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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP - January 10, 2019C 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Mayor and Council members CC: James Dickinson, City Administrator FROM: Dana Makinen, Human Resources Manager SUBJECT: Commission Interviews DATE: January 8 h & 10'`, 2019 Please find the attached information for the Commission Interviews • Interview Schedule • Application from Candidates 4 • 2018 Commissions Information o Andover YMCA Community Center Advisor Commission o Planning & Zoning o Park & Rec. o Open Space Respectfully submitted, Dana Makinen F 0 H C ANDOVER COMMISSIONINTER VIEWS — JANUARY 10, 2019 MINUTES The Andover Commission Interviews was called to order by Mayor Julie Trude, January 10, 2019, 7:03 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Mike Knight, Sheri Bukkila, Valerie Holthus and Jamie Barthel Councilmember absent: None AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as presented. INTERVIEWS OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION / PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION / YMCA COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION / OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMISSION / YOUTH FIRST APPLICANTS Warren Fritze — YMCA Community Center Advisory Commission Mayor Trude reviewed the position of the YMCA Community Center Advisory Commission Warren Fritze stated he works in the psychology field, as an attachment theorist. He explained what he does and provided some examples of how his work relates to some youth. Councilmember Barthel asked Mr. Fritze how long he has been a resident of Andover and why he wants to be on the YMCA Community Center Advisory Commission. Mr. Fritze stated he has lived in the City for about 10 years, loves Andover, and wants to get involved and learn more about it. Councilmember Holthus asked Mr. Fritze if he is a member of the YMCA. Mr. Fritze stated he is a YMCA member and enjoys it a lot. He noted one thing he would like to see is more open common spaces. Mayor Trude asked if he thinks a coffee shop or something similar should be added to the YMCA. Mr. Fritze stated he would love to see that happen. Mayor Trude stated she thinks Mr. Fritze would fit in well on the Youth First Group due to his background with youth and psychology. She explained what that group does and noted she will send him information about it. Councilmember Barthel asked what Mr. Fritze thinks the YMCA Community Center Advisory Commission could do to help with the youth attachment issues he mentioned at the beginning of © Andover City Council Interviews for Commission Openings Minutes —January 10, 2019 Page 2 his interview. Mr. Fritze stated the YMCA helps the youth in so many ways, and just having a place for youth to gather and hang out helps them a lot. Councilmember Bukkila stated they have a teen center that serves that function currently. The Council thanked Mr. Fritze for taking the time to interview. Joy Faherty — Open Space Advisory Commission Mayor Trude reviewed the position of the Open Space Advisory Commission. Joy Faherty explained what role she has been fulfilling within the City, stating she has been creating signs and doing some marketing for the City. Councilmember Barthel asked what is Ms. Faherty's favorite thing she has done with the City to date. Ms. Faherty stated she really enjoyed when she took a walk with the ecologist who did a survey on a preserve within the City. She stated she enjoys learning about the history and working to preserve land from becoming paved spaces. Councilmember Holthus asked Ms. Faherty about her connection with Medtronic. Ms. Faherty described her background and interaction with Medtronic, noting how the company's devices provide second lives to people who need medical help. She stated she is one of the fortunate people that it has helped and as a result, she likes to give back to those in need and works with a domestic abuse group that honors victims of domestic violence. Councilmember Knight asked what her vision is for open spaces in the City. Ms. Faherty stated she can't imagine not having the open and preserved spaces they currently have, she stated corridors are a very important to ecosystems. The Council thanked Ms. Faherty for taking the time to interview. Ted Butler — Park and Recreation Commission Mayor Trude reviewed the position of the Park and Recreation Commission. Mayor Trude asked Ted Butler what he thinks one of the major things the Park and Recreation Commission need to look at. Mr. Butler stated he thinks they need to look at parking options for the parks and consider what is the best and safest thing to do. Councilmember Barthel asked what one thing that has happened during his time on the Park and Recreation Commission. Mr. Butler stated he enjoyed being involved in the redevelopment of Rose Park. u © Andover City Council Interviews for Commission Openings Minutes —January 10, 2019 Page 3 Councilmember Barthel asked what one or two projects Mr. Butler would like to see the City complete. Mr. Butler stated he would like to see a connection of parks and trails through the City leading from one recreation center to another. Councilmember Bukkila asked Mr. Butler if the Park and Recreation Commission has thought about adaptive parks during their planning at all. Mr. Butler stated they have looked at some options in the past which involved partnering with some schools, but it didn't work out. He stated the idea of a fenced park for autistic or special needs children would be a great idea. The Council thanked Mr. Butler for taking the time to interview. Bert Koehler IV— Planning and Zoning Commission Mayor Trude reviewed the position of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilmember Barthel asked Bert Koehler why he wants to be on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Koehler stated he wants to contribute to the City and learn something new. Councilmember Holthus asked what Mr. Koehler thinks about PUDs. He stated they need to do a © better job communicating to residents that the purpose of a PUD isn't a way to skirt the rules. Councilmember Barthel asked what is one thing that makes Mr. Koehler feel proud to be part of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Koehler stated he feels happy and proud when everyone gets something they wanted out of a project. He noted he is happy when he hears residents are proud of their City. The Council thanked Mr. Koehler for taking the time to interview. Kathy McElhose—Park and Recreation Commission, Open Space Advisory Commission, YMCA Community CenterAdvisory Commission, Youth First Mayor Trude reviewed the position of the Park and Reaction Commission, Open Space Advisory Commission, YMCA Community Advisory Commission, and Youth First. Kathy McElhose stated she is open to any Commission position and noted she left it open for the Council to decide where they think she would fit best. She stated because the Planning and Zoning Commission is so technical, that may not be the best place for her when she is just getting acquainted with the City Commissions. Councilmember Holthus asked why she wants to be on a City Commission. Ms. McElhose stated she finally has some spare time to devote to it, she noted she has lived in the City for about nine © years and she wants to give back to the community. She stated her family belongs to the YMCA and they enjoy it a lot. She noted her sons are involved with a lot of sports in the City. © Andover City Council Interviews for Commission Openings Minutes —January 10, 2019 Page 4 Mayor Trude stated she thinks Park and Recreation Commission may be a good fit for Ms. McElhose to serve. Councilmember Barthel asked what is Ms. McElhose's favorite thing about Andover. Ms. McElhose stated it is a beautiful City. She stated she was taken back by the amount of people walking around enjoying the parks and open spaces around the City when she first moved to Andover. The Council thanked Ms. McElhose for taking the time to interview. Scott Hudson —Planning and Zoning Commission Mayor Trude reviewed the position of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilmember Barthel asked Scott Hudson what has brought him joy while serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission. He stated at the end of the day if they can find common ground between all parties involved, he is happy. Councilmember Holthus asked what Mr. Hudson's opinion is regarding PUDs. He stated some © people don't see that they aren't just a way to get what they want. He stated it requires give and take, and noted the City usually benefits from the PUD. Mayor Trude asked how he feels about the development of the turkey farm. Mr. Hudson stated he would have liked to have seen some larger lots in that area, but there weren't enough compelling reasons for him to vote against it. Councilmember Bukkila asked if there was a time he voted against something and it wasn't a majority vote. Mr. Hudson stated he has been on the other side of a few votes but in particular he recalls there being a variance issue in which we voted against it. The Council thanked Mr. Hudson for taking the time to interview. Kim Kovich — Open Space Advisory Commission Mayor Trude reviewed the position of the Open Space Advisory Commission. Councilmember Barthel asked Mr. Kovich if there are specific things that he feels the Open Space Advisory Commission needs to address. Mr. Kovich stated they have accomplished a lot but there is a lot of work to do still. He stated there are problems to work on and stated as an example there are snowmobilers in non -permitted areas and for safety reasons that needs to be addressed. He noted with the grant they received, the Open Space Advisory Commission can get more work done. Mayor Trude stated he has done a great job during his time on the Open Space Commission. © Andover City Council Interviews for Commission Openings Minutes —January 10, 2019 Page 5 The Council thanked Ms. Kovich for taking the time to interview. 111 a101:101:7_U I_C130 The Councilmembers discussed and reviewed the candidates for all vacant Commission positions. Motion by Councilmember Bukkila, Seconded by Councilmember Holthus, to appoint Joy Faherty and Kim Kovich to the Open Space Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilmember Bukkila, Seconded by Councilmember Holthus, to appoint Don Schmeichel to the Community Center Advisory Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilmember Bukkila, Seconded by Councilmember Holthus, to appoint Bert Koehler IV and Scott Hudson to the Planning and Zoning Commission and appoint Karen Godfrey as the first alternate and Don Berthiaume as second alternate. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilmember Bukkila, Seconded by Councilmember Holthus, to appoint Brian Beck, Mark Miskowiec and Ted Butler to the Park and Recreation Commission and appoint Kathy McElhose as the first alternate and Sophia Newton as second alternate. Motion carried © unanimously. I\Is Elio OMUTAIOW" Motion by Councilmember Barthel, Seconded by Councilmember Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, Recording Secretary TimeSaver OffSite Secretarial, Inc. u