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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-12-2018 Special WSMeeting of: Date of Meeting: Time of Meeting: Location of Meeting; Purpose of Meeting: NOTICE OF WORK SESSION Columbia Heights City Council Monday March 12, 2018 6:00 PM City Hall- Conference Room No. 1 Special Work Session 1. Interview candidates for Planning Commission Vacancy 6:00 Mayor f� COLUMBIA Donna Schmitt Councilmembers 1..r� �r --HEIGHTS Robert A. Williams 6:30 John Murzyn, Jr. City of Columbia Heights 59040 Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 -3878 (763) 706 -3600 Connie Buesgens Nick Novitsky City Manager Visit our website at: www.columbiaheightsmn.gov Walter R. Fehst Meeting of: Date of Meeting: Time of Meeting: Location of Meeting; Purpose of Meeting: NOTICE OF WORK SESSION Columbia Heights City Council Monday March 12, 2018 6:00 PM City Hall- Conference Room No. 1 Special Work Session 1. Interview candidates for Planning Commission Vacancy 6:00 Mollie Brucher 6:10 Eric Penniston 6:20 Eric Sahnow 6:30 Kevin Bumgardner 2. Discussion related to appointment of Advisory Commissioners Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for disabled persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 48 hours in advance. Please contact the City Clerk at 763- 706 -3611 or kbruno@columblaheiehtsmn.sov. to make arrangements. COLUMBIA O HEIGHTS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OR COMMISSION Please indicate your preferred commission(s) Economic Development Authority. Park & Recreation Commission Library Board Name: Mollie Brucher bia Heights, MN 55421 X Planning & Zoning Commission X Traffic Commission Charter Commission* ( *Note: for this commission, please indicate if you area qualified voter? W✓ Yes _No) Educational Background: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Graduated Dec 2010 Western Kentucky University, graduate courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Civic Experience: Habitat for humanity volunteer, September 2009 -March 2012 Various coaching roles (middle school softball, K -6 soccer, N basketball) Please describe why you are interested in serving on a commission, and why you feel you are qualified: Although I have not yet served on a commission, I am interested in serving in order to help and give back to my community. I currently work for the State of Minnesota and have an understand of the intricacies that are involved in government projects. I think I could offer a unique perspective based on my background and education. The current political climate is also a contributing factor to my interest in a commission role. I believe that a bipartisan approach to community and city plan is the best approach. I hereby certify that the facts within this foregoing application are true and correct to the best of Return completed application to: City of Columbia Heights Attn: City Clerk 590 40th Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 COLUMBIA 0 HEIGHTS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OR COMMISSION Please indicate your preferred commission(s): _X Planning & Zoning Commission Economic Development Authority. Traffic Commission Park & Recreation Commission Charter Commission* Library Board ( *Note: for this commission, please indicate if you arc a qualified voter? x Yes _ No) Name: Kevin Bumgardner Address: Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Preferred phone # Alternate Phone # Email address: How long have you lived in Columbia Heights? Property you own in Columbia Heights (Other than residence) Present Employer: Counselor Realty, Inc. Work Phone: Position Title: Educational Background: MBA - Capella University BS: Management - University of Northwestern (St. Paul) BS: Marketing - University of Northwestern (St. Paul) RC- Rihlc% _ I Inivorcity of Nnrthwcctcrn (.qt Paull Civic Experience: Comprehensive Plan Committee: City of Lauderdale, MN - 2007 Please describe why you are interested in serving on a commission, and why you feel you are qualified: As a long term resident (and plan on staying a lot longer) I'm interested to see smart growth in the city. I am passionate about a high quality, livable community that is safe, offers jobs, respects its environmental resources, with accessible and diverse shopping and entertainment while also playing well with its neighboring cities to cooperate with metro -wide initiatives. I have sat on the Planning Commission for the City of Lauderdale in the early 2000s and learned a lot about everything from watershed to public works and street - scaping. As a Realtor for over 20 years (and also President of Counselor Realty with 200 agents for 7 of those years) I have an understanding of city development and how it impacts residential and commercial citizens. I have worked in most of the metro area cities and have gained understanding of their various programs as well as their development plans. I hereby certify that the facts within this foregoing application are true and correct to the best of Return completed application to: City of Columbia Heights Attn: City Clerk 590 40`' Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 COLUMBIA 1b HEIGHTS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OR COMMISSION Please indicate your preferred commission(s): Planning & Zoning Cotrunission Economic Development Authority. Traffic Commission Park & Recreation Connnission Charter Commission* Library Board ( *Note: for this commission, lease indicate if you area qualified voter? VYes _No) Name: Eric Penniston 1 Educational Background: I have a bachelors degree In psychology and extensive training in personal finance (Series 7, CFP). Currently, I am studying for a Masters in Social Work and a JD (law degree). Civic Experience: For the past four years, I have been very active in local organlzing - -as a founding member of HelghtsNEXT, on the City's Charter Commission, and the Police Department's Multicultural Advisory Committee. I am also a member of the Springbrook Nature Center Board. I have participated in street clean up- events, volunteered at the Please describe why you are interested in serving on a commission, and wily you feel you are qualified: Despite all of the time I have spent volunteering In my community, much of my efforts so far have been focused on the more abstract parts of getting things done, like coordinating communications among stakeholders, developing best practices, and navigating the politics of local organizing. I am keenl Interested in finding more ways to direct my energy toward things were I can see the concrete fruits of my labor. I want to bring my prior career In finance -- helping Individuals and small business- owners make smart saving, investment, and risk management decisions -- forward Into my new careers. I believe In the power of breaking down barriers and opening up lines of communication between stakeholders; real resul flow when communities find common purpose. Economic health depends on many factors. Columbia Heights is In the midst of an Incredible transformation. Demographically, economically and culturally, we are evolving Into a first -class suburb where (with the right planning decisions) we can attract young families, young professionals, and businesses to our region, and build a sustainable future that works for all of our residents- -those with deep roots and those 71771.1 osen to make Columbia Heights their home. I hereby certify that the facts within this foregoing application are true and correct to the best of Return completed application to: City of Columbia Heights Attn: City Cleric 590 40a` Ave NB Columbia Heights, MN 55421 COLUMBIA 0 HEIGHTS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OR COMMISSION Please indicate your preferred commission(s) Economic Development Authority. Park & Recreation Commission Library Board X Planning & Zoning Commission Traffic Commission Charter Commission* ( *Note: for this commission, please indicate if you are a qualified voter? Yes _ No) Present Employer: BWBR Architects Educational Background: Bachelor of Science - Architecture, Univ. of MN - 2005 Master of Architecture, Univ. of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - 2009 Civic Experience: Prospect Park Neighborhood Revitalization Plan - Committee Member - 2003, 2005 Please describe why you are interested in serving on a commission, and why you feel you are qualified: As an Architect I believe that through good planning and design, we can make lasting, and impactful differences in our communities. Impacts that can strengthen our communities together, strengthen our City, and do so in a way that strengthens our environment. As a citizen I am aware of what goes on in my neighborhood and City as a whole and I am looking for ways to serve the City that I live in. My professional abilities as an Architect make me uniquely qualified to discuss and understand the complexities of navigating the City submittal process, understanding zoning and building code issues, and representing the City to all who wish to build here. I hereby certify that the facts within this foregoing application are true and correct to the best of Return completed application to: City of Columbia Heights Attn: City Clerk 590 40`h Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421