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Home My WebLink About2025-01-22 SP Agenda Packet PLANNING& ZONING COMMISSION PARK& REC. COMMISSION NATURE PRESERVE COMMISSION INTERVIEWS Wednesday,January 22,2025 6:00 pm Nichole Hayden 6:15 pm Jonathan Weinhold 6:30 pm Emily Honer 6:45 pm Liza Shafto 7:00 pm Break 7:15 pm Tony Bird 7:30 pm Jamie McGowan 7:45 pm Kim Kovich 8:00 pm Cameron Gustafson 8:15 pm Mark Tubman 8:30 pm Break—Tiffany Strabala will be coming after work ASAP. 8:45 pm Tiffany Strabala Discuss Appointments—to be ratified at the February 4th, 2025, City Council Meeting. Adjournment VN I T Y O F DOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Mayor and Council members C.� CC: Sarah Cotton, City Administrator FROM: Dana Makinen, Human Resources Manager SUBJECT: Commission Interviews DATE: January 22, 2025 Please find the attached information for the Commission Interviews • Interview Schedule • Spreadsheet of Candidates/Openings • Suggestions for Interview Questions • Application from Candidates Respectfully submitted, Dana Makinen 2025 Commission Interviews Park & Recreation ( 3 openings) 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice Notes Krinstin Lackie (incumbent) Liza Shafto (incumbent) Ryan Dawson Roger Grout Emily Honer Mark Howard Jonathan Weinhold Planning & Zoning ( 3 openings) Scott Hudson (incumbent) Chuck Naughton (incumbent) Tony Bird Eric Johnson Mark Tubman Gadisa Berkessa Nichole Hayden Tiffany Strabala Nicole Hayden Cameron Gustafson Mark Howard Jonathan Weinhold Roger Grout Nature Preserve ( 3 openings) Jonathan Gwinn (incumbent) Kim Kovich (incumbent) Jamie McGowan (incumbent) Emily Thomsen 2025 Commission Sample Questions 1. What motivated you to apply for this commission, and what interests you most about serving in this capacity? 2. What is your understanding of the responsibilities and goals of this commission, and how do you see yourself contributing? 3. Can you share your professional or personal experiences that you believe have prepared you for this role? 4. How have you been involved in the local community, and how would you use that experience to inform your decisions as a commissioner? 5. How do you plan to ensure that diverse perspectives and voices are represented and considered in the commission's work? 6. Describe a time when you faced a disagreement in a group setting. How did you work to resolve the issue? 7. If appointed,what specific goals or priorities would you like to help the commission achieve? 8. How do you approach making difficult decisions, especially when balancing differing community needs and priorities? 9. How would you ensure that your actions as a commissioner uphold ethical standards and maintain transparency with the public? CITY O F NDOVE ryry 1685 CROSSTOWN BOUFAX(763).W.75 ANDOVNR MINNESOTA 5 04 (763) 755-5100 ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION Name: Nichole Hayden Address: Contact Phone: Email: Commission Preference: Planning&Zoning X LRRWMO Economic Development Youth First Park&Recreation Nature Preserve Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory.commission checked above: I am passionate about serving in my community. I understand that zoning and land use decisions directly affect our community and determine what kind of commercial and residential development happens. I'd like to offer my experience and knowledge to the ongoing betterment of Andover. Describe your education/expe ience,which qualifies you to serve on this commission: Realtor with involvement in zoning and housing legislation at the local and state level,Bachelor's of Arts from Loras College,AmeriCorps service in support of housing. Describe your professional,civic or community activities,which may be relevant to this commission: Director on Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors Board, Chapter Lead for YIMBY Twin Cities, Member of the Minnesota Association of Realtors Government Affairs Committee. Dated: December 11 th 2024 CK - - Signatu GAEve ryone\FORMS\ADVISAPP.docx kNDT Y O F OVEA 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION Name: JONATHAN WEINHOLD Address: Contact Phone: Email: Commission Preference: Planning&Zoning X LRRWMO Economic Development Youth First Park&Recreation X Nature Preserve Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above: I grew up in Ham Lake Andover and have seen this community grow over the past thirty years. I have intimate knowledge geographically of this community as well as a kinship with its citizens. Describe your education/experience,which qualifies you to serve on this commission: I obtained my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Studies at the U of M in 2003. Over the course of my career I have volunteered with several Andover organizations and have the ability to work extremely well with others Describe your professional, civic or community activities,which may be relevant to this commission: I currently am a Business Education Teacher at Champlin Park. I have a strong background in finance with skills in Accounting, Business Management, Commercial Lending and Budgeting. I have volunteered with Junior Achievement, Andover Basketball Association and the Andover Athletic Association for the past five years. I excel at working as a team to try and accomplish a common goal! ,, / /2� Dated: 12/9/2024 rtat6z L Gte;�&l Signature G:\Everyone\F0RMS\ADV1SAPP.docx LNIDOVEA T Y O F 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION Name: -Emily Honer Address: .... _ _ )4 United.dStates Contact Phone: Email: Commission Preference: Planning&Zoning LRRWMO Economic Development Youth First Park&Recreation X Nature Preserve Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above: I'va lived Mara in Andn%/ar gins 901 R. I'm a nin ar qnd uca tha p;;rrkS tr31lc^nri tglyen Part in Qity avantg that I Aqrczi j e this committee has been involved in the planning of Describe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission: Personal experience is utilizing the parks ACC and trails Professional experience would be that I am in a profession position with child nutrition programs and understand how advisory boards operate and some gov't opportunities avail Describe your professional, civic or community activities,which may be relevant to this commission: Nutrition Director(current), Business Operations Manager,volunteer with Hope4Youth, I have coordii a 5k in the city I previously lived for 8Vrs,member of Andover Run Club n Dated: 12/2/24 Signature G:\Everyone\F0RMS\ADV1SAPP.docx kNDT Y O F OVEA 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION Name: Liza Shafto Address: Contact Phone: — - • • Email: Commission Preference: Planning&Zoning LRRWMO Economic Development Youth First Park&Recreation X Nature Preserve Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above: I first applied to be on a city commission to get more involved in my community and to learn how to give back. is last year I wascompleting anothero Is to er's term and during Inat time, I riave and Recreation commission works, its history,and the cities priorities as it relates to its parks. I would like to continue to serve on the Park and Recreation commission to apply the knowledge that I have learned this past year. Describe your education/experience,which qualifies you to serve on this commission: I have a degree in Library and Information Science as well as Psychology. and the Library. During that time, I have planned large community events and learned how municipalities balance legislation and service.At my current job I work with the cq to maintain ttie library building and rielp to facilitate donations and community Input for a new building. Describe your professional, civic or community activities, which may be relevant to this commission: East Central Regional Libra -Branch Librarian 2023-Current Minnesota Library Association 202 -Current, President 2 Parks and Recreation Commission(2023-Current) Mental Wellness Campaign for Anoka Coun 2021-2024,Chair 2022-2024) Andover HinTefiC Association-Satety Director(2uzz-zU Early Childhood Mental Health-(2022-2023) Dated: 12/12/2024 Signature G:\Everyone\FORMS\ADVISAPP.docx __? C I T Y O F NDDVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION Name: Tony Bird (Legal: Anthony) Address: Contact Phone: -— Email: Commission Preference: Planning&Zoning X LRRWMO Economic Development Youth First Park&Recreation Nature Preserve Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above: I have a strong interest in the topics relevant to this Commission. It is vital that Andover finds a balance between resident preference, sustainable growth, and keeping costs low. Describe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission: BS Ag Business Management, UW-Madison. I frequently learn online about zoning policy. In my Sales career I build long term strategies to appease mulitple parties and sustainably grow. Describe your professional, civic or community activities,which may be relevant to this commission: My family of 5 is embedded in this community. We attend Church of St Paul in Ham Lake and are members of Andover YMCA. I also coach for Andover Soccer Club. Dated: 11/15/24 Signature G:\Everyone\FORMS\ADVISAPP.docx C 1 T V 0 ND0-V, 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 756-5100 FAX (703) 755-a923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION . Name. Address. '0 YX U 1411 Contact Phone; j E-mail, r !Lom m i stun agg r jn e_ Planning&Zoning 4 LRRWMC l canoinic Development Youth First Park &Recreation Nature.Preserve Please state your reasons for resting to be on the advisory commission checked above; bra v - ash Tra jet goyis `- - e. home tread-e, , Describe your educatioiVexperience,which qualifies you to serve on this commission: Loa 0 -f Y1to1e Irs bm Wy, usiv, d " F vit, Describe your professi(nal, civic or community activities,which may be fetevant to this co xnlsi0 , 2 woo Id I 4'Y�e JJI Fri{ ` R y Dated. =4j r Signature -. i .. - p l r3 ._, lYhW.♦F(.`rat I.vr•YM . -. - _ NI T Y O F NDOVE^ 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ADVISORY C M IISS/ION APPLICATION Name: ✓J C �l Address: — /— /(� yr Contact Phone: _ _ Email: Commission Preference: Planning&Zoning LRRWMO Economic Development Youth First Park & Recreation Nature Preserve Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above: Describe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission: 1 .K-f T-,,A Describe your professional, civic or community activities,which may be relevant to this commission: Dated: Signature G:\Everyone\FORMS\ADVISAPP.docx C I T Y O F NDOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION Name: Cameron Gustafson Address: Contact Phone: Email: Commission Preference: Planning&Zoning X LRRWMO Economic Development Youth First Park&Recreation Nature Preserve Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above: I have lived in Andover for 15 years and have two young daughters I care about the future of Andover and have a vested interest in ensuring my daughters grow up in a safe, successful and sustainable community. Describe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission: I am currently a police supervisor for the City of Coon Rapids. I have worked there for Over In thic nnCltlnn I have had many interaction-,; with the public, and ..iert, .a officials. I have a Master's degree from the University of St. Thomas and my Bachelor's degree is in Public Administration. Describe your professional, civic or community activities,which may be relevant to this commission: As a police officer I riemonstrate-problern -,nIv*nci and communication skills eve y with people from all backgrounds. In my position I have been on committees for the creation and review of policies and programs that directly impact the police department and/or the community. I look forward to the opportunity to work with other commission mem ers and the City Council to continue to better Andover now and for the future. Dated: 1 3 1• : ! Signature G:\Everyone\FORMS\ADVISAPP.docx Authentisign ID:tA144677.6BB2-EF11-88CF-002248299057 C I T Y O F NDOVEA 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.ANDOVER,MINNESOTA 55304•(763)755-5100 FAX(763)755-8923•WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION Name: Mark Tubman Address: _ Contact Phone: Email: Commission Preference.* Planning&Zoning X LRRWMO Economic Development Youth First Park& Recreation Nature Preserve Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above: We moved to Andover for a better sense of community. I feel it's important to give back and contribute your skills to help others living around you. For the past 12 years I've been a full time Realtor. Which has taught me about many areas of real estate. I enjoy sharing these experiences and knowledge with others. Group coordination and problem solving are also areas that interest me. Learning from individual and collective experiences. Describe your education/experience,which qualifies you to serve on this commission: 7 years experience as a business and investment manager for large multifamily housing providers. Valued between 6 and 50 million dollars. I oversaw large projects, bidding, capital improvements, and disposition of assets. Also having 12 years experience as a full time Realtor. I've represented a builder. Which educated me regarding plats,watersheds, codes, covenants, easements, and more. I also have extensive experience with new home construction and different facets surrounding. Finally, I have knowledge of different types of zoning and housing density. Describe your professional, civic or community activities, which may be relevant to this commission: 3 years experience on the HOA board in our previous neighborhood. Consisting of 4 other board members and 232 homes. enti Dated: r 12/04/24 [jArk'A lubbiAh Signature VI T Y O F DOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION Name: Address: t`L 4 1 Contact Phone: Email: • cJ 0 `f Commission Preference: �- - - Planning & Zoning LRRWMO Economic Development Youth First Park&Recreation Nature Preserve Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above: / A a try_ �.e-&n on �G�o14- ' (Y- t`G(c� 4iy r a( `g-"S �1 d '- -t-2 a-n o t&+ v-L r Cam m, , 4t� Z W a4�� ry GKCe 5 t.c-rc v 4-r S*A41 d u-r^at U� (ues 9e n.o-E- c1e p re c!'wee . / Describe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission: 't G`vt a q ye 6-1- C o t L e d t- ��e 5 v�2Q /`/� s D C !!`D�d - -aG(Li �J rye 2 Q-5 ��.L� • .�"/m Gc�-r rcn�� -n-t� l a Y t C.J c �(�► �o!C� Describe your professional, civic or community activities, which may be relevant to this commission: 2 h�w]e R,( ej &r a-fU ze m 10 plc P a-r- c—n c <'n rn i h bor h oo t tfdlw� -Eeef in C?--r [oC ( SC- o l C� r' S 'frt`C-t t 1 (J o-4 tc,r S G k a 0 A-crE u t=h'C5 S h y a C-1.'ve. 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