6.3 SR 02-21-2023Request for Action
To Item Number
Ma Tor and CinT Council 6.3
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations FebruaryT 21, 2023 Jolene Richter, DeputyT CityT Clerk
Item Description Reviewed by
AdvisoryT Board Candidate Interviews Tina Allard, Ci r Clerk
Reviewed by
Cal Pormer, Cit�T Administrator
Action Requested
Council to intervie`v candidates for the various advisory boards. Appointments will be made later.
Background/Discussion
Council makes appointments in Februar�T for terms beginning in i�larch. r�ll positions are for three-yTear terms
beginning March 1, 2023, and expiring FebruaryT 28, 2026.
Energ� Cit� Commission 2 positions for Residential Representative
1 School District Representative
1 current vacancy for Energy Related Business with term expiration 2/29/24
Levi Aesoph Requesting Reappointment
Residential Re resentative
Vern iverson Requesting Reappointment
Residential Re resentative
Heritage Preservation Commission 2 positions
Lance Lindberg Requestin� Reap�
Debra Mortensen Requesting Reap�
Multi�ur�ose Facilit� Advisor� Commission 3 positions
Jacob Peterson Requesting Reappointment
At-Lar e Re resentative
Michael Westgaard Requesting Reappointment
Elk RiveY Youth Hocke r Re resentative
David Williams Requesting Reappointment
TuYf Re resentative
Parks and Recreation Commission 2 positions
Michael Niziolek Requesting Reappointment
Planning Commission 2 positions
Dennis Booth Re uestin Rea ointment
Jill Larson-Vito Requesting Reappointment
Can't attend intervie`v
The follo�uing members did not seek reappointment:
■ BeckyT Herbert, EnergyT CityT Commission
■ Allan Nadeau, Utilities Commission
■ AndyT Soltvedt, Parks and Recreation Commission
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
The Elk River Mission
Attachments
■ Applications
From: norenlvCa�civicnlus.com
To: Richter. Jolene
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application
Date: Monday, January 23, 2023 12:01:16 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.
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Last Name
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Employer
Occupation
Energy City Commission
Levi
aesoph
13780 186th LN NW
Elk Rlver
MN
55330
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The Bank of Elk River
Finance
Why are you interested My appointment was to complete that of a leaving member and
in continuing to serve as such, I have only attended two committee meetings. I would
on this commission? like to have more time to provide input and make an impact.
What skills, training,
and experience do you
bring to the
Business acumen, local resident perspective
commission for which
you seek
reappointment?
Conflict of Interest N�
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From: norenlvCa�civicnlus.com
To: Richter. Jolene
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application
Date: Friday, January 13, 2023 12:33:36 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.
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Last Name
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State
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Employer
Occupation
Energy City Commission
Vern
Iverson
14415 145th Court NW
Elk River
MN
55330-3209
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Cell Phone Number, Email Address
Retired, Medtronic Inc
R & D Scientist
Why are you interested I want to help transition to 100% renewable energy for all
in continuing to serve households in Elk River.
on this commission?
What skills, training, My experience includes research and development of new
and experience do you medical products to help extend human life. This background
bring to the includes testing, analysis, and evaluation of data related to these
commission for which
you seek
reappointment?
Conflict of Interest
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products. I am hoping that these skills can help our Elk River
community transition to 100% renewable energy and ameliorate
the impact of climate change.
No
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Vern iverson
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From: norenlvCa�civicnlus.com
To: Richter. Jolene
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application
Date: Friday, January 20, 2023 3:29:52 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.
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Employer
Occupation
Heritage Preservation Commission
Lance
Lindberg
Box s77
Elk River
MN
55330
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Keller Williams Integrity NW
Realtor
Why are you interested I have always had a strong interest in Elk River history and in
in continuing to serve providing information to the public regarding it.
on this commission?
What skills, training, I have lived in Elk River most of my life and have served on this
and experience do you commission for approximately twenty years, many of those years
bring to the as Chair.
commission for which
you seek
reappointment?
Conflict of Interest N�
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Electronic Signature Lance H Lindberg
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From: norenlvCa�civicnlus.com
To: Richter. Jolene
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application
Date: Friday, January 20, 2023 2:54:42 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.
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Last Name
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Employer
Occupation
Heritage Preservation Commission
Debra
Mortensen
17149 Olson Court, Northwest
Elk River
MN
55330
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Email Address
Walgreens
Beauty Consultant
Why are you interested To help preserve and promote our city's history.
in continuing to serve
on this commission?
What skills, training, Author of book: Images of America- Elk River
and experience do you Served on Heritage Preservation Commission since 2007
bring to the Family geneologist since 1974
commission for which
you seek
reappointment?
Conflict of Interest N�
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Electronic Signature Debra J Mortensen
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From: norenlvCa�civicnlus.com
To: Richter. Jolene
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application
Date: Friday, January 13, 2023 12:59:22 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
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Last Name
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Employer
Occupation
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission
Jacob
Peterson
19478 Carson Ct
Elk River
MN
55330
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Cell Phone Number
Click Boarding Ilc
Information Security
Why are you interested I believe I have brought a public voice to this commission.
in continuing to serve Something that is desperately needed as it is made up of
on this commission? primarily internet groups.
What Skllls, training, I have been serving as this commissions vice chair since its
and experience do you inception. I have experience running cross functional groups
bring to the professionally, as well as serving on other public boards.
commission for which
you seek
reappointment?
Conflict of Interest N�
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Electronic Signature Jacob T. Peterson
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From: norenlvCa�civicnlus.com
To: Richter. Jolene
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application
Date: Sunday, January 22, 2023 1:31:22 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.
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Employer
Occupation
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission
Michael
Westgaard
12541 194TH LN NW
ELK RIVER
MN
55330
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Cell Phone Number, Email Address
Echelon Builders, Inc.
General Contractor (Owner)
Why are you interested For the most part, my organization asked me to continue on the
in continuing to serve commission, and I am interested in helping them, and other
on this commission? users of the facility, in any way I can. I also feel quite invested in
the beginnings of this facility at this point, and would like to see
things through to a more stabile operational state.
What skills, training, I believe my experience and involvement thus far, make for a
thoughtful choice until the facility is on better feet. I also think that
and experience do you
bring to the
commission for which
you seek
reappointment?
Conflict of Interest
If yes, explain:
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running a business has afforded me skills that aid in critical
thinking, problem solving, and conscientious awareness that I
believe this position needs to possess with such a diverse user
group.
No
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Michael J. Westgaard
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Richter. Jolene
Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application
Sunday, January 22, 2023 9:51:53 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
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Last Name
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State
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Employer
Occupation
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission
David
Williams
18140 Zane St NW, #309
Elk River
MN
55330
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Cell Phone Number
Strategic Sports Advisors
Owner
Why are you interested �/ith the Covid outbreak happening just when the Multipurpose
in continuing to serve Facility was set to open, I believe we started off the facility
on this commission? behind where we want to be. I feel we're just at the tip of the
iceberg in getting the facility where we as a city want it to be &
I'm requesting reappointment to continue the work to make that
happen.
I've served as the Chair of this commission since iYs inception &
What skills, training,
and experience do you
bring to the
commission for which
you seek
reappointment?
Conflict of Interest
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have been recommended by the turf groups to represent them.
No
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David Williams
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To: Richter. Jolene
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2023 9:31:16 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.
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Employer
Occupation
Parks and Recreation Commission
Michael
Niziolek
12275 Rush Circe
Elk River
MN
55330
Cell Phone Number, Email Address
ISD 728
Coach and Teacher
Why are you interested I believe that parks and recreational activities are extremely
in continuing to serve important to the Elk River Community. For this reason I find that
on this commission? being a member of the Park and Recreation Commission is one
of the important ways I can help make this a vibrant place to live.
Over the years as a Park and Recreation Commissioner I have
had the wonderful opportunity to collaborate with others to
achieve some extremely exceptional outcomes.
What skills, training, There are several qualities which I have and will once again bring
and experience do you to the Park and Recreation Commission:
bring to the *I have 15+ years of experience with the Park and Recreation
commission for which commission.
you seek *I continue to be involved in sporting activities at the adult and
reappointment? Youth level. Over the years I have coached three sports at Elk
River High School and am presently the Head Elk River Cross
Country Running Coach.
*I know the community very well because I have lived in Elk
River since 1970 and therefore know the physical layout of the
community and know most of the various parks and potential
park amenities in town.
*As an educator for over 30 years I recognize the following as
being important attributes: sharing ideas for the common good,
compromising, asking the essential questions, involving others,
making the best of a situation or financial setting, and facilitating
the sharing of ideas.
*I view Elk River as a place with optimism, where exceptional
things can and will happen.
Conflict of Interest N�
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From: norenlvCa�civicnlus.com
To: Richter. Jolene
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 1:01:52 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.
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Employer
Occupation
Planning Commission
Dennis
Bootn
9993 213th Ave NW
Elk River
MN
55330
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Cell Phone Number, Email Address
Xerox Corporation
Project Manager
Why are you interested i find it rewarding to be a part of the discussions, planning, and
in continuing to serve commission actions that are needed on a monthly basis.
on this commission? IYs great to be part of a group of people that are helping the
people of Elk River with ideas for property development,
exceptions to allow expansions or additions to dwellings, with
their requests for exceptions to permitting on their properties.
I would like the opportunity to continue in this role and look
forward to the reappointment meeting.
What skills, training,
and experience do you
bring to the
commission for which
you seek
reappointment?
Conflict of Interest
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The skills learned by being a commission member the last 2
years.
The skills I have learned from 39 years of customer service,
troubleshooting print files, troubleshooting electrical and
electromechanical circuitry at Xerox will be used in the decisions
made at the commission meetings.
I am also participating in classes offered to commission members
from the League of Minnesota Cities. The most recent class
taken is -"Land Use Regulation: Your Role in Land Use
Decision-making"
No
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Dennis R Booth
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To: Richter. Jolene
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application
Date: Sunday, January 15, 2023 12:56:47 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.
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Planning Commission
Jill
Larson-Vito
863 Vernon Avenue NW
Elk River
MN
55330
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Cell Phone Number, Email Address
Johnson Controls
Area Service Manager
Why are you interested I have enjoyed serving on this commission for the last few years
in continuing to serve and would like to continue to serve as a more senior member
on this commission? While we have a largely new board still getting up to speed on the
policies and procedures of City Planning.
What skills, training, I have served on the planning commission since 2014 and have
and experience do you been the chair of the commission for the last 3 years. I have
attended a couple trainings through the League of MN Cities and
bring to the
commission for which
you seek
reappointment?
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also spend time researching planning processes in other
communities to make sure I am familiar with changes that
happen as communities continue to grow and develop. I served
on the most recent comprehensive plan committee and am
currently filling a spot on the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority as well.
No
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Jill Larson-Vito
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