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8.4 SR 02-22-2022Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 8.4 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent February 22, 2022 Tina Allard, City Clerk Item Description Reviewed by Advisory Board Appointments Cal Portner, City Administrator Reviewed by Action Requested Council could appoint based on the tables below or provide staff further direction. Background At the February 7, 2022, Council meeting, candidates were interviewed for various advisory boards. Planning Commission: 2 at large It should be noted Council interviewed multiple applicants in January due to a vacancy. Applications are kept on file for one year. Council could re-appoint Beise and Johnson or consider an applicant who interviewed in January. January applications are attached for reference. Term Perry Beise 2/28/2025 Eric Johnson 2/28/2025 Energy City Commission: 2 energy related business 1 ERMU rep Term Mark Peterson Energy related business 2/28/2025 Tom Sagstetter ERMU Rep 2/28/2025 Heritage Preservation Commission 2 at large Term Tony Mauren 2/28/2025 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 Utilities Commission 1 at large 1 Council rep Term Mary Stewart At-Large 2/28/2025 John Dietz Council Rep 2/28/2025 Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission 1 school district rep 1 ER skate club rep 1 Council rep Term Mike Cunningham School District Rep 2/28/2025 Kara Walker Skating Club Rep 2/28/2025 Matt Westgaard Council Rep 2/28/2025 Parks and Recreation 2 at large Term Ryan Holmgren 2/28/2025 Greg Loidolt 2/28/2025 There are still vacancies for the following, which will be advertised through our various communications tools:  Energy City Commission, energy related business  Heritage Preservation Commission Financial Impact N/A Mission/Policy/Goal Foster culture of exceptional service and community participation. Attachments  Planning Commission Applications  Other Boards Applications N:\\Public Bodies\\Agenda Packets\\02-22-2022\\Final\\x8.4 sr Boards.docx Allard, Tina From: norepiy@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, November 29, 2021 1:57 PM To: Miller, Jessica Subject: 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 Travis Last Name Hendrickx Addressl 13059 Island View DR NW City Elk River State MN Zip 55330 Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Public Contact Information Cell Phone Number Employer BNSF Railway Occupation Rail Car Mechanic Why are you interested in To better understand my local government and to help others serving on a city navigate the different avenues within. commission? What skills, training, and Comfortable public speaker. Fast learner. Results driven and experience would you bring goal oriented to the commission for 1. which you seek appointment? Conflict of interest No If yes, explain: Field not completed. How did you hear about Facebook this vacancy? Electronic Signature Agree Agreement Electronic Signature Travis Jay Hendrickx Email not displaying correctly? View It in your browser. Allard. Tina From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, November 29, 2021 7:19 PM To: Miller, Jessica Subject: 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 Diver residents. Residency is not a requirement for the Arena, Energy City, and Parks and Recreation Commission. Library Beard members must be Sherburne County residents. Select the Commission applying for First Name Last Dame Addressl City State Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Planning Commission Lauren Bialon 11830 193rd Ave Nw Elk (River MN 55330 Field not completed. Public Contact Information Cell Phone Number, Email Address Employer Professional Service Bureau Occupation Director of Data Integrity Why are you interested in I love being a part of planning, problem soiving and serving on a city implementation of plans or solutions. I love Elk River and have commission? been a community member since 2008. 1 would love to be a part of the ongoing future mission of our town and community. 1 What skills, training, and experience would you bring to the commission for which you seek appointment? Conflict of Interest If yes, explain: How did you hear about this vacancy? Electronic Signature Agreement Electronic Signature Great leadership skills, planning and organizational skills. Open, thorough and candid communication. Current sitting Board of Director member for two years. No Field not completed. Facebook Agree Lauren Bialon Email not displaying correctly? View A in your browser. Allard, Tina From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, November 29, 2021 4:52 PM To: Miller, Jessica Subject: Online Form Submittal; Board and Commission Application Form Board and Commission Application Form Residency Information Members of the Heritage Preservation, Planning, and Utilities Commission mast be Elk River residents. Residency is not a requirement for the Arena, Energy City, and Parks and Recreation Commission. Library Board members mast be Sherburne County residents. Select the Commission applying for First Name Last Name Addressl City state Zip Nome Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Planning Commission Tony lvtauren 1027 4th St. NW Elk River MN 55330 Meld not completed. Public Contact Information Cell Phone Number, Email Address Employer Elk River Municipal Utilities Occupation Communications and Administrative Coordinator Why are you interested in In addition to a commitment to serving my community, I view serving on a city the next three years as a critical time in shaping the future of commission? Elk River. I would be excited to do my part in facilitating the implementation of the updated comprehensive plan and the proactive work of navigating major construction projects. 1 What skills, training, and Working in communications and administration for Elk River experience would you bring Municipal Utilities has provided broad knowledge of a key to the commission for sector for city operations. In seeking to remain informed about which you seek multiple facets of my community, I have kept current on the appointment? city's comprehensive plan and made it a priority to watch all council and commission meetings posted on the city's website over the last three years. I have also served on the Heritage Preservation Commission since February 2018. My hope is that this experience and knowledge would be beneficial to the Planning Commission. Conflict of Interest yes If yes, explain: I would ask the Council and staff to decide if being an employee of Elk River Municipal Utilities would create a conflict of interest in the regular responsibilities of a planning commissioner. How did you hear about Facebook this vacancy? Electronic Signature Agree Agreement Electronic Signature Tony Mauren Email not displaying correctly? View it in_ your browser. 7 Allard, Tina From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, November 29, 2021 1:43 PM To: Miller, Jessica Subject: 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 Levi Last Name Addressl. City State Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Aesoph 13780 186th LN NW Elk River MN 55330 Public Contact Information Email Address Employer The Funk of Elk River Occupation Director of Operations Why are you interested in Having recently moved to the area, I am looking to become serving on a city more involved in the Elk Fiver community to ensure it commission? continues to grow and thrive. I have a passion for making things better and this commission seems to be an excellent opportunity to participate and contribute. i What skills, training, and I have years of experience working in complex analytical experience would you bring environments, making decisions that impact results. From an to the commission for educational perspective, I have a Master's Degree in Business which you seek Administration and am well equipped for professional appointment? communication both verbally and in writing. Working in many team environments, I am prepared to discuss and consider the various elements that are at play in planning decisions. Conflict of Interest No If yes, explain: Field not completed. How did you hear about City Website this vacancy? Electronic Signature Agree Agreement Electronic Signature Levi J Aesoph Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. F Allard, Tina From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, November 29, 2021 1.18 PM To: Miller, Jessica Subject: 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 Wendy East Name Nelson Addressl. 13990 1941h Lane NW City Elk River State MN Zip 55330 Home Phone Number Field not completed. Cell Phone Number Email Address Public Contact Information Email Address Employer Medtronic Occupation RN Why are you interested in As a resident of Elk River I have a vested interest In the serving on a city planning of our community. commission? What skills, training, and In my current role as a nurse I have to juggle and organize a experience would you bring large amount of information and make quick decisions. These to the commission for skirls can be applied to many situations. 1 which you seek appointment? Conflict of Interest No If yes, explain: Field not completed. Haw did you hear about Facebook this vacancy? Electronic Signature Agree Agreement Electronic Signature Wendy A. Nelson Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Allard, Tina From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, November 29, 2021 12:20 PM To: Miller, Jessica Subject: 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 Jessie Last Name Arntson Addressl 351 Line Ave NW City Elk River State Minnesota Zip 55330 Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Public Contact Information Cell Phone Number, Email Address Employer BBB USA LLC. Occupation Director of Sales Why are you interested in I'd like to take a bigger role in the community. serving on a city commission? What skills, training, and I have managed many international and nationally led brands experience would you bring from conception to delivery. I have strong analytic skills and a to the commission for broad knowledge base ok Microsoft products. I which you seek appointment? Conflict of Interest No if yes, explain: Field not completed. Flow did you hear about Facebook this Vacancy? Electronic Signature Agree Agreement Electronic Signature Jessie A Arntson Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Allard, Tina From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, December 06, 2021 6.35 PM To: Miller, Jessica Subject: 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 James Last Name Addressi City State Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Hudson 366 Gates Ave NW Elk River MN 55330 Field not completed. Public Contact Information Cell Phone Number, Email Address Employer Hudson Hardware Occupation Self Employed Why are you interested in I was born and raised in Elk River, and would like some input serving on a city as to the direction it is taking.. corn m ission? What skills, training, and I have owned and operated a Hardware Store for 25+ years, experience would you bring first in Minneapolis and now in Zimmerman. I understand how to the commission for 1 which you seek the city can either be a help or a hindrance to both the appointment? business owners and residences. Conflict of Interest No If yes, explain: Field not completed. Now did you hear about Star News this vacancy? Electronic Signature Agree Agreement Electronic Signature Jaynes W Hudson Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From: noreolvCabcivicolus. com To: Richter. Jolene Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application Date: Monday, January 17, 2022 9:27:31 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 Perry Last Name Beise Addressl 19359 Upland St NW City Elk River State MN Zip 55330 :.ItCTiM- W�TO 12 0[R, 007M- Cell Phone Number Field not completed. IW,iF11I_['CIi 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 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From: noreolvCabcivicolus. com To: Richter. Jolene Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application Date: Thursday, January 20, 2022 10:33:47 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 10880 184th Ct NW City Elk River State MN Zip 55330 Home Phone Number Field not completed. Cell Phone Number - IW, F-I['CIi Public Contact Cell Phone Number, Email Address Information Employer Cohesity 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 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From: noreolvCabcivicolus. com To: Richter. Jolene Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date: Monday, January 31, 2022 2:41:26 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 applying for First Name Last Name Address 1 City State Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Public Contact Information Employer Occupation Energy City Commission Mark Peterson 22311 185th St NW Big Lake MN 55309 Email Address Great River Energy 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 of 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 on many external teams and I lead a few as well. I 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 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From: noreolvCabcivicolus. com To: Richter. Jolene Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application Date: Sunday, January 16, 2022 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 Address1 1027 4th St. NW City Elk River State MN Zip 55330 Home Phone Number - Cell Phone Number Field not completed. IWiFil/_['CIim. Public Contact Home Phone Number Information Employer Elk 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 Electronic Signature produce articles for the Elk River Chronicles initiative. No Field not completed. Agree Tony C Mauren Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From: noreolvCabcivicolus. com To: Richter. Jolene Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application Date: Friday, January 14, 2022 7:04:52 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 20572 Ulysses St NW City Elk River State MN Zip 55330 :.ItCTiM- W�TO 12 0[R, 007M- Cell Phone Number Field not completed. IW,iF11I_['CIi 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 Electronic Signature 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 of what is being explained in the financial reports, and what should be questioned. No Field not completed. Agree Mary E. Stewart Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From: noreolvCakivicolus.com To: Richter, Jolene Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application Date: Friday, January 14, 2022 2:01:26 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 Mike Last Name Cunningham Address1 9280 164th Lane NW Citv Ramsey State MN Zip 55303 Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number AiFil/_TC= Public Contact Email Address Information Employer ISD728 Occupation AD Why are you interested ISD 728 Rep in continuing to serve on this commission? 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 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From: norenlv(&civicDlus.com To: Richter, Jolene Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application Date: Saturday, January 15, 2022 2:45:05 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 Address1 5 Front St NW City St Michael State Mn Zip 55376 I: 150071 M- U0TO7iTa01[R , 70=- Cell Phone Number 10 15MWro5ff= Public Contact Information Employer Occupation Email Address Landscape Structures 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 facility. you seek reappointment? Conflict of Interest No If yes, explain: Field not completed. Electronic Signature Agree Agreement Electronic Signature Kara Walker Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From: noreolvCakivicDlus.com To: Richter, Jolene Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application Date: Friday, January 14, 2022 2:08:56 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 Parks and Recreation Commission reapplying for First Name Ryan Last Name Holmgren Address'[ 12915 195th Ave NW City Elk River State Mn Zip 55330 Home Phone Number Field not completed. Cell Phone Number Email Address Public Contact Email Address Information Employer Ise #11 Occupation 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 experience 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 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From: noreoly(akivicDlus.com To: Richter, Jolene Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application Date: Thursday, January 20, 2022 8:05:25 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 Parks and Recreation Commission reapplying for First Name Greg Last Name Loidolt Address'[ 14330 201st Avenue Northwest City Elk River State Minnesota Zip 55330 Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Field not completed. Email Address Public Contact Cell Phone Number Information 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 YAC and John Weicht Lions Park, you seek along with voting for improvement to the city parks and other reappointment? amenities. *1 served on the Active Elk River Commission to help spread the word to get the referendum approved. *1 feel my time serving on the Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission has only enhanced my perspective 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 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.