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9.c 3 Philippi application City of Scandia Application for Appointment Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: Home Telephone: Cellular: Home Address: Email Address: How long have you been a resident of Scandia? years Property owned in Scandia (other than residence): Employment Present Employer: Position Title: Work Phone: Educational Background Name Diploma/ Major/Area of Study Degree High School College/Trade Other Steven Philippi 651.433.4091 612.419.9581 21813 Quarry Avenue North steven.philippi@frontier.com 9+ None HGA Architects & Engineers, 420 North 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN Senior Project Coordinator 612.758.4242 University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI / Civil Engineering / BSCE 1979 University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN / Architecture / BArch 1988 Appleton HS - East, Appleton, WI / 1974 / HS Diploma List any government, service organization, or professional activities which you have been or are currently involved in: Please briefly state why you want to serve on the Steering Committee: List any special background, strengths, or abilities you would bring to the Committee: List any specific goals and/or objectives you visualize for the City: Have you ever served on a board or commission? Yes, I have / No, I have not. If yes, please indicate which board or commission you served on and the organization’s name. List any issues that may cause conflicts of interest between civic responsibility and personal/professional interests: Planning Commission, City of Scandia, 11/2010 - 1/2015 *Additionally, served on a number of subcommittees as a representative of the planning commission, including Capital Improvements [with special emphasis on Roads], Scenic Viewshed, Wastewater Treatment, and Log House Landing. Was an invited advisor to the Scandia Veterans' Memorial group. I would like to contribute to the development of a future vision for Scandia that balances the current quality of life and natural assets with the desire for additional businesses and the need for a broader tax base to sustain our essential public services and infrastructure. My profession of Architecture, a cousin of Planning, involves the synthesis of numerous, often conflicting, and frequently technical aspects into a complex and consistent solution that supports shared goals. I believe my design and problem-solving background - in both architecture and engineering - combined with my service on the Planning Commission, would be of value to the community. In particular, I would contribute some ability to anticipate and evaluate the physical, visual consequences of planning decisions on the City - a critical aspect of preserving our natural and historic assets, as well as enhancing our community's collectively developed value. Through firsthand experience in Scandia government, I have grown to appreciate how vitally important it is to solicit and consider a wide range of opinions, to listen actively, and to strive toward consensus in decision making. The Comprehensive Plan process is a critical step in building broad support for a desirable future vision of Scandia. If we can accomplish this, it is my hope that we can better balance the all too familiar development conflicts between adjacent citizens. Take Action - Conserve Our Scandia, Founding Board Member, 2009-2010 Planning Commission, City of Scandia, 11/2010 - 1/2015 None. I own no property in Scandia other than my own home, and I seek no paid position or professional commission. X Committee members are expected to attend three 2-hour workshops between January and October of 2017. There may be some preparation time required in advance of each meeting, but it is expected to be minimal. Can you meet this time commitment: Yes I can. No I can’t. *The first meeting will be scheduled according to the availability of the steering committee members, once selected. We will determine a standard day and time for the following meetings at the first meeting. * Are there any evenings you would not be available for meetings? If yes, please describe: Signature Date You may attach a resume if you desire. The selection process will vary according to the number of applicants and vacancies and may not include interviews with all candidates. Your application will be kept on file for one year. If, due to a disability, you need assistance completing an application or if you anticipate that you will need assistance in the selection process, please notify the City at 651.433.2274. Return completed application to: Neil Soltis City of Scandia 14727 209th St. N Scandia, MN 55073 Applications can also be emailed to Neil Soltis at n.soltis@ci.scandia.mn.us or faxed to 651.433.5112. Data Practices Advisory Minnesota Statute 13.601, Subdivision 3, states that the following data about applicants for appointment to a public body is public information: name; city of residence; education and training; employment history; volunteer work; awards and honors; and, prior government service. If an individual is appointed to a public body, the following additional data are public: residential address; either a telephone number or electronic mail address where the appointee can be reached, or both at the request of the appointee. You are not legally required to supply the information requested in this application. However, if you do not supply the requested information, the City may be unable to adequately evaluate your suitability for service, which may reduce your chances for appointment to a City board or commission. With a little advance notice, I can be available for any evening meeting, preferably starting at about 7pm if during the week. December 28, 2016 Steering Committee Workshop Structure Workshop #1: The first workshop will include background on the Comprehensive Plan process and City data and projections. Committee members will complete a SWOT analysis to identify critical issues. Workshop #2: The second workshop will review the results of the SWOT analysis, the input from the Focus Groups and the initial pop-up meeting. Committee members will provide input on the content of the online community survey. Workshop #3: At the third workshop, the Commissioners will review the results of the online survey and provide recommendations on the Land Use Plan.