3.0. SR 03-22-1993
ITEM 3.
TO: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PAT KLAERS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DATE: MARCH 17, 1993
SUBJECT: PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
INTERVIEWS
Park & Recreation Commission member, Byron Houghtelin, has
resigned from the Commission. Byron's term was to expire at
the end of 1993. The City Council advertised for this vacancy
on the Commission and received two applications. Attached for
your review are the applications from Sue Daleiden and Darryl
Branham. Both apPticants have confirmed that they could attend
the 3/22 City Council meeting for an interview with the
Council. Sue is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. and Darryl is
scheduled for 6:55 p.m.
Also attached for your review is the Park and Recreation
Commission roster and the Park and Recreation Commission
Ordinance. Chair Dave Anderson cannot attend this meeting, but
he indicat,ed that he would contact another Commission member to
sit in on the interviews in order to answer any questions from
the Councilor the applicants regarding Commission activities.
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The Park and Recreation Commission meets the first Wednesday of
each month at 7:00 p.m., and generally meets for 3 to 3-1/2
hours. The Commission traditionally has taken two months or so
off in the summer so the Commission actually meets about ten
times each year.
Some relevant issues or questions to discuss with the
Commission applicants could relate to the following items:
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- Why would you like to be a member or participant on the
Park and Recreation Commission?
- Do you use any of the City's parks or trails or
participate in any local recreation programs?
- What do you like best and about the Elk River parks and
trails. system? What do you like least?
- What do you like best about the Elk River recreation
programs? What do you like least?
- Have you ever attended a City Councilor Commission (Park
& Recreation or Planning) meeting?
- What do you think should be the Commission's relationship
with the residents and the City Council?
- Do you think the City should emphasize park land purchases
or development in the 1990's?..Which is most important to
you: neighborpood parks, regional/area wide parks, or
trails?
What major park and recreation goals should the City of
Elk River be working towards?
Are you familiar with the 728 Regional Recreation Program?
720 Dodge Avenue N.W., Elk River, Minnesota 55330 (612) 441-7420
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CITY OF ELK RIVER
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
I would be interested in serving on:
____ Planning Commission
____ Library Board
____ Utilities Commission
____ Housing and Redevelopment
Authority
~ Park and Recreation
Commission
____ Economic Development
Authority
____ Other (describe)
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Please return this form to the City of Elk River in person or
mail to: CITY OF ELK RIVER
720 DODGE AVE NW
ELK RIVER,.MN 55330
Please attach resume and/or letter explaining your interest in
appointment.
720 Dodge ~ve. N.W. Elk River, Minnesota 55330
(612) 441-7420
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CITY OF ELK RIVER
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
I would be interested in serving on:
____ Planning Commission
____ Library Board
Utilities Commission
____ Housing and Redevelopment
Authority
--2L Park and Recreation
Commission
____ Economic Development
Authority
____ Other (describe)
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SIGNATURE DATE
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Please return this form to the City of Elk River in person, or
mail to: CITY OF ELK RIVER
720 DODGE AVE NW
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
Please attach resume and/or letter explaining your interest in
appointment.
720 Dodge Ave. N.W. Elk River. Minnesota 55330
(612) 441-7420
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PROFESSIONAL
OBJECTIVE
WORK
EXPERIENCE
3/84 to Present
8/83 to 3/84
. 8/81 to 1/83
4/81 to 8/81
5/78 to 4/81
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DARRYL R. BRANHAM
1 9125 Dodge Street NW
Elk. River, MN 55330
( 612) 241 - 9446
To obtain a managerial, supervisory or professional position in an
industrial or retail security setting to utilize education and previous
managerial and supervisory experience.
, (Formerly Honeywell) Mpls, MN.
Security Seraeant
Supervise 13 officers at 4 locations which make up the D.S.G. South Security Group. Coordinate
overall security activities for all facilities. Issue keys &. cores for each location, maintain &.
update classified combinations for each facility. Verify officer building tours. Insure C.C.T.V.,
motion detectors and intrusion detection devices are working properly. Coordinate Fire &.
Emergency Response Team activities. Report safety violations to building management for
corrective action. Fingerprint company employees for government security clearances.
Security Officer
Control access &. egress to government cleared facilities. Assure various classifled materials
are properly safeguarded. Conduct periodic after hours rounds of each site to check classified
containers, closed areas &. insure facility is secure. Monitor security &. fire systems.
OAKWOOD HOSPITAL, Dearborn, Ml.
Security Officer
Maintain order &. control in a 600 bed hospital. Aided emergency room staff in dealing with
violent patients. Assisted psychiatric staff in restraining psychotic patients. Monitored and
periodically inspected fire &. security systems.
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA INCORPORATED, Troy, Ml.
Security &. Safety Officer
Provide security &. fire protection for the corporate complex. Responsible for monitoring
security &. fire systems and controlling access to the facility. Conducted monthly safety &. fire
equipment inspections.
NAUMS CATALOG SHOWROOMS INCORPORATED, Mt. Clemens, MI.
Reaional Loss Prevention Investiaator
Coordinate overall loss prevention program for 9 stores in the Michigan region. Developed &.
implemented policies for all stores &. checked for compliance. Investigate to a conclusion all
internal &. external theft losses. Supervised &. trained for store loss prevention personnel.
MONTGOMERY WARD INCORPORATED
Security &. Safety Mammer
Initiate &. investigate to a conclusion all internal &. external theft losses. Hire train &.
supervise investigators in the areas of loss prevention shoplifter apprehension. Develop store
fire brigade &. emergency response team procedures and policies. Conduct monthly safety
inspections of facility. Chairperson of facility Safety Committee.
MONTGOMERY WARD INCORPORATED, Sterling Heights, Ml.
Retail store with a year ly sales volume of 14 million dollars. Improved existing program to
function more efficiently. Special emphasis placed on internal theft losses.
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DARRYL R. BRANHAM
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
PERSONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
CERTIFICATIONS
GENERAL
INFORMATION
REFERENCES
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MONTGOMERY WARD INCORPORATED, Des Moines, IA.
Retail store with a year ly sales volume of 8 million dollars. Created &
implemented loss prevention procedures for a new retall store. Special
emphasis placecl on internal thefts. Promoted to Sterling Heights, MI.
MONTGOMERY WARD INCORPORATED, Livonia, MI.
Retall store with a yearly sales volume of 25 million dollars. Learned the
duties & responsibilities of a Security & Safety Manager. Upon completion of
training, promoted to Des Moines, IA location.
Bachelor of Elective Studies Degree
S1. Cloud State University, S1. Cloud, MN.
Major: Criminal Justice Studies
Minor: Management
G.P.A: 3.50
Associate in Science Degree
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI.
Major: Criminal Justice
American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
Outstanding College Students of America
Elk River Youth Hockey Association
-Asst. Coach Squirt "c" 1991-present
-Organized 1993 "Rivers Bend" Spring Squirt C Jamboree
Ell< River Youth Baseball 1991-Present
Coach-Honeywell Knights- Industrial Softball Team 1984-Present
Department of Defense-Essentials of Industrial Security Management
American Red Cross Basic First Aid & CPR.
PR- 24 Side Handle Baton Proficiency Certification
A.S.P. Proficiency Certification
Pressure Point Control Techniques Certification
Firearms Training/.357 Magnum Certification
Married, two children, excellent health, 6' 2",225 lbs.
1988 Special Olympics Security Department Co-Chair
1988 United Wffy Contribution Coordinator- Third Shift
Will be forwarded on request
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
3 YEAR TERM
COMMISSION MEMBER
TERM
.1PHONE #
DAVE ANDERSON, Chairman
14845 County Road #30
Elk River, MN 55330
12/31/93
ROLFE ANDERSON, Vice Chair
19411 Irving Circle
Elk River, MN 55330
12/31/94
JOSEPH ST. DENNIS
21275 York Street
Elk River, MN 55330
12/31/94
MIKE O'BRIEN
821 Gates Avenue
Elk River, MN 55330
12/31/94
BYRON HOUGHTELIN
11939 193rd Lane NW
Elk River, MN 55330
12/31/93
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CLAIR OLSON
10476 205th Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
12/31/93
CLETE LIPETZKY
19796 York Street NW
Elk River, MN 55330
12/31/95
DANA ANDERSON
8720 Ohland Avenue
Elk River, MN 55330
12/31/95
JEFF ASFAHL, 728 Area Recreation Coordinator 241-3523 W
CHARLIE BLESENER, Community Education Director 241-3522 W
1230 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
PHIL HALS, Street Superintendent 441-7420 W
PAT KLAERS, City Admininstrator 441-7420 W
Elk River City Hall
720 Dodge Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
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Commission members shall constitute a quorum. All Commission
meetings shall be open to the public. Except as provided
herein, the Commission shall be governed by and operate
pursuant to Roberts Rules of Order as most recently revised.
SECTION 216 - PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
216.00 - ABOLITION OF PARK BOARD AND RECREATION BOARD
The Park Board and Recreation Board in and for the City of Elk
River heretofore established pursuant to the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.501 to 412.531, is hereby
abolished.
216.02 - ESTABLISHMENT OF PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
A City Park and Recreation Commission for the City of Elk River
is hereby established. This Park and Recreation Commission is
established pursuant to the authority given by the Minnesota
Statutes Section 412.
216.04 - PURPOSE OF COMMISSION
The Park and Recreation Commission is established to review and
to make recommendations to the City Council on the development
and organization of the City parks and City recreation
programs. The scope of the Commission shall consist of
advising the City Council regarding matters relevant to the
parks and recreation functions of the City. The Commission
shall participate in the planning for development and
acquisition of parks and recreation programs.
216.06 - MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS
The Park and Recreation Commission shall consist of eight (8)
members appointed by the City Council for terms of three (3)
years each. The terms of the members shall be staggered so
that no more than three (3) terms of office shall expire at one
time. The last day for the term of office shall expire at one
time. The last day for the term of office of each member shall
be December 31, however, all members may continue service until
either reappointed or replaced by the City Council. All
appointments shall be made by the City Council and a vacancy
shall be filled by the City Council for the remainder of the
term. Officers of the Park and Recreation Commission shall
consist of Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary. The Chair shall
preside at all meetings of the Commission if present, and
perform all other duties and functions assigned by the
Commission or the City Council. The Vice Chair shall perform
these duties in absence of the Chair. If a vacancy occurs in
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the Chair Office, the Vice Chair shall assume the Chair's
duties for the remainder of the year and a new Vice Chair shall
be elected by the Commission at the next scheduled Commission
meeting. A quorum shall consist of five of the members. As
the Commission advises on recreation activities that help
determine activities that affect individuals outside of the
City limits, it is, therefore, acceptable for non-city
residents to be members of the Park and Recreation Commission.
At least six members of the Park and Recreation Commission must
be residents of the City of Elk River.
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216.08 - COMPENSATION
The members of the Commission shall serve without pay but may
be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred while performing
duties as a Park and Recreation Commission member.
216.10 - TRAINING
The Commission members shall be encouraged to avail themselves
of training courses offered by the City, State, and other
governmental units and agencies and the City Council shall
budget for the reimbursement of expenses incurred in training
each year.
216.12 - POWERS AND DUTIES
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The Commission shall prepare, hold hearings and recommend to
the City Council such plans, programs and policies as it deems
necessary to carry out the purposes of this ordinance. Said
powers shall include, but not be limited to, the studying and
recommending to the City Council on the following:
1. Land acquisition for Park and Recreation purposes.
2. Plans and major improvements in City parks.
3. Rules and requirements for conduct of and in parks and
recreation facilities.
4. Plans and programs relating to the design and programming
of City parks.
5. Proposed amendments in the recreation section of the City
Growth Management Plan.
6. Development of a comprehensive City park and recreation
plan and make recommendations on the implementation of this
plan.
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Assisting in the promotion of City parks.
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8. Conducting periodic inspection of City parks and review
existing situations and make recommendations on improvements of
City parks and recreation programs.
9. Discourage the vandalism of City parks.
10. Work with the Community Education Department of School
District 728 in ensuring to offer an appropriate array of
recreation opportunities for the youth and adults of the City
and School Districts.
11. Work with the City Street/Park Superintendent to ensure
the proper maintenance and development of City parks and park
facilities.
12. Work with the City Administrative staff in ensuring that
appropriate park properties are obtained by the City during the
City development platting process.
13. Any other plans and programs as may be assigned by the
City Council from time to time.
14. The Commission shall not be considered a Park Board under
Minnesota Statutes and shall have no powers to acquire or lease
land, employ personnel, enter into contracts or leases, or any
similar powers authorized by a Park Board by Minnesota Statutes.
216.14 - MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES
The Commission shall meet regularly each month. Special
meetings may be held at any time upon the call of the Chair.
Notice of the time and place of a special meeting shall be
communicated to the members and publicly noticed at least three
(3) days prior to the meeting except in event of emergency.
All Commission meetings shall be open to the public except as
provided herein. The Commission shall be governed and operate
pursuant to Roberts Rules of Order as most recently advised.
216.16 - REPORTS OF THE COMMISSION
The Commission's reports, conclusions and recommendations shall
be made to the City Council, City Administrator, Community
Education Director of School District 728, and City Street/Park
Superintendent as may be requested or to any or all of them as
the Commission deems appropriate in the light of the matter
under consideration. Its reports, conclusions and
recommendations are purely advisory and the final determination
and responsibility shall be with the City Council. The
Commission shall be aided and assisted in every possible way by
the City Administrator who shall be appointed by the City
Council.
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