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9.b) Appointment to Planning Commission Meeting Date: 02/15/2011 Agenda Item: � f , CJ City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209`h St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Make an appointment to the Planning Commission to fill the term of Susan Rodsjo which expired January 31, 2011. Deadline/Timeline: N/A Background: • At the February 8, 2011, the Council interviewed Susan Rodsjo and Jan Hogle for Planning Commission vacancy. • The Council directed staff to place the appointment on the February 15, 2011 meeting agenda for further discussion and selection of the Commission member. Recommendation I recommend that the Council appoint a Planning Commission member to the vacant 5-year term ending in 2016. Attachments/ Applications o£ Materials provided: • Susan Rodsjo • Jan Hogle Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (appointment Planning Commission) Page 1 of 1 02/11/11 ` '` ' � �i � ��, �,� �+�._ ...�'*• c� Application for Appointment City Council Vacancy Name: Susan Rodsjo Home Phone: 651-433-3917 Home Address: 21450 Pomroy Avenue North, Scandia, MN 55073 Email Address: susan.rodsjo@frontiernet.net How long have you been a resident of Scandia? Five yeazs. We have owned our land for 12 years. Are you eligible to vote in the State of Minnesot� (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 propeity 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 Positian Title: Writer and marketing communications consultant Commissior�/Committee 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 University of Oslo far one semester Other Experience List any goverumental, service organizations,or professional activities that you have been or currently are involved in: • Member of the Medical Marketing Association In what volunteer activities have you participated? What was your role? • Youth soccer coach for two years, Forest Lake Soccez Association • Northwoods Humane Society foster family(foster ldttens 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 laiow 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 gazdens. • 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 barns,village center structures,historic log homes -starting with an inventory and developing program criteria to identify structures. � Consider regulatory and fmancial incentives for programs to encourage existing building owners to make changes to meet design standards for the preservation, adaptive reuse,and design improvement of existing 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? (con�) 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 appeazing department,"HealthLeaders Technology Focus,"200] (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 govemment 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 fiunish any of the requested date other than your name,residence address and certification of your eligibility to vote and age.However,failure to futnish any of the other requested information may adversely affect the Counci]'s ability to evaluate your suitability for the posirion. 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 wlvch may result from fiu-nishing the information requested. 1 Signature: Date: October 14, 2010 Return completed application to: City of Scandia 14727 209c�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 i � � � � � ,� �J� �C.����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 a�twinpinefarm.com How long have you been a resident of Scandia? 25 Yrs+ (Since 1973, lived 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 Background Highest Level Achieved (degree/major) PhD, Instructional 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, Int'I Assn for Technology, Education, and Development, Photo Imaging Education Association • Election Judge • Notary Public • Cornmunity Education instructor: Forest Lake 8 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 whicb 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 al]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: 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 Tanght Bemidji State University,Department 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