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4.a) & 4.b) Prepare for Commission/Committee Interviews, Interview Applicants for Planning Commission and Capital Improvements CommitteeI Meeting Date: 2/8/2011 Agenda Item: �,/ / �-� � �� City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209�' St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: a) Select questions for Planning Commission and Capital Improvement Committee interviews; and b) Interview 3 candidates for the Planning Commission and 1 candidate for the Capital Improvement Committee Deadline/ Timeline: If a consensus on appointments is reached at the February 8 work session, action may be scheduled for the February 15, 2011 regular meeting (consent agenda.) Background: • There is one vacancy on the Planning Commission for a term running from February 1, 2011 to February 1, 2016. Three applicants have been schedule for interviews (Malmquist, Hogle & Rodsjo.) • Previous Planning Commission applicant Zack Howell declined an interview, stating that he is too busy to serve at this time. • Applicant Dan Lee is unable to appear at the February 8 meeting, but has indicated that he would accept an appointment to the Park and Recreation Committee, which has two vacancies (for unexpired terms ending 2014 & 2015.) • There is one applicant for the Capital Improvements Committee (Froberg.) All current terms on that committee expire February 1, 2013. Recommendation: I recommend that the Council determine the questions to be asked and then conduct the interviews. Attachments/ • Interview Questions Materials provided: . Applications of: • Jim (Moose) Malquist (7:00 p.m. interview) • Ned Froberg (7:10 p.m. interview) • Susan Rodsjo (7:20 p.m. interview) • Jan Hogle (7:30 p.m. interview) Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (interviews) Page 1 of 1 02/03/11 . . i Interview Questions 1. Please tell us about yourself: What experience or background would you bring to the Planning Commission? 2. What experience would you bring that would demonstrate an understanding of the potential impacts, both positive and negative, of land development, i.e., environment, aesthetics, economics, community services, transportation, storm-water/drainage, parking, etc? 3. What motivated you to apply for the Planning Commission and what do you hope to accomplish by your participation? 4. What do you like best about the City of Scandia? 5. What is one thing that would make Scandia a better place to live? 6. Please identify what you feel are some of the key issues facing the city in the next 5-10 years? 7. What is your example of the "Best City"? and Why? 8. Please explain your interests in serving on the Planning Commission? 9. Do you feel as a citizen of the community that you are able to provide objective recommendations on various land-use applications and other issues? 10.When working with others, what kinds of individuals or situations are most frustrating for you? How do you handle such individuals or situations? 11.What problem solving skills do you possess? 12. Are you able to see both sides of a proposal before making judgment on its merits? Give an example of your experience with this process. 13.The Planning Commission requires a commitment on the first Tuesday of each month, along with the potential of various workshops and attendance at off sight visits, and long hours at these various functions. Do you foresee any problems attending these meetings on a regular basis? 14. What do you perceive the role and responsibility of the Planning Commission to be? 15.Do you feel you have any conflicts of interest that may arise due to your appointment to the Planning Commission? 16.Is there any other information you would like to share with the Council that hasn't been addressed in the questions asked already? 17.Do you have any questions of the Council or Staff? / " �� .Z� ', � � � ��' _J'4 ��E��I�� Application for Appointme�t City Council Vacancy �- . Name: `---�i� � � � ��✓ Home Phone: � i�°°' ,� �-��' �—� Home Address: �1�� - :�/��.� ZIP�.�'�c�� . E-Mail Address: _�!��-�-�`'�� _ ��l��iL�� , How long have you been a resident of Scandia? �� ,�% Are you eligible to vote in the State of Minnesota(yes or no?) �� Are you over 21 years of age (yes or no?)�, Property owned in Scandia (other than residence): ��` �� Employment Present Employer Worked There Since(mo/yr) Work Phone Position Title Commission/Committee Experience r �� /c?—/� �-�✓3 t/�'1i��e.�-� 1 � ��`��a�� -��1.�? �� Commission/Committee �<�� Dates Served �� EducationaI Background e Highest Level Achieved(degree/major) ��-� %�`�''�� .� ��:� Other Experience List any governmental, service organizations, or professional activities which you have been or currently are involved in: �,�D� 7`�'�l��' l-��6'�fy2 n`/� � L�� ,� _` �' k / `� �_ ' ' � � � �1� In what volunteer activities have you part cipated? What was your role? "/ � � ///��/�-!%� ��1� � d�� f � � � � ��1,�,�'�i l�l��c'°�`�� -C��"1,��.�� 1� �� What se would ou like the tiy Council to k�pow abo t y u? ��,% "� < ��'/ C'�� .��C1✓c� /'G�'1�� ' _� = ��-e" � � d' ' . dC?l1�7� fic,��,�'�� ,/� � �� In accordance with M.S. 13.04 Subd.2 we must inform you of yo n�t�i s as�"slfbjeC'Cof go ernment data. The � �� information you give us about yourself is needed to identify you and assist in determining your suitability far the '�f � �J6 positions(s)for which you are applying. You are not required to furnish any of the requested date other than your name, residence address and certification of your eligibility to vote and age. However,failure to furnish any of the other requested information may adversely affect the Counci]'s ability to evaluate your suitability for the position.The information that we collect about you is classified as either Public or Private. Public means that it is available to anyone who asks to see it. Private means that the information is available only to the person the information is about and to the staff who must use it in the normal course of conducting City business and as otherwise provided for by law. As the person executing this application,I acknowledge that an investigation may be conducted for use in determining my qualifications. I hereby expressly authorize release of any and all information which any organization,company or person may have,including information of a confidential or privileged nature. I hereby release the City and any organization, company or person furnishing information to the City,as expressly authorized above,from any liability for damage which may result from furnishing the information requested. Signature: Date: Return completed application to: City of Scandia 14727 209�' St.N. Scandia, MN 55073 Phone: 651 433-2274 Fax: 651 433-5112 E-mail: mail@ci.scandia.mn.us Application Deadline: Friday, October 15, 2010 Tentative Interview Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 City Council Appointment: November, 2010 .,.=� ti �� " �` �, .� - � �� . � � _ � - j�� " f � �i��C� � �� . �� GITY 9F �CANI�IA �-;--�..___a..�..-,�_�- , Apg�icat�a� �ar A►ppo�tment Ta Commission or Committee Committeel Area of Interest : Capital Improvement Committee Name: Ned H. Frober� Home Phone: 651-433-4024 Home Address: 15400 Pilar Road North ZIP 55073 E-Mai1 Address: �fr'oberg@frontiemet.net How long have you been a resident af Scandix? 20 years _ Property owned in Scandia(other than residence): Pro�erty ID 1203220220003 Emplovment Present Employer NHF Consultin� (self emploved) Worked There Since(mo/yr) 8/2009 Work Phone 651-433-4024 Position Title owner �outmission/Co�r;mittee Ez�erie�ce �am�nission/Committee I)ates Served EducatioIIal Backgroand Highest Level E9,chieved (degree/major) see attached resume Qther Ezperience List any governmental, service organizations,or professional activities which you have been or cunently are involved in: see attached resume In what volunteer activities have you participated? What was your role? In accordance with M.S. 13.04 Subd.2 we must inform you of your rights as a subject of government data. T'he information you give us about yourself is needed to ideniify you and assist in determining yow suitability for the positions(s)for which you are applying. T'he information that we collect about you is classified as either Public or Privaie. Public means that it is avaiIable to anyone who asks to see it. Private means that the information is available only to the person the inforrnation is about and to the staff who must use it in the normal course of conducting City business and as otherwise provided for by taw. As the person executing this application,I aclmowledge that an investigarion may be conducted for use in detemuning my qualifications. I hereby expressly authorize release of any and all information which any organization,company or person may have,including information of a confidential or privileged nature. I hereby release the City and any organization, company or person furnishing information to the City,as expressly authorized above,from any liability for damage which may resuIt from fumishing the information requested. Signature: /!1 �� `� Date: December 22,2010 You may attach a resume if you desire.The selection process will vary according to the number af applicants and vacancies and may include interviews. Your application will be kept on file for one year.Thanlc you for your interest in serving on a Commission or Cammittee. Retum completed application ta: City of Scandia 14727 209`� St.N. Scandia, MN 55073 Phone: 651 433-2274 Fax: 651 433-S112 E-mail: mail@ci.scandia.mn.us l�e� �. �ro�erg 15400 Filar Road North Scandia, Minnesota 55073 Phone &Fax; 651-433-4024 Email: nfroberg@frontiernet.net �U1VBl[�/�R Y Consultant/Project Manager experienced in working directly with clients, government officials and support stai�on all aspects af land and site development. Vdorked as team member and in leadership rales to successfully complete a wide variety of devetopment projects. Praficient in Auto�AD and Microsoft Office software. �C�OIt�PL/SMlfviiE111TS o DEVII.S LAI�, NORTH DAKOTA, currently working with local land surveyor, engineers, government officais and construction companies dealing with flooding in the Devils Lake basin. o ST. CROIX RIVER BLUFFS, Shafer, Minnesota. Project management and CAD drafting of 25 Iot rural subdivision adjacent to St. Craix River on very sensitive site, requiring over one year of planning and puhlic meetings dtuing the approval process. o C�b Food, Forest Lake, Minnesota. Retail site development, Alta/ASCM survey, preliminary plat, final plat, construction staking. o City of Lonsdale, Minnesota. Preformed topographic survey, CAD drafting and design of municipal wastewater upgrade. WORK EXPERIENCE Self-employed Consuitant- NHF Consulting April,2008-Present o Advising clients on issues relating to property rights and responsibilities. Including land subdivision,boundary, right-of-way, easements,platting, PUDs and amendments, land planning, earthwork calculations, federal, state and local regulations. �enior�'echnicianlDesigner- 1��RA/Hult, Forest Lake, MN 1996-April,2008 o Supervised and was a member of a team of: civil and geotechnical engineers, soil testers, wetland delineators and survey field crews, on land subdivision and construction projects. Project manager and designer on a variety of subdivisions including large rural plats and urban developments. Responsible for addressing environmental concerns. Worked on municipal water and wastewater related site design, MNDOT and local road improvement projects. Also worked on lot spfits and rearrangements, ALTA surveys, flood insurance surveys and land surveys, setup for photo control, GPS, topographic surveys, estimating, section breakdowns. Page 1 of 2 1�e� �'. F�°ol�erg o Drafted in AutoCAD Land Desktop: concepts,preliminary plats, wetland delineations, tree surveys, lot and road design, plan and profile, including volume calculations, municipal water, wastewater and storm water engineering plans, final plats,field staking worksheets and as builds. o Coordinated with utility companies design and construction of new services and the relocation of existing overhead and underground lines. o Worked with attorneys and title companies, draftiug property legal descriptions and correcting ambiguous ar indefinite descriptions for quiet title proceedings and title registration. o Attended public and private meetings on client's behalf. Guided projects through compliance with all regulatory agencies. Prepared NPDES forms and Environmental Assessment VVorksheets. Wrote reports using Microsoft Word and Excel. o Purchased, setup and maintained computers,printers and plotters on a Windows 2003 network. Installed and supported surveying/engineering software and office software. Setup and maintained AutoCad drafting standards. Technician -Lake and Land Surveying, St Paul, MN. 1994-1995 Crew chief,construction staking, instrument man,rodman, drafting. Technician,North Land Surveying, St. Paul, MN 1993 Intern position with St. Paul College land surveying instructor: instrument man,drafting. Union Carpenter, St. Paul Local#87 1983-1993 Job superintentient,journeyman catpenter, on commercial,retail and tenant remodeling and new canstruction Footing, foundation, exterior and interior layout and construction. Demolition, finish carpentry, fixture Iayout and installation. Worked directly with construction company owners and building owners, building engineers and local building officials on construction methods and building code compliance. EDUCATION GONZAGA UNNERSITY, Transmission and Distribution, online course, TADP 542 Substation Design, Grade 4.0 SAIN'T PAUL COLLEGE, Civil Technology Program, math, surveying, soils, bridge design. GPA 4.0. NORTHEAST 1VfETRO (9l6 Vocational College), accounting class. NORTHEAST METRO(316 Vocational College), welding class. SAINT PAUL COLLEGE, Real Estate Law class,emphasis on title transfer. UNfVERSITY OF MINNESQTA, �,and Surveying (extension course). ST. Q�,bF COLLEGE, Northfield, Mitanesota. CHISAGQ�.�K�I�GH SCHO�L, Lindstram,Minnesota, graduate. Page 2 of 2 � .'�. 0 'ti• �:.�r'� � � � � � ' � , ��,, t,�, ,� - ��. c� ; - _ _ Application for Appointment City Council Vacancy Name: Susan Rodsjo Home Phone: 651-433-3917 Aome Address: 21450 Pomroy Avenue North, Scandia, MN 55073 Email Address: susan.rodsjo@frontiernet.net How long have you been a resident of Scandia? Five years. We have owned our land for l 2 years. Are you eligible to vote in the State of Minnesota (yes or no?) Yes Are you over 21 years of age (yes or no?) Yes Property owned in Scandia (other than residence): My husband and I own commercial property at 21090 Olinda Trail North, Scandia(the Select Hardwoods office building) under the business name Granlia Properties Employment Present Employer: Self-employed health/technology writer and marketing communications consultant. Regular clients include Medtronic, Dental Services Group, Central Business Jets, Global Air Charter, and Elmico Co. Worked There Since (mo/yr): June 2008 Work Phone: 651-233-0267 Position Title: Writer and marketing communications consultant CommissionlCommittee Experience and Dates Served: • Member of the Scandia Planning Commission, March 2008 —present • As a Planning Commission member, served on the Comprehensive Planning Committee • Chair of the Architectural Design Guidelines Committee, spring 2009. Led meetings, conducted research on design guidelines in other cities,wrote Scandia's design guidelines, and gathered input from committee/made edits to document Educational Background Highest Level Achieved (degree/major): • BA degree in Journalism, University of Minnesota • Additional coursework in graphic design (Minneapolis College of Art and Design) and marketing (selected by Medtronic to attend a one-week program through the Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania) • Studied Norwegian language at the Universiry of Oslo for one semester Other Experience List any governmental, service organizations, or professional activities that you have been or currently are involved in: • Member of the Medical Marketing Association In what volunteer activides have you participated? What was your role? • Youth soccer coach for two years, Forest Lake Soccer Association • Northwoods Humane Society foster family(foster IQttens until they are large enough to be spayed/neutered) • Iowa foster parent when lived in Cedar Rapids, IA. Fostered children during short-term transition periods. What else would you like the City Council to know about you? I fully support the current Comprehensive Plan. I am interested in working to ensure that we fulfill the goals and strategies set forth in the plan, such as the following: • Create incentives for owners of existing developed shoreland to create buffers and rain gardens. • Encourage local nurseries to work with the Washington Conservation District to offer classes on buffers and rain gardens. • Work with local nurseries to provide educational programs on native landscaping. • Encourage preserving historic landmark buildings-such as bams,village center structures,historic log homes-starting with an inventory and developing program criteria to identify structures. � Consider regulatory and financial incentives for programs to encourage e�cisting building owners to make changes to meet design standards for the preservation, adaptive reuse,and design improvement of e�sting traditional structures. � Continue developing the City's inventory of scenic resources—scenic roads and viewsheds—using GIS methodology and the Visual Quality Analysis procedure. What else would you like the City Council to know about you? (cont.) Following are professional awards I have received during my career: Medical Marketing Association,Gold and Silver awards • Gold Award for CareLink Network ad campaign,"It's the Office Visit without the Office Visit,"2007 • Gold Award for CareLink Network promotional video,"Conexus Wireless Telemetry,"2006 • Silver Award,CareLink Network and Paceart System promotional video,"Connectivity,"2005 American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors,Gold and Silver Awards • Silver Award for cover story,"Uncommon Success,"HealthLeaders magazine,July 2002 • Gold Award for best regular appearing department,"HealthLeaders Technology Focus,"2001 (contributor) Minnesota Magazine and Publications Association,Best Feature Design • First Place Award, Association Category,Minnesota Medicine feature layout, 1997. In accordance with M.S. 13.04 Subd. 2 we must inform you of your rights as a subject of government data.The information you give us about yourself is needed to identify you and assist in determining your suitability for the positions(s)for which you are applying.You are not required to furnish any of the requested date other than your name,residence address and certification of your eligibility to vote and age.However,failure to furnish any of the other requested information may adversely affect the Council's ability to evaluate your suitability for the position. The information that we collect about you is classified as either Public or Private.Public means that it is available to anyone who asks to see it.Private means that the information is available only to the person the information is about and to the staff who must use it in the normal course of conducting City business and as otherwise provided for by law. As the person executing this application,I acknowledge that an investigation may be conducted for use in determining my qualifications. I hereby expressly authorize release of any and all information which any organization,company or person may have,including information of a confidential or privileged nature. I hereby release the City and any organization,company or person furnishing information to the City, as expressiy authorized above,from any liability for damage which may result from furnishing the information requested. 1 Signature: Date: October 14, 2010 Return completed application to: City of Scandia 14727 209cn St. N. Scandia, MN 55073 Phone: 651 433-2274 Fax: 651 433-5112 E-mail: mail@ci.scandia.mn.us Application Deadline: Friday, October 15, 2010 Tentative Interview Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 City Council Appointment: November, 2010 . - �-3� ' . � . r � � � � � SC�A�NDIA Application for Appointment To Commission or Committee Committee/Area of Interest : Planning Commission Name: Jan G. Hogle Home Phone: 651-433-3362 Home Address: 21509 Lofton Ave N ZIP 55073 E-Mail Address: jan@twinpinefarm.com How long have you been a resident of Scandia? 25 yrs+ (Since 1973, I'tved elsewhere + returned) Property owned in Scandia(other than residence): None Emplovment Present Employer Twin Pine Farm Worked There Since (mo/yr) 06/99 Work Phone 651-433-3362 Position Title CIE10 Commission/Committee Experience Commission/Committee Dates Served Washington County Community Nutrition Action 10/2010 to present Friends of MN Barns Exec. Comm. 2005 - 2008 Beltrami County Extension Comm. 2006 - 2007 New Scandia Park & Rec. Comm. 2004 - 2006 Athens, GA Bike Route Mapping Comm. 1997 - 1999 Ames, IA Bicycle Path Exploratory Comm. 1980 - 1981 Educational Back�round Highest Level Achieved (degree/major) PhD, �nstructional Technology/Educational Psychology Other Experience List any governmental, service organizations, or professional activities which you have been or currently are involved in: • Active in Professional organizations: Int'I Society for Technology in Education, InYI Assn for Technology, Education, and Development, Photo Imaging Education Association • Election Judge • Notary Public • Community Education instructor: Forest Lake & Chisago Lakes • Seminar speaker: MN Organic Conference, Child Care Prof. Inst. In what volunteer activities have you participated? What was your role? • Citizens for Election Integrity, volunteer to provide oversight to state election audit • Twin Cities Bike Club 8� Adventure Cycling, ride leader -• Minnesota Rovers Outing Club, member In accordance with M.S. 13.04 Subd.2 we must inform you of your rights as a subject of government data. The information you give us about yourself is needed to identify you and assist in determining your suitability for the positions(s)for which you are applying. The information that we collect about you is classified as either Public or Private. Public means that it is available to anyone who asks to see it. Private means that the information is available only to the person the information is about and to the staff who must use it in the normal course of conducting City business and as otherwise provided for by law. As the person executing this application,I acknowledge that an investigation may be conducted for use in determining my qualifications. I hereby expressly authorize release of any and all information which any organization,company or person may have,including information of a confidential or privileged nature. I hereby release the City and any organization, company or person fumishing information to the City,as expressly authorized above,from any liability for damage which may result from furnishing the information requested. Signature: Date: 12/29/2010 You may attach a resume if you desire. The selection process will vary according to the number of applicants and vacancies and may include interviews. Your application will be kept on file for one year. Thank you for your interest in serving on a Commission or Committee. Return completed application to: City of Scandia 14727 209�' St.N. Scandia, MN 55073 Phone: 651 433-2274 Fax: 651 433-5112 E-mail: mail@ci.scandia.mn.us Dr.Jan G. Hogle 21509 Lofton Avenue N, Scandia,Minnesota 55073 651-433-3362 (home)or 651-238-7578 (cell),jan@twinpinefarm.com Professional Interests Assist and promote effective application of instructional technology in physical or virtual classrooms,especially the development, diffusion, and evaluation of innovative teaching methods and emergent technologies. Professional Summary • Teaching experience as professor,community education instructor, faculty trainer,graduate assistant • Technical experience in media,education,evaluation,and analysis • Work experience in education,private business,consulting,industry,government • Administrative experience as department head,supervisor, and project manager • Liaison experience as service provider, change agent, and consultant for faculty,students,consumers Education PhD,Instructional Technology,University of Georgia,Athens, 1999. (Summa cum laude) BS,Imaging&Photographic Technology,Rochester Inst.of Tech.,NY, 1986. (Summa cum laude) BS,Biology,Iowa State University,Ames,1981. (Cum laude) Professional Experience Chief Internet,Education,and Information Officer(CIEIO).Twin Pine Farm,Scandia,MN. 1999-2000;2003- 2006,2007 to present. (Family business) Assistant Professor of Technological Studies.Bemidji State University,MN,2006-2007. Community Education Instructor.Forest Lake Area Schools,Chisago Lakes Area Schools.2005-2007. Interactive Learning Consultant,NSF Aviation Security Grant.Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott,AZ,2001-02. Editor/reviewer,Nupedia.Peer-reviewed encyclopedia;predecessor to Wikipedia.2001-02. (Volunteer) Educational Technologist.Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,Prescott,AZ,2000-01. Project Manager,Telecommunications Capability Study,USDA Challenge Grant.Poultry Science Department,University of Georgia,1996-97. Graduate Research Assistant.University of Georgia,Athens, 1994-99. (Student employee) Director,Biomedical Communications.College of Veterinary Medicine,Oregon State University,Corvallis, 1988-94. Photographic Engineer.Proctor and Gamble,Cincinnati,Ohio, 1986-1988. Photo Engineering Consultant.International Film&Video,Langley,Virginia, 1985-1988. Technical Imaging Specialist.Eastman Kodak,Rochester, NY, 1984-1986. Courses Taught Bemidji State University,Deparhnent of Technological Studies:Multimedia Processes I&II,Photo/Digital Imaging,Portfolio Preparation,Publication Processes I&II,Technical Foundations II. Forest Lake Area Schools Community Ed.: Introduction to Buying and Selling with eBay. Chisago Lakes Area Schools Community Ed.:Introduction to Computers,Introduction to the Internet. Professional Skills • Instructional design,development,and evaluation • Author,editor,reviewer:research, federal grants,reports,Web sites, marketing • Computers, Internet, and extensive range of software programs • Web design,development,and evaluation • Technology integration,adoption, and innovation • Analog and digital photography,video,graphic design Memberships and Activities Honor Societies • Citizens for Election Integrity,volunteer • Phi Kappa Phi,technical honor society • Election judge (while attending Rochester Inst.of Technology • Notary Public(Minnesota) and The University of Georgia) • Friends of Minnesota Barns,former vice-chair • Pi Lambda Theta,education honor society • Minnesota Rovers Outing Club, member (while attending The University of Georgia) • Scandia Parks Committee, former vice-chair and secretary