6.3 SR 12-04-2023
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.3
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations December 4, 2023 Jolene Richter, Deputy Clerk
Item Description Reviewed by
Energy City Commission Interview Tina Allard, City Clerk
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
The Council will interview a candidate for the Energy City Commission. The appointment will be made at a later
meeting.
Background/Discussion
There is one vacancy for the Energy City Commission with the term ending 2/29/24. The seat can consist of any
of the following: energy-related business; commercial or residential customer; or a non-profit organization.
The following candidate will be in attendance:
Barbara Burandt
There are currently three vacancies on the commission. One open seat, one for a designated school representative
and one for a designated chamber representative.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
Elk River Mission
Attachments
Application
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: January 2023
From:noreply@civicplus.com
To:Richter, Jolene
Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form
Date:Thursday, November 16, 2023 5:29:48 PM
Board and Commission Application Form
Residency Information
Residency Requirements
Must be an Elk River resident for the following
Economic Development Authority (EDA)
Heritage Preservation Commission
Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
Planning Commission
Utilities Commission
Must be a Sherburne County resident for the following:
Library Board
Residency does not matter for the following:
EDA Beautification Committee
EDA Together Elk River Committee
Energy City Commission
Joint Finance Committee
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
Energy City Commission
Select the Commission
applying for
Barbara J
First Name
Burandt
Last Name
19118 Tyler Street NW
Address1
Elk River
City
MN
State
55330
Zip
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email Address
Cell Phone Number
Public Contact
Information
Retired
Employer
Registered Nurse
Occupation
I have been interested in how residents in Elk River/Sherburne
Why are you interested
County area can make choices on how they can reduce carbon
in serving on a city
emissions when they heat their homes, process garbage, recycle
commission?
various goods, and use electronic equipment for many years.
This has included my family home/farm. I have also been able to
participate on a group at the county level that worked to increase
the recycling of cardboard from businesses and also other
recyclable products to reduce recyclable items from being taken
to our landfill. I also am interested in the future of electronic
vehicles and how we can work to make transition to this new
travel option a reality. I am also interested in how our
environment impacts our health and safety. Reducing carbon
emissions is essential for maintaining the health of our residents
-infants, children, adults and seniors.
I have had the privilege to serve one term on the Elk River City
What skills, training,
Council and 1.5 terms as a Sherburne County Commissioner.
and experience would
These roles have given me the benefit of sitting on various
you bring to the
committees and hearing advocacy for increases in solar gardens,
commission for which
wind generators, and other ways to move forward to a future that
you seek appointment?
will see reductions in carbon emissions. Being a registered
nurse/public health nurse also is helpful because it gives me an
understanding of how the environment can impact the health of
our residents.
No
Conflict of Interest
Field not completed.
If yes, explain:
Star News
How did you hear
about this vacancy?
Agree
Electronic Signature
Agreement
Barbara J Burandt
Electronic Signature