6.2 SR 02-06-2023Request for Action
To Item Number
Ma Tor and CinT Council 6.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations, Awards, and FebruaryT 6, 2023 Jolene Richter, Deputy CityT Clerk
Reco nition
Item Description Reviewed by
AdvisoryT Board Candidate Interviews Tina Allard, Cit�- Clerk
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Council to interview candidates for Parks and Recreation Commission and Utilities Commission. Appointments
will be made lateY.
Background
Council considers appointments in FebruaryT for terms beginning in March. All applicants have been notified of
the intervie`v schedule.
Parks and Recreation Commission: 1 position
■ iVlike Brown
■ Alison Freeman
■ Charles GoyTer
■ Aimee Hallen
Utilities Commission: 1 position
■ Maija MyhYa
■ Nicholas Zer�vas
The following members did not seek reappointment:
■ r�llan Nadeau, Utilities Commission
■ AndyT Soltvedt, Parks, and Recreation Commission
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
N/A
Attachments
■ Applications
The Elk River Vision
A 2a�elcolning co�nlnunity 2a�ith T evolutiona� y and spizzted T esou� cefulness, exceptional
se�vice, and coln�nunity engagelnent that encou�ages and ins�iz•es pTo�pe�zty.
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OnGne Form Su6mi[tal: Berard and Commission Application Fc�m
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Residency Infcarmatic�n
1111embers Qf the Heritage Preser�atian, Pfanning, and Utilities Commission must
be Elk River residen�s. Residen�y is nat a rsquirement far the E�ergy City„
Multipurpose Fac�lity Advisory Commissic�n at�d Pa�rk� and Re�reativn
Commis�ian. Library �c�ard members must be 5herburne Ccaunty residents.
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Mike
Brawn
113fiQ 193rd A�e �JW
Elk Ri�er
MN
5533a
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Bran�h Servi�e Manager
Wlay are yvu ir�terested As a resident for Elk River the past 24 years I have seen first
IIl S�ENI�1g �Il � CI�]I hand haw our ciry and Qur citizen lead commissions wark. I
commissian? believe the Parks in aur c�ommunity are important and it helps
draw #amilies to mo�e to Efk Ri�er. While we hav� seen a I�t of
impra�ement a�er the past years, I believe we can continue to
impra�e and make our parks e�en better i� the coming years.
i ha�e ser�ed as a you�th haseball coach, youth basketb�ll coach,
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
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and a youth football coach for over 17 years.
I was also the Elk River Youth Football board member and the
past president of the Elk River Quarterbacks Club.
I have learned throughout my career being a leader is about
serving, iYs about getting people to work together towards a
common goal. As a member of this commission I will work to help
improve our parks and trails.
Who would have thought the progress that has happened the
past 15 + years to our community: For Example: Partnering with
local associations to Building YAC 100 yard field, to light Oak
Knoll Fields, to rebuild Lake Orono Park, and to
build the Furniture and Things Community Event Center, etc. No
one thought any of this was possible, but by working together the
council and community accomplished all of this.
We live in a great community that will support improving our city
and improving our parks and trails.
Mike
No
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Mike R Brown
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Richter. Jolene
Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form
Sunday, January 29, 2023 1:39:05 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
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Last Name
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City
State
Zip
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
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Employer
Occupation
Parks and Recreation Commission
Alison
Freeman
10263 178th Ave NW
Elk River
Minnesota
55330
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Cell Phone Number
University of Virginia
Advancement
Why are you interested I am interested in serving on the parks and rec commission
in serving on a city because it is a huge part of how I grew up and believe it is
commission? extremely important for the city/county to have a sustainable
thriving community. Parks, nature and sports are what bring our
community together and will continue to bring business and
others to our community.
I have extensive background in sports/rec. I was a coach for
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
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youth sports and was also the project planner helping navigate
which parks and locations were available. I am a project
manager in my day job and work with a lot of customers and
moving parts to in the end bring a product or community
together. I utilize the parks throughout Elk River and understand
our community needs. I am a Elk River resident with two young
children who are coming up through parks & rec programs. I am
an individual who is extremely organized, planful and driven.
No
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Other
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Alison M. Freeman
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Richter, Jolene
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Residency Infarmaticrn
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Elk River residen�s. Residency is not � requirem�nt far the Energy �ity,
M�altipurpos� F�cility Advisary Commissior� artd Parks and Re�reatinr� Commission.
Libra�-y Boarci members must be Sherbume Caunfy residents.
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21349 Jopliro St NW
Efk River
MN
55330
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f moved ta Elk Ri►►er just aver a year aga and I am loaking for
ways ta get mors �nvolved w�th the cflmmunity. f r�ally enjoyed
parti�ipating in Fali 5oftba(I and errJc�y laca� activities as ways to
mee# peopfe and get outside. i wauld liks fo help w�th fhat
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How did you hear abaut
this vacancy?
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M ha�� �rea# custamec service skills. I have warketi in IT for the
last 7 years and knnw ways to cornmunicate and help peepls
out with �ariaus �tems. I am very active and like to try diff�r�ent
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Char�es F. Gayer
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To: Richter. Jolene
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form
Date: Monday, January 30, 2023 7:58:49 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 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
Add ress 1
City
State
Zip
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Public Contact
Information
Employer
Occupation
Why are you interested
in serving on a city
commission?
What skills, training,
and experience would
you bring to the
Parks and Recreation Commission
Aimee
Hallen
13828 213th Ave NW
Elk River
Mn
55330
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Cell Phone Number, Email Address
VWV Grainger Inc
Executive Assistant
I take pride in our community and have an opportunity to learn
more while contributing for the greater good.
I am an Administrative Business Partner to Executives and
indirectly lead alongside them. I've been serving on various
boards in the community, primarily relating to sports for the last
commission for which
you seek appointment?
Conflict of Interest
If yes, explain:
How did you hear
about this vacancy?
Electronic Signature
Agreement
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10 years. Am a volunteer at ERX and am a user of the trails and
park in our community.
No
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Aimee L Hallen
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Richter. Jolene
Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:54:53 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.
Select the Commission
applying for
First Name
Last Name
Add ress 1
City
State
Zip
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Public Contact
Information
Employer
Occupation
Utilities Commission
Maija
Myhra
18485 Trott Brook Parkway NW
Elk River
Minnesota
55330
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Great River Energy
Manager, Financial Services
Why are you interested I am an electric and water customer living in Elk River. I would
in serving on a city like to serve my community by leveraging my experience and
commission? expertise to help the utility keep rates low for customers while
continuing to provide excellent service.
What skills, training, I have over 15 years of experience working in finance within the
and experience would utility industry. I have experience with accounting, budgeting and
forecasting, energy markets, and utility rate design. I have also
you bring to the
commission for which
you seek appointment?
Conflict of Interest
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about this vacancy?
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managed relationships with customers and suppliers and
managed and implemented contracts. Since 2017, I have worked
closely with utility senior management and the board of directors
in the strategic planning process.
No
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Agree
Maija Myhra
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To: Richter. Jolene
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form
Date: Friday, January 13, 2023 2:06:32 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
Add ress 1
City
State
Zip
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Public Contact
Information
Employer
Occupation
Utilities Commission
Nicholas
Zerwas
18860 Smith Dr. NW
Elk River
Minnesota
55330
Jacobson Law Group
Government Affairs
Why are you interested The Elk River Municipal Utility is an excellent organization that I
in serving on a city have worked with while I served in different previous publicly
commission? elected positions. I was able to carry the legislation in the MN
House to increase the utility commission size from 3 to 5
members. As a lifetime resident of Elk River, I've always been
impressed with the work of the utility and I'm excited to work with
the utility moving forward.
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
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I have served in local and state government in both elected and
appointed positions for nearly two decades. During that time
period and since I have worked very closely and in depth, in
public policy around economic development, energy generation
and transmission, and environmental policies.
I have years of experience learning and understanding new
information and working closely with staff developing public
policy on complex policy issues. I have also spent years working
directly with the public helping people get questions answered
and learn more about public policy impacting their lives.
No
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Nicholas H. Zerwas
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