The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutWK September 14, 2000 ,- '1 CITY of ANDOVER - - I 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 Special City Council Workshop - Thursday, September 14, 2000 6:30 PM Conference Room A 1. Interview City Council Member Candidates ~-) Adjournment -~ r'J CITY of ANDOVER '-/ ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEMBER - INTERVIEW SCHEDULE Thursday, September 14, 2000 Conference Room A EM 6:30 - Tony Howard 6:45 - 7:00 - Bruce Andersohn 7:15 - Dave Blackstad 8 7:30 - Jay Squire 7:45 - Julie Trude 8:00 - Larry Dalien 8:15 - Bill Hupp * Carroll Abbott will be out of town during the interviewing process. .8 09/12/00 10:48 '0'550 1486 ROLIN GRAPHICS ~ 001/001 Dave Blackstad ~l~~ Pre-press / Camera Department Manager Dave 42 Lynn 44 wife Joe 17 son Emily 12 daughter My parents were very involved in politics, so I have been around politics all my life. I have served as a Precinct Chairman for 17 years, delegate at District Conventions and worked on various District Committees. I was on the Andover Parks and Recreation Commission 4 years and served one year as Chairman. Andover baseball coach for 9 years and I have served on the Board of Directors for 6 years, I am also a Director for the Anoka Area Baseball Association. Past Vice- President and Director for the Andover Neighborhood Preservation Association which was instrumental in the formation of the Meadows of Round Lake Development, which had been proposed as a Mobile Home Park. I am running for office to try and serve the City, and its residents in a higher capacity. and to use my experience to improve our community for the benefit of the residents by listening to the residents concerns and acting on their behalf. , / Broaden the cities tax base with the proper development of the Commercial and Industrial Parks. Improved transportation within the City, and to urge the Metropolitan Council and the State Department of Transportation to develop another river crossing to better serve the northwest suburbs. Completion of our trail system, upgrade and improve our Parks and Recreation Department. Proper development of the Commercial Parks, the City has already spent 10-12 million dollars acquiring and clearing the land for development purposes. If we do not follow the proper steps and bring in viable, quality businesses into the City, this land will be Andovers white elephant for years to come Andover is a unique, diverse growing community with an interesting mix of urban hous ing, back to nature housing and an important agricultural area, A friendly town with hard working people, great schools, with shopping and recreational opportunities. If you need further information feel free to call me 550-1334 wk 427-4927 hm ; SEP 12 2000 11:49 550 1486 PAr;F _ Vl1 .- No} ~voJ \cilil~ ~ 8 August 2000 City of Andover Andover MN Refer: City of Andover letter "Interim Council Appointmnet Application". This is a letter of interest for filling a City Council seat vacancy. It is respectfully requested that I be considered for a temporary appointmnet as an interim council member for the City of Andover. My resume is as follows: - Retired U.S. Navy, 32-years in administration. - Teacher, grade 1-12, 10-years. - Associate Professor, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 5-years, Naval Science. - Financial Secretary for two fraternal organizations, 5-years. - Resident, City of Andover, 25-years. Sincerely yours, ~dI -.... CARROLL W. ABBOTT 2917 142 Lane NW Andover MN Tele: 757-3475 lo~ 30 Anthony & Patricia Howard 2119 - 156th ave NW Andover MN 55304 0 (763)767-6330 City of Andover Mr Mayor and Council Members: This letter is to inform you of my intent to apply for the vacant council seat that is open due to the resignation of council member Julie Johnson. My family and I have been residents of Andover since 1986 and being a Masonry Contractor have worked with the city and its' officials for more than 20 years. I have also been attendance for the past three years concerning many of the current on-going projects related to the development of our growing community. This would be an opportunity for me to give back to so many that have helped my success and quality of life that I have today in Andover. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with the Council for any further questions they might have. Respectfully, .-..- C~~_.__~~___..___ - Tony Howard , "- , , ) '~J ,:00 \ BRUCE ANDERSOHN , 15431 Cree Street Andover, MN 55304 (763) 427-1578 August 16, 2000 . Andover City Council City of Andover 1685 Crosstown Blvd. Andover, MN 55304 Dear Members of the Andover City Council: ; Please consider this a letter of interest in the council position being vacated by Council Member , Julie Johnson. Attached to this letter is the requested resume. Should further information be necessary I would be happy to provide it. As a resident of this community for the past 15 years, I believe I can provide the residents of Andover an informed view on the many issues facing this community. I would endeavor to maintain the strong commitment to responsible and prudent leadership which has long been the tradition of this city's councils. I look forward to the opportunity to be considered for this position. Sincerely, Of-l~ Bruce An ersohn / Bruce Andersohn 15431 Cree Street Telephone: Andover, MN 55403 (763) 427-1578 Objective: To seek an Andover City Council Seat Employment January 2000 Chief Deputy to Present Anoka County Sheriffs Office Acts as the second highest ranking deputy within the Anoka County Sheriff s Office. Oversees and directs the administrative and operational activities of the Office. Oversees, plans, organizes and supervises the overall operations of the Sheriff s Office. Manages and directs the office in an efficient and cost effective manner within budgetary constraints. Maintains positive relationships with other law enforcement agencies, outside agencies, County departments, Municipalities, general public and various organizations. Motivates personnel to perform to the highest level of professionalism. Researches, develops and implements office policies and procedures ensuring adherence to federal, state and local guidelines. April 1997 Captain To January 2000 Anoka County Sheriffs Office Direct, manage and coordinate all administrative and operational activities of the Patrol Division. Manage division's budget and monitor revenues and expenditures. Ensure that all fiscal resources, personnel and equipment and contract services are effectively managed in order to meet Sheriff's Office goals. Review performance of division personnel and implement commendations and disciplinary actions. Investigate and resolve staff complaints and grievances. Establish and maintain communications with other law enforcement agencies, citizens, and community groups. Oversee the investigation and resolution of citizen complaints within the division. Promoted to present position. / April 1994 Lieutenant to April 1997 Anoka County Sheriffs Office Assist in managing and directing the activities and personnel within the Criminal Investigations Division. Act as second-in-command and assume command of the division in the absence of the Captain. Promoted to above position. June 1988 Sergeant to April 1994 Anoka County Sheriffs Office Responsible for the first-line supervision of law enforcement officers, activities and/or programs in the Patrol Division. Act as the first response to high profile and/or critical incident occurrences including disasters. Counsel, advise, and train subordinate officers in the performance of their duties. Promoted to . above position. August 1979 Deputy to June 1988 Anoka County Sheriffs Office Responsible for general law enforcement duties including enforcement, apprehension, investigation, conflict resolution, evidence collection and court testimony services. Promoted to above position. Education FBI National Academy 178th Session, Quantico, VA Graduated September 1994 University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Bachelor of Arts Degree; Major: Sociology - Graduated June 1990 Bureau or Criminal Apprehension, St. Paul, MN BCA Basic Police Science; Graduated March 1980 08/18/00 15:17 '5'550 1486 ROLIN GRAPHICS I4J 001/001 ~:\6 City of Andover 1685 Crosstown Blvd. \ Andover, MN 55304 Attn: Ms. Vicki Volk Andover City Clerk Dear Ms. Volk, This is a formal notice that I am requesting to be included in the candidates applying for the open City Council position. I will be sending additional information on qualifications on Monday 8/21/00. Thank you for your cooperation, any questions feel free to call. Sincerely, f2 Dave Blackstad 14349 Vintage St. NW. Andover, MN 55304 612427-4927 hm 612550-1334 wk 612550-1486 fax ~ RUG 18 2000 16:17 550 1486 PRGE.01 09/12/00 10:48 '5'550 1486 ROLIN GRAPHICS I4J 0011001 Dave Blackstad Pre-press I Camera Department Manager Dave 42 Lynn 44 wife Joe 17 son Emily 12 daughter My parents were very involved in politics, so I have been around politics all my life. I have served as a Precinct Chairman for 17 years, delegate at District Conventions and worked on various District Committees. I was on the Andover Parks and Recreation Commission 4 years and served one year as Chairman. Andover baseball coach for 9 years and I have served on the Board of Directors for 6 years, I am also a Director for the Anoka Area Baseball Association. Past Vice- President and Director for the Andover Neighborhood Preservation Association which was instrumental in the formation of the Meadows of Round Lake Development, which had been proposed as a Mobile Home Park. I am running for office to try and serve the City, and its residents in a higher capacity, and to use my experience to improve our community for the benefit of the residents by listening to the residents concerns and acting on their behalf. , I Broaden the cities tax base with the proper development of the Commercial and Industrial Parks. Improved transportation within the City, and to urge the Metropolitan Council and the State Department of Transportation to develop another river crossing to better serve the northwest suburbs. Completion of our trail system. upgrade and improve our Parks and Recreation Department. Proper development of the Commercial Parks, the City has already spent 10-12 million dollars acquiring and clearing the land for development purposes. If we do not follow the proper steps and bring in viable, quality businesses into the City, this land will be Andovers white elephant for years to come Andover is a unique, diverse growing community with an interesting mix of urban hous lng, back to nature housing and an important agricultural area. A friendly town with hard working people, great schools, with shopping and recreational opportunities. If you need further information feel free to call me 550-1334 wk 427-4927 hm SEP 12 2000 11:49 550 1485 PAGE.01 08/16/121121 14: 19 RRTWIK ROSZRK ETRL ~ 763 755 8923 . NO. 591 Gl01 RATWIK, ROSZAK & MALONEY, P.A. 1~3D Altorneys at Law Paul C. Ratwik 300 Peavey Building Margaret A. Skelton John M. Roszak 730 Second Avenue South Amy E. Mace Patricia A. Maloney. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Erin K. Munson Terrence J. foy' Anne C. Becker i Stephen G. Andersen" Holly Lindquist Thomas Scott T. Anderson (612) 339-0060 Kevin J. Rupp Fax (612) 339.0038 · Also uumitted in Wisconsin Jay T. Squires't www.ratwiklaw.com .. Civil Trial Specialist Ann R. Goering Certified hy the Milll1esnta i Nancy H. Blumstein' State Bar ~soclation Sara J. Ruff t Real Properly r .aw Speciulist Joseph J. Langel Certified by rhe Minnesota Michael J. Waldspurger' Stale Oar Association FAX COVER SHEET TO: Name: Mr. Richard Fursman FAX No: (763) 755-8923 FROM: Name: Jay T. Squires , Total Number of Pages (including this cover page): 3 Date: August) 6, 2000 Time: 1 :55 PM File No: 9999-0006 If you do not receive all pages or if transmission is not legible, please contact Cindy M. Peterson at (612) 339-0060 and we will re-send. Original Document to Follow in Mail: No. Message: CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this facsimile is intended only for the addressee named above. It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. You are hereby advised that any review, dissemination or use of this transmission by persons other than the individuals(s) named above is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error please immediately notifY us by telephone and mail the original to us at the address above. J> H AUG 16 2000 14:15 --. -_._...~~.".__..._.- . . _;.;.;0.:1,;;;,,.;.,._,. . .' 339 0038 PAGE. 01 08/16/121121 14:2121 RRTWIK ROSZRK ETRL ~ 763 755 8923 . NO. 591 Gll2l2 RATWIK, ROSZAK & MALONEY, P.A. Attorneys al Law I Paul C. Ratwik 300 Peavey Building Margaret A. Skelton I John M. Roszak 730 Second Avenue South Amy E. Mace I Patricia A. Maloney' Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Erin 1<. Munson Terrence J. Foy' Anne C. Decker Stephen G. Andersen" Holly Lindquist Thomas Scott T. Anderson (612) 339-0060 Kevin J. Rupp Fax (612) 339-0038 . Also admitted in Wisconsin Jay T. Squires't www.ratwiklaw.com " Civil Trial Specialisl Ann R. Goering Cenifled by the Minnerola Nancy E. Blumstein' State Bar Association Sara J. Ruff t Real Property Law Spoclnllst Joseph J. Langel Cerli1ied by {he Minne.~ola Michael J. Waldspurger* Slate Bar Assoclalion August 16, 2000 VIA FACSIMILE (763) 755-8923 Mr. Richard Fursman City Administrator City of Andover 1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W. Andover, MN 55304-2612 RE: Council Vacancy Dear Mr. Fursman: This letter constitutes my application for appointment to the current City Council vacancy. 1 understand the person appointed to the position would serve until thc individual elected in November qualifies for the position. Attached is a resume highlighting my occupational, educational and personal history. I hope to have an opportunity to meet with the Council and answer any questions the Council may have for me. I believe I have a lot to offer bolb to the City and to fellow residents. Very truly yours, ~~S- JTS/cmp Enclosure RRM: "1023S 'I AUG 162000 14:16 .- -- -... ,.... - .,. ..l.""~..:' 339 0038 PRGE.02 1218/16/121121 14:2121 RRTWIK ROSZRK ETRL ~ 763 755 8923 NO. 591 . ~1213 . , RESUME OF JAY S~UIRES OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY . Shareholder, Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, PA (1988-present) - Represent public entities, including cities, counties, and school districts - Practice areas include land use and real estate, public contracting, persolUlel, construction, open meeting law, datu practices, and all other aspects of municipal law . Research Assistant, League of Minnesota Cities (1985-88) - Worked in Research and Information Department - Fielded and responded to a wide variety of questions regarding municipal government presented by member cities . Duluth Planning Department Intern (1984-85) - Worked in Duluth Planning Department - Assisted Planners in planning-related projects EDUCATIONAL HISTORY . JD / William Mitchell College of Law /1988 . BA / University ofMhmesota / 1984 - Double Major in History and English / Minor in Psychology PERSONAL HISTORY . Nine year resident of Andover . Eight year Andover Planning and Zoning Commission member (7Yz years as Chair) . Member, Family ofChrisl Lutheran Church, Andover . Three children in Andover schools .' d AUG 16 2000 14:16 ..--.. .-~ . . " ......;;. ;-.~a.~ "". 339 0038 PAGE. 03 ,. . .'>~.;- - ',..;,,'c ! }~ti'~'~ - ,:)" J '-1lll~ ; \1"." - .... '. i I ,0 ., ;';2 :_,: ....,',: . j~,~~~~~~~~~S1~~! ,. i.'b. -'\" "\ -~'.-.-;,I. .) ~ ';:"':. r.</ "\",,:~<,.>. 13862 Holly Street NW, Andover MN 55304, Ph. 862-2499 . , , .... . A 17. 2000 ;. t. '. ~,.:..>.:-'~,,:, ugust , :~,. :}~:';"''''~~~''';'':~1 : , .... ,; "', - 1 . . '/:. ,',' -:< j Honorable Mayor Jack McKelvey ,'.' '<1 '~'. ~ C' C '1 b D J b ,;<::,\:,"'\!',' :....1 lty ouncImem er on aco son vr:. ~:>/: ~<<~\ !'/ J ,0. City Councilmember Mike Knight COPY FOR RICHARD FURSMAN ' . . . (.., \. :,_..;i} :~;; City Councilmember Ken Orttel CITY ADMINISTRATOR :. -- '.j 1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW :' '! Andover, MN 55304 . --. ~ ;;,:\\t:\,'. ..,'. ...'1 Re: Appointment to Fill Council Vacancy '''-.'' '. ....:,....,'..<'-1 Dear Mayor and Councilmembers: I respectfully request you consider this as my application/resume for appointment to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Julie Johnson from the Andover City Council. I have previous experience as a City Councilmember in the City of Mounds View ,. -, r,' serving 4 years before moving to Andover. While on the Mounds View Council we: , \-" \"L~.;..':'l · B:g~ a ?usine~s retention and s~licitatio~ pr?~ with .the goal. ofke~ping and ~:. -;:,. ',~\ ,1 bnngmg m busmesses that provIded quahty hvmg wage Jobs whIle addmg to our ...:.:. . ." ': :.~ commercial tax base. '. -:'-/:- .--.,.'1 · Completed a business survey project using state grant funds solicited through our .~ ., -- ; state legislators. The city's Economic Development Coordinator (hired with TIF ..;:'.:'.,-;\..; funds) then helped businesses troubleshoot to aid their success and growth. ;.,'.. . '..:: .o.:~?-~-::-'.":j · Successfully aided modem manufacturer Multi-Tech in its negotiations to acquire ..:-.\ ~>;-;'.<~' .;, '~~1 additional land to double its capacity (using TIF), recruited a light manufacturing "~ .-:>:'"';-:\-\:.<\~.:, industry to the business park (C.G. Hill & Sons), and negotiated, but failed to close ." ~. ,.', .\>~:{;..:~c{; on, construction ofa speculative warehouse facility proposed requesting a large TIF .. . .~. \~\'':~i:1 contribution. Also aided an engineering firm in obtaining expansion space to help ,c. "':.... ..,:-~ them grow their business locally. ,- .' > ~.~~o:.,;::.~.~. J . Sought and received grant for the pilot project that became the 1-35W Coalition . .f:t:J'f,:)~~ ~~:~g:l (cit~es al~ng 1-35W sharing resources on planning, development, land use and >?1'f!t.;'. . :~.. . 'j busmess Issues). ;~ ;df.".," - V:,". .,~ · S~ccessfully ~eg~tiated with Carmike Th~ate~ to develop major theater complex ,~. ...; c, . ,~~-" ~; WIth office bUIldmgs and restaurant pads m pnvate development project. .-,. ;;','.;..,....' ":~.?, 1 · Successfully negotiated with private developers to redevelop property along Hwy. 10 :: ,,:' ~' .~'j/.;', :~,~/'\)q into a PUD which included a housing cooperative for seniors, small office buildings, . '. ... :-; . "- . ,. "/1' a service station and a small retail complex to serve the senior residents. 1"'-.-: . ., .;'i . Conducted inventory and review of zoning of property adjacent to business parks to . .-' - .':' " plan for purchase of private properties to expand business parks. ,~, ';. ~~r '~...c:: · Began private property redevelopment project in which the city offered to purchase : ";'~'- ~. .~., :;......;j.~;f selected blighted property as it came on the market, paid for removal of the ~.,~ .;'~,.-. "~..'" jj substandard house and then offered the lot for resale to a private citizen for ). """W' . "1 . f h I " :- :.' 'd. ';:.;["0:" "'~. constructIOn 0 a new orne. "",,","'::;''i- .;..t;\ "",~, ". _'<-~"'" . ,," ;i}if,t1. ) ....; ,>'~J'\. ~;?~~ \.~F"~1;1 I . -, ;c,,~il! '<~'! ." c. , f ...".. ., 'W.,.. ~/ ~ ~t2~~~}if}t;:1 c; j 2 . Built a TIP-assisted senior housing facility (Hwy. 10 & Co. Rd. I) with 25% low rent units. i . Obtained an ISTEA grant for a pedestrian overpass over Hwy. 10. The project budget was $600,000, with 80% federal funding. (The new Mayor canceled the project which would have been identical to the one crossing the new Hwy. 10 near Blaine City Hall.) (BRW designed the bridge, their bid was much cheaper than the SEH bid and looked more attractive, using spirals to meet the ADA requirements rather than SEH's proposed lengthy switch back ramps.) . Hired a Housing Intern to prepare a housing stock survey. Subsequently promoted intern to Housing Inspector whose job included (1) encouraging and assisting owners of rental housing to obtain state and county grants for renovations, (2) training landlords and managers to conduct criminal, credit and rental history background checks on every tenant before entering leases, and (3) identifying substandard houses on the market for purchase by city for redevelopment. Within two years we saw a reduction in police reports at rental property addresses. There were fewer stolen cars, petty theft, burglary, vandalism, drug dealing, domestic assault, child neglect, noisy tenant and other related police calls from apartment dwellers. Landlords started making improvements in older buildings as their class of tenants improved. [Does Andover really want to start down this path?] . Worked with county to obtain housing funds to help landlords of older buildings (15 year +) make needed capital improvements. (Current tax codes and property tax laws make it very hard for landlords to break even when they charge rents which include deferred maintenance so the buildings begin declining and changing hands after about 10 years and eventually the quality oftenant declines with the building.) [We condemned several apartment buildings ) after landlords failed to provide utilities and failed to make needed repairs required by local building inspectors. Squatters moved in and new policing issues occurred.] . Purchased Bel-Rae Ballroom, created TIF redevelopment district for area, redeveloped building and site to create a Community Center with space leased out to Children's Home Society for a private daycare facility and joined with the Mounds View School District to build additional space in facility to provide for community education needs of district. . Met with and negotiated for one year with real estate partners to consider ajoint public/private Community Center project that featured competitive volleyball courts for this fast growing sport. Project continued through architectural drawing stage but died when developers were unable to mortgage a portion of a part public, part private, joint-use facility. . Worked with owner of Mermaid for two years evaluating the potential ability to develop his site into a hotellbanquet/convention center facility. I believe this project has finally found financing, some TIF financing was proposed because of the jobs created by the project. . Worked with Ramsey County to reconstruct and widen Old Hwy. 8. This involved resolving some neighborhood safety issues with the construction of a pond adjacent to a trailer park; the taking of two houses within the project right-of-Iaw and watershed district issues. . Participated in annual strategic planning and goal-setting sessions, prioritizing goals so city staff would know where to spend their time and resources. . Adopted and began enforcement of a new nuisance code. . Regularly met with other government officials from the state, county, Met Council, School Board, and Metropolitan Airports Commission to pass local concerns on to them. . Invited staff from other cities to work sessions to discuss their successful programs. , . A major water improvements bond was implemented while I served on the council. 3 . Engaged in thorough city budget reviews, line item by line item, prioritizing areas of growth and areas to be cut back. (This hands-on approach was discontinued by a subsequent administrator.) Policy discussions often evolved from this thorough review. . Conducted some very challenging Truth-in- Taxation hearings. Ramsey County assessors reviewed and increased property values 10 - 15% several years in a row, impacting tax bills. . Reviewed and determined financing for capital improvement plan. . Negotiated and settled contracts with police union & public works union. . Interviewed and hired new city administrator, negotiated termination of a finance director and hired a new one,. added economic development coordinator, set up sexual harassment training and customer service training of staff. . Built 9-hole golf course, Bridges. . Worked with neighboring cities on proposals for arsenal property's potential development upon presumed release from government control. We did not have council committees but instead sat as liaisons on the city commissions on a rotating basis. I served on the Board of Directors of Northwest Youth & Family Services Agency during my council terms. (A non-profit agency financially supported by approximately 10 communities and 3 school districts, plus grant funds, in the northern suburbs.) Also I was appointed by the Met Council to their Transportation Advisory Board (TAB), which sets policy and recommends funding to the Met Council on projects in the metro area. (The other northern suburb representative during my term was EI Tinklenburg.) , As a member of the council I think I contributed useful listening skills, showed creativity in solving problems, reviewed written materials with a lawyer's eye, added a different perspective to council discussions because I am a mother and because of my economic and legal training, used a sense of humor to reduce stress, was empathetic about resident's concerns, maintained an overall perspective of what is best for the entire city's interest now and in the future, sought information from outside sources when necessary and worked respectfully with council and staff. Educational background: J.D. - University of Minnesota Law School, admitted to Minnesota State Bar, 1983 B.A. - St. Olaf College, majors - economics & history, Phi Beta Kappa Mahtomedi High School Law firm paralegal, Duluth, MN, following college Federal Reserve Bank, law clerk during law school Law Clerk, Minnesota Court of Appeals, Judges Susanne Sedgewick & Daniel Foley Misc. legal work for friends & relatives ("family lawyer") I have not practiced law in many years but have chosen to stay home and raise our three children and become involved in community affairs. Serving on the council would be my only employment. My husband Tim practices at Champlin Medical Center as a family physician. (He is also active in our community as a Cub Scout Den Leader, with the Boy Scouts as needed, as an assistant coach for various Andover sports and as team physician for our sons' football teams.) 4 Andover Community Involvement: J Treasurer for Andover Troop 609 Boy Scouts, Committee Member, Badge Counselor Long Range Planning & Land Search Committees of Family of Christ Lutheran Parent Legislative Team ofthe Anoka-Hennepin School District II Spokesperson, Andover Parents for Neighborhood Schools Volunteer (Roosevelt Middle School, Johnsville ElementaIy, Blaine High School) If I was selected to fill the vacancy I would not presume that my background would be anything more than an education in a different city with different issues and problems. I think that Andover's rural flavor, mixed with its newer suburban residents in the subdivisions, presents the challenge of governing a city that respects the lifestyles and backgrounds of people living 50' from their neighbors or 5 miles from their neighbors. Andover's history is important to its future and I plan to listen to and be respectful of those who have built the city, while looking ahead to the future to preserve the qualities that bring people here to raise their families and remain through retirement. Thank you for considering my application for the Andover Council vacancy. Sincerely, U~ ~ \ / \ / ~:co August 17, 2000 Andover City Council City of Andover 1685 Crosstown Bvd Andover, MN 55304 Dear Council members; I am submitting this letter and the attached resume as an application for the current vacancy on the council. I am very interested in filling the short-term vacancy created by the resignation of Juli Johnson. I believe that my experience and training would be very beneficial to the city and I welcome the opportunity to apply. My history with the city should make me an ideal candidate to fill the vacancy. I have two years of recent experience and I have remained involved by serving on various task forces. My recent involvement with the Planning and Zoning Commission has enabled me to keep current on the issues. I will be out of town for the next week on a family vacation. I will be returning on / August 26. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, ,I) V~' ?:~~alien ~ 13443 Marigold St NW Andover, MN 55304 763-422-0710 . LARRY W. DALIEN "', 13443 Marigold St NW J Andover, MN 55304 612-422-0710 Home 612-323-5425 Work SUMMARY My background in public service has given me a solid background in all aspects of county government. I have been responsible for the administration of the property tax system for a major metropolitan county. I have had many years of experience in budgeting and supervision. My years of experience as Assistant County Treasurer and Assistant Property Tax Administrator have provided me with an excellent background in local government finance. I also have two years of recent experience as a member of the City Council of a suburban city , with a population of 20,000. This has given me I the opportunity to view government from the perspective of an elected official. This experience was very beneficial and rewarding. EXPERIENCE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA - Metropolitan County in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. Current population, 250,000. Director of Property Records and Public Service (1993 to present) Responsible for the filing, tracking and preservation of all land records recorded and filed with the County. Also responsible for real estate and personal property tax collections. This includes the responsibility for the delinquent tax collection process, which ultimately leads to the forfeiture of property. , . LARRY W. DALIEN page 2 , EXPERIENCE-continued ) -Responsible for the overall management of a County Department comprised of 30 full and part time employees. This includes budgeting and all personnel matters. -Designed and implemented a unique computerized tract index that ties land records to property tax records. -Implemented a computerized imaging system for the storage of all land records. -Implemented a computerized accounting and numbering system for recorded documents. Assistant Property Tax Administrator (1991 to 1993) Responsible for the administration of the real estate and personal property tax system for the County. -Coordinated and implemented the combination of services from three County departments to offer / a one stop service for taxpayers and real estate professionals. -Responsible for the day to day management of a County Department comprised of 50 permanent and part time employees Assistant County Treasurer (1984 to 1991) Responsible for the collection of $150 million in real and personal property taxes. -Responsible for the collection of over $150 million in property taxes annually. -Served as project manager for development and conversion of the County's real estate tax system. Supervisor of Property Descriptions and Special Assessments (1980 to 1984) Responsible for identifying all taxable real estate in the county and the spreading of special assessments to the proper parcels. -Computerized the assignment of account numbers for all of the real estate tax parcels. -Converted the parcel numbering system of 80,000 tax parcels from a numerical system to a geographically based system. . LARRY W. DALIEN page 3 EXPERIENCE-continued MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - Minnesota State Agency involved in all aspects of public transportation. Right of Way Technician (1974 to 1980) Responsible for drafting right of way maps for the land acquisition unit. -Drafted Right of Way maps for right of way acquisition. -Acquired advertising signs for highway beautification -Participated in property owner research at County Courthouses. H.K. FERGUSSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - International commercial and industrial construction company. Survey Party Chief (1973 to 1974) Responsible for the survey needs for the I construction of a large sugar beet processing plant. -Directed the establishment of all horizontal and vertical control for the entire project. JOHNSON BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - International public works construction company. Survey Instrument Person (1972 to 1973) Responsible for the instrumentation needs of a survey crew involved in the earthwork for a major coal burning power plant. CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS - Large metropolitan city with a population of 400,000. Planning and Design Draftsperson (1969 to 1972) Surveyor and Draftsperson involved in the planning and design of street reconstruction \ projects in the residential and commercial areas of the city. . . LARRY W. DAL:IEN page 4 \ EDUCAT:ION \ ; ANOKA RAMSEY COMMUN:ITY COLLEGE - 88 quarter credits toward an AA degree. W:ILLMAR AREA VOCAT:IONAL TECHN:ICAL SCHOOL - Attended vocational school training in mechanical drafting for one year. (1968-1969) :INTERESTS I am interested in a variety of outdoor activities such as carpentry, camping, fishing and hiking. I am also very interested in my community. I served two years on the city council of Andover, MN. I also served on several special city task forces dealing with specific local issues. I served on the economic development committee for two years. For the past year I have been a member of the planning and zoning , commission for the city. I have also been involved with the youth in our community. I served as a scout leader for three years. REFERENCES Maureen Devine - Division Manager of Government Services for Anoka County, 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303, 763-323-5727 Edward M. Treska - Division Manager of Property Records and Taxation for Anoka County, 2100 3rd Ave. , Anoka, MN 55303, 763-323-5428. Donald C. Bailey - Retired Anoka County Treasurer, 6260 NE Able St, Fridley, MN 55432, 612-571-2168. *Additional references available on request ~,'\S " August 15,2000 . To: Mayor McKelvey and the Andover City Council From: Bill Hupp 1650 Andover Blvd NW Andover, MN 55304-3420 Phone: Home 763-757-4894 Work 320-963-3914 Subject: Application for Interim Council Member for City Of Andover. I am writing to you to inform you of my interest in being considered for serving as Interim Council Member, to temporarily fill the position created by the resignation of Council Member Julie Johnson. We currently live at 1650 Andover Blvd. N.W., Andover, MN 55304. Our Family has lived in the city for approximately 22 years. I am manied to my wife Kathleen and have six wonderful children. I am employed by the United States Postal Service, as a Postmaster in the city of Maple , Lake, MN 55358. During my tenure in the Postal Service I have also served in various capacities at Monticello, MN 55362, Anoka, MN 55303, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429, (Downtown)Minneapolis, MN 55401, and (North) Minneapolis, MN 55410. During my residency in the City of Andover I have served, volunteered and participated in many events to help promote Quality growth, including involvement on the E.D.A as a resident commission member, and on the Hazardous Waste commission for Landfill clean up. In Maple Lake I am a member of the Chamber Of Commerce, and was a member of the Lions Club. I have attended the University of Minnesota, and Anoka Ramsey College majoring in Business, Real Estate, and Accounting. Yours Truly, LJ~h~ Wjlliam Hupp 1650 Andover Blvd NW Andover, MN 55304-3420 " .I