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6.1 SR 02-05-2024 Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 6.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Presentations, Awards, and February 5, 2024 Jolene Richter, Deputy City Clerk Recognition Item Description Reviewed by Advisory Board Candidate Interviews Tina Allard, City Clerk Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested The Council to interview candidates for the various advisory boards. Appointments will be made at a later time. Background/Discussion The Council makes appointments in February for terms beginning in March. All positions are for three-year terms beginning March 1, 2024, and expiring February 28, 2027. Energy City Commission 2 positions for Residential Representative 1 position for Energy-Related Business Representative 1 position for Chamber Representative Barbara Burandt Requesting Reappointment Residential Representative Matthew Fomby Requesting Reappointment Residential Representative Anthony Miller Requesting Reappointment Energy-Related Business Representative Heritage Preservation Commission 3 positions Zachary Griffiths Requesting Reappointment Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission 1 position for Senior Center Representative 1 position for At-Large Representative 1 position for Turf Representative Jim Hecker Requesting Reappointment Senior Center Representative Unable to attend Parks and Recreation Commission 3 positions Dave Anderson Requesting Reappointment Planning Commission 3 positions Tony Mauren Requesting Reappointment – unable to attend Robert Rydberg Requesting Reappointment Utilities Commission 1 position Paul Bell Requesting Reappointment Unable to attend The following members did not seek reappointment:  Mike Hangaard, Heritage Preservation Commission  Mary Stoutenburg, Heritage Preservation Commission  Betsy Gulden, Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission  Greg Loidolt, Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission  Mark Rathbun, Parks and Recreation Commission  Dave Williams, Parks and Recreation Commission  Craig Keisling, Planning Commission Financial Impact N/A Mission/Policy/Goal Elk River Mission Statement Attachments  Applications From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Richter, Jolene Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Reappointment Application Date:Saturday, January 6, 2024 1:17:24 PM Board and Commission Reappointment Application Residency Information Members of the Economic Development Authority, Heritage Preservation, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 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 reapplying 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 Nurse Occupation I am interested in continuing to support the activities of the Why are you interested Energy City Commission. It has proved to be a excellent in continuing to serve resource for our city on maintaining and enhancing our use of on this commission? various energy sources that benefit our city. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Barbara J Burandt 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 Reappointment Application Date:Tuesday, January 16, 2024 5:21:57 PM Board and Commission Reappointment Application Residency Information Members of the Economic Development Authority, Heritage Preservation, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 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 reapplying for Matthew First Name Fomby Last Name 14475 145th Ct NW Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Cell Phone Number Public Contact Information Wright County Employer IT Department Head Occupation Serve the community Why are you interested in continuing to serve on this commission? No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Matthew R Fomby 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 Reappointment Application Date:Tuesday, January 16, 2024 11:18:06 AM Board and Commission Reappointment Application Residency Information Members of the Economic Development Authority, Heritage Preservation, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 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 reapplying for Anthony First Name Miller Last Name 19418 Elgin Ct NW Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Cell Phone Number Public Contact Information Self Employer Marketing Consultant Occupation I started on the commission last year and I see a good future for Why are you interested the program and want to be a part of it. We have made some in continuing to serve progress in being more relevant and I think we can really push on this commission? the needle forward in the next couple of years if we have some consistency of members. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Anthony S. Miller 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 Reappointment Application Date:Saturday, January 6, 2024 10:25:58 AM Board and Commission Reappointment Application Residency Information Members of the Economic Development Authority, Heritage Preservation, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 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. Heritage Preservation Commission Select the Commission reapplying for Zachary First Name Griffiths Last Name 18323 Tyler St. NW, Address1 Elk River City Minnesota State 55330 Zip Home Phone Number Field not completed. Cell Phone Number Email Address Email Address Public Contact Information ISD 279 Employer Clerical/Media ESP Occupation I am seeking reappointment so that I may continue to preserve Why are you interested and disseminate Elk River's history. By serving on the HPC I in continuing to serve believe my work will benefit the city, its residents, and our on this commission? historical understanding thereof. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Zachary J. Griffiths 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 Reappointment Application Date:Monday, January 8, 2024 5:50:28 PM Board and Commission Reappointment Application Residency Information Members of the Economic Development Authority, Heritage Preservation, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 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. Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission Select the Commission reapplying for Jim First Name Hecker Last Name 13196 Mississippi Rd NW Address1 Elk River City Minnesota State 55330 Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Email Address Public Contact Information Retired Employer Retired Occupation After serving on the Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission Why are you interested since it was formed, I would like to continue. This has been an in continuing to serve enjoyable and satisfying experience for me and I think I am on this commission? making a contribution to the community I have called home for 50 years. I will be in Arizona until April, so will not be available for an in- person interview before then. I think you know what you will be getting if you reappoint me to the Commission. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Agree Electronic Signature Agreement James W Hecker 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 Reappointment Application Date:Wednesday, January 10, 2024 6:14:48 PM Board and Commission Reappointment Application Residency Information Members of the Economic Development Authority, Heritage Preservation, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 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. Parks and Recreation Commission Select the Commission reapplying for David First Name Anderson Last Name 14845 Co Rd 30 Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Email Address Public Contact Information retired Employer engineering Occupation The main reason for reapplying is to make every effort expand Why are you interested and improve collaborative efforts between the commission and in continuing to serve the citizens of Elk River as it relates to the stewardship of our on this commission? parks and trails. In addition, to work towards a more active advisory role in the acquisition, management, and development of city parks and trails, along with our recreational facilities. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Agree Electronic Signature Agreement David E. Anderson 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 Reappointment Application Date:Monday, January 8, 2024 12:03:21 PM Board and Commission Reappointment Application Residency Information Members of the Economic Development Authority, Heritage Preservation, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 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. Planning Commission Select the Commission reapplying for Tony First Name Mauren Last Name 1027 4th St. NW Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Home Phone Number Field not completed. Cell Phone Number Email Address Email Address Public Contact Information Elk River Municipal Utilities Employer Admin. Manger Occupation I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to serve the Why are you interested community on this commission and would gladly bring what I in continuing to serve have learned over the last 3 years along with background from on this commission? working at ERMU into another term. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Anthony Mauren 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 Reappointment Application Date:Tuesday, January 9, 2024 11:53:11 AM Board and Commission Reappointment Application Residency Information Members of the Economic Development Authority, Heritage Preservation, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 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. Planning Commission Select the Commission reapplying for ROBERT First Name RYDBERG Last Name 13470 180th Circle NW Address1 Elk River City MN State 55330 Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Cell Phone Number Public Contact Information Self Employer Notary Signing Agent Occupation I still believe a voice needs to be present that has been on both Why are you interested sides of the dais and can balance public desire vs private desire. in continuing to serve I like to see everyone treated fairly and that all proposals, pro on this commission? and con, have been well researched and presented completely before rendering a decision. That has been a goal of mine for the last several years and I would like to be that voice that considers all sides of the issue. No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Agree Electronic Signature Agreement ROBERT RYDBERG 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 Reappointment Application Date:Friday, January 5, 2024 9:32:37 AM Board and Commission Reappointment Application Residency Information Members of the Economic Development Authority, Heritage Preservation, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 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. Utilities Commission Select the Commission reapplying for Paul First Name Bell Last Name 18270 Fresno St NW Address1 Elk River City MN State 5530 Zip Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Address Email Address Public Contact Information Northstar Boys Choir Employer Executive Director Occupation I feel I have the experience and knowledge of ERMU to help Why are you interested make informed decisions to keep ERMU profitable and also in continuing to serve affordable for our customers. on this commission? No Conflict of Interest Field not completed. If yes, explain: Agree Electronic Signature Agreement Paul T. Bell Electronic Signature Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From: Mauren, Tony <tmauren@ermumn.com> Sent: Friday, February 2, 2024 9:19 AM To: Allard, Tina <tallard@ElkRiverMN.gov>; Richter, Jolene <JRichter@ElkRiverMN.gov> Subject: February 5 - Planning Commission Interview Hello Tina & Jolene, I just learned I have a conflict on Monday when I am scheduled to appear before the Council for Planning Commission interviews. Would it be possible to submit my comments to them? Mayor and Councilmembers, I apologize for not being able to appear before you to interview for an extension to my time with the Planning Commission. It happens to be pre-school orientation for my daughter so hopefully my comments will provide useful information. First, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve on the Planning Commission. It has been a privilege to serve the community on this body and vastly educational as I take the role seriously and make time to review the packet thoroughly, visit sites, and ask questions to staff in between meetings. I have also greatly enjoyed the chance to get to know my fellow commissioners and learn from their experience. With this extension I will continue to build on the understanding and background I have developed and hold myself accountable to bring the community's voice to future projects. Thank you very much for your consideration, Tony Mauren Tony Mauren | Governance & Communications Manager Elk River Municipal Utilities | ERMUMN.com w 763.441.2020 | d 763.635.1324 13069 Orono Parkway | PO Box 430 | Elk River, MN 55330-0430 This email (including any attachments) may contain information that is private or business confidential. If you received this email in error, please delete it from your system without copying it and notify sender by reply email so that our records can be corrected. MATTHEW R. FOMBY (H) 763-439-9533 fombym14Ca7alum.darden.edu hftps://www.linkedin.com/in/mafthewrfomby/ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE (2019-PRESENT) Aug 2019-Present, IT Director Wright County. It Director for Wright County, providing oversight of all IT resources and additional institution -wide planning as directed. Led strategic orientation efforts that culminated in a new strategic direction for the county and precipitated a new organizational reorientation. ➢ Responsible for large scale IT purchases, outfitting new Justice and Government centers, as well as Federal Law Enforcement Training Facility. Led redesign of spaces to improve operational efficiencies. ➢ Implemented remote access capabilities and shepherded remote operationalization of business processes in order to deal with remote work requirements during COVID Pandemic. ➢ Led large scale strategic planning efforts, the first of their kind in the County, leading to the development of new strategic objectives. This sets the roadmap for everything from future expenditures and budgetary outlays, personnel development, facilities management, and local levy increases. SENIOR MILITARY OFFICER (2009-2019) May 2015-Aug 2019, Senior Program Manager and Executive Administrator. Executive Administrator with leadership and oversight responsibilities of providing support to 850 international personnel within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Joint Forces North Headquarters, Brunssum The Netherlands. ➢ Based on leadership, temperament, and executive presence, promoted to overall coordinator of multiple service lines, supporting security, information assurance, project management, modernization, maintenance, and business continuity. ➢ Leads strategic planning and headquarters development, reorganizing the command to better ensure effectiveness and operations. ➢ Critical Security Officer directly responsible for: ➢ Developing the first business continuity plan in the institution's history. ➢ Assisted higher HQ develop business continuity plans based on efforts locally. ➢ Lead for disaster recovery efforts, crisis management, and incident management response for computer systems, natural disasters, and physical security incidents. ➢ Increased support service and response by 25%, including creating and implementing strongest security controls in NATO, used as templates for other NATO organizations. ➢ Development and administration of millions in budgeting, requiring coordination between numerous external multinational entities for capital improvement life cycle management. Feb 2013-Apr 2015, Executive, Task Force SIX SEVEN, Sigonella, Sicily ➢ May 2014-Apr 2015, Assistant Chief of Staff: Hand selected to maintain continuity during the executive suite turnover, responsible for maintaining the hub of maritime patrol aircraft operating in the Mediterranean and North Africa. Oversaw the execution of critical operations related to international security over a diverse geographic area. Led a watch team of 30 personnel, supervising the operations of ten aircraft and 130 aviators. Directly responsible for planning and strategic efforts resulting in a 200% increase in operational flights. ➢ April 2013-June 2014, Chief Operations Officer, Tactical Operations Center— Sigonella. Selected to fill critical leadership role of the Maritime ISR operations center in Sigonella, Sicily, a position normally reserved for a career aviator. ➢ Managed operations and execution of aviation missions, including flight planning, mission tasking, safety operations, security postures, and information processing. ➢ Created and implemented the first IP based communications system onboard the P-3 Orion aircraft and developed the Concepts of Operation for the Mediterranean Maritime ISR fleet, streamlining intelligence dissemination techniques that were used as models for application across Operation Centers worldwide. Fomby ➢ Feb 2013-Apr 2015, Infrastructure/Security Specialist: Managed the maintenance and security of Task Force assets including HQ building, aircraft hangers, IT infrastructure, environmental controls, electrical grid, water and wastewater controls, and associated utilities. Collaborated with external agencies and international organizations to meet operational needs and deconflict problems. ➢ Command Security Manager, Oversaw personnel security standards of the Task Force and supported organizations. Conducted periodic reviews of security files of all personnel. Managed removal of security clearances of personnel who failed to meet security standards. November 2009 - Feb 2013, Space and Cyberspace Program Manager, US Strategic Command, Omaha, Nebraska ➢ Jan 2011 - Feb 2013, Space and Cyberspace Planner: Hand selected to participate, and eventually lead, the strategic realignment for the DoD space enterprise. Wrote policy directing the future architectures, operations, and orientations of national space systems. ➢ November 2009 - Feb 2013, Senior Space Analyst: Managed development and fielding of two multi -billion dollar communication satellite programs. ➢ Lead teams responsible for rewriting satellite requirements to bring the Enhanced Polar System project back under budget, $500M following new fiscal constraints and the dissolution of previous architectural design. Reassessed technical requirements, reformulated programmatic objectives, reached consensus on the path forward, and established milestones for new project associated with new designs. ➢ Managed programmatic progress on the MUGS UHF Satellite Constellation, overseeing milestone accomplishment, deconflicting new limitations based on reassessment of technological capabilities. Lead team to trim requirements to ensure budget compliance. Developed documentation to present to Congressional funding committees to support additional funding after discovering programmatic shortfalls. ➢ Developed and guided the project to produce a more responsive analytical modeling effort for predicting future communication requirements. Eventually incorporated into new requirements assessment software program. NAVY NUCLEAR SUBMARINE OFFICER (1999-2009) Jan 2007 — Nov 2009, Nuclear Weapons Officer: Primary Officer in charge of a department of 60 Conventional and Nuclear weapons specialists involved with the operation, protection, and maintenance of both Tactical and Strategic Nuclear Weapon Systems. Implemented national directives and security protocols for executing nuclear weapons activities, including implementation of national and state safety standards, environmental controls, facilitating regulatory inspections, monitoring supply chain responsiveness, and handling personnel actions as necessary. ➢ Improved department performance by 50%. Coached strategic weapons team to score best performance metrics in the Atlantic Fleet through implementation of team accountability and comradery that brought team to the next performance level. ➢ Supervised the first reconfiguration of nuclear weapons on the East Coast, requiring coordination of security forces, multiple teams, and logistics units to on -load, offload, and move nuclear weapons. Required establishing and disestablishing special security perimeters. ➢ Nuclear Weapons Security and Force Protection Officer: ➢ Managed personnel accountability program ensuring security personnel were capable and proficient to carry out duties. ➢ Established and maintained weapons proficiency training program to ensure personnel were capable and effective in weapon usage. ➢ Trained security forces, including immediate responders. ➢ Oversaw management of routine security drills, inspections of security programs, and operationalization of security plans related to nuclear arsenal, and ship at large. These included crisis response actions, and incident management. ➢ Lead Incident Response Officer: ➢ Based on command presence and quick thinking, tasked as the senior officer to lead immediate actions in the event of catastrophic failure of ship's systems, including Fomby J. reactor plant emergencies, weapon emergencies, fire, flooding, or other ship's emergency. Jan 2004 — May 2006 Olmsted Scholar: Selected as one of five Naval Officers to study foreign affairs in an international environment in 2004. Assigned to study in Cairo, Egypt due to exceptional language aptitude. Studied the Middle East Political environment and associated culture. Certified with a military subspecialty in a Middle Eastern issues and concerns. May 2001-Dec 2003 Junior Officer: Held engineering related positions while certifying as a Submarine Officer. ➢ Primary shift engineer responsible for the reconstruction, overhaul, and upgrade of nuclear reactor and Engine room. ➢ Supervised and executed the installation of new microprocessor based monitoring equipment. ➢ Provided ship's force oversight to refueling the nuclear core. ➢ Directly managed significant upgrades to the electrical and mechanical systems. Jan 2003 — Dec 2003 Communications Officer: Officer in charge of all communication equipment and systems necessary for transmission and reception of satellite signals. ➢ Supervised sensitive cryptological equipment necessary for secure communications and the administration of sensitive classified material. ➢ Responsible for the operations and maintenance of complex electronic equipment ➢ Trained and assessed personnel within the Communications Division. Dec 2001 — Jan 2003 Chemistry and Radiological Controls Officer: Primary Officer responsible for the maintenance of all Chemistry controls of both Primary and Secondary Reactor Plant systems in operational and shipyard level industrial environments. ➢ Included constant monitoring of all related systems and the routine adjustment of chemical control levels during operational and shutdown situations. ➢ Entailed the oversight and execution of all radiological controls associated with potentially contaminated systems. Aug 2001 — Dec 2001 Electrical Officer: Provided primary oversight of all electrical systems. ➢ Included maintenance and operations of the machinery necessary for the creation and conversion of electrical power as well as the routine preventative maintenance associated with large electrical systems. Dec 1999 — May 2001 Student Navy Nuclear Power Program: Intense academic program equivalent to an MA in Nuclear Engineering. Overall program, beginning with initial operational training as well as subsequent on the job training results in certification as a Nuclear Engineer by the US DOE. ➢ Developed thorough knowledge of design and operation of engineering plant equipment including: heat exchangers, hydraulic plants, pneumatic systems (compressors and reducers), steam turbines, diesel engines, lube oil systems, pumps (multi -stage centrifugal and positive displacement), valves, water chemistry control, electrical power generation and distribution (AC & DC generators, busswork, breakers) as well as plant parameter monitoring and control equipment (electronic instrumentation systems for level, temperature, flow). ➢ Executed extensive preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all previously mentioned systems. Plant supervisor during both shutdown/maintenance and operational periods. EDUCATION ➢ National Defense University (2016) — Chief Information Security Officer, Completed coursework for the graduate certificate as a CISO. Studied enterprise risk management, cyber law, cyber terrorism, authority to operate a network system. Fort Lesley J. McNair, Virginia ➢ Masters of Business Administration (2014): University of Virginia — Darden School of Business, Graduate of Darden's Masters of Business Administration program with a specific focus in international business. Charlottesville, Virginia ➢ Naval War College (2011): Completed coursework in Strategic decision making, theater security concerns, and employing Joint military forces in implementing national strategy and policy. Newport, Rhode Island ➢ Defense Acquisition University (2011): Completed educational requirements for Defense Fomby Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level I certification in Program Management; Systems Planning, Research Development, and Engineering (SPRDE); and Information Technology. Fort Belvoir, Virginia ➢ Air Force Institute of Technology (2011): Studied cyber system acquisition, capabilities, limitations and vulnerabilities involved in the planning, direction, and execution of defensive and offensive cyberspace operations at the operational level. Dayton, Ohio ➢ National Security Space Institute (2010/2011): Studied Basic and Advanced Space subjects associated with space operations and national policy. Colorado Springs, Colorado ➢ Submarine Officer Advanced Course (2006): Studied advanced submarine operational techniques. Groton, Connecticut ➢ MA International Relations (Jan 04-May 06): 3.7/4.0 American University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt, Conversationally Fluent in Arabic ➢ Navy Nuclear Power Program (Dec 99-Apr 01): Advanced Coursework in Mathematics, Thermodynamics, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Plant Operations. Hands on application of Nuclear Engineering concepts to operating nuclear power plant. Charleston, South Carolina ➢ BS History (Jun 95-May 99): 3.4/4.0 United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland CERTIFICATIONS ➢ Certified Nuclear Engineer by the US Department of Energy — equivalent of Professional Engineer certification. Fomby The mission of the Parks a.nd Recreation Commission is to be advocates for the citizens of Elk River in the stewardship of the city owned parks and trails. Their role is also to advise the City Council concerning the acquisition, management, and development of the city parks, trails, and recreational facilities.