8.2 SR 05-19-2025The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community
engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Request for Action
To
City Council
Item Number
8.2
Meeting Date
May 19, 2025
Prepared By
Jolene Richter, Deputy Clerk
Item Description
Utilities Commission Appointment
Reviewed by
Cal Portner
Tina Allard
Action Requested
Discuss and appoint by motion a candidate for the Utilities Commission or provide staff further direction.
▪ Appoint ___________ to a term ending 2/28/27
Background/Discussion
There is one vacancy on the Utilities Commission. We received one application from Jill Larson-Vito. Jill does
meet the new draft membership requirements the Council previously reviewed at this meeting.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
Explain how this meets the city's mission, current policies and/or council goals
Attachments
1. Application
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From:noreply@civicplus.com
To:Jolene Richter
Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Commission Application Form
Date:Monday, April 14, 2025 2:00:19 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
Residency not required for the following:
EDA Beautification and Public Art Committee
EDA Together Elk River Committee
Joint Finance Committee
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
Select the Commission
applying for
Utilities Commission
First Name Jill
Last Name Larson-Vito
Address1 863 Vernon Avenue NW
City Elk River
State MN
Zip 55330
Home Phone Number Field not completed.
Cell Phone Number
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Email Address
Public Contact
Information
Cell Phone Number, Email Address
Employer Siemens
Occupation Area General Manager
Why are you interested
in serving on a city
commission?
I have served on various commissions in Elk River over the last
10 years. I am interested in continuing to serve my community. I
am specifically interested in the utilities commission to increase
my knowledge of our city's utility services and to help in the
thoughtful and strategic planning for expansion and maintenance
of said utilities.
What skills, training,
and experience would
you bring to the
commission for which
you seek appointment?
My work with Siemens industry deals with electrical and energy
services with a heavy focus on sustainability goals which should
translate well to this commission.
Conflict of Interest No
If yes, explain:Field not completed.
How did you hear
about this vacancy?
Word of Mouth
Electronic Signature
Agreement
Agree
Electronic Signature Jill Larson-Vito
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