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
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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
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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
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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
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