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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWK - March 31, 20201685 CROSSTOWN C I T Y6A O F N6 . BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV City Council Workshop Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Council Chambers Call to Order — 7:00 p.m. 2. Review/Discuss City Council Vacancy Applications 3. Other Business 4. Adjournment . (763) 755-5100 Some or all members of the Andover City Council may participate in the March 31, 2020 Special City Council meeting by telephone or videoconference rather than by being personally present at the City Council's regular meeting place at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, MN 55304. Members of the public can physically attend, although there is very limited seating in the City Council Chambers as appropriate social distancing will be done by the Council and visitors. 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.CLANDOVER.MN.US TO: Mayor and Council members \ CC: James Dickinson, City Administrat FROM: Dana Makinen, Human Resources Manage SUBJECT: Review/Discuss City Council Applications DATE: March 31, 2020 Due to the retirement/resignation of Mike Knight on March 2, 2020, the City Council requested applications be submitted to fill the rest of his term, through January 5, 2021 at which time the results of the November 2020, General Election will go into effect. Applications were accepted until 12pm (noon) Friday, March 27th, 2020. DISCUSSION Human Resources received 10 applications for the City Council vacancy. The persons who applied are: Peter Beberg Ted Butler Bert Koehler IV Maribella McDermid Andrew Peden Sean Schwartz Jason Van Hecke Robert Van Wyhe Mary VanderLaan Jacob Widmyer ACTION REQUESTED Please review the attached applications and decide on the next steps. Respectfully submitted, Dana Makinen Andover, Minnesota. 55304-7517 March 23, 2020 City of Andover, Minnesota Mayor & City Council C/o Jim Dickinson. City Administrator 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW Andover, Minnesota 55304 Dear Mr. Dickinson, I am submitting this letter of application to be considered for the City of Andover open City Council seat that was vacated by Andover City Council member Mike Knight. Per our phone conversation you asked that it be sent to you with the enclosed resume. First and foremost, I want to thank Council Member Mike Knight for his years of service to the citizens of Andover. His time, talent and treasure has truly been put to good use. I am sure it was most difficult for him to resign. I wish him health, happiness and the knowledge that he did a good job toward bringing about the quality of life that we enjoy in the City of Andover. In sending this application, I express my sincere desire to serve the citizens of Andover, and that I am not interested in running for this seat when it comes up for election in November. The position of a City Council member carries a great deal of responsibility. Having been a Mayor for 10 years, serving 30 years in Law Enforcement, last 5 years as Chief Deputy with Anoka County Sheriff and serving on many local, county and regional boards and commissions, has helped me to understand that Government is for the people and by the people. I know the importance of listening to each citizen, Mayor and Council members, boards and commissions and City staff in making good plans and decisions that impact the quality of life for us all. I thank you for your consideration. M, /�, a RESUME PETER M. BEBERG Andover, Minnesota 55304-7517 OBJECTIVE To fill empty Andover City Council position. PERSONAL • Married — Mary Jane Beberg (Just celebrated 50 years) 3 Children Stephen — Police Officer — Coon Rapids Christopher — Owns Beberg Landscape -Andover Lives in Andover (3) Children Laura — Anoka County Sheriff Office Lives in Andover (3) Children Moved into our new home in Andover August 2014. Church of St. Stephen — Anoka 1975 -Current EDUCATION • AA degree — Anoka Ramsey Community College 1968 • BA degree — Metropolitan State University 1987 • Juvenile Officer Institute -University of Minnesota 1981 • LEEDA, FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development 1998 Program • City Council Training — League of Minnesota Cities 1991 St. Cloud State University WORK HISTORY * Beberg Transportation Service LLC Andover Mn. 2001 -Current Owner & President (Trucking) • Anoka County Sheriff office -Chief Deputy 1995-2000 • City of Coon Rapids — Police Department 1970-1995 Patrol -School Resource -Sergeant • St. Anthony Village -Full time Fire Dept. 1969-1970 • Hunt's School Bus Company — Several locations 1979-2016 Safety Director — Project Manager — HR — PT & FT RESUME PAGE 2 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • Anoka Rotary — Past president • Anoka Knights of Columbus — Past Grand knight • Northwest Anoka County Community Consortium (Youth First) • Mayor's Prayer Breakfast — Charter member • North Metro Mayors Association — Past Chairman • Anoka Business and land Owners Association — Current President • Past Board member — Anoka Economic Development Commission • VP — Anoka Anti -Crime Commission • Rose Park Neighborhood Watch • Business owner in Andover • Served 3 years on St. Stephens School Board — I year Chair person • My Wife and I served 2 years as Chair couple for St. Stephens 3 day Summer fest Community festival, 3 years as co-chair. • Served on finance committee to build the NE YMCA in Coon Rapids. MAYOR Served 5 two year terms as Mayor in Anoka from 1991-2000. During that Time some things I was able to accomplish: • Rebuild the Anoka outdoor pool — Anoka Aquatic Center • Rebuild the Anoka football stadium — Return ownership to School Dist. • Anoka Enterprise park — 26 buildings, over 2 million yards of concrete. • Added one new sheet of ice to the Anoka Hockey arena. • Developed Regional park at the mouth of the Rum and Mississippi River • Closed Anoka City Library — Merged into the new Anoka County Library Site, with Anoka City Library employees. • Kept Anoka Technical College from closing — Remodeled old building, Added new classroom building — Established partnerships with the new Anoka Enterprise Park business. • Many more — All done with a team effort — Leadership REFERENCES • Mr. James Neilson — Attorney & Resident 4949 Marystone Blvd NW (763)421-6655 * Mr. Ken Benson —Neighbor and Andover Businessman (612) 619-9541 Ted Butler Andover, MN 55304 March 26, 2020 Andover City Council Andover City Hall 1685 Crosstown Blvd NW Andover, MN 55304 Dear Mayor Trude and Members of the Council: It is with great enthusiasm for the future of our community that I submit this letter of interest in filling the current vacancy on the Andover City Council. By the time you have read this letter and reviewed my attached resume, I hope you will agree that I have the vision, experience, skills, and passion to serve the community I call home. Vision I have the vision to work for the people of Andover. As a very involved 20 -year resident, I have seen the community grow, change, and improve over the past two decades. It is a great community that has both challenges and opportunities on the road ahead. I envision Andover continuing to mature into a community in which generations of Minnesotans will want to live, work, recreate, raise a family, and retire. That is, we will mature into a community that future generations will continue to want to call home. It is our shared responsibility to guide its future development to that end. Experience Over my two decades residing in Andover, I have consistently been a leader in community organizations and within our city's advisory commission structure. As a member, chair, and vice -chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission since 2007, 1 have played a role in every major park development undertaken by the city in the past 13 years. I have developed strong relationships with city staff, my fellow commissioners, and other community leaders along the way. I have used the financial skills developed through my education and career to work collaboratively to solve financial challenges facing our parks system going back to the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and also to help maximize opportunities for improvements to our parks system when we have encountered better economic times. As the Parks & Recreation Commission representative on the YMCA Community Center Advisory Commission and its vice chair, I have helped guide the development of our community center to be operated in a fiscally sustainable manner while meeting community needs and trying to maximize the reach of the facility to as many community members as possible. Skills My educational background in finance and human resources and my career as a finance manager and administrator at the University of Minnesota have given me the skills to solve both complex financial challenges and even more importantly to engage challenging people with empathy and respect while maintaining principles and consistency in compliance with laws, regulations, and policies. My role managing the operations of a large lab research department with a diverse array of research areas, administrative functions, and a complex set of funding sources prepares me well for a role with the city council setting a vision and direction for a city that has a broad set of priorities and commitments to resident services. Passion I give of my time far beyond my roles on formal city commissions, serving as President and Track & Field Director of Andover Athletic Association, as an umpire, as a coach and volunteer in numerous associations, and volunteering my time to help non-profit organizations and our schools. I see our city as a resident, as a commission member, as the president of an athletic association, as a coach, as a caring neighbor, and as a parent who is committed to making sure all of our kids grow up knowing that Andover is a great place to call home. In conclusion, I'd like to add that I have a deep and abiding respect for Mike Knight. He has been a key force in building Andover into the great community it is today. I consider him a mentor and friend. He dedicated his career as a teacher, principal, and coach to youth. He carried his passion for youth into his work on the council. While I'm not a teacher or principal, I share Council Member Knight's passion for supporting kids, having invested every ounce of my community involvement in activities supporting the kids of our community. I would consider it an incredible honor to fill his council seat for the remainder of this year. Warmest Regards, 4Ted Butler Ted Butler Andover, MN 55304 COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES • President, Andover Athletic Association, December 2018 -Present o Restructured board to create marketing & communications director position. o Updated association by-laws. o Currently leading association efforts to respond to COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on spring sports programs. • Track & Field Director, Andover Athletic Association, 2013 -Present o Restored canceled K -5'h grade youth program to an active thriving program. o Grew registration from 176 in 2011 to 450 in 2019. • Vice Chair, Andover Parks & Recreation Commission 2007 -Present (Past Chair) o Worked with city staff and council on major park improvements including (but not limited to): • Pine Hills North creation and master plan • Hawk Ridge Park redevelopment • Kelsey Round Lake Park master plan • Athletic field improvements, including irrigation • Vice Chair, Andover Community Center Advisory Commission, 2008 -Present o Ensured community center operated in a fiscally sustainable manner. o Led creation of priority use guidelines for community center facilities. o Worked to ensure the community center serves as many residents as possible. • Member, Anoka -Hennepin Schools Middle School Sports Task Force, 2019 -Present o Working with fellow task force members to ensure middle school athletics appropriately serve students in our community. • Youth Baseball Coach, 2011 -Present • High School and Youth Baseball Umpire, Rum River Umpires, 2009 -Present • Past: Chair of Andover Sports Facilities Task Force 2011-2012, Member of Anoka - Hennepin Schools Community Education Advisory Council 2007-2009, Member of Anoka -Hennepin Schools Adventures Plus Child Care Parent Advisory Board 2013-17, Flag Football Coach, 2011-13, Member of YMCA YPartners Board 2009 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Chief Administrator & Finance Manager January 2010 -Present University of Minnesota Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science • Lead all staff operations in high profile academic department, including finance, HR, faculty affairs, information technology, student advising, and communications. • Serve on department's executive committee. • Oversee administrative and finance support for National Science Foundation funded materials research center and privately funded industrial partnership. • Led department -wide safety, emergency, and operational continuity planning including providing faculty, staff, and students with active shooter response training, First Aid/CPR/AED training, and emergency remote work planning that has been highly beneficial in response to COVID-19 pandemic. • Guided department staff through $27 million building renovation and addition. • Led cross -functional interdepartmental or University -wide projects in finance, human resources, travel, undergraduate research programs, and graduate fellowships. Ted Butler Andover, MN 55304 • Manage financial operations of active and highly visible research department with over $30 million combined sponsored and non -sponsored activity annually. • Guided department through highly successful internal audit in 2017. • Developed and implemented strategic plan to grow departmental endowment. • Oversaw re -staffing and launch of departmental communication strategy. • Redesigned hiring processes in department to ensure legal and policy compliance. • Supervise IT staff (2 FTE plus student employees) in development of systems and applications that support the department's mission. • Completed President's Emerging Leaders program May 2010. Health Programs Financial Manager September 2002 -January 2010 University of Minnesota Employee Benefits • Managed all financial operations of employee benefit plans for the University. • Managed budget and health plan rate development for all self-insured health plans. • Prepared and presented financial analysis and forecasts for executive -level oversight committee and employee advisory committee. • Developed and presented financial analysis and evaluation of proposals for health plan requests for proposals (RFPs) valued in excess of $200 million per year. • Guest lectured on self-insured health plan finance to two Carlson School courses. Senior Internal Auditor June 1999 -September 2002 University of Minnesota Office of Internal Audit • Audited and consulted with University departments and provided recommendations on financial and compliance issues for both sponsored and non -sponsored activity. • Made recommendations on process redesign for U -wide and collegiate/departmental processes and assisted in compliance and fraud investigations. EDUCATION Master of Arts, Human Resources and Industrial Relations Graduate Certificate, Policy Issues on Work and Pay University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, 2006 Bachelor of Accounting Bachelor of Arts, German Minor in Management Information Systems University of Minnesota, Duluth Labovitz School of Business and Economics 1999 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. • Strong understanding of public sector finance. • Experienced with data -driven decision-making. • Strategic, long-range planner. Bert Koehler IV Andover, MN 55304-3303 23 March 2020 Andover City Council c/o Dana Makinen Andover City Hall 1685 Crosstown Blvd. Andover, MN 55304 Dear Mayor Trude & the Andover City Council, I would very much like to be considered for the open seat on the Andover City Council. Over more than eight years on Andover's Planning & Zoning Commission, I have learned a great deal. Having been selected as vice -chairperson, and then twice consecutively as chairperson of this Commission, I believe that I am capable and competent in my current role. Additionally, I regularly follow City Council discussions and decisions, both on video as well as by reading the minutes, in an effort to become both better informed, as well as a more well-rounded participant on the Planning & Zoning Commission. I have attached my business resume, as it might have some relation and bearing on the Andover City Council position. I look forward to an interview with the City Council, should you find my application worth consideration. Thank you for your time in this matter. Sincerely yours, Zz*.-t Kot-t&A-�� Bert Koehler IV BERT KOEHLER IV 1 I Andover, MN 55304-3303 Project Management I Scrum Master I Agile Coach I Product Owner I Program Manager I have extensive expertise leading global projects and operations through a variety of methodologies. Having a technical background in computer engineering and operations, I directly improve consistency, quality, and customer satisfaction. I thrive on bringing teams together. At the end of the day, seeing both corporate success and the individual development of its employees is my ultimate goal. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CARGILL, INC., Wayzata, MN, C/o DA UGHER TYB USINESS SOL UTIONS, Bloomington, MN Global Law Operations 2019 -present • Advise Cargill's Global Law Operations team on global law processes and technology • Program management of Cargill's Law ecosystem Lead a team of business analysts, IT solution architects, and others to document all processes of Cargill Law teams across the globe • Align Cargill Law processes under a unified strategy to allow multiple teams to act in concert and collaboration • Implement enterprise legal management software across all Cargill Law offices in 30 different countries. VERITAS TECHNOLOGIES, Roseville, MN Principal Information Developer 2017-2018 Serum master of a software development team, producing software for Fortune 500 companies. • Agile coach and collaborator with Agile Practices Team, mentoring scrum masters and leading discussions with multiple agile teams within NetBackup development. • Worked with multiple development teams to analyze requirements and develop user stories. Coached Product Owners on developing a "backlog" of user requirements to deliver to scrum teams. • Assisted Product Owners and Scrum Teams on backlog grooming and effective user story development. Coordinate information across multiple teams to ensure work between teams is aligned and not duplicated. • Writing technical documents & manuals for both internal staff and Veritas customers. Writing, co -directing, and voicing technical videos for Veritas' sales team & customers. TARGET CORPORATION, Brooklyn Park, MN Lead Engineer, Non -Production Environments & Point of Sale Infrastructure 2015-2017 Assisted in leading an "agile transformation" for Target's infrastructure portfolio, cooperatively building teams while defining products and requirements for each team. Developed centralized online Wiki-based documentation for all scrum teams to allow for self-service rather than a "request then wait" model for assistance. Team lead for engineering labs representing Target store environments. Developed centralized documentation to standardize lab creation and operations across kanban teams in the USA, Uruguay and India. Provided critical process and documentation to India team to successfully rebuild over 3,600 production Point of Sale Servers, finishing two months ahead of schedule. Page -2 SYMANTEC CORPORATION, Roseville, MN Strategic Projects Manager 2003-2014 • Managed a multi-million dollar project to overhaul a network in a five story building for over 50,000 nodes, with minimal interruption to the day-to-day work in the facility. • Project was phased over 18 months, involved multiple vendors, "smart hands" contractors, and directly improved the work for over 1,000 engineers. • Designed and managed a project for a new model of network security within Symantec's engineering labs in Minnesota. The project was successful and replicated throughout India, China, Florida and California engineering sites, allowing lab management from anywhere in the world. • Led an ongoing security remediation project across divisions by analyzing and improving security of key assets such as source code repositories, critical systems, user accounts, and network access, resulting in more mature security and no negative impact on business practices. • Led an Agile "transformation" through the engineering operations teams. Adoption and team training of new tools, as well as redesigning existing business tools. Worked with multiple team leaders to discuss metrics requirements for future Agile planning. Mentored self -organized teams spread across Minnesota, Florida, India and China, driving an iterative model that evolved over time. Key discussions were around the application of agile processes, and the "cultural shift" needed to make it successful. • Standardized and provided documented processes for over 1000 engineers, ensuring interoperability across multiple global sites. ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • IT Infrastructure Manager - 21 North Main, St. Paul, MN • Director of Technology - Kuester Partners, Inc., Minneapolis, MN • Senior Network Administrator - Llewellyn Worldwide, St. Paul, MN • LANIWAN Administrator - McGlynn Bakeries, Inc., Fridley, MN • Client Technology Advocate - Tobin, Erdmann & Jacobsen, Bloomington, MN • Multimedia Systems Manager — Technovations, New York, NY • Educational Technology Manager - University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN CERTIFICATIONS Scrum Master Certification - 2018 ICAgile Enterprise Product Ownership - 2019 Scrum Alliance Product Ownership - 2020 EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, Notre Dame, IN - Bachelor ofArts, Dual Major: English and Computer Applications COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & VOLUNTEERING Presently • Chairman, Planning & Zoning Commission - City of Andover, Andover, MN • Notre Dame Alumni Club of MN - Minneapolis, MN • Santa Claus - Twin Cities, MN Formerly • President, Andover High School Band Boosters — Andover High School, Andover, MN • Board Member & Chairman, Board of Directors - Rainbow School & Childcare, Fridley, MN • Director of Recreational Soccer - North Metro Soccer Association, Andover, MN Maribella Laureano McDermid Andover, MN 55304 Minnesota Supreme Court Rule 114 Mediator and Arbitrator position in the law field in having knowledge while providing my skills and advancing. Gender, Cultural and Religious Sensitivity for multiple Ethnicities'. Multiple language skills, translator and interpreter, English, Spanish, Farsi and French. Motivated in the legal field with demonstration of expertise in cultural and traditional values, drafting orders for team, and managing multiple tasks while implementing up to date policies and procedures; the operation of maintaining and management analysis and coordination with the senior management over multiple projects simultaneously to conduct in efficient manner the daily general clerical duties and services. MILITARY RELATED EXPERIENCE United States Coast Guard - Governors Island Petty Officer Yeoman United States Coast Guard yeoman to the Commanding officer and Executive officer. As the Head Yeoman of the command served as main counselor and source of information to personnel. Promoted the education and resources to different ethnicities for academic success, assisted in vocational rehabilitation and humanities. Resolved problems, monitored unit's development, counseling, coaching. Provided numerous reports on page 7, entitlements, retirement benefits, veterans' benefits, military travel orders, transportations, pay roll certification and delivery. Provided varies Spreadsheets, data entry, excel, United States Coast Guard intranet. Serves as a primary contact for veterans, their beneficiaries, and their representatives and is the decision -maker for compensation or pension claims. Explains the full range of VA benefits and all related programs. Exceptional knowledge and communication with international leaders and labor relation issues working directly with the commander of the base; enforced humanitarian and military policies as well as civilian law. Provided guidance, direction and advice to leaders and subordinates. Forecasted future outcomes on individuals work performance and identified the needs of the individuals to help ensure a more positive work environment. Consulted individuals on benefits available to them; in order for them to receive the maximum benefits of their career. Makes determinations as to eligibility for the type of benefit sought and analyzes, develops, and requests required evidence for certain claims requiring a rating decision. • Decides the necessity for and type of examination, reexamination or opinions to determine the existence of or to evaluate disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries. Assisted in daily entry and forms to complete transactions varying but not limited to incoming and outgoing personnel; maintaining and updating all information in the database to meet the standards of the United States Coast Guard policies and procedures. While identifying the key areas of improvement and working closely with the commander. • Develops comprehensive requests for these examination/opinions to ensure appropriate evidence is received from which to adjudicate the claim. United States Coast Guard — Toledo, Ohio with deployment of Iran Yeoman As the Deployment officer for port security to units 301, 302, 303 warehouse inventory taker; liaison between Saudi Arabia and United States Coast Guard relayed information about traditional values and national holidays; Translator for Navy unit 212 while providing security for vehicles which transported supplies and other items to other Coast Guard units in Saudi Arabia; Attached to Marine Corps unit for language support; Classroom instructor for basic Farsi. Received orders from security to be a part of movement of manufacturing company of uniforms and materials needed to complete the mission at hand. Worked hand in hand with Bahrain Engineer on a 21 - foot Boston Whaler E4 while providing clerical and administrative support. Unit 302 1 confirmed and received new personnel in the country while returning individuals state side who were within their expired contract. Expedited the mobilization of naval unit 212 which transported the supplies and materials to complete our mission at hand. • Utilizes various electronic data processing (EDP) systems for inputting data related to claims adjudication, processing, monitoring, and correspondence preparation. Directly responsible for individuals to learn basic Farsi; Providing translation support for Marine Corps unit between them and their contractors. Planned for critical situations while implementing the basic respect and knowledge of the culture at hand to achieve movement of goods in a timely manner. Implemented procedures and formulated a shorter and more beneficial way of trade while meeting the tasks at hand. Planned and established reports to meet the budget and activities to raise comradery; while maintaining the basic policies and procedures. Defined the accomplishments of individuals and provided recognition for fellow soldiers on DD214's. Took corrective action as appropriate to maintain the highest standard possible in undesirable situations. Acts as an advocate for veterans and their beneficiaries in their dealings with other VA elements and organizations that effect their claims. National Guard- Rosemont, MN Specialist Translated both verbal and written documentation. Provided translations in variety of settings from conference centers to meetings. Relayed the concepts and ideas between languages to achieve the greater goal or task of the day. Social Community Organizer and volunteer with Anoka High School, Crooked Lake Elementary School, and Wayzata Oakwood Elementary for reading programs, cheerleading programs, and classroom volunteer. Active in the Andover and Anoka Community. EDUCATION Joliet Junior College- Joliet, IL • Minor in Psychology Minnesota School of Business- Blaine, MN • Bachelor of Science in Law SPECIALIZED TRAINING • National Communications Management- Utain Texas • National Communications Personnel and Requisitions- Utain Texas • National Communications Customer Service- Utain Texas • Broadband Experience with Troubleshooting Certificate • Personal Skills with Customer Satisfaction Certificate • Excellence in Customer Service Certificate • Class A School United States Coast Guard- Alameda California EXPERTISE • Communication skills • Negotiation & Mediation • Organized approach • Time management • Team ethic • Ability to cope under pressure • Professionalism • PC Literacy • Minnesota Certified Rule 114 Mediator Skills Summary • Project Management Computer Savvy Accounts Payable • Report Preparation Customer Service Accounting • Written Correspondence Scheduling Procurement • Marketing & Sales Human Relations Professional Presentations • Troubleshooting Cultural Diversity • Professional Experience • Prepare complex reports on employees, personnel and customer service for seminars on customer relations improvements. • Author professional correspondence to employees and customers. • Design and deliver series of seminars and meetings for local organizations and associations, providing information on the company and the different programs offered. • Conduct small group sessions on company policy and regulations. • Rapidly learn and master varied computer programs; recently completed Principals of Management Certificate Course. Andover City Council 1685 Crosstown Blvd NW Andover, MN 55304 Andrew Peden Andover, MN 55304 Dear Andover City Council, I am writing to you to express my interest in the vacant seat on the Andover City Council. I believe I would be a great addition to the City Council due to my professional experiences that would strongly relate to the knowledge necessary to contribute to the City Council. My wife and I both grew up in Andover and were able to purchase our first house in May of 2017, so serving on the city council would be a great opportunity to give back to the city that shaped us. I am currently the payroll accountant for Anoka -Hennepin ISD #11, where my primary duties include processing payroll, supervising 6 payroll clerks and submitting/reconciling quarterly tax numbers and bi- weekly payroll numbers to TRA and PERA. Prior to the school district, I worked for Anoka County in the Human Services Divisions of the finance department. I was primarily responsible for budgeting, projections and grant submissions for federal and state revenues for the county. Before Anoka County, I was a CPA for MMKR, primarily working on GASB audits for metro area cities and school districts. I frequently reviewed council and school board agenda and minutes during the position. The vacancy on the City Council would be a great honor for me, giving me a chance to give back to and support not only the community I grew up in, but also the community I plan to raise my children in. I believe my strong accounting/budgeting background would be a great asset for the city of Andover. I would appreciate the opportunity to interview for the vacancy and further discuss my qualifications and background. Regards, Andrew Peden ANDREW PEDEN ver, MN 55304 Previously a Certified Public Accountant with 4+ years of experience with general ledger processes, reconciliations and presenting financial information with a majority in governmental fiord accounting/auditing. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 03/2019 — present Payroll Accountant, Anoka -Hennepin ISD 411 - PROCESS BI -WEEKLY PAYROLL - QUARTELY SUBMISSIONS FOR FEDERAL. AND STATE REPORTING - RECONCILIATION OF PAYROLL LIABILITY/EXPENSE ACCOUNTS - SUPERVISE 6 PAYROLL CLERKS PERALTRA BI -WEEKLY SUBMISSIONS/RECONCILIATION 11/2016 — 03/2019 ACCOUNTANT II, Anoka County - QUARTERLY GRANT REPOR"LING/RECONCILIATION 'I O THE STATE OF MN - MANAGE BUDGET FOR ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE DEPT. ($30M EXPENDITURES/$IOM REVENUE) - BUDGE'T/PROJECTIONS ANALYSIS AND PRESENCATION'TO DEPARTMENT HEADS - ASSIST IN CAFR PREPARA'I'ION—IN'I'ERGOVERNMEN'fAL REVENUES/SEFA - PERFORM MONTHLY RECONCILIATIONS AND JOURNAL ENTRIES TO ENSURE ACCURACY OF REPORTING 08/2015 —11/2016 ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT, MMKR - GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY AUDITS (LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND GASB) - FINANCIAL, STATEMENT PREPARATION FOR GOVERNMENTAL, ENTITIES - NON-PROFIT ORGANAI7.,ATION AUDITS/990 TAX RETURN PREPARATION EDUCATION MAY 2015 BAC OF ACCOUNTANCY, MINOR - INFO SYSTEMS, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA FEB 2017. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, MN CPA (2017) SUPPLEMENTAL - APA Member 2019 - Presenting complex financial data to non-financial staff 27 March 2020 To: Andover City Council 1685 Crosstown BLVD NW, Andover MN 55304 RE: Council Member Letter of Intent Dear Andover City Council, Andover has been my home for the past 3 years. In that time, I have fallen in love with the community. My wife and I (Rae Murphy originally from Lake George/Cedar) moved here to have our first child as we heard great and amazing things from the research we did on surrounding communities. In the time since, I have continually been impressed with the sense of community, the stellar leadership, the great environment and the overall care for one another that resonates so vibrantly here in Andover. I have grown ever more involved in the community since I stopped travelling for work and when the opportunity of an open seat happened from councilman Knight deciding to step down, I made the decision to put my hat in the mix to help serve the community in a greater role. It is my very strong belief that true change is implemented at the ground levels of an organization; it is where the rubber meets the road. I believe that to be true with government as well. The city council is the place where we can truly serve our community and can continue to build a great community. I have a strong background of service to my country, leadership in both a corporate and military setting, and a variety of experiences from military, to community and church, to professional and international that I can bring to the table to help serve the community. I have numerous degrees in engineering and business as well as strong experiences in process improvement, project management, financial analysis, and due diligence that can serve to help us make an even stronger community. I currently have 3 children now and plan to grow my family even more in Andover. I want to make this community the best possible place for them as well as everyone in it. We truly want to serve our community. For these reasons I will make an excellent pick for council member and dedicate my service to the community in an official manner. Sean Schwartz SEAN MICHAEL SCHWARTZ Andover, MN 55304 Operations Leader Expertise in Process Improvement, Change Management and Transformation I am a motivated and experienced problem solver and demonstrated leader. I enjoy leading through complex change and developing a clear roadmap to do so efficiently, and effectively. I have 5 years demonstrated leadership and project management in the military and 5+ years of problem -solving, process improvement, and change management as an engineer and management consultant. I am a certified six - sigma blackbelt and have managed numerous change management projects both in the military and government, as well as in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. I have extensive experience in the medical device, generic pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries as a change leader. Leadership Product Cost Supply chain Financial Reporting OPEX Optimization Optimization & Lean Six Sigma Consulting Change Management Transformation Organizational Waste Reduction Statistical Modeling Process Improvement Development EXPERIENCE XCEL ENERGY, Minneapolis, MN Senior Engagement Manager April 2019 -Present Senior internal consultant for process improvement and change management. • Led McKinsey engagement to drive efficiency and eliminate waste • Developed internal excel and PowerPoint proficiency; led training and development programs • Chair of Minnesota Veteran Business Resource Group (MOVE) WILSON PERUMAL AND COMPANY, Dallas, TX Private boutique management consulting firm, focused on complexity cost and change management (largely DoD facing) Senior Process Improvement Lead October 2018 - April 2019 Brought in as subject matter expert on operational excellence and process improvement. • Analyzed plant health using financial, anecdotal (interviews), and observational data to assess performance and current state • Developed immediate recommendation for quick wins to gain momentum and establish credibility in worker structure, workstreams, and overall org structure • Synthesized data in detail to develop overall client playbook and roadmap to success in critical areas (direct hours, product churn, and worker utilization) to guide client through change process TARGUS MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, Madison Heights, MI Private management consulting firm focused on operational excellence, process improvement, OEE, change management Project Leader March 2018 - October 2018 POC for firm at client site (plant) and managed engagement throughout. Responsible for plant performance, client satisfaction, and value creation • Led client through continuous improvement change management engagement • Developed and enhanced OEE dashboard metrics, created dashboard, and implemented a visual management tool to track the real-time production data • Drove 3 black belt projects to eliminate waste in component parts, resulting in cost reductions of over $15M in waste reduction of component parts (stepped in for client blackbelt vacancy) • Managed $75M CAPEX project to transition to operational capacity of high-tech filling and packaging combination line (Class A GMP EU sterilization); developed workstreams, competencies, and estimated headcounts for all operations • Conducted over 20 interviews and 10+ case studies to evaluate talent; developed new process and approach for recruiting talent (internal to firm) Senior Engagement Team Lead June 2017 - March 2018 Consulted in Pharmaceutical plant as member of 3 -person team for engagement. Responsible for performance of Quality, Maintenance and Engineering departments • Quality - developed new batch tracking system to prepare client for digital transformation while simultaneously reduced errors in processing and overall processing time • Maintenance — developed integrated maintenance plan and schedule to implement preventative maintenance activities into the client's daily rhythm and change the way they approached maintenance (preventative vs reactive) Sean Schwartz, page 2 • Developed Batch tracking tool using different plant systems (ERP, QC, MRP, Market Demand, and manual trackers) to track the release status of batches and subsequently prioritize them based on the client's customer demand • Client Development — Led acquisition team in conducting Rapid Plant Assessment (RPAs) to demonstrate the type of value the firm could deliver; resulted in two successful acquisitions UNITEDHEALTHGROUP, Minneapolis, MN Intern — Strategic Initiatives (Internal Consultant) May 2016 - August 2016 Internal MBA summer consultant assigned to Community and State segment • Improved the return mail process, resulting in increased member engagement, reduction of compliance risks, and decreased overhead processing costs ($80K/year per health plan) • Developed matrixed data collection plan for member share of cost/patient liability and made recommendations for best practice across state markets • Analyzed current DRG codes and data warehouse to ensure outlier and respective rates were consistent with negotiated contract BOSTON SCIENTIFIC, Arden Hills, MN Senior Manufacturing Engineer February 2014 — August 2015 • Initiated and drove 2 major process improvements and one major DOS (Design of Specification) change, combining for a total of over $600K in annual savings • Initiated CAPA (Corrective Action/Preventative Action) to improve and correct swaging process and trained builders on new process • Trained and Certified over 30 builders/operators on 14 processes as process owner NATIONAL FLOORING EQUIPMENT, MN Small manufacturing firm focused on medium to heavy floor finishing and polishing equipment Engineering Manager May 2013 - Feb 2014 • Redesigned 9 different products for performance, manufacturability, aesthetics, and ergonomics • Initiated New Product Development process and built new 30001b floor scraping machine from concept to prototype to manufactured machine • Developed Engineering Change Process to control design improvements and maintain ERP management system (part setup, time standards, BOM audits); led company through learning curve for introduction UNITED STATES ARMY — 10'" MTN Division Ft. Polk, LA Infantry Officer Company Commander April 2011 —April 2013 Executive Officer March 2011—April 2011 Platoon Leader Executive Officer April 2010 —February 2011 May 2008 —April 2010 EDUCATION KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS — INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Bloomington, IN Master of Science, Global Supply Chain Management and Transformation Winter 2020 CARLSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT - UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, MN Master of Business Administration — Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations May 2017 PURDUE UNIVERSITY, West Lafayette, IN Master of Science — Materials Engineering May 2013 UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY, West Point, NY Bachelor of Science — Mechanical Engineering May 2008 Six Sigma Black Belt — Boston Scientific July 2014 LEADERSHIP MBA Leadership: VP of Carlson Finance Club, Veterans Club, and Medical Industry Leadership, Teaching Assistant in Statistics, Elected Social Chair for MBA class Developed, sourced, and implemented I" and 2nd annual Carlson Veteran's Banquet (2016 and 2017) TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS Training and Certifications: Lean Six -Sigma Black -Belt, FEE Certification; Graduate of Airborne, Air Assault 3/7/2020 To: Andover City Council From: Mr. Jason Van Hecke Andover, MN 55304 Subj: Open City Council Seat I am writing you to respectfully request your consideration for the appointment to the temporary open City Council Seat vacated by Mr. Mike Knight. Mr. Knight has dedicated many years to this community and whomever you choose to take his place will have some large shoes to fill. My wife and I have had the privilege of raising both of our kids as residents of Andover since 2002. We have enjoyed the family atmosphere of this community and the neighborhood that we call home. In addition to calling Andover home, I have been involved in our local Senate District BPOU for quite a few years. I have served my country in the US Navy and have felt the spirit of service since that time. This community and our neighbors have given so much to me and my family and now I feel the desire to pay some of that back. For your consideration, I have attached a copy of my resume. I have been working for the same company since moving to Andover. I have been working in the Electrical Field Service and Electrical Engineering for over 20 years. The work has been working with electric utilities to keep their systems reliable and stable. Over the past few years I have been managing upwards of 44 people, two divisions in two different regions of the country. My duties involve preparing and managing multimillion -dollar budgets, managing personnel issues, allocating resources, capital requests, board meeting presentations, and negotiation of large contracts with customers and contractors. I have been trusted with building a successful division for a family owned company. I appreciate your consideration for this appointment. I hope that my experience and skills will prove to be a good addition to the Council. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jason Van Hecke Andover, MN 55304 Managerial Skills Jason Van Hecke • Managed multiple divisions with over 40 people in two regions of the country • Developed and implemented new structural changes and business strategy to allow for smoother operations and accountability • Developed and maintained multimillion -dollar budgets to facilitate growth • Developed Sales & Marketing strategies to increase footprint to new regions and new customer bases • Negotiated contracts and service agreements with major utilities, contractors, and industrial customers in various regions • Managed logistics and budgets for very large projects including allocating personnel and equipment • Managed projects and built relationships with major utility and industrial customers • Prepared and submitted capital appropriation requests for equipment for new service center, maintained inventory and ordered new parts • Interviewed and trained new personnel on policies, procedures, and job activities Professional Skills 17 years of high-voltage experience including engineering, generating testing and bid specifications, commissioning and start-up of substations (480V-500kV), generating stations and associated equipment Computer literate, and comfortable with various software and systems such as AutoCAD, Access, SKM coordination software, SAP, MS Word, Excel etc. Professional Experience 11/02 to present L&5 Electric Inc. 9300 Evergreen Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN General Manager/Assistant Division Manager/Power Systems Specialist 12/99 to 11/02 ABB Inc. 13720 Lincoln St, Suite B, Ham Lake, MN Shop Supervisor/Project Manager 8/98 to 12/99 Dynex Industries 4751 Mustang Circle, Saint Paul, MN Engineering Intern Education University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN - Electrical Engineering US Navy, Jacksonville, FL - Electrician To whom it may concern, I am writing to express my interest for the position of city council member for the city of Andover, Minnesota. I have not been a long time resident of Andover, having moved to the city in 2017, but I have come to really and enjoy and care about the city, and have bought into the slogan of "Welcome Home.". In our neighborhood, I get to interact with a wide range of people from all walks of life, including teachers, plumbers, and small business owners. My family and I enjoy the walking trails and parks in the city and want to see their continued improvement. We envision ourselves as long term residents and want to support the growth of the community. I've reviewed the council meeting notes; the topics considered and the impact on the city's future interested me. They were wide ranging from future developments, to a narrower focus such as resident asking for a lot maintenance. My background makes me well suited for the job. I have resided in several other states in the preceding years, and this has given me a front row seat to see how different city planning models and project implementation effects citizens. In my career as a consulting nutritionist, I work with agricultural producers of all sizes. It is my responsibility to listen to concerns and disseminate often complex information to everyone from company owners to hourly farm workers alike. Because of this, I work diligently on my communication skills, ensuring that everyone feels heard, and understands the information provided. I liken this to a city like Andover, where despite possible variances in education and socio-economic status, everyone has a right to be heard, and to understand decisions made by the council. I have worked on several professional society boards and know the importance of focusing on issues that many people take for granted. Having worked on these boards has helped me be both empathetic and decisive, a delicate balance. One unique experience I had was working in poultry during the Avian influenza outbreaks of 2014. This devastated the industry and lead to a big shift in how business was conducted. Serving on planning and preparation committees as well as speaking with producers that were impacted gives me some insight into how to deal with the current crisis the city and country are facing. Thank you for your consideration and I hope I can help, Robert Van Wyhe Robert Van Wyhe Home Address: Andover, MN 55304 EDUCATION 2009-2014 Doctorate of Philosophy - Michigan State University Animal Science: Poultry Nutrition and Developmental Biology 2007-2009 Master of Science -Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Animal Science: Poultry Nutrition 2002-2007 Bachelor of Science - University of Wisconsin -Madison Degrees in Biosystems Engineering and Poultry Science EMPLOYMENT 2019 -Pres Poultry Nutritionist at CSA Animal Nutrition Responsibilities include: • Design and implement feed and management programs for poultry producers • Review customer data to improve management practices • Hold best practice training seminars for customer employees • Present scientific data at technical schools and conferences in the USA. 2015-2019 North America Nutritionist at AB Vista Responsibilities include: • Work directly Business managers and customers and universities in the US and Canada to develop and market our products like enzymes and yeast • Main focus is working with poultry accounts to utilize AB Vista products and tools like ELISA assays and NIR to measure enzyme activity and substrate quality • Investigate problems and implement nutrition and management solutions for domestic and international customers. • Conduct experimental trials (field or pen) to determine nutritional solutions for poultry using AB Vista products. • Maintain professional and university relationships including committee work and company representative for several organizations 2014-2015 Technical Service Nutritionist at Hy -line International Responsibilities include: • Formulate diets to maximize production for Hy -line breeder flocks • Investigate problems and implement nutrition and management solutions for domestic and international customers • Present scientific data at technical schools and conferences worldwide • Conduct research trials to determine nutritional needs of Hy -line varieties • Manage Hy -line's world flock database and design customer's reports from the dataset • Compose Hy -line management guides and technical bulletins • Head of Hy -line International Technical Service tours and internships 2009-2014 Research Assistant at Michigan State University 2007-2009 Teaching Assistant at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Poultry Science Association (Student Director 2007-2009) World Poultry Science Association (Vice President USA branch 2018-pres) Toastmasters International CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Fernando Perazzo Costa, Leonilson Dantas, Matheus Lima, Guilherme Lima, Filipe Barros, Danilo CavalcanteI, Tiago Santos, Gilson Gomes, and Robert Van Wyhe. 2017. Performance of laying hens fed low nutrient diets supplemented with phytase and xylanase from 46 to 94 weeks of age. Poult. Sci. 96(E-Suppl. 1) Oral Presentation. Poultry Science Association Meeting. Orlando, FL Matheus Lima, Fernando Perazzo Costa, Leonilson Dantas, Guilherme Lima, Danilo Cavalcante, Tiago Santos, Gilson Gomes, and Robert Van Wyhe. 2017. Feeding low Ca and aP diets supplemented with phytase to laying Japanese quails. Poult. Sci. 96(E-Suppl. 1) Oral Presentation. Poultry Science Association Meeting. Orlando, FL Van Wyhe, R. C., A. Barri, C. L. Walk, J. R. Sottosanti, C. L. Novak, and A. P. McElroy. 2008. Broiler performance on a COBAN® anticoccidal program with exposure to a mixed Eimeria population. Poult. Sci. 87 (Suppl. 1). Poster Presentation. Poultry Science Meeting. Niagara Falls Canada. Van Wyhe, R., R. Dalloull, M. Bedford, and A. McElroy, 2009. Evaluation of hydrolyzed yeast cell wall products on intestinal morphology and broiler performance during coccidia exposure. Oral Presentation. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Van Wyhe, R., M. Bedford, R. Dalloul, and A.P. McElroy. 2009. Differences in growth parameters and response to yeast components in chicks seeded with gut microflora from high and low weight broilers. Poult. Sci. 88 (Suppl. 1). Oral Presentation. Poultry Science Association Meeting. Raleigh, NC. Lehman, R., C. Walk, J. Sottosanti, R. Van Wyhe, A. Barri, C. Honaker, and A. McElroy. 2009. Evaluation of length of finisher Maxiban® withdrawal period on broiler performance. Poult. Sci. 88 (Suppl. 1). Oral Presentation. Poultry Science Association Meeting. Raleigh, NC. Van Wyhe, R.C., B.J. Powell, R.C. Haut, M.W. Orth, and D.M. Karcher. 2010. Reducing the growth rate in turkeys improves femoral bone quality. Poult. Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1). Oral Presentation. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Van Wybe, R.C., S. E. Fraley, C. Szybisty, D. M. Karcher, and E. L. Karcher, 2011. Effect of snack food byproduct on the feeding behavior and production parameters of laying hens. POult Sci. 90 (Suppl. I). Poultry Science Association Meeting. St. Louis, MO. Van Wyhe, R.C., T.J. Applegate, M.S. Lilburn, and D.M. Karcher. 2011. A comparison of long bone development in historical and contemporary ducks. Oral Presentation. Maple Leaf Duck Research Conference. Warsaw, IN. Van Wyhe, R.C., T.J. Applegate, M.S. Lilburn, and D.M. Karcher. 2012. A comparison of long bone development in historical and contemporary ducks. Poster Presentation. World Poultry Congress. Salvador, Brazil. INVITED TALKS Superdosing of phytase United Soybean Board Animal Nutrition Working Grou, St. Louis, MO, Oct 26th, 2016 Practical use for enzymes. Texas Commeical Egg clinic. College Station, TX, May 6th 2016. Nutritional requirements of the W-36. Reconocimiento Como Conferencista. Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, June 19th, 2015 An update on nutritional challenges in laying hens. Multi -state nutrition conference. Indianapolis, IN, May 1912015 PUBLICATIONS Peer Reviewed Van Wyhe, R.C., D. M. Karcher, and E. L. Karcher. 2012. Effect of snack food by-product inclusion on production of laying hens. Poult. Sci. 91:1406-1409 Van Wyhe, R.C., T.J. Applegate, M.S. Lilburn, and D.M. Karcher. 2012. A comparison of long bone development in historical and contemporary ducks. Poult. Sci. 91:2858-2865 Van Wyhe, R.C., P. Regmi, B.J. Powell, R.C. Haut, M.W. Orth and D.M. Karcher. 2013. Bone characteristics and femoral strength in commercial toms: The effect of protein and energy restriction. 2014. Poult. Sci. 93:943-952 Proceedings Papers McElroy, A.P., A. Barri, R. Van Wyhe, and G. Harris. 2013. Intestinal Architecture Presented at Multi -State Poultry Meeting. May 21-23. Pages 1-6 MEDIA Feeding optimal egg production. International Poultry Production, April 2015 SERVICE ACTIVITES Departmental 2009-2014 Animal Science Graduate Student Association (ASGSA) Committee Chair 2011-2012 Animal Science Graduate Research Forum Co -Coordinator Civic 2011-2012 Volunteer for ASGSA Blood Drive 2010-2012 Volunteer at Capital Area Humane Society 2010-2011 Service Chair for ASGSA HONORS AND AWARDS 2012 Outstanding Graduate Instructor Award Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University 2011 Hoefer Fellowship Award Michigan State University 2008 Student Excellence Award Poultry Science Association Meeting Mary C. VanderLaan Objective To be appointed to the Andover City Council Education at St. Cloud State University Major: Business Administration Seminars and short term classes on retail management, employment, and customer service. Classes with League of MN Cities on City Government functions MANAGEMENT For 30 years I owned and managed a retail business. Party Papers & Costumes, LLC. I trademarked this shop as "The Halloween Store in the Halloween Capital of the World." Under my successful ownership, it grew to 5 times its size. In 200 1, 1 was awarded "Business of the Year", chosen from over 600 eligibles. I sold the business in November 2016. COMMUNICATION Various courses and experiences have taught me to be an effective communicator. Service on the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission from 1972 to 1974 Elected to the Andover City Council, serving from 1974 to 1978 Service on the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission from April 2018 to present Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Board member for three year period Public Speaking engagements with Dr. Delphie Fredlund, U of M Thanatology Presentations to civic organizations on aspects of my costume and party industry Sales experience at trade shows including Renaissance Festivals in MN & SD Television interviews on QCTV and the four major metro stations, also MN Tourism Bureau. Recently accepted as a Census Bureau employee LEADERSHIP Directing the activities of the City for four years and 30 years of retail management have given me great opportunities to pioneer paths and inspire others. I have supervised and trained over 50 people in my years of administration. Council member, City of Andover 1974-1978, guiding newly elected members, hiring new staff members and directing staff activities using law and protocol. Supervising a complete retail team daily for 30 years, including training in sales, purchasing, maintenance, and customer service. Keeping abreast of changes and challenges in the retail world and making changes to keep my business viable. Giving attention to affairs of Federal, State, and City governments Andover, MN 55304 March 22, 2020 Andover Mayor and City Council Members, I wish to be considered to fill the vacancy on the Andover City Council. Presently I am not working full time and will be able to devote a proper amount of time to the position. You are discerning what to look for in a candidate and how to determine who will best serve the City, recognizing that a public official must look to the community as a whole, not using the office for personal gain. The best candidate will have maintained an honorable, trustworthy reputation and will be able to network on behalf of their entity. I'm well known in both Anoka and Andover for my public service. I honor the courage it takes each of you to do your job and the qualities you possess to do that job. l know how it feels to be criticized when making public the votes and pronouncements which are not popular in the room, despite evidence the project is needed to correct serious problems. Despite harsh testimony from some, l voted for the first sewer and water projects in the City, understanding the engineering plans and specs and the need to have sanitary sewer and water installed because there were several private wells infested with coliform bacteria. I have had to guide conflict. Andover's new council member will need to know how to work with county and state officials, and adjoining municipalities, understanding how to harness the machinery of government to solve problems. I testified before a State Senate Committee on Land Use Planning, worked with the League of MN Cities on specific issues, and communicated with the Metropolitan Council while working on our comprehensive plan. I know how to communicate. There is no substitute for experience. An item under consideration should trigger all tentacles of thought, not just a singular thread. A good local government official can look back to the past, assess the present and reach out to the future. I have been told by Council that "You certainly do your homework." Experience does that. It teaches us how to think comprehensively. I am experienced. Page 2 Council members need to know how to supervise and hire staff. Andover began with a staff of 3 and during my tenure on the Council, we grew it to cover engineering, administrative and advisory for the benefit of the municipality. Also, in my running of my business of 30 years, I hired, trained and supervised over 50 people. I know how to be a good boss. Social changes require adaptation. I was the first woman to serve on the Andover Planning & Zoning Commission, the first woman to serve on the City Council, and on my return to city service, was again the only woman on the Planning & Zoning Commission. As of this January, I am pleased that more women have been appointed. Gender diversity in government is good. I believe in equality. Creativity, a strong spirit, an alert mind and a good memory serve government leaders well. Our earlier councils had to create and amend ordinances, prepare resolutions and other documents without the support of the large, competent staff Andover has now. We had to prepare fundamental standards for roads and built Andover Boulevard with a very small contractual engineering staff who guided us on State Aid Funding and eminent domain procedures which created that great roadway of vital value. We created our first Fire Department. I have a good understanding of law and finance Crisis requires special skills and viewpoints. Leadership beyond the norm, truthful information to the citizens and calm, inspiring messages. We had to deal with crippling snowfalls and a threatened construction considered by the Metropolitan Airports of an extension of the airport in the northern part of our city. The Rum River flooded and the Council had to assist. I acted with four other council members to stop the dumping of hazardous waste. (You know all about that because you orchestrated the massive clean up. Good work!) I had to act to preserve a pioneer cemetery before it was consumed by development and began to work on controlling the junk yards. I have good leadership and good public presenta�it on skills. Thank you for your consideration. Mary C.VanderLaan mcatvander0hotmail com 763-442-7435 Page 3 March 25, 2020 Jacob Widmyer Andover, MN 55304 Dear Madam Mayor & City Council, My name is Jacob Widmyer and I work for the Parks & Recreation/Public Works department for the City of Champlin and the Andover Community Center. My wife Ashley and I purchased our first home in Andover in 2012 and are now raising our 3 - year -old son in the same home. While living in Andover, we have enjoyed getting to know many other residents and spending time exploring different parks. With an interest of getting more involved in the Andover community, I applied for and was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission, where I have had the honor of serving since 2018. For the past year, I have been seriously considering running for the Andover City Council in 2020. Now with Councilmember Knight retiring, I do not want to miss this opportunity to join the City Council. If I should be appointed to the City Council, I will focus on assisting the City continue their commitment to improving roads, trails and parks as well as supporting our community businesses, recruiting new businesses, and being a voice for all residents. One area where I believe the City could improve is in their communication efforts. With my education, work experience, and community involvement, I would be a great addition to and representative of the City of Andover. Thank you for your time, Jacob Widmyer Jacob Widmyer Experience City of Champlin, MN - Parks & Recreation and Public Works August 2017 - Present ■ Accounts payable and receivable for Parks & Recreation, Public Works, and Utility departments. ■ Manage City Cemetery (lot sales, burials, funerals). ■ Advertise and hire full-time and seasonal staff for Public Works and Utility departments. ■ Track capital, operating, and seasonal budgets for Parks & Recreation, Public Works, and Utility departments. ■ Facility rentals including Champlin Community Center, Ice Forum, parks, and park facilities. ■ Manage Facebook and Parks & Recreation/ Public Works portion of City of Champlin website. ■ 2018 Shining Star Award Winner (Employee of the Year). City of Andover, MN - Parks & Recreation Commission ■ Help determine long-term planning objectives for City of Andover parks and trails. ■ Review residential development proposals for park dedication requirements. ■ Review and approve field usage as well as City playgrounds. City of Andover, MN Community Center - Building Supervisor ■ Run the ice resurfacer (Zamboni) between all ice rental groups. ■ Set-up, changeover, and clean Community Center Field house. ■ Ensure all areas of the building are clean at all times. St. Stephen's Catholic School, Anoka, MN - Administrative Assistant ■ Accounts receivable (tuition) & accounts payable. ■ Manage marketing/recruitment operations. ■ Oversee student management system (registration, attendance, grading, reports) ■ Manage and update Facebook page and school website. Education St. Cloud State University - Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing References Chris Rachner - City of Champlin Public Works Director - (612) 760-0154 Charlie Lehn - City of Champlin Parks & Facilities Manager - (763) 286-9792 Dave Stifter - City of Champlin Utilities Superintendant - (763) 458-8014 February 2018 - Present December 2019 - Present April 2014 - August 2017 Graduation - December 2011