations department housed in Elk River. I understand team
dynamics having participated ❑n many external teams and I lead
a few as well. f am a former resident of Elk River and understand
customer expectations and the desire to incorporate new
technology into Elk River's energy future.
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 Mark R Peterson
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From: noreplyftavimius.ourn
To: Renter. Jolene
Subject: Online corm submittal Goad and Cru miadon Reappolmnent Applealron
Date: Sunday, January 16, 20M 2:06:07 PM
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 Energy City,
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation
Commission. Library Board members must be Sherburne County residents.
Select the Commission Heritage Preservation Commission
reapplying for
First Name Tony
Last Name Mauren
Addressl
City
state
Elk River
MN
Zip
55330
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Field not completed.
Email Address
Public Contact Home Phone Number
Information
Employer
Sk River Municipal Utilities
Occupation
Communications and Administrative Coordinator
Why are you interested
I have come to greatly enjoy working with my fellow
in Continuing to serve
commissioners and would very much look forward to another
on this commission?
term to allow me to support ongoing initiatives as well as help
generate new ones.
What skills, training,
Since beginning with the Commission I have developed stronger
and experience do you
research skills in particular at the Sherburne History Center. I
bring to the
have applied that research along with communication skills
commission for which
developed in my work with Elk River Municipal Utilities to
you seek
reappointment?
Conflict of Interest
If yes, explain:
Electronic Signature
Agreement
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produce articles for the Elk River Chronicles initiative.
No
Field not completed.
Ag ree
Tony C Mauren
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From: eolvrtcivimlus.wm
To: Richer. Jolene
Subject Online corm submittal Board and Commision Reappoiwnen[ ApplcaEon
Date: Fdday, January 14, 2022 7:131 PM
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 Energy City,
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation
Commission. Library Board members must be Sherburne County residents.
Select the Commission Utilities Commission
reapplying for
First Name Mary
Last Name Stewart
Addressl
City Elk River
State MN
Zip 55330
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number Field not completed.
Email Address
Public Contact Email Address
Information
Employer
None
Occupation
Retired
Why are you interested
I believe I have contributed in a positive manner to the Utility
in Continuing to serve
Commission. I always come prepared, having read the packet
on this commission?
prepared by staff, for each meeting. I believe in giving back to
our community. I think with my prior work experience and skills I
am able to be an effective member of the Commission. I wish to
continue being part of this group, representing my community,
and helping advance the mission, vision, and values of Elk River
Municipal Utilities, and the City of Elk River.
What skills, training,
and experience do you
bring to the
commission for which
you seek
reappointment?
Conflict of Interest
If yes, explain:
Electronic Signature
Agreement
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I previously worked for Great River Energy as an Accounting
Supervisor. Having utility and accounting experience are both
assets in understanding the utility concepts that are presented to
us, and the utility accounting knowledge to enable me to have a
keen sense ❑f what is being explained in the financial reports,
and what should be questioned.
No
Field not completed.
Ag ree
Mary E. Stewart
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Subject: Onran Farm Sutrnlml: Beard and Oommi Reappamm tApplia
Date: Relay, h uary 14, 2022 2M:26 M
Board and Commission Reappointment Application
Residency Information
Members o/the Heritage Preservation, Planning, and Utilities Commission must
be Elk River residents. Residency is not a requirement for the Energy Cily,
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation
Commission. Library Board members must be Sherburne County residents.
Select the Commission Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission
reapplying for
First Name
Last Name
Mike
Cunningham
Addressl
City
Ramsey
State
MN
Zip
65303
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Public Contact
Information
Email Address
Employer
ISD728
Occupation
AD
Why are you interested
in continuing to serve
on this commission?
ISD 728 Rep
What skills, training, ISD 728 Rep
and experience do you
bring to the
commission for which
you seek
reappointment?
Conflict of Interest No
If yes, explain: Field not completed.
Electronic Signature Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature Michael L Cunningham
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From: eolvrtovimlus.a:m
To: Rkbler. Alma
Subject: online Form submittal Board and Gmmiadon Reappoir8nen[ Appleii
Date: Saluday, January 15, 20222:45:M PM
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 Energy City,
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation
Commission. Library Board members must be Sherburne County residents.
Select the Commission Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission
reapplying for
First Name Kara
Last Name walker
Addressl
City sit Michael
State Mn
Zip 55376
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Public Contact Email Address
Information
Employer Landscape structures
Occupation Manufacturing Engineer
Why are you interested
I am excited to see how the facility will continue to develop and to
in Continuing to serve
be part of this process. The connection to the commission is
on this commission?
valuable to the figure skating club to know what is happening in
their home arena.
What skills, training,
My work experience is with project management and budgeting
and experience do you
for capital expenditures. I've spent 8 years with ERFSC and have
bring to the
a good knowledge of what the club will need going forward in the
commission for which
faoi0ty.
you seek
reappointment?
Conflict of Interest No
If yes, explain: Field not completed.
Electronic Signature Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature Kara Walker
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SubjeR: Onlin Farm Sulxninal: mars and Cnmmesm Re pddmmt Appliodm
Date: Friday, larup:y 14, 2022 2U8:56I N
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 Energy City,
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation
Commission. Library Board members must be Sherburne County residents.
Select the Commission Parks and Recreation Commission
reapplying for
First Name
Last Name
Ryan
Holmgren
Addressf
City
Elk River
State
Mn
Zip
55330
Home Phone Number
Field not completed.
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Public Contact
Information
Employer
Occupation
Email Address
sottff
Teacher and Coach
Why are you interested
I would like to continue my service to my community in the roll of
in continuing to serve
Park and Rec commissioner. I have enjoyed my past
on this commission?
experiences and want to continue building off of the great things
we have done and are currently doing.
What skills, training,
Multiple years of experience on this commission already along
and e2¢rerience do you
with a vast knowledge of our community and its history.
bring to the
commission for which
you seek
reappointment?
Conflict of Interest No
If yes, explain: Field not completed.
Electronic Signature Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature Ryan A. Holmgren
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Toi Whhr, Jolene
Subteen online Fam Siirniaal: Board and Common Reappoiranent Apprradon
Date: Thursday, January xl, 20228:05:25 M
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 Energy City,
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation
Commission. Library Board members must be Sherburne County residents.
Select the Commission Parks and Recreation Commission
reapplying for
First Name
Last Name
Greg
Loidolt
Addressl
city
Elk River
State
Minnesota
Zip
55330
Home Phone Number
-
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Public Contact
Information
Feld not completed.
-
Cell Phone Number
Employer
MSI-Metro Sales Inc
Occupation
Production Print Specialist
Why are you interested
I believe in the commission's mission to provide greater
in continuing to serve
recreational opportunities and to enhance our city's park system.
on this commission?
I found my last two terms on the commission quite fulfilling and I
know I have a lot more to give to the city of Elk River's residents.
What skills, training,
'1 have been completed 2 full terms as a commissioner with
and experience do you
perfect attendance.
bring to the
'1 have continued to support the city's playing fields, including the
commission for which
major improvements at VAC and John Weicht Lions Park,
you Seek
along with voting for improvement to the city parks and other
reappointment?
amenities.
`I served on the Active Elk River Commission to help spread the
word to get the referendum approved.
`I feel my time serving on the Multipurpose Facility Advisory
Commission has only enhanced my perspecBve about the
recreational needs of the people in our community.
'My 34 years in the customer service industry has taught me how
do deal effectively with people.
Conflict of Interest
No
If yes, explain:
Field not completed.
Electronic Signature
Agree
Agreement
Electronic Signature
Gregory Norman Loidolt
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