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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP - June 2, 20151685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV Special City Council Meeting Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order — 6:00 p.m. 2. Agenda Approval 3. Interviews of Community Center Advisory Commission Applicants 4. Adjournment �J x ANDOVER SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING — JUNE 2, 2015 MINUTES The Andover Special Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Julie Trude, June 2, 2015, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Mike Knight, Sheri Bukkila, James Goodrich and Valerie Holthus Councilmember absent: None Others: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator Mayor Trude stated she went to the Andover Community Center Advisory Commission meeting and she asked what they are looking for in a member and they indicated they wanted someone who is business knowledgeable. 0 INTERVIEWS Clyde Riddle The City Council introduced themselves to Mr. Riddle and Mayor Trude explained what the responsibilities would be if Mr. Riddle were appointed to the Commission. Mr. Riddle reviewed his background with the City Council. Mayor Trude wondered how Mr. Riddle would get people into the Community Center to use or sell the ice time or the field house time. Mr. Riddle stated he would need to listen to what others had to say and then he would brainstorm with the Commission to figure out how to do that. Councilmember Holthus asked if Mr. Riddle is a member of the YMCA. Mr. Riddle stated he is. Councilmember Bukkila stated when the Community Center was first built the upfront costs were born by the taxpayers and she is wondering if Mr. Riddle was comfortable with what he was spending as a taxpayer on the Community Center and if they look to expand the facility would he be ok with increasing the basis of the amount that is being paid as a taxpayer. Mr. Riddle stated sports and activities are what is important because if a kid is involved in activities they will do better in school and in life and the entire community is rewarded by that and he would be in favor of an increase. Councilmember Holthus asked how long he has belonged to the Community Center. Mr. Riddle stated he has been a resident in Andover for 39 years. He does many activities at the YMCA. © Special Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —June 2, 2015 Page 2 Councilmember Goodrich asked if Mr. Riddle had any projects in mind that he wanted to present to the Commission if he were to be on the Commission. Mr. Riddle stated he did not want to come with an agenda and wanted to observe and see what they needed before he thought about proj ects. Mayor Trude asked if Mr. Riddle has observed things that have gone well and not gone well at the Community Center. Mr. Riddle stated he thought overall there are a lot of good things happening there and he would like to talk to people and find out what others want. He thought this was an excellent facility and used a lot and he felt that a large percentage of people using the facility are getting older and need programs for older people. Councilmember Holthus asked if Mr. Riddle felt like he would be a good representative of the people at the YMCA and Community Center. Mr. Riddle hoped he would. Councilmember Holthus asked if he talked much with the people at the center and listened to their thoughts. Mr. Riddle stated he has not done that but he is open to it. Councilmember Knight stated they have set the model for other YMCAs in the State and the intention is to provide services for all age groups. He stated the whole function of the ® Commission is to make that happen one way or another. Mr. Riddle stated his expertise is for the kindergarten through high school groups and he is also heavily involved in the adaptive athletics group at the Community Center. The Council thanked Mr. Riddle for interviewing and indicated they would make a decision and let him know their decision. Joy Orvis The City Council introduced themselves to Ms. Orvis and Mayor Trude explained what the responsibilities would be if Ms. Orvis were appointed to the Commission. Ms. Orvis stated she has been a resident of Andover for over ten years and has been a member of the YMCA since it opened. She would like to be on the Commission because she is interested in getting more families involved in the Community Center.. Councilmember Holthus asked what Ms. Orvis liked best about the Community Center and YMCA. Ms. Orvis stated she liked that it is centrally located and has many activities for all ages. Councilmember Knight asked what her involvement was with the Mayor of St. Paul. Ms. Orvis stated she volunteered for a committee involving youth when she got out of high school. Ms. Orvis reviewed her volunteer history through the years with the Council. Mayor Trude thought Ms. Orvis had a strong marketing background and thought she might be © Special Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —June 2, 2015 Page 3 able to help with marketing. Councilmember Holthus asked what other experience Ms. Orvis has had in regard to sports. Ms. Orvis stated she has worked with Mr. Mike Bovey, Head Coach for the Andover High School track and field program. Ms. Orvis confirmed what the Council was looking for out of the Commission. She indicated she has talked to the YMCA to come up with a program for Tri- Athletes. She thought that having an athletic club that serves adults would be ideal because they do not have a lot for adults in the community at this time. Councilmember Goodrich wondered with all of Ms. Orvis' commitments would there be a conflict with attending meetings. Ms. Orvis indicated she would not have any issues and would consider this an outlet for her. Councilmember Bukkila stated as far as the financial position and all of the sports Ms. Orvis is involved in, can she be objective. Ms. Orvis stated as a taxpayer she is not sure she would want to pay for all of the sports that the kids in the community play but she felt she could be objective when making decisions. Mayor Trude asked as a business person what did she feel would bring people into the City. Ms. Orvis stated the only way to grow the community is by introducing people to the community. If there are more things in the City, people will want to live here. The Council thanked Ms. Orvis for interviewing and they would make a decision and let her know their decision. Mr. Dickinson indicated formal action to appoint a candidate would be at the Regular City Council meeting. The City Council discussed the two possible applicants and qualifications and decided unanimously on appointing Ms. Orvis to the position. Motion by Bukkila, seconded by Knight to recommend Joy Orvis be appointed to the Community Center Advisory Commission. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT ® Motion by Councilmember Knight, Seconded by Councilmember Goodrich, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m. © Special Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —June 2, 2015 Page 4 Respectfully submitted, Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary TimeSaver OffSite Secretarial, Inc. u x