4.4. SR 02-18-2003Item # 4.4.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
Peine, City Clerk
FROM:
Sandra
DATE: February 18, 2003
SUBJECT: Board and Commission Members
Staff has scheduled all board and commission interviews at 6:30 p.m on Monday
evening. All of the applications are attached for your review.
Planning Commission:
· Number of Open Seats: 2
· Terms: 2 3-year terms expiring 2/28/06
Applicants:
1. Peter Lemke - Existing Member. Term has expired. Served four months.
(Was appointed to fill a vacancy. Requesting reappointment.
2. Mark Pederson - Existing Member. Term has expired. Served one term
(three years). Requesting reappointment.
3. Ronald Touchette - New Applicant. First choice of three (second choice
Utilities Comm. - third choice Park and Rec. Comm.)
Park and Recreation Commission: · Number of Open Seats: 2
· Terms: 2 3-year terms expiring 2/28/06
· Applicants:
1. Dave Anderson - Existing Member. Term has expired. Served five terms
(15 years). Requesting reappointment.
2. Becky Wozne¥ - New Applicant (Unable to attend interview due to
previously planned vacation - but still interested)
3. Kevin Scott - New Applicant
4. Paul Paige - New Applicant
5. Ronald Touchette - New Applicant. Third choice of three (first choice
Planning Comm. - second choice Utilities Comm.)
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO SEP 2 0 20~2~
CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
Date: 09-17-2002
[f interest lies m more than one choice, you may indicate (by order of preference) which commission/board you are
interested ha (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
NA1V~: ?eter 1VI T,em~ke
ADDRESS: 11369 192nd Avenue NV~f
PHONE:~ (Home) (Work)
OCCUPATION: Civil Engineer EMPLOYER: Anoka County Highway Department
HOW i~LANY YEARS HAVE YOU LIVED IN ELK gIVER? 12 years
STATEMENT OF INTEREST:
I would be honored to serve on the Pl~nnin.g Comm{ssion. ~/[y work as a Civil Engineer has involved me in many
aspects ofplsn,ing and would help bring a transportation, as well as a citizen's point of view to Elk River City
plsnning. I feel it is very important for citizens to get involved in government in whatever capacity they can
contribute. I beheve I w~ll be able to contribute to pl~nn{ng long term and have an understanding of the future
implications of today's decisions. I believe this is a strength I can bring to the Commission. Lastly I feel this would
be a learning experience for me. These reasons [llustrate why I want to become involved with the Elk River
Planning Commission and the future planning and development of the city of Elk l~iver.
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors of Civil Enghaeering - University of Minnesota
State Licensed Professional Engineer - Civil Enwineer
Employed at Anoka County Highway Department - Graduate Engineer
Previously employed as an Engimeer at a private Engineering firm (6 years)
CMC AND COM1VI~TY ACTIVITIES:
Active Member of Christ Lutheran Church - Otsego
1VIen's Mhaistry
Member American Societw of Civil En~neers - Le~slative Committee
ATTENDANCE:
Are you aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time commitment invOlved ha
preps_~ing for meetings, and do you feel you have the time available to be an active participant: X Yes __ No
Comments:
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
I w~sh to d~close the following potential conflicts of interest that may or will arise [fl become a member of tkiS
board or commi.~sion. ,
Issues relating to Elk River and it's border with Anoka County may be perceived as a potential conflict of interest.
I do not believe th_is will affect my ability to be objective, but understand importance of not appearing to be
conflicted.
No ot/~er conflicts of interest.
Signature
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SER~NG ON A BO~ Og CO~SSION
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
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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
NAME:
PHONE: (Home)
OCCUPATION:
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HOW MANY ~S HAVE YOU LIVED IN EI.K RIVER?
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ATTENDANCE:
Are you aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the dine commitment
involved in prepar/ng for meetings, and do you feel you have the dine available to be an active
participant: k,~Yes No
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SERVING ON A BOARD OR CONNISSiON.
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
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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
X Park and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Utilities Commission
NAME:
ADDRESS:
Dave Anderson
14845 Country Road 30
Elk River, MN 55330
PHONE: (Home)
OCCUPATION: Quality and Research EMPLOYER: Cretex Co. Inc.
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU LIVED IN ELK RIVEtL> 50 Years in the area.
STATEMENT OF INTEREST:
Please explain why you would like to sek-ve (or continue to serve) on the board or commission selected
above: ~
I have a keen interest in Elk River parks and the quality of the recreational experience of the people
that use them. I care about our community. I am very' dedicated to improving parks and recreation,
because it is a very valuable component of the quality of life in Elk River.
Phone: 763.441.7420
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EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Describe your educational and professional experience or skills that qualifyyou to serve on this board
or commission.
See the attached.
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.
See the attached.
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 __ No
Comments: My attendance record speaks for itself.
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.
None.
Signature Date
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 COMMISSION.
Return Application To:
City of Elk River
City Clerk's Office
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 763.441.7420
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Date Appointed:
Term Length:
OFFICE USE
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Volunteer Commissions
Elk River Park and Recreation Commission 1987-2002
My years on the Commission have seen a lot of changes in its role within city
governrnent. One of our earlier major projects was having a contest that resulted in the
naming of Woodland Trails Park. Since then we have come a long way to currently
being a very strong, well-balanced group that plays an important role in recreation
activities and in the identification, protection and development of parks in the City of Elk
River.
I am most proud of the following accomplishments during my tenure:
Acquisition of the abandoned Burlington Northern Railroad (currently known as
the Great Northern Trail) within the city.
Dedication of 50 acr~"$f property from a local gravel mining company, which is
currently part of Top-of-the-World Park and adjacent tO the Great Northern Trail.
Acquisition of 30 acres of wooded, terminal moraine adjacent to the above 50
acres.
Saving 10 acres of mature white oak trees, south of the fair grounds, from
development.
Sherburne County Park Commission 1992-2002
ltaelped found the Sherburne County Park Commission in 1992 and served as its
chairman for seven years. The most important accomplishments while on the
Commission include:
Starting the process to re-acquire the abandoned Burlington Northern Railroad from Elk
River to Princeton. This land was lost to private ownership because the county did not
want to purchase it at the same time that the city was able to acquire their portion.
Realistically the county will only be able to get about 75% of the grade back;
furthermore, it will take decades and will cost between 50 and 100 times mote than it
would have if it had been purchased when it was first available.
Approval of a modest park plan in 1997.
Establishment of a park dedication fee.
Help to convince the county to accept virtually free land from the Cox family in
Becket.
Acquisition of the Grams property in Zimmerman.
Though we have had modest success in Sherbume County regarding parks and
open space, we failed, for the most part, to convince county government of the
importance of preserving significant amounts of land today for those uses.
Community Service
Developed Orono Softball Complex 1985 - 2002
Designed, coordinated construction and arranged donated labor and materials and secured
funds for:
Shelter building
Concessions Building
Concessions building equipment, ice machine, gas grill, popcorn popper, nacho
machine and miscellaneous frying pans and coffee pots.
Outfield lighting including underground wiring, poles, lights and control panel,
electronic scoreboards and controls
Maintenance building~and storage shed and tournament H.Q
Children's sheltered play area
Redesigned infields for proper drainage
Repositioned infields to increase the distance from home plate to the outfield
fence and reinstalled base pegs and pitching rubbers
Created 15" agg lime buffer outside outfield fence to reduce maintenance
Planted red pine screening south of complex
Backstop net installation
PA system
Drinking fountain
Eagle Projects for ticket booth and grilling shed
The above improvements were paid for by donations, the Boy Scouts and Adult
Softball and $3000 from the City of Elk River. The approximate value is $250,000.
Managed Orono Softball Complex 1985 - 2001
In addition to developing the complex, I managed the maintenance of all of the items on
the previous page plus the following:
Coordinated infield maintenance, including hiring maintenance workers, setting standards
for infield maintenance, developed outfield line painting system that was used until 1997,
warning track and complex weed control, building staining, annual infield overhaul, and
fence tying.
Tournament Scheduling
1985- 2002
I scheduled up to ten tournaments each year; these events are hosted by various local
youth groups as fundraisers to help support their programs and bring in hundreds of
thousands of dollars into the'Elk River area economy each year, which is also good for
the community.
Managed Orono Complex Concessions 1987- 2001
The current concessions business started as a fund raiser for Boy Scout Troop 99. Troop
members were instrumental in the construction and development of the concessions
business. I have managed it ever since. It has been used by several Boy Scout troops,
various youth groups, and Elk River Softball. As mentioned above, it was also used by
youth groups for fund raising during tournaments. Management included ordering
inventory, purchasing equipment, working with vendor contracts, locating and training
groups to run the concessions four to six days per week from approximately May Iv` until
October 15th,as well as selecting and training groups to run fund raising tournaments.
Serving Youth in the Community
Cub Scout Den Leader and
Assistant Pack Leader for Pack 111
1984- 1987
Assistant Scout Master for Troop 99 ~ 1987- 1990
Work to Learn Program
Site Coordinator
1997- 2001
Eagle Scout Project
Community Contact
For the last several years I have had the privilege to
work with several Eagle Candidates in Elk River by
identifying potential projects and acting as recourse
for those projects and assisting in the work on those
projects. To date I have worked with 10 Eagle candidates.
6 have earned their Eagle Rank, another project is complete and
under review, 2 more are currently in progress and the
l0th wimped out because his project was too hard.
Juvenile STS Crew
I am involved in several community projects, mostly in
parks, each year, with the Sherburne County Juvenile STS
leader and crew.
Volunteer Supporter of Youth Through Athletics
Elk River Youth Hockey Coach 1972 - 1973
TRSA Youth Soccer Coach
1981- 1991
Elk River Girls Youth Volleyball 1988 - 1989
Founded girls youth volleyball program and ran
it for the first two years.
Elk River Youth Football 1987-1997
Worked with ER Youth'f'6btball to establish playing
fields at the Orono Softball Complex, including painting
annual field layout and weekly line painting.
Volunteer Supporter of Adult Sports
Adult Men's and Women's Softball 1985 - 1998
League president
Adult Men's Tennis
League president
1978- 1980
Adult Women's Tennis 1979 - 1980
Founded league and league president
Adult Men's Volleyball
League President
1987 - 1989
Adult Coed Soccer
Founded and ran informal league
1986- 1989
Native Prairie Restoration
My latest passion is the restoration and reconstruction of micro native plant
communities throughout the city. As mentioned in the section on Woodland
Trails, I have been working on small native prairies since the mid 90's.
Ctm'ently, these projects have become a major focus for my volunteer
efforts. In addition to the projects at Woodlands, I am currently working on
sites at Oak Savannah Park, south of the fair grounds; the welcome to Elk
River sign site along Highway 10 near Orono Park; Oak Knoll Park; the
Great Northern Trail near Meadowvale School; Camp Cozy Park; and the
east entrance to Elk River sign site.
Restoration of the sites includes site preparation, seeding by using a drill that
we borrow from the State-blighway Department, hand planting, mowing to
control weeds during the first growing season, watering to improve plant
germination and survival during the first growing season, and hand gathering
of seeds to keep the project costs down.
Each spring and fall, I organize volunteers to help bum several of these sites
on a rotating basis as a management tool to control cool season grasses, non-
native plants and woody vegetation. These bums are coordinated with the
Elk River Fire Department and DNR for safety. The Elk River Fire
Department also uses these bums as a practice exercise for their volunteers
and equipment.
The goal of these projects is to provide the community with low
maintanence areas with high aesthetic qualities that will last and improve for
generations.
Woodland Trails Park
My volunteer work in Woodland Trails Park started in 1989 with the clearing of trees and
brush for a small cross-country ski trail system in the park. We used my Ford tractor and
brush mower to clear and maintain the trails. The next year I disced and seeded the trails.
Other major Woodlands projects have included:
After the trails were paved in the park, I organized crews of volunteers offand on for
most of a summer to place dirt along the trail edges and seed them. This was a major
undertaking that involved hundreds of volunteer hours, but the result was fantastic.
For the last seven years I have been active in native vegetation improvements in the park.
We have currently restored or reconstructed six sites within the park totaling about
.twenty0 acres. These projects include site preparation, seeding, two or three mowings
during the first year after seeding, watering to promote germination and to prevent loss of
young plants, and hand weed removal. Each spring I lead volunteer crews who conduct
prairie burns on portions of these areas to help maintain them. Each fall we hand collect
seed to use in other restoration projects in and out of the park.
The last two springs I have planted and maintained 250 trees and shrubs in the park in an
effort to screen the new development at the golf course from the park. Other projects
include annual trail mowing for summer events, park and trails signing, and fencing to
control unauthorized access.
Cross Country Ski Trails 1989 - 2002
Since starting cross country ski trails in Woodland Trails Park in 1989, I have led
volunteer crews that have built and maintained 15km of trails in Woodland Trials Park,
the Great Northern Railroad Trail, Top-of-the-World Park, the Elk River Country Club
and adjoining private land.
Each spring from 1989 to 1999 we would work 6 to 8 weekends clearing a new segment
of trail. This work included cutting and removing trees (we estimate somewhere between
3000 and 4000 trees of varying sizes in those 10 years), brush mowing, stump cutting,
stump removal and final brush mowing.
Each fall I mow portions of the trails to prepare them for the season and coordinate
volunteers that remove downed trees, branches and trail edge brush, as well as dig newly
exposed rocks and fill in the holes with soil.
Since i998 we have been leveling and reseeding sections of the previously built trail to
improve them for low snow skiing conditions. All of the current trails should be leveled
and reseeded by 2008.
Each winter since 1995 I have coordinated a volunteer crew that grooms the trails for
cross country skiing. This effort includes making most of our own grooming equipment,
and until this year it included snowmobile maintenance.
Because of our proximity to the metro area, and because of the quality of our trails and
grooming, our ski trail system is rapidly gaining a reputation/ts being one of the best in
the area. A local poll ranked our trail system fourth in the Minnesota/Wisconsin area
this past season. This ranking was above all of the metro ski areas, including the
Hennepin County Parks.
One of the Eagle projects that I helped with was the preparation of the trail map and trail
signage.
In addition, I coordinate the placement of trail maps at most trail intersections each spring
and fall and the installation of barricades to reduce non-approved trails uses.
- Elk River Biathlon Range
Starting in 1993, I organized a group of volunteers who worked with Minnesota Biathlon
and the USBA to build what at the time was one of only two Biathlon ranges in
Minnesota. Since then we have continued to make annual improvements to range. A
considerable volunteer effort was put into tree removal, site preparation, designing and
construction of environmentally friendly "lead catching" target boxes, target installation,
trail building, mowing and landscaping.
I was very proud to see our local athletes competing for spots on the last two Olympic
Biathlon Teams. Although only two have made the team, many more were very close
and are among the elite biathletes in the nation.
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.):
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Economic Development Authority
Heritage Preservation Commission
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Ice Arena Commission
Library Board
,, V/ Parkand Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Utilities Commission
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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
or commission.
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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: t/Yes __ No
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
I wish to disd°se the following potential conflicts of interest that may or will arise if I become a
member of this board or commission.
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 COMMISSION.
Remm 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
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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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PHONE: (Home)
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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 COMMISSION.
Return Application To:
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Date Appointed:
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CMC AND COMMUNI'P~ ACTIVITIES:
Describe past or present civic and/or community activities that may be relevant in qualifying you to
se~e on this board or commission.
ATTENDANCE:
Are you aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time commitment
invo. lv. ed in preparing for meetings, and do you feel you have the time available to be an active
pamc~pant: ~ Yes __ No
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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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
NAME:
PHONE: (Home).. '- ~.__ ~_ .... .
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STATEMENT OF INTEREST:
Please explain why you would like to serve (or contknue to serve) on the board or
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Describe your educational and professional experience or skills that qualify you to serve
on this board or commission.
CIVIC AND COMIvlUNITY ACTIVITIES:
/ Describe past or present civic and/or community activities that may be relevant in
[ qualifying you to serve on this board or comn~,'ssion. _
ATTENDANCE:
Are you aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the time
commitment involved in preparing for meethags, and do you feel you have the time
available to be an active participant: / Yes ~ No
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
I wish to disclose the following potential conflicts o'finterest that may or will arise ifI
become a member oftkis board or commission.
Signature ~-.// - Date
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
COMMISSION.
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Date Appointed:
River
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
If interest lies 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
Planning Commission
Utilities Commission
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PHONE: (Home) ,_ '(Work) ._ -
OCCUPATION: ~erx-J itt ,~ ~ge_c--i6i EMPLOYER:
HOW ~ ~S ~ YOU LI~D IN ELK RI~R?
STATEMENT OF INTEREST~.
Please explain why you would like to serve on the board or commission
selected above: -~ ~O.U~Z.. UO~C/~,(Z~ ~ O.
EDUCATION~ A~ PROFESSION~ EXPERIENCE:
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CMC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
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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, an/d 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.
Signature I)/a ~e /
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
COMMISSION.
Return Application To:
City Clerk's Office
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
PO Box 490
Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 441-7420
.~ppointment:
Date:
i Term:
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13065 Orono Pa~'k-~vay
Elk l~ver, MN 55330
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
If interest lies in more daan one choice, indicate (by order of preference) which coz~2ssion/board you
,~e 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
PHONE: (Home);~ _/ , ,, ,_,_.._ (Work)___
OCCUPATION: ~'I~C, P t !i er'
HOW ~NY YEARS ~VE YOU LIVED IN ELK RIVER? ~S, ~(~,l~d ~[' )~
STATEMENT OF INTEREST:
Please explain why you would like to sezve on the board or corn_mission selected above:
EDUCATIONAL AND PRO~SSIONAL EXPERIENCE: .
Describe your educational and professional experience or skills d~at qualify you to serve on dais board
or corm'mssion.
Phone: 763.441.7420
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CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Describe past or present civic and/or conmaumty activities that may be relevant in qualifying you to
serve on th/s board or co~rurfission. . . ~ .
Are you aware of the hnportance of regular meeting attendance including the th:ne conmxim~ent
revolved m p[eparmg for meetings, and do you fed you have the thne available to be an active
participant: _~ Yes No
C OlTllllents: ,
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
I wish to disclose the following potential confl/cts of interest that may or will arise if I become a
member of ti:ds board or co~rnrfission.
The selection process will va~7 according to the number of applicants and vacancies, and may not
include interviews xvith ali candidates.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SERVING ON A BOARD OR COMMISSION.
Return Apphcation To:
City of Elk River
City Clerk's Office
13065 Orono Park-way
Elk River, MN 55330
Appointed To:
Date Appointed:
Term Length:
OFFICE USE
Phone: 763.441.7420
Fax: 763.441.7425
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Wendy Borrett
13784 Riverview Drive, Elk River, MN 55330
763-441-6153 - spidtlake~prodigy, net
Experience:
Electronic Publisher;, Independent Contractor- Oct. 2001 - Dec. 2002
Victory Publishing; Militaria International Magazine
Produced eleclronic layout, typesetting, design, and ad production for a lO0-page bi-rnonthly WWll magazine.
Provided creative writing and editing as needed. Conlract ended when magazine was sold.
Sojourn Adult Day Services - 2000-2001
Immediate Supervisor: Stephanie Alen
Part-lime position as a Program Leader. Provided care, developed and lead programs for adults with dementia
and other mental or physical disabilities. Was back up for office manager one day a week. Resigned position
with move to Elk River.
JM Brown Company- Reception and Office Assistant- 1998-2000
Immediate Supervisor: Bonnie Mohr
Part-time position at a commodity brokerage firm. Duties include answering phones, customer service,
invoicing, filing, company 'social director" and coordinator, mail preparation and many other miscellaneous
duties as requested.
Anderberg-Lund Printing Company- Electronic Pub. Dept. Manager- 1994-1996
Immediate Supervisor: Paul Anderberg
Responsible for managing and scheduling the efficient and economical production of type, layout, design and
color separations for a large printing company. Supervised a staff of 12 on two shifts and a complement of
freelancers. Interacted with customers and ~nslated customer requests into a production format. Laid off
when company encountered financial problems.
Independent- Production Efficiency Consultant- 1994-1994
Anderberg-Lund Printing Company: Dan Hocked
Assessed Elecb'onic Publishing Department's procedures and production related paperwork. Streamlined
processes and papenNork to increase departments' production efficiency and reduced paperwork. Developed
SOP's and redefined personnel needs.
Branham Printing Company- Electronic Publishing Manager - 1992.1994
Immediate Supervisor: Dan Hockert
Responsible for managing and scheduling the production of type, layout, and design for a medium sized
pdnting company. Supervised a staff of four and a complement of ~eelancers. Interacted with customer service
representatives and directed production staff in producing the desired product.
References & Additional Experience Available At Your Request
JAN 1 ~ 2003
13065 Orono P~k-way
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
X Utilities Commission
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STATEMENT OF INTEREST:
Please explain why you would like to serve on the board or commission .selectegl abqv~;
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Describe your educational and professional experience or skills that qualify you to serve on tlss board
or commission.
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Phone: 763.441.7420
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Describe past or present cMc and/or cmrmauniqr activities that may be relevant in qualifying you to
se~we on dais board or commission,
A~NDANCE: Z0 ~~
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 dais board or commission.
The selection process ~ vatT accor~g to ~e number of app~cants and vacancies, and may not
~clude rate.Jews wi~ ~ can~dates.
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: 763.441.7425
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If interest lies tn more than one choice, indicate (by order of preference) which commission/board you
are interested in I1,2,3 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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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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Phone: 763.~1.7420 ~ s:xmer~ xnoamcomxappueauon.aoc
CIVIC AND CONLMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Describe past or present civic and/or community activities that may be rdevant in qualifying you to
serve on this board or commission.
ATTENDANCE:
Are you aware of the importance of regular meedng attendance inducting the dine commitment
involved in preparin,g, for meetings, and do you feel you have the time available to be an active
participant: ~. Ye~' No
Comments:
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
I wish to disclose the following potential conflicts of interest that may or will arise ifI become a
member of this board or commission.
Signature Date
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 COMMISSION.
Return Appl/cadon 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: 763.441.7425
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City
3 2003
13065 Otono Parkway
Elk Rive:, 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
3 Park and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
2 Utilities Commission
NAME:
Ronald J. Touchette
ADDRESS: __22400 Meadowvale Rd
PHONE: (Home). - (Work)_
OCCUPATION: __Business Management_ EMPLOYER:
Self Employed
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU LIVED IN ELK RIVER.> __2
STATEMENT OF INTEREST:
Please explain why you would like to serve (or continue to serve) on the board or commission selected
above:
See attached Statement of Qualification/Interest
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Describe your educational and professional experience or skills that qualify you to serve on this board
or commission.
See attached Statement of Qualification/Interest
Phone.' 763.441.7420
commission application, 1-29-08.doe
Fax: 763.441.7425
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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.
Past Cub ScoUt Den Leader and Cub Master
Past Council Member Maple Grove Lutheran Church
Active ERHS Student parent
Concerned and willing Elk River Resident
ATYENDANCE:
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 __ No
Comments:
See attached Statement of Qualification/Interest
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.
None
Signature Date
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 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
commission application, 1-29-08.doc
Faz: 763.441.7425
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Attachment to the Elk River City Commission application ofR. J. Touchette dated'l-29-03
STATEMENT OF QUALWICATION/INTEREST
My name is Ron Touchette; I live in Elk River, MN, District 16. I have been married for 20
years and have two sons ages 18 and 14, I do not hold any elected office.
My background encompasses the automotive repair, building trades, and travel industries. I
hold a Real Estate Sales Persons License from the State of MN with Premier Real Estate
Team, LLC. I would consider myself a small business entrepreneur and have either started
or purchased numerous small businesses most notably in the retail auto repair industry. In
May of 2002 1 sold my interest in four SPARKS Computerized Car Care centers in the Twin
Cities after owning and operating them since November of 1993. I subsequently obtained
my real estate license and began providing business management, mediation and debt
management expertise and services to small business owners in the Automotive and Building
Trades on an as needed basis. I also provide mentoring services to start up and/or straggling
entrepreneurs on a volunteer basis.
My interest in appointment to a Commission stems from my perception that Elk River is
struggling, as are many other communities, to make ends meet while still providing the high
quality services and retaining the small town sense of community and values that we all
enjoy and have come to expect. While it would be very easy to sit back and let "others"
figure out how, when, and where Elk River is going to move and grow into the future I
believe that the public has a duty to participate in government before they should exercise the
right to speak out about unpopular governmental decisions whatever they may be. We all
have a duty to determine whether the decisions made by our government reflect not only the
will of the community but also the good of the Community as a whole even though it may be
unpopular for some. The future comes whether we want it to or not, change is a daily
occurrence and everyone must realize that it takes dedicated good citizens working together
as a team, taking personal responsibility for the outcome to better prepare our comer of the
world for our children.
I have considered the commitment and dedication required for service on a commission and I
am very confident of my ability to provide exceptional leadership for my community should
my application meet with your approval. Thank you for your consideration.
Ronald J. Touchette