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FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW,CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
Special City Council Meeting
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Conference Rooms A & B
1. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m.
2. Agenda Approval
3. Interviews of Planning and Park and Recreation Commission Applicants
4. Adjournment
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CITY OF
NDOVE
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
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TO:
Mayor and Council Members
CC:
Jim Dickinson, City Administrat
Will Neumeister, Community Developmen Director ~
FROM:
SUBJECT: Planning I Parks and Recreation Commission Interviews - Plng./Eng.
DATE:
January 11,2007
INTRODUCTION
The Council will interview the following residents for the various commissions that have
vacancies. The Park and Recreation Commission has three openings to fill. Two vacancies exist
on the Planning Commission. Attached is information from the residents who have submitted
applications.
Tracy Chipman could not attend the interviews because of previous commitments. If the Council
would like to interview her, they could convene 15 minutes before the regular Council meeting on
January 16,2007 to interview her. Please inform staff if that is desired and we will make the
arrangements to have her come in for an interview.
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff requests the Council interview these residents and choose who they would like to appoint and
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designate a Chairman and Vice Chairman of each commission.
Lastly, the Council should consider making choices of alternates for each commission in the event
that there are vacancies that occur during the coming year.
Respectfully submitted,
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Will Neumeister
Attachments
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PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
INTERVIEWS
Thursday, January 11,2007
6:00 pm Peggy Scott (Both commissions)
6:10 pm Dave Blackstad (Park & Rec. interview)
6:20 pm Ted Butler. (Both commissions)
6:30 pm Michael Ducklow (Planning Commission interview)
6:40 pm Doug Falk (Planning Commission interview)
6:50 pm Doug Olson (Planning Commission interview)
7:00 pm Mark Larison (Planning Commission interview)
0 7: 10 pm Dennis Cleveland (Planning Commission interview)
7:20 pm Ernest Bedor (Park & Rec. interview)
7:30 pm BREAK
7:40 pm Gary Redding (Planning Commission interview)
7:50 pm Anthony Kowalewski (Park & Rec. interview)
8:00 pm Larry Welborn (Park & Rec. interview)
8: 10 pm Bill Hupp (Both commissions)
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ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION
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Home Phone: 76 '5 ~ tf?. 7- t.(1l-7 Work Phone: 6,71 Z- - 3(;, '7- I ~ 51
Commission Preference:
AndoverlYMCA
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Planning & Zoning
Economic Development
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Park & Recreation
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Home Phone: 763-712-0277
Work Phone: 612-624-8283
Commission Preference:
Andover/YMCA
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Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above:
I enioy using the existing Andover parks system with my family. I hope to learn more about the
parks system and I would like to contribute to continninv the successful development of new
parks and enhancement of existing parks.
Describe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission: As a
financial analyst at the University of Minnesota. I have a strong understanding of the challenges
of public sector finance. Additionally. I have been involved in youth baseball as an umpire in
other locations in the past and have always been interested in mRkinv sure the community.
especially yonnv people. have safe and fun places to play. As a six-year resident of Andover and
as a father. I am interested in learning about the Andover parks system. and I am hopeful that I
can bring good ideas and experiences to benefit the community of Andover through the Parks
commission.
Describe your professional, civic or community activities, which may be relevant to this
COIDIIl1SSlOn:
Again.. I'm interested in learning more about the Andover parks SYstem and contributing new
ideas. I have been very involved with youth baseball in the past in other locations. Additionally.
I have served this communi as an election . udl!e as well as doin volunt r work for m church.
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Advisory Commission Application
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ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION
Name: DonulR!': A. Falk
Address: 14284 Xeon St NW Andover MN 55304
Home Phone: 763-434-1504
Work Phone: 612-713~2772_
Commission Preference:
AndoverfYMCA
Community Center *
PJRnnme; & Zoning
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Economic Development
LRRWMO
Park & Recreation
Equestrian Council
Please state you! reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above:
Want to be involved \Vith the City to continue the auality of life for the Residences of Andover.
Describe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission:
I was \Vith the Phmniml and Zoninl!: 1999-2003.
Describe your professional, civic or community activities, which may be relevant to this
commission:
I was \Vith the task force in 2006 for Open Space
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Advisory Commission Application
Name:
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Address: 2. 1. ~ 0 \ rr >t L~ 1\ e. f\J \rI
Home Phone: (7 G J) 7 ~ 7 -I r b q Work Phone:
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Douglas W. Olson
2250 151 ~ Lane NViT
Andover, MN 55304
(H) 763-767-1169
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Pl:mnim! and Zollim! Commission Application
Please sUl.t.e your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission:
~ A calling to comm~ serviee, and a role as a voice for fellow citizens and city
government.
~ A personal desire to be actively involved in planning and development decisions
affecting the city of Andover. Holistically representing citizen and community interests in a
rapidly growing and rh:mging area, is crucial to a strong and vibrant city in the years ahead.
Decisions made today, will have strong and far-reaching implications in the future.
~ Share my abilities to work collaborarively with other Commission members, and
hopefully provide a real esUl.t.e perspective as applicable, to planning and development
lSsues.
Descnbe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission:
~ Business Experience:
Real EsUl.t.e Agent-3 years
Project Manager-4 years
Operations and Field/Sales/Customer Service Manager-13 years
Geographic Information Systems Analyst-2 years
~ Education:
University of Minnesota (1979-84) 172 credits toward. BA
~ Skills:
Big picture/analyticallfact-based thinker and decision-mak.er/forward-looking
Unmatched integrity and ability to consistently gamer respect of others
Problem-solver/very detail-oriented
Team player/adaptable/open-rninded
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Describe your professional, civic or community activities which may be relevant to this
comnusSlOn:
.. Minnesota State Chess Association:
State Board Member (most recent 2 terms, and at other times in past 25 years)-
Member-elected board member making business decisions relating to overall operation
and budget.
.. Faith Lutheran Church-Coon Rapids:
Committee work, facilities, and business planning
.. Occasional attendee to city council and municipal planning commission meetings
relating to proposed residential and commercial development initiatives. These have
occurred throughout the metro area.
.. As a Realtor@, ad-hoc involvement with builders and developers on new construction
projects and residential developments.
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FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.CLANDOVER.MN.US
Advisory Commission Application
Name: Mark Larison
Address: 13432 Marigold Street NW, Andover, MN 55304
Home Phone: _(763) 323-7325 Work Phone: _(651) 226-6588
Commission Preference:
Planning & Zoning _X_
Equestrian Council
LRR'iVMO
Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above:
Economic Development
Park & Recreation
I would like to contribute to the responsible pjRnninp and development of the Citv of
Andover. where I have been a resident over (15) years. I have thoroulilily enioyed living
here. in one oithe best locations in the metro area. I believe that my interest and abilities
would be valuable to the leadership of the citv. I would consider it an honor give back to
the citv that has served mv family verv well.
Describe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission:
My formal education includes a Mechanical Engineering degree. I have extensive
background in Proiect manal!ement. includinQ: Federal & State Government. Commercial
and Industrial Construction proiects. I have successfully led numerous proiect teams. and
have m:mllQ:ed work centers. including hourly as well and salaried professional
employees. I am currently emploved in a manufacturing management position at 3M in
St.Paul.
I have also experienced much of the development historv of Andover. observing all the
progress that has occurred since we moved here in 1990.
Describe your professional, civic or community activities, which maybe relevant to this commission:
I am a Registered Professional Engineer. State of Minnesota #20744. since Julv. 1990. I am a
certified Six Sil<:IDa professional. My family and I have participated in numerous Andover Athletic
Association activities. with all (3) of our. now grown children. Member of St. Stephen' s Catholic
Church.
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Courtney Bednarz
City Planner
City of Andover
1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW
Andover, MN 55304
Ms Bednarz,
November 21,2005
I would like to serve a 3-year term on the Planning Commission. Enclosed, please find
my Advisory Commission Application. If there is any other information you would like
from me prior to the application deadline, please contact me by phone, email or mail.
Thank you for your consideration,
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13432 Marigold Street NW
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 323-7325 home
(651) 226-6588 mobile
Email atmslarison@M:MM.com
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Park & Recreation
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Describe your professional, civic or community activities, which may be relevant to this
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Name: Em.e.st J Bedor
Addres..~: 15330 Rose St Nw Andover, Mri 55304
Home Phone: 76:}-427-8856
Work Phone: 763-780-22...16
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J..have heell 011 the board for 3 vears and T think T can mak:e a collt!:ibutio!.
Describe your edm:ation(expcricllcc, which qualifies you to serve on this cOImni"siotl:
Active ill the Andover Alhletic Association. prior softball. haseball and basketball coa~l:l..__
Describe your professional, civic or community activities, which may be relevant to this
(:ommission:
Andov~r AlhleLic Associaticln
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Advisory Commission Application
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FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION
Name: Larrv M. Welborn
Address: 15895 Yellow Pine St. N.W.
Home Phone: 763-323-7875
Work Phone: 763-464-9884
Commission Preference:
AndoverNMCA
Community Center *
Planning & Zoning
Economic Development
LRRWMO
Park & Recreation
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Equestrian Council
Please state your reasons for requesting to be on the advisory commission checked above:
I would like to serve the Andover community in somethimr that interests me and that I care
about. I feel since my family and I take advantage of our local parks and recreational activities. It
would be a great oooortumtvto be more involved civically.
Describe your education/experience, which qualifies you to serve on this commission: Most
recently I was a Director of Operations at a Minneapolis law Firm.. I left in November of last
year to start my own consultimr business which is Q:oiru! well. I have been involved with several
youth orQ:llni7.ations locally, The Coon Rapids Little League (American) I served as Vice
President for several years. I also founded the Anoka R.amsev Andover Fast pitch Assoc, In
which I served as President for 10 years. I have worked with Park Boards/Commissions in both
Anoka and Coon Ranids in the past and have enioved and l:g)meciatedthe process that is
involved. I would love to contribute to the youth in Andover since this is where I now liye.
Unfortunately mv iob prohibits this due to the time commitment involved in coachine:.
Describe your professional, civic or community activities, which may be relevant to this
commission: I have been involved with youth activities over the last 20 Years. I have coached.
been a director. vice president and nresident. I have been involved with C.R.little league. Anoka
Fast pitch. Andover Athletic Assoc. the CR Athletic Assoc. and the Anoka Athletic Assoc. I have
also coached at Coon Ranids Him School as well as the Anoka Him School;'
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Larry M. Welborn
.15895 Yellow Pine St. N.W. -' Andover, Minnesota 55304
Ihwelbom639@msn.com- (763) 323-7875
November 14, 2006
City of Andover
Attn: Todd Haas
(763) 767-5131
RE: Parle and Recreation Commission
Dear Todd:
. I would like to apply for one of the three vacant pos.itions on the Andover Park and Recreation Commission.
Based upon the qualifications you explained to me during our recent phone conversation. I am sure.you
(hopefully the City-Counsel as well) will find that my background, skills and experience are an excellent fit for
the position. I am an experienced operations executive with nearly eighteen years of operations management;
specializing in continuous improvement, training, team building, process development and improvement.
As encouraged I have also enclosed my resume.
I appreciate the time you have already given and the future consideration.
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Larry M. Welborn Jr.
15895 Yellow Pine Street NW
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 464-9884
Ihwelborn639@msn,com
Summary of Qualifications
A high energy. results driven management executive with a proven track record of consistent
achievement involving proactive business solutions, expanded revenue streams, improved business
performance, profitable growth, and creative, innovative training programs. ForWard-thinking agent of
positive change has created new business models, new profit centers, new strategies, and new
company value. Has built and developed productive teams that exceeded expectations through
leadership, coaching, and mentoring.
Professional Experience and Selected Accomplishments
Law Office of Baloah Becker. Minneapolis, MN 2002 Throuah 2005
Creditor's rights law firm. BBltd provides legal collections and probate collections for primarily retail clients. Finn currently
services eight of the top ten retail clients in the woricl.
Director
· Assessed situation, develdped organizational plan, assigned responsibilities and
accountabilities, implemented plan, and monitored progress. Increased per seat revenue by
35% while maintaining a turnover rate of less than 10%.
· Created corporate training program. Determined critical areas; developed outline, curriculum,
and reference manuals; and led multiple training workshops. Training led to improved morale,
efficiency, and greater customer satisfaction.
· Led a cross functional team and established company rules and employee handbook. Working
with HR and training staff;' established employee performance, conduct, and discipline
standards; comp programs; career path; and appropriate rules in compliance with state and
federal laws. Once created, rules and handbook items were communicated to staff via
informative. workshops.
· Recognized methodology for tracking performance was lacking. Established goals, develop
processes, and implemented reporting program. Implementation increased accountability
leading to monthly gross collections growing from <$2M to over $10M over the course of 2
years.
· Managed staffing needs during a period of explosive company growth. Established a relevant
Per Seat Revenue for each new client, accounts worked per hour, calls per hour - equal to
dollars collected per hour. Led to the development of a stable staff able to handle the
company's growth.
· Managed the replacement of an ERP system. Resulted in immediate measurable improvement
in multiple areas related to Per Seat Revenue (PSR). in 2 years from inception PSR grew from
$3,000 per seat to and average of $15,000 per seat, +400%.
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Fingerhut Companies. St Cloud. MN 2001 to 2002
Mall.order Catalog Company. Fingerhut had niche market in low credit scoring customers and utilized a simple coupon book
payment marketing strategy the appealed to Its target group.
Manager of Call-Center
· Re-vamped hiring criteria, interviewing process, and training. Changes resulted in tumover
being reduced to 20% after 6 months and down to 6% after one year.
· Led charge-off department to best recoveries from the previous five years.
Opus 21 Management Solutions. EaQan. MN 2000 to 2001
Providing back office outsourcing solutions both onsit.e and off, as well as software solutions for collections and billing
needs. Primary target groups, large utility and manufacturing companies.
Consultant-Facilitator
· Took part in ground floor marketing plan and growth strategy for Start-up Company. Identified
critical areas of company profile and developed sales presentations and education curriculum
for company as an outsourcing of back office functions.
· Identified potential areas of future development, devised business plans, and developed
strategic partnerships and corresponding marketing strategy for the new business relationships.
· Created education curriculum for clients. Worked with several top utilities providers throughout
Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Affiliated Credit Professionals. Rochester. MN1991 -1994 & 1997 _ 2000
Mid-size collection agency and outsourcing provider. ACP uses current trends in market to access needs of clients and
provides insight as well as assistance to Its customers. ACP also provides education for Its customers as well.
Vice President of On-Site Opportunities
· Challenged to increase revenue, identified unrealized potential within current clients. Met with
clients, conducted needs assessment, and built proposal for outsourcing client needs. Within 6
months, generated $1 M of previously unrecognized additional revenue.
· Managed on-site team of 75 FTE at States largest utility provider and had staff at several
locations throughout the Twin Cities area.
Lund Industries, Inc, Anoka. MN 1994 to 1997
Largest aftennarket car/truck ac:c:essories supplier in the world, shipping parts and accessories worldwide.
Credit & Collection LeadlManager
· Managed integration of two similar sized company's infrastructure. Identified competing
portions of combined business, adjusted separate staffs to meet needs of competing and
non-competing portion of business, and implemented new credit procedures.
· Hired and tasked with recovering a portion of $1.5M outstanding AIR. Re-established credit
policies, met with and developed rapport with clients, placed customer product on hold until
agreed payment was received, and ran specials on over-stocked inventory. Resulted in
$1.3M being recovered over the course of 6 months.
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RECEIVED
TO: Andover City Council and Mayor of Andover
DEe 2 6 2006
FROM: Bill HUPE
156 150 Lane NW
Andover MN 55304
CITY OF ANDOVER
SUBJECT: Application for Consideration to Serve on Andover's Plllnning & Zoning
Commision
Dear Council and Mayor,
I am writing to you to express my interest in serving on Andover's' Planning and.
Zoning Commission. Let me first tell you a little bit about me: I am currently the retired
Postmaster of Maple Lake MN 5535&-999&. Where I have served as Postmaster for
twelve years. March 31, 2005 I served the Postal Service for approximately 25 years. I
am married with 6 children. Our youngest is 15 years old and still with us at home. We
have lived at 156 150th Lane NW, Andover MN 55304 now for aprox. 3 ~ years. Prior to
that we lived at 1650 Andover Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304 for aprox, 23 years. I have
been a member of the Maple Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Also served on their
Economic Development Authority's committee. Been a member of their Loins Club and
assisted in many of Maple Lake's community eYents including: St. Patrick's Day Parade,
Summer fest, and many other annual events. For Andover I have been a volunteer helper
on the Field Of Dreams Project. Served on Andover's Hazardous waste committee
seeing through the closing down and clean up. of the contamim'lted landfill site.
Volunteer for Andover's Summer Fest. Served on Andover's EDA committee. Also I
have served as a volunteer on the COnstruction of Prairie Knoll Park project with both
Andover Huskies Hockey and Football Groups.
In my past employment experiences I have nianllged a large 321ane Entertairiment
Facility that included a nightclub, restau.rant, and day care fiicility for Kraus Anderson
Companies, I have been involved in real estate property, mllnagement, and development
including marketing plans. I am very interested in seeing that Andover gets the highest
quality lowest cost development that entices the best companies to join us creating the
finest city here in Minnesota.
Yours Truly,
Bill Hupp
156 150th Lane NW
Andover MN 55304
763-413-1606
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755,5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
Advisory Commission Application
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Address: 34 3q /3 L( tb Ave jJ L{)
Home Phone: 11.P?J -112- SO -:r f3 Work Phone: U (2~ (y 1-/- L( LP D (0
Commission Preference:
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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:
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