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6.5 SR 05-16-2022 Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 6.5 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Presentations, Awards, and May 16, 2022 Tina Allard, City Clerk Recognition Item Description Reviewed by Advisory Board Candidate Interviews Cal Portner, City Administrator Reviewed by Action Requested Council to interview candidates for Energy City Commission. Appointments will be made later. Background There are two vacancies for the Energy City Commission. One seat is for a Chamber representative the second can consist of any of the following: energy-related business; commercial or residential customer; or a non-profit organization. Chamber Representative Energy Related Business, Commercial or Residential Customers or a Non- Profit Organization  Reggie Vanlonden  Jenna Beenken  Jon Cappaert  Anthony Miller Financial Impact N/A Mission/Policy/Goal N/A Attachments  Applications 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 From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Richter, Jolene Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Tuesday, May 3, 2022 4:05:50 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 Energy City, Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission. Library Board members must be Sherburne County residents. Energy City Commission Select the Commission applying for Reggie First Name Vanlonden Last Name 821 8th St. N. Address1 Sartell City MN State 56377 Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Cell Phone Number, Email Address Public Contact Information The Gerben Corporation (SuperGreenSolutions of Central Employer Minnesota) President Occupation It is an opportunity to advance the knowledge, education and Why are you interested promotion of sustainability and energy efficiency in the Elk River in serving on a city Community. It is an opportunity help a community that seeks to commission? improve its triple bottom line of People, Planet and Prosperity. It is an opportunity to expand my involvement with the community of Elk River and contribute in positive ways. I am a Leader and Engineer with 36 years in industry. I have built What skills, training, team as a team member, cross functional teams to address a and experience would wide variety of project work and process improvements. Training you bring to the I have had and can train teams on related to this appointment are commission for which Team Facilitative Leadership and Consensus Building, you seek appointment? Continuous Process Improvement, Lean Management and Business Process Engineering. I also have a background in Sustainability Audits, Energy Audits, Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001), Quality Management Systems, PV Solar, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Recycling Programs and a toolbox full of other Business and Engineering tools Yes Conflict of Interest My business is in the field of Sustainability Services and Energy If yes, explain: Efficient Products Other How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Reginald G. Vanlonden Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Richter, Jolene Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Tuesday, April 19, 2022 1:43:58 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. Energy City Commission Select the Commission applying for Jenna First Name Beenken Last Name 19562 Baldwin St. NW 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 Cargill Employer Technology Project Manager Occupation I am newer to the community and looking for an opportunity to be Why are you interested involved. I am very considerate of sustainability and think this in serving on a city would be a great opportunity as a resident to contribute. commission? I currently am a technology project manager within the food What skills, training, industry. Based on my experiences as a manager within this and experience would industry I have understanding of the strain different utilities can you bring to the cause the community. I also have extensive training on commission for which researching new and upcoming technologies along with a green you seek appointment? belt in lean six sigma which focuses on all areas of continuous improvement. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Facebook How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Jenna M Beenken Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Richter, Jolene Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Thursday, April 21, 2022 9:03:58 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. Energy City Commission Select the Commission applying for Jon First Name Cappaert Last Name 19068 Xerxes St NW 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 Target Corporation Employer Sr. Program Owner - Fire & Security Occupation I would love to help the community in any way I can. I have a Why are you interested vast technical background and think outside the box. I am a in serving on a city “newish” resident and love the city I live in. I hope to bring new commission? ideas to the board and help to expand change mindset throughout the community. I am a jack of all trades and can see/dig deeper into issues to What skills, training, find a viable solution. I have low voltage experience, fire alarm and experience would experience and many other trades to bring to the table; as well you bring to the as a wealth of corporate information that could be extremely commission for which useful. 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 Jon S. Cappaert Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Richter, Jolene Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form Date:Sunday, April 24, 2022 8:08:06 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 Energy City, Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission. Library Board members must be Sherburne County residents. Energy City Commission Select the Commission applying for Anthony First Name Miller Last Name 19418 Elgin Court NW Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Field not completed. Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Email Address Public Contact Information Burns Engineering Employer Marketing Specialist Occupation I previously was a member of the Brooklyn Park commission Why are you interested tasked with reshaping the was the city engages with the in serving on a city community and enjoyed making a difference. I hope I can do the commission? same on a commission here in Elk River as well. I also believe in green energy and conservation, and have taken on several projects in my personal life to that end. I have over 25 years in marketing and communications under my What skills, training, belt as well as a master's degree in leadership and management. and experience would As an avid do it yourselfer I have a strong understanding of you bring to the mechanical systems and a high mechanical aptitude. commission for which you seek appointment? No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: City Website How did you hear about this vacancy? Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Anthony Miller Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.