6.1. SR 10-212002City
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Mayor and City Council
Michele McPherson~, Director of Planning
DATE:
October 2 I, 2002
SUBJECT: Planning Commission Interviews
Item #
6.1.
Attachments · Application, Arthur Jackett
· Application, Peter Lemke
· Application, Harold Morphew
· Application, Leo Offerman
· Location Map, Current Commisisoners and Applicants
Request
The City Council is asked to interview four applicants to fill two vacancies on the Planning
Commission. Commissioner Tom Mesich (term expires 2/28/04) resigned from the
Planning Commission, as he moved to Burns Township, and Commissioner Michael Baker
(term expires 2/28/03) recently tendered his resignation due to a change in his employment
status.
Analysis
Four applicants have applied for the two vacant positions. Arthur Jackett, a 1.6-year retired
resident of the City, has applied. Mr. Jackett is a retired civil engineer and has an interest in
participating in commun,ty activities.
Mr. Peter Lemke, a 12-year resident of the City, has also applied. He is a civil engineer and
could bring experience in transportation and planning to the Commission. He is also
interested in participating in community activities.
Harold Morphew has also applied to be on the Commission. A 12-year resident of the City,
Mr. Morphew is a senior mechanical designer at MTS Systems and is interested in learning
how the City operates.
Memo to the Mayor and City Council/Planning Commission Interviews
October 2 I, 2002
Page 2
Leo Offerman has lived in the City for six years and is employed by Connexus Energy. He
is interested in the long-term growth of the City.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council interview the four applicants and select two to serve
on the Planning Commission.
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I3065 Orono PaxkTYay
Elk Rx,er, MN 55330
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
If interest Lies in more than one choice, indicate (by order of preference) wh2ch cormTzission/boa~d you
are interested in (1,,,o etc.):
Economic Development Authority
Heritage Preservation Commission
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Ice Arena Commission
Library Board
Park and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Utilities Commission
PHONE: (Home)
OCCUPATION:
EMPLOYER:
HOW NL~NY YEARS HAVE YOU LIVED IN ELK RIVER? /, (~
STATEMENT OF INTEREST:
Please explain why you would like ~o sezwe on the board or conm2ission selected above:
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Describe your educational and professional experience or skills dxat quali~ you to ~ezwe on flzis board
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0IVI0 AND COMMUN~TT ACTR/~T{~S:
Describe past or present civic and/or COnllT1LIFIi~iV ~C~%ri~e$ ~12t Ill~y be relevant m qu~%,mg you to
se~e on ~ns board or conn~ssion.
ATTENDANCE:
Are .you aware o£ d:e U-nportance of regular meeting ,~:tendance including the twne conm~im:en:
involved m p:eparm6 £o~ meem:gs, and do you £eei you have the ~e avail:ble to be an active
pa:ricipant: ~,Yes __ No
Con%merits:
CONFLI ~T OF INTEREST:
I ~vish to disclose d:e £ollowmg potential conflicts of interest d:at may or will arise if I become
member o£ d-ds board or conm2ission.
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The selection Erocess wRt v~ accordm~ :o dC n:mber o£ aEBEc:nts :nd vacancies, and may aot
red.de iate:dews ~vith all c:ndid~ms.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SERVING ON A BOARD OR COMMISSION.
Return AppLication To:
Cit7 o£ Ell< River
Cit7 Clerk's Or'ce
13065 Ozono Parkxvay
Elk River, MN 55330
Appointed To:
Date Appointed:
Term Length:
OFFICE USE
Phone: 763.441.7420
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO SEP 2 ~ ,~00~
CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
Date: 09-17-2002
If interest hes in more than one choice, you may indicate (by order of preference) which commission/board you are
interested in (1,2,3 etc.):
__ Economic Development Authority
__ Heritage Preservation Commission
__ Housing and Redevelopment Authority
~ Ice Arena Commission
__ Library Board
__ Park and Recreation Commission
X Planning Commission
__ Utilities Commission
NAME: Peter M Lemke
ADDRESS: 11369 192nd Avenue NW
PHONE: ~(Home) ~ (Work)
OCCUPATION: Civil Engineer EMPLOYER: Anoka County Highway Department
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU L~VED IN ELK RIVER? 12 years
STATEMENT OF INTEREST:
I would be honored to serve on the Planning Commission. My work as a Civil Engineer has involved me in many
aspects of planning and would help bring a transportation, as well as a citizen's point of view to Elk River City
planning. I feel it is very important for citizens to get involved in government in whatever capacity they can
contribute. I beheve I will be able to contribute to planning long term and have an understanding of the future
imphcations of today's decisions. I beheve this is a strength [ can bring to the Commission. Lastly I feel this would
be a learning experience for me. These reasons illustrate why I want to become involved with the Elk River
Planning Commission and the future planning and development of the city of Elk River.
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors of Civil Engineering- University of Minnesota
State Licensed Professional Engineer - Civil Engineer
Employed at Anoka County Highway Department - Graduate Engineer
Previously employed as an Engineer at a private Engineering firm (6 years)
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Active Member of Christ Lutheran Church - Otsego
Men's Ministry
Member American Society of Civil Engineers - Legislative Committee
ATTENDANCE:
Are you aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time commitment involved in
preparing for meetings, and do you feel you have the time available to be an active participant: X Yes __
Comments:
No
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
I wish to disclose the following potential conflicts of interest that may or will arise ffI become a member of this
board or commission.
Issues relating to Elk River and it's border with Anoka County may be perceived as a potential conflict of interest.
I do not beheve this will affect my ability to be obiective, but understand importance of not appearing to be
conflicted..
No ot.~]er conflicts of interest.
Signature
THANK YOU FOR YOU-g INTEREST IN SERVING ON A BOAgD OR COMMISSION
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13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
If interest lies in more than one choice, indicate (by order of preference) which commission/board you
are interested in (1,2,3 etc.):
Economic Development Authority.
Heritage Preservation Commission
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Ice Arena Commission
Library Board
Park and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Utilities Commission
ADDRESS:
PHONE: (Home)~__ (Work)
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OCCUPATION: ~R fi)Et/'-,14 ,Iwl~Ot_ EMPLOYER:
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU LIVED IN ELK RIVER?
STATEMENT OF INTEREST:
Please explain why you would like to serve on the board or commission selected above:
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Describe your educational and professional experience or skills that qualify you to serve on this board
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CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Describe past or present civic and/or community activities that may be relevant in qualifying you to
serve on this board or commission.
ATTENDANCE:
Are you aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time commitment
involved in preparing for meetings, and do you feel you have the time available to be an active
participant: × Yes No
Comments:
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
I wish to disclose the following potential conflicts of interest that may or will arise if I become a
member of this board or commission.
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The selection process will vary according to the number of applicants and vacancies, and may not
include interviews With all candidates.
THANK YOU FOR YOuR INTEREST IN SERVING ON A BOARD OR OMMISSION.
Return Application To:
City of' Elk River
City Clerk's office
13065 Orono ParkCray
Elk River, MN 55330
OFFICE USE
Appointed To: '
Date Appointed:
Term Length:
Phone: 763.441.7420
Fax: 763.441.7425
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CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
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are interested in (1,2,3 etc.):
Economic Development Authority
Heritage Preservation Commission
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Ice Arena Commission
Library Board
Park and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Utilities Commission
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
I wish to disclose the following potential conflicts of interest that may or will arise ifI become a
member of ti'tis board or commission.
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The selection process will vary according to the number of appl/cants and vacancies, and may not
include interviews with all candidates.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SERVING ON A BOARD OR COMMISSION.
Return Application To:
City of Elk River
City Clerk's Office
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
Appointed To:
Date Appointed:
Term Length:
OFFICE USE
Phone: 763.441.7420
Fax: 763.4~.1.7425
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