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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP - January 19, 2022C I T Y 0 FR^ N:66VE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVE RMN.GOV TO: Mayor and Council members CC: James Dickinson, City Administrator FROM: Dana Makinen, Human Resources Manager SUBJECT: Commission Interviews DATE: January 19th, 2022 Please find the attached information for the Commission Interviews • Interview Schedule • Application from Candidates • 2021 Commissions Information o Planning & Zoning o Park & Rec. o Open Space • Sample Interview Questions Respectfully submitted, Dana Makinen PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PARK & REC. COMMISSION OPEN SPACE COMMISSION INTERVIEWS Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Conference Room A & B 6:00 pm Scott Hudson 6:15 pm Reuben Ustimchuk 6:30 pm Jonathan Gwinn 6:45 pm Kristin Lackie 7:00 pm Anthony Kowalewski 7:15 pm Break 7:30 pm Kim Kovich 7:45 pm Lee Wameka 8:00 pm Jamie McGowan 8:15 pm Tracy Strombeck 8:30 pm Bert Koehler IV 8:45 pm Deliberation 9:00 pm Adjourn Planning & Zoning Park & Rec., Planning & Zoning, or EDA Open Space Park & Rec. Park & Rec. Open Space Planning & Zoning, LRRWMO Open Space Park & Rec. Planning & Zoning 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 _ FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV RECEIVED ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION DEC 2 8 2021 Name: �coT� CITY OF ANDOVER Address: ✓ , . -- --i Contact Phone: — — Email: Commission Preference: Planning & Zoning Economic Development Park & Recreation Open Space Please state your reasons LRRWMO Equestrian Council Youth First to be on the advisory commission checked above: [JI��yCcS �e ���-- � -� � f� Go✓� ; S5� 0,2 f Describe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission: �I/Za rS �vt '' "`�- G�:MtM � SS%c.. �� V S ✓ K �'i-anG Z Cel Describe your professional, civic or community activities, which may be relevant to this commission: I -, L ureJ— (JJ'il�L Dated: /2 ;2-920:' 1 Signature G:\EVERYONE\FORMSUDVISAPP.DOC l SIS Fry) 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION Address: —. Contact Phone: Commission Preference: Planning & Zoning X Economic Development X Park & Recreation Open Space X referred) Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the Email: LRRWMO Equestrian Council Youth First RECEIVED JAN 0 3 2022 CITY OF ANDOVER commission checked above: I also want to play a role in serving the community I live in. Describe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission: I am currently employeed by the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board as a tradesmen. I am wrapping up my bachelors in Business Management and have pro4Prt management experience in the construction field. Describe your professional, civic or community activities, which may be relevant to this commission: I am a big time user of this cities parks oftentimes swimming at Crooked Lake, or playing tennis at a local park. I have also helped chaperone youth events in our parks. Dated: Jars 3, `21 GAEV ERYONE\FORMS\ADV [SAPP.DOC Reuben Ustimchuk Signature AC I T Y 0 F NL6 6 W DO-VjE3#P 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • ( 763) 755-5100FAX (763) 755-8923 - WWW.ANDOVERM N.GOV ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION Name: Jonathan Gwinn Address: 1 Contact Phone: Email: jonathanjgwinn@gmail.com Commission Preference: Planning & Zoning LRRWMO Economic Development Equestrian Council Park & Recreation Youth First Open Space —X — RECEIVED DEC 2 2 2021 CITY OF ANDOVER Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above: I am interested in being a member of the Open Space Advisory Commission for various reasons. Andover is a rapidly expanding community and the need to protect and preserve the remaining natural resources, such as tress, prairies and other open spaces, is becoming increasingly important. As land is developed, areas are clear cut and prairies destroyed. Such growth, negatively impacts wildlife and pollinators that once depended on these areas. Additionally, Andover residents appreciate being outdoors and traversing natural areas, watching wildlife in the process; thus, they too are impacted as they have less access to viewing animals as they graze. The reality that residents move to this community with the expectation of living in an area that is a smaller town, closer to a big city feel comprised of natural areas for wildlife mustn't be ignored. Residents are concerned about the issues I have raised, and I wish to speak on their behalf. Looking forward, many steps can be taken to create a balance between preserving areas residents treasure, while promoting development. Describe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission: I have a deepened interest in tree preservation and prairie restoration. For my college composition course this fall, I researched and wrote a paper, which focused on ways to help restore endangered prairies in Minnesota and beyond. A key finding was that monarch butterflies have declined by 90% in 20 years, due to the loss of native prairies and continued urban expansion. Additionally, I have reviewed tree preservation plans for other cities in the Metro area, as well as In communities across the nation. I have learned ways to focus on the preservation of open spaces and how to restore them to their once natural state. Describe your professional, civic or community activities, which may be relevant to this commission: My goal is to collaboratively serve others by preserving, protecting and restoring open spaces, trees and prairies, while promoting development in the community. One way I am carrying out this mission is by being a member of the Arbor Day Foundation, offering and planting trees In the community. Dated: 12/22/2021 Signature: GAEVERYONETORMS W DVISAPRDOC JONATHAN GWINN QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Focused and collaborative college student with a strong interest in leading business-related efforts EDUCATION University of Northwestern, Roseville, MN Declared Major: Business Administration Declared Minor: Applied Mathematics GPA: 3:594 VOLUNTEER EXPERIEP Arbor Day Foundation Member: 2021 Constance Free Church, Andover, MN Worship Arts Ministry • Camera Operator: 2013 -Present • Character Generation: 2017 -Present • Video Producer: 2019 -Present Greeter: 2016 -Present Elementary, Middle, High School Ministries • Organizer of Greeting Program for High School Ministries: 2019-2020 • Middle School Missions Trip Leader: 2018 • Elementary Day Camp Leader: 2018, 2019 Preschool • Helper: 2013-2016 • Leader: 2016-2020 Sharing and Caring Hands, Minneapolis, MN, 2018; CRU Packing Boxes of Love, Minneapolis, MN, 2019 Serving community WORK EXPERIENCE IT Specialist, Gwinn Consulting, Andover, MN, March 2020 - Present • Setup, manage and troubleshoot technology systems used to maintain computer and software networks • Respond to hardware problems, update system software and track data and communications used on the network on and off campus Lego Light Kit Designer, Brickstuff, Rosemount, MN, June 2019-2020 Design comprehensive light kits for Lego sets; skill evidenced in the design of 60,000 -piece LEGO creation on display at Brick World, Chicago 2018 with expansion to 100,000 pieces, on display at Brick World, Chicago, 2019 COLLEGE EXPERIENCE University of Northwestern, St. Paul, MN Project for Physics 1: Range and Exit Velocity - Mass versus Launch Angle Role: Team Lead Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with group members to develop a question and hypotheses, implement a testing method, prepare a summary of results, determine an analysis of collected data and conclusions. Present project to professors and classmates using an electronic poster as a visual guide As team lead, organized meetings and designed a plan to complete all aspects of the project efficiently and effectively. Created charts and inserted formulas for data analysis using Excel. Building and sustaining rapport with team members was a crucial component to the success of the project. AWARDS University of Northwestern, St. Paul, MN • Dean's List: Fall 2020 • Recognized for leadership qualities displayed: January 2020 Blaine High School, Blaine, MN • Graduated with Highest Honors: June 9, 2020 • Recipient of Blaine Community Businesses Scholarship: May, 2020 • Academic Excellence Letter: 2018, 2019, 2020 • The President's Volunteer Service Award: 2018, 2019, 2020 • Captain of Engineering, Design and Development team - Yearlong Senior Project: 2019-20 • Recipient of Internet Science and Technology Fair Honorable Mention Certificate 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION Name: IV'Sk r L6 ckiv Address: Home Phone: Commission Preference: Planning & Zoning Economic Development Park & Recreation Open Space Work Phone: Andover/YMCA Community Center LRRWMO Equestrian Council RECEIVED DEC 15 2021 —CITY OF ANDOVER Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above: Z r� �testh .I� >' ah lltz Guiv, zrti 1'ai�v a4S�oi� �eec�its Sirt i in��� S 1IPJ roup Vfl)Atvlt �,brV, C-4 the And ovt r CoMalali Describe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission: rvltA otmy)I-C 'ts ii1 �hq��j�, dC�YAiGsYtDY1 �1GwfG �t�lt2t� 'ulna �tmmm)'ack on will tommisMim, Describe your professional, civic or community activities, which may be relevant to this '6h er✓��i1 w ,���� "i�-�s �'�'it�it Idt�. 10 � ,e ... Dated: iignaturez� * Cover letter and resumes encouraged for this commission Kristin Lackie (763)439-9307 December 10, 2021 Andover City Council Andover City Hall 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW Andover, MN 55304 Dear Andover City Council I am writing in regard to the vacancy on the Park & Recreation Commission. I have been a resident of Andover for the past five years and have greatly benefited from the planning and dedication of city officials and their desire to make Andover a strong community for its residents. Now that my children are older, I am seeking involvement at greater capacity and feel a position on the Park & Recreation Commission would be an excellent fit for my previous experiences and skills. The bulk of my experience is in education. I have taught in public, private, and homeschool settings. In all these roles, I have planned and participated in numerous group outings and field trips to parks, public works, fire stations, Nights to Unite, and more. I am looking forward to this new opportunity to serve on the Park & Recreation Commission to continue a strong tradition of community engagement in Andover. I have the necessary communication and problem -solving skills needed for this role. Though 1 do not have experience in public policy, I am excited to learn and look forward to the opportunity to partner with the commission in an effort to facilitate the success of the Andover City Council. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to interviewing in January Sincerely, Kristin Lackie Enclosure Objective Experience Kristin Lackie To be appointed to a 3 -year term on the Andover Park & Recreation Commission. 2020 -Present Well Planned Degree Owner lnstructor/Educational Consultant Andover. MN • Creation and maintenance of WellPlannedDegree.com • Teach both in-person and online classes geared toward helping homeschooled high school students earn college credit through CLEP and DSST examination. • Registered Instructor with the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) • Certified Career Direct Consultant with Crown Ministries 2017-2021 VIPKID English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutor • One-on-one English tutoring with students from China. 2012-2013 Legacy Christian Academy Substitute Teacher Coordinator Andover, MN Andover, MN • Generated a substitute teacher master list and maintained a positive line of communication between substitute teachers and the school. • Obtained substitutes for all absent teachers daily as needed. 2005-2020 Outback Steakhouse Server Coon Rapids, MN • Extensive development of customer service relationships with a focus on retention of customers in a fast -paced industry. 2005 Rasmussen College English Composition Online Instructor Bloomington, MN • Administered curriculum objectives as maintained by Rasmussen for winter and summer terms. • Assessed student work through various online mediums such as online discussion forums and essay submissions. 2002-2005 Meadow Creek Christian School Andover, MN English/Computer Teacher • Taught various classes including English 7, English 8, English 9, Honors English 9, Keyboarding 7, Basic Computer Applications 8, Advanced Computer Applications 10-12, HTML 10-12, and Introduction to Multimedia t0-12. • Participated in Language Arts curriculum review for K-12 students. 2001-2002 Sandburg/Roosevelt Middle School English/Reading Teacher • Taught various classes including English 7, English 8 and Reading 8. • Tutored students in an after-school program. Education 1997-1999 Concordia College Moorhead, MN 1999-2001 Bethel College St. Paul, MN 0 B.A.. Language Arts Education, Grades 7-12 Anoka, MN Q -C 7�� -7 $ s - a97.3 .AND0VE^ i -►9-,;; 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 553D4 • (7e3) 7S$4100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN,GOV RECEIVED ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION JAN 6 2022 Name: A -A 'k- oma\ K u w cn l tw Sl(TY OF ANDOVER Address: Contact Phone: Commission Preference: Email: Planning & Zoning LRRWMO Economic Development / Equestrian Council Park & Recreation ? Youth First Open Space Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory conunission checked above: Co Cnt•tw,t i,k 7L cv&v D{^— alrc5'.e k, v''v\r CI.'\2s. Describe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission: r r Q A, r3 e -CN \ r`'v i U c 1 I -%, i a 3t . YJr %N 4 S t1 r Ik, CSes.r.rGt.. ..._. „p 7er.v.y_ e Describe your professional, civic or community activities, which may be relevant to this commission: CL,.,r -17 L-,< f�evetePw.,� GC Co -- ,r -1I%e Pa c Sih I CCQ A \� -\ L 'a C Dated: E.KNAC G;;SvERYONE'tiFORMSVADV ISAPP.t)oc C, k-4, C � VCh, /t UH,I T�1Pf: A"G P4 e—, l D. �, tv 1`21 (--\ch \ - c. I 'd LM 'ON looy3g ;M MOOD WU60:L U0Z '9 'urP 15x5 CROSSTOWN r3OUt.EVARO N • ANOOVFR. IAINNE�O�A U04 . (183) t53-GIOD FAX 1763) 155-8933. V"M,ANUG`VERNIN, GOV ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION Name -„ (//Y/ 711�P�l f.•'! - r Address; wr Contact Phone. _ Entail: Manning & toning LRRW?vtO Economic Development Fquesuian Council Park &, Recreation Youth First ©pen Sparc Fleas( state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above: Describe your oducationlexpericnce, which qualities ycat to setv'c on Ibis commission: Describe your proi'essioceal, civic or community activities, which may be relevant to this commission: Dated: sirlaamrc CP.L'ER5'nRiGF'ORgSt,\D':IY:\PP 1%X' I Si tU'I /-5 -aa RECEIVED DEC 13 2021 CITY OF ANDOVER C I T Y NDO 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION Name: Lee Warneka Address: Contact Phone: Commission Preference: Planning &Zoning X Economic Development Park & Recreation Open Space Email: LRRWMO X Equestrian Council Youth First Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above: I have been a resident for forty years. I have been active in the community for most of that time. to include YMCA board, President of the Round Lake Area Residents org, Getting out the vote and more. Describe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission: Forty years in mortgage banking and construction. Describe your professional, civic or community activities, which may be relevant to this commission: YMCA board, President of the Round Lake Area Residents org, Jacees. Brooklyn Park park board, Minneapolis Police Reserves .Chair SD 35, various car clubs. Veterans orgs. Dated: 11/2/2021 Signature G AEV ERYONE\FORMSW D V ISAPP.DOC `'..kND0 0 F RJ 1885 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W, . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755.8923 . WWW,ANDOVERMN.GOV Y 1 --� ADVISORYI�/C�OMNIISSION APPLICATION Name: � cn i E' _ 1 ClnOW0.n Address: - Contact Phone: Email: i Commission Preference: Planning & Zoning LRRWMO Economic Development Equestrian Council Park & Recreation Youth First Open Space x— for requesting to be on the advisory commission cheFked above: t Iv�Cnl/P r 1 corn a l cra �i�11��i It)y1'a JAN 0 3 2022 CITY OF -the interestof horse overs c s '`t -he ci i-7 groL'j5' Describe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission:'= Q rn 0.h B �,ecar horse owner I n the ci-ty of ANoovet I ,. •-I `_�',_.r I� +w- -11 lVI 11}!IC 1 lVVI ! 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ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 e (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION Name: KOC4CC—P— J\% A ,. r Address: l� �• �JJ�l-�� c73 _ I o �. Contact Phone: Email: � " A Gt Commission Preference: Planning & Zoning Economic Development Park & Recreation Open Space LRRWMO Equestrian Council RECEIVED Youth First _fir: C 3 0 2021 011Y OF ANDOVER Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above: T �elley2 vuj ex2gAj2KC2 LVPS IJ ! C K+1' (,LL 10 (2arv\ MW4L'r"� Describe your education/experience, Iw'hich qualifiesyouto serve on this commission: 3 ?�1MS �Lt 1C�ZwrT✓�. IM�IIT�nb r,v�rS as �`Lta�rnew Describe your professional, civic ror community activities,, which may be relevant to this commission: ` /o I uN r2¢nJp��W-�vlItN �l '' 1� t( ^ou't's. SCLoIS +o oiS at� HoI�QaMS��1tr�SCuJ`S'o2�C' Dated: �2C 30 I Z, 7-1 Signature G:\EVERYONE\FORMS\ADVISAPP.DOC PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (PUBLIC COPD (3 year terms) CHAHZMAN Bert Koehler IV Term Expires 1/1/2022 Jonathan Shafto Term Expires 1/1/2023 Mary VanderLaan Term Expires 1/1/2023 Wesley Volkenant Term Expires 1/1/2023 Nick Loehlein Term Expires 1/1/2024 Scott Hudson 151 Alternate — Scott Roth Term Expires 1/1/2022 Karen Godfrey Term Expires 1/1/2024 Time Saver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Revised 12/28/21 PZCOMM - BH PUBLIC COPY PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION (3 -year terms) CHAIR (2021) Jim Lindahl Term Expires 12/31/22 COMMISSIONERS Shane Stenzel Term Expires 12/31/22 Mark Miskowiec Term Expires 12/31/21 Tracy Strombeck Term Expires 12/31/21 Sophia Newton Term Expires 12/31/23 Jake Widmyer Term expires 12/31/23 Scott Roth Term Expires 12/31/21 RECORDING SECRETARY (Time Savers) (Revised 1/15/21) H: engineering/park/parkcommissioninformationpacketitems/2021 parkcommissionmembers 2021 OPEN SPACE COMMISSION (PUBLIC COPD (3 year terms) COMMISSIONERS Erik Lindberg Term Expires 1/1/2023 Jen Vedadi Term Expires 1/1/2023 Shelby Holubiw Term Expires 1/1/2024 Kim Kovich Term Expires 1/1/2022 Jim Olson Term Expires 1/1/2024 Ryan Ingebritson Term Expires 1/1/2024 Revised 02/02/21