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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5F - Appointment to PL/Spring Lake Watershed District Board~~ PR j~~ ti ~ 4646 Dakota Street S.E. ~j ~ Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: December 21, 2009 AGENDA #: 5F PREPARED BY: Frank Boyles, City Manag AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RECOMMENDATION TO SCOTT COUNTY FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE PRIOR LAKE-SPRING LAKE WATERSHED BOARD OF MANAGERS. Introduction The purpose of this agenda item is to request Council approval of interview committee recommendations of three candidates for Scott county to consider for appointment to the Watershed Board. HiStOry The three-year term of Bill Schmokel, a Prior Lake resident serving on the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed Board of Managers expires in March 2010. Under Minnesota Statutes 103D.311 (attached) the City may solicit the names of three persons to serve on the Board. While the County has final appointment authority, it must choose from among the candidates submitted by the City. The list must be submitted at least 60 days before the Manager's term of office expires in order to be considered. That is why this item is on this evening's agenda. Current Circumstances We advertised for candidates for this Watershed Board opening. Five persons submitted applications as shown below. The Council liaison, staff liaison and I made up the interview committee. Shown below is a matrix which identifies the interview committee members, applicants interviewed and committee recommendations to the City Council. Interview Committee Vacancies Interviewed Recommended Watershed Steve Millar Frank Boyles Ross Bintner 1 Richard Felch Charles Howley Judi Nevonen Bill Schmokel Jim Weninger" See asterisked (") names above www. cityofpriorlake. com ar ~c.t~~u~r~,c,r .~~,~.~au r~~;~o~t~ ~ca~',rzzlt~~~ ,~~Q~~ r~f~~-~~,9~9,0 /Fax 952.447.4245 ISSUES: All five applicants possessed impressive credentials (see attached applications). Following the interviews, Ms. Nevonen withdrew (her application is not attached). Charles Howley is presently a member of the Planning Commission. All of the candidates for County consideration have an understanding of the role and history of the Watershed Board. The three chosen appeared to also have the time available to complete the responsibilities of Watershed Board Manager. FINANCIAL The City and Watershed are mutually interdependent in accomplishing their IMPACT: water-related goals and objectives. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the recommendations for appointment as submitted by the interview committee. 2. Adopt the resolution with amendments. 3. Take no action and direct the staff accordingly. RECOMMENDED Alternative #1. MOTION: M:ACOUNCILiAaencia Rap~r~s~2009\122109 Vlratarst~~ed Appoint~nenz.DOC /~ PRj~~ / v ~ ti u x' rye ~ \INIVESO~/ 4646 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 RESOLUTION 09-xxx A RESOLUTION MAKING RECOMMENDATION TO SCOTT COUNTY FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE PRIOR LAKE-SPRING LAKE WATERSHED BOARD OF MANAGERS Motion By: Second By: WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 103D.311 allows the City to solicit and recommend persons for appointment to the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed Board of Managers; and WHEREAS, Notice of such openings were placed in the Prior Lake American, Wavelength, Newswire and City Website; and WHEREAS, Applications were solicited from persons in the community who are interested; and WHEREAS, Five applications were received and interviews conducted with all applicants. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA as follows: 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein. 2. That the following persons will be recommended to Scott County in order for them to choose one for appointment to the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed Board of Managers. • Richard Felch • Bill Schmokel • Jim Weninger PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 21St DAY OF DECEMBER 2009. YES NO Hau en Hau en Erickson Erickson Hedber Hedber LeMair LeMair Millar Millar Frank Boyles, City Manager ,, ~ ~ www.cityof riorlake.com Phone 952.447.9800 /Fax 952.447.4245 :ertify the number of petitioner, th oard. oard determines a termination P, ivisions 4 and 5, the board rnt~st: location within the watershed dirt ~ ty notce of the termination heann b}~ °;, mties affected by the watershE ~1 rhs ~~~ Before the termination hearinl t :: i hearing by mail to the audir~„ ~ of ~~' ~lities affected by the watershr ~ l c h ti s - i filed with the board and audi t~ n ~ t,f ~;~ strict is to be terminated; ie watershed district; -+. - d - ~rested in the watershed district mad ;" dlow all persons affected by or inter `.'_ statements at the termination hearin e B% iinafion hearing, the board detertnin~ s refit the public welfare and public in-_ nplish the purpose of this chapter, the ;that support termination of the ~.~;~- trict is terminated. rmination order with the secretar} ubdivision and ceases to exist whcn`a - ith the secretary of state. 8; 2006 c 281 art 3 s 1 S. ~ITION5. f more than one county is affected b~ a ers are distributed by residence amp ~ii~ , ore than five counties are affected t ` a derly distribution of the manager> h~, strict and selecting the county boai d o[ `_ manager. •m the establishment of the watenlie~i `' .nty affected by the watershed di~tri~t after holding a public hearing on ~ ~ ~{ ~ ~ `~ manageraamong the counties afft"~ted% ~rdance with the policy and purpu•,e> ~'r >. may not be filed with the board m~,r~b ~u~, area within s within the (c) If more than one co ty is affected by a watershed district, the board must distribute the one-, two-, and three-ye terms among counties affected by the watershed dis 'ct. History: 1990 c 39l art 18 103D.305 INCREASING NUMI~ER OF MANAGERS. ~:" Subdivision 1. Initiation. A pr ceeding to increase the number of t~ shed district must be initiated by fi 'ng a petition with the board. Subd. 2. Petition signatures. The tition to increase the number o =~~, rir~est the increase and be signed by one more of the following gr p (1) one-half or more of the counties , 'thin the watershed di 'ct; (2) counties with 50 percent or more o he (3) a majority or greater number of the c i (4) 50 or more resident owners residing it ~' ~,~,, ners'within the corporate limits of a city if tl (5) the managers of the watershed district. Subd. 3. Hearing order. When the board r m:magers of a watershed district, the board mu: Subd. 4. Hearing notice. (a) The board >>u tuber of managers by publication in a legs n the watershed district. The last publication us (b) The board must give notice of the chief executive officials of munici WATERSHED DLSTRICI'S 103D311 gers of a wa- managers must re- >: ed district; district; ~ifed district, excluding resident signed the petition; or ce' es a petition to increase the number of rd r a hearing on the petition. .t giv otice of the hearing to increase the wspap published in counties affected by occur a east ten days before the hearing. ring by mail o the auditors of counties and to affected by th watershed district. (c) The notice must include: (1) a statement that a petition increase the number of m agers of the watershed dis- tri~-t has been filed with the bo ; (2) a general description f the purpose of the watershed dis 'ct; (3) a general descripti of the property in the watershed dis t; (4) the date, time, d location of the hearing; and (5) a statement all persons affected or interested in the watershe district may attend and give statement t the hearing. Subd. 5. He ing. (a) If the board determines at the hearing that an in ease in the num- =- hrr of manage would benefit the public welfare, public interest, and the urpose of this chapter, the axd must increase the number of managers. (b) If e watershed district affects more than one county, the board, by der, must di- rest the stribution of the managers among the affected counties. story: 1990 c 391 art 4 s 19; 1995 c 199 s 9 1031)311 APPOINTMENT OF MANAGERS. Subdivision 1. Manager qualifications. Aperson may not be appointed as a manager h~~: (1) is not a voting resident of the watershed district; and (2) is a public officer of the county, state, or federal government, except that a soil and ~~" at ~r conservation supervisor may be a manager. n; Subd. 2. Appointment. (a) At least 30 days before the terms of office of the first manag- e , ~'! ~ ~iamed by the board expire, the county commissioners of each county responsible for ap- -pointing a manager to the watershed district must meet and appoint successors. d ~:' :} (b) The county commissioners must meet at least 30 days before the term of office of "enY manager expires and appoint a successor. ~, =' (c) A vacancy occurring in an office of a manager must be filled by the appointing ~'~ ~ ~ ~nty board. 103D.311 WATERSHED DLSTRICTS 900 (d) Appointing county boards shall provide public notice before making appointments. Published notice must be given at least once by publication in a newspaper of general circula- tion in the watershed district at least 15 days before an appointment or reappointment is made. The notice must state that persons interested in being appointed to serve as a watershed district manager may submit their names to the county board for consideration. Subd. 3. Nominees for city initiated and metropolitan watershed districts. (a) If the establishment petition that initiated the watershed district originated from a majority of the cities within the watershed district, the county commissioners must appoint the managers from a list of persons nominated by one or more of the townships and municipalities located within the watershed district. If the district is wholly within the metropolitan area, the county comrissioners shall appoint the managers om a st o persons nomrna a tom y or sever- ally by the towns and mumcr alrtles wrthm the drstnct. The lrst must contain at least three mrnees or eac manager's position to be e su rru~te~ta t ie count oars ec e e wa ers e district at least 60 days before the mana;er's term of office that fail to submit a list of nominees. (b) If the list is not submitted 60 days before the managers' terms of office expire, the county commissioners must appoint the managers from eligible persons residing in the wa- tershed district. (c) Managers of a waters ed dictr;~r P„r;rat~~ xx,;th;n the to trtlntilitan araa meet hP_~p pointed to fairlv_represent the various hvdrolo>;ic areas within the watershed i~trict h~„~ci_ Bence of the manager appointed. Subd. 4. Record of appointed managers. A record of all appointments made under this section must be filed with the county auditor of each county affected by the watershed dis- trict, the secretary of the board of managers, he h~rrl of ~.an~oii~~e~____. c 391 art 4 s 20; 1990 c 601 s 3; 1992 c 466 s 1,2; 1995 c 199 s 10 103D3 MANAGERS. Subdi 'ion 1.Oath. Each manager must take and sign the oath defined in the nneso- ta Constitution, icle V, section 6. The signed oath must be filed with the bo d. Subd. 2. Bon (a) Each manager must file a bond with the board befq assuming the manager's duties. Th and may be: (1) a personal bond reach manager; (2) a schedule or positi bond or undertaking by the ma ers of the watershed dis- trict; or (3) a single corporate surety fi ,schedule or pos, on bond or undertaking covering all managers and employees of the Ovate ed district,i eluding officers and employees Pe- quired by law to furnish an individual bon undertaking. (b) The amount of the bond for managers i 1,000, unless increased by the board. The amount of the bond for officers and employees of th watershed district is the amount setby law or by the person or board authorized~to set the am nts. (c) The bond must be conditior>iesubstantially as pr ided in section 574.13. (d) The premium for the bomust be paid by the water ed district. Subd. 3.Officers. After 'ing the bond, the managers must e t different managers ~~> president, secretary, and asurer. The managers must fill vacancies ccurring in the offi- cers' positions. The tigers must provide the necessary books, reco s, furniture, amt equipment for the rcers to perform their official duties. Subd. 4. $~a .The managers must adopt a seal for the watershed district. Subd .Records. The managers must keep efficient records of all proceedin ; ~I?- ' utes, c rcates, contracts, bonds of the board's employees, and all other business trap ted < or a on taken by the managers. The records must be open to inspection by the property ow within the watershed district and all other interested parties at all reasonable times 901 Subd. 6. Terms of office. The first board of managers appointed county board. A manager's term a Subd. 7. Vacancies. The pro' members of the board of manager; Subd. 8. Compensation. The mance of other necessary duties m bursement for traveling and other n duties. Subd. 9. First meeting of may ers has received notice by personal watershed district's principal placf (b) At the first meeting, the m bond under subdivision 2, elect oft mittee under section 103D.331. Subd. 10. Meetings. The mar. transact the business of the waters request of any manager. When a m district must mail a notice of the m ing. Subd. 11. Administration b~ tration of the business and affairs o vision are not subject to section li History: 1990 c 391 art 4 s 103D.321 PRINCIPAL PLACE Subdivision 1. Unavailable ~ watershed district's principal place determine and designate the neare pal place of business. Subd. 2. Change of princil change of the principal place of bl by passing a resolution stating the the managers must set a time and 1 business. (b) The managers must give published in the counties affected ring at least ten days before the he of counties affected by the waters the managers may, by order, char (c) The change of the princi when a certified copy of the mana History: 1990 c 39I art 4 t03D325 EMPLOYEES. Subdivision 1. Employmen professional assistants, and other compensation. Subd. 2. Bond. The manage: trict to give a bond for the faithful tiger. The cost of the bond must 1 Subd. 3. Chief engineer. Th provements undertaken by the di: 0~ rxto~ City of Prior Lake 4646 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372 ~ '~ Web: www.cityofpriorlake.com Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District ~~SO~A Board of Managers Application This application is for residents of Prior Lake WITHIN the Watershed District interested in being considered for the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District Board of Managers. Recommendations for appointment to the Board will be made to Scott County following an application and interview process. Please complete, print and mail this application form to Charlotte at the City of Prior Lake, 4646 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372, or choose the "Submit by Email" button at the bottom of the form. A map of the Watershed District can be obtained if you are unsure whether your residence is within the Watershed District boundaries. Date November 27, 2009 Name Richard E. Fetch, Ph.D. Address 3531 Willow Beach Trail, Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone (H) 952-447-3081 Phone (C) 612-618-8934 Email dickfmn@gmail.com Briefly describe your qualifications including education, business and volunteer experience, including current job description. (Please submit your resume along with this application form.) y education includes a Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers-The State University in Plant Sciences and a aster's of Science degree from the University of Nebraska, and a Ph.D. from Iowa State University in the Agricultural imatology. These programs have provided me with a strong interdisciplinary background in weather, climate, ~, statistics as well as soils and crop production. My business experience has also been diverse with both the federal government and the private sector. Most recently I spent 17 years with the National Weather Service, NOAA's North Centra{ River Forecast Center as a hydrologic forecaster. My primary responsibility was forecasting river levels, the calibration of forecast models, data analysis and forecast verification. I retired from Federal Service in April, 2008. to that I spent ten years with the former Control Data Corporation in Bloomington MN, first as a senior technial altant in agricultural meteorology and then as a business consultant to the sates force dealing with weather ors around the world, before CDC closed down. to that I spent nine years with NOAA in their Joint Agricultural Weather Facility located in the USDA quarters where we monitored weather and climate conditions around the world and provided assessments on impacts to USDA officials. was also heavily involved in various national and international committees and commissions dealing with climate nd agriculture issues. wnar sKir~s ao you possess wrncn wiEi pe penenciat m servmq on the watersnea tsoara! Thirty years of experience in water, weather and climate issues. A watershed ultimately integrates all of these aas and more. A watershed needs to be looked at as a "system" that involves a number of components. When one mponent of the system changes, the system itself changes. The ability to critically analyze proposals. Over the years I have written many proposals or analyzed proposals t ve been submitted to us. Again because of my broad background, I am able to look at all the components of a ~posal and determine how well the proposal fits into the goals and direction of the organization. Excellent writing skills. Over the years I have written a number of articles and proposals. Most recently I prepared ee sections of a book being prepared by a colleague of mine from the Netherlands for a major work he is doing for evier Press. Two years ago I wrote an entire chapter for the World Meteorological Organizations Handbook for ricultural Meteorology on pearl millet production in the developing world. Briefly describe your interest in this position and how you can serve the community. Hugh retired I still have a lot of energy and ideas. Retirement offers me the opportunity to give back to the munity that has been my home for the past 29 years. I have watched the changes in the community and cularly in the lake. When I saw the clipping seeking applicant's for the Watershed Board, I felt that this was one that I could make a definite contribution. I hope you will give me that opportunity. Please list any references that we may contact. Name Dean Townsend ~ Phone or email 952-440-9343 ~ Name Nick Modders ~ Phone or email 952-447-4206 Name Wes Mader ~ Phone or email 952-226-1069 Please indicate days and times you would be available for meetings. Being retired, I find my schedule full but flexible. 1 can generally be available anytime, day or evening. My signature confirms tha t rec nize that my failure to sign or accurately complete this application, or if I falsify information in thi a pli ati n, l will auto a icaN be disqualified from consideration or service. Signature . Felc If submitting this application electronitalty, it is acceptable to type your name on the signature line in lieu of your written signature. As part of the committee selection process, written consent may be required to allow city representatives tomake inquiries about you that are germane to the committee. Failure to provide such consent wilt be disqualification from further consideration. Minnesota law requires that you be informed of the purposes and intended uses of the information you provide to the City of Prior Lake during the application process. Any information about yourself that you provide to the City of Prior Lake during the application and interview process will be used to identify you as an applicant and to assess your qualifications. Print Form Submit by Email ~~n.u.r s, 1~ ~ l7 a ~,~ 3531 Willow Beach Trail Prior Lake, MN 55372 November 30, 2009 Ms. Charlotte Green City of Prior Lake 4646 Dakota Street Prior Lake, MN 55372 Dear Charlotte: My application to serve on the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District Board of Managers is attached. If you any questions feel free to call or email at dickfmn(a~gmail.com I am currently retired but I still have a lot of energy and ideas and would enjoy the opportunity to use my experience and background to help out the Board. Retirement offers me the opportunity o give back to the community. n rely 1 .Fech 952-447-3081 Richard E. Felch 3531 Willow Beach Trail Prior Lake MN 55372 (952) 44?-3081 Executive Summary: An experienced hydrologist and agricultural meteorologist/climatologist with strong interest in the utilization of weather and climate information to assess the impact of changing weather and climate on agricultural systems and watersheds. Current Status: Retired in April 2008 from the National Weather Service, NOAH. Education: Ph.D. Iowa State University, Dept of Agronomy in Agricultural Climatology. M.Sc. University of Nebraska, Lincoln - Agricultural Climatology B.Sc. Rutgers the State University -Plant Sciences. Experience by Area: Regional Hydrolo~Y: As a hydrologic forecaster at the North Center River Forecast Center (NCRFC) in Chanhassen for 17 years, I was responsible for analyzing weather and climate data in preparation for issuing both short and longer term river stage forecasts for river basins in the Upper Mississippi River drainage area and adjoining states. This work involved the processing and quality control of large data sets. I also have extensive experience with hydrological modeling. I also served as the forecast verification focal point and conducted studies on the effectiveness of the products and services provided by the NCRFC. Program Management: As program manager and senior consultant for Control Data Corporation, I provided pre- and post sales support to Control Data's worldwide marketing organization. This included analyzing customer requirements, determining the appropriate solution to meet those requirements, preparing technical proposals and presentations to senior weather center managers around the world. A rg icultural Assessments/Drought Monitoring_ Supervised the Agricultural Weather Support Office in Washington DC. In this capacity provided weather and climate support to the US Department of Agriculture, managed and produced the National Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin, advised the USDA and other key agencies on critical weather developments impacting agricultural production and agricultural policy. This led to the formation of the point Agricultural Weather Facility. Their primary responsibility was to monitor worldwide weather conditions, identify significant problem areas and prepare comprehensive impact assessments. I was also served on numerous national and international committees, including two Technical Commissions of the World Meteorological Organization. 3~~ This application is for residents of Prior Lake WITHIN the Watershed District interested in being considered for the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District Board of Managers. Recommendations for appointment to the Board will be made to Scott County following an application and interview process. Please complete, print and mail this application form to Charlotte at the City of Prior Lake, 4646 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372, or choose the "Submit by Email" button at the bottom of the form. A map of the Watershed District can be obtained if you are unsure whether your residence is within the Watershed District boundaries. Date 11-18-09 Name Charles J. Howley Address 4291 Coachman Ln NE, Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone (H) 9524405800 .Phone (C) 6122721498 Email cthowley@integra.net Briefly describe your qualifications including education, business and volunteer experience, including current job description. (Pleasesubmityourresumealongwiththisapp/icationform.) have a BS in Civil Engineering from the Univ. of MN. I am currently employed at the consulting civil engineering firm ITPO where I have been practicing engineering for 11 years. Projects I work on involve both municipal and private evelopments such as street and utility design, feasibility reports, stormwater management planning, erosion and ediment control plans, site planning, ballfield and park design, easement acquisition, permitting, etc... ~ My credentials include: Registered Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED AP). I am a member of the Minnesota chapter of the American Public Works Association (MPWA) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). currently serve on the City of Prior Lake Planning commission. I was formerly a Norwood Young America City Council member. vvnat sKms ao you possess wnicn ww oe oenenciai m serving on me uvarersnea noara: I can read, interpret and understand land development proposals extremely well. I attend various water resource ant erosion control conferences and seminars on a regular basis which keeps me up to date with the latest technologies and strategies for watershed protection. I am familiar with the formal meeting format of the board and as a former City Council member, I have experience with budgets and other business matters the board must undertake on a regular basis which would make for a small learning curve. Briefly describe your interest in this position and how you can serve the community. Being born and raised in Prior Lake, I have a long history and relationship with the natural resources of the area and would like to preserve them to the extent possible. I would hold tight to the established goals and policies of the District and might be able to aide the rest of the Board in improving upon them based on my career experiences. Please list any references that we may contact. Name Greg James ~ Phone or email 952-226-1870 gjames@emtengineering.com Name Dave Graham ~ Phone or email 672-242-7794 dgraham@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.~l Name Laurie Johnson ~ Phone or email 952-829-0700 Ijohnson@htpo.com i ~ca~c a iv~~a~c uay~ ai ~u ui nc~ yvu vvvu~u uc avanav~c ivi Witco ~ schedule is flexible enough to accommodate any meeting day or time. I understand that the board meets on the d Tuesday of each month at 2:30 PM which I can maintain availability to accommodate that day and time. My signature confirms that /recognize that my failure to sign or accurately complete this application, or ifl falsify information i t s a lication, l will automatically.disqualified from consideration orservice. Signature `"~ ~~/" If submitting this application electronically, it is acceptable to type your name on the signature line in lieu of your written signature. As part of the committee selection process, written consent maybe required to allow city representatives tomake inquiries about you that are germane to the committee. Failure to provide such consent will be disqualification from further consideration. Minnesota law requires that you be informed of the purposes and intended uses of the information you provide to the City of Prior Lake during the application process. Any information about yourself that you provide to the City of Prior Lake during the application and interview process will be used to identify you as an applicant and to assess your qualifications. Print Form Submit by Email 4291 Coachman Ln NE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Charlie Howley, lam, ~, ~~ Objective To practice in the field of civil engineering. Phone: (952) 440-5800 e-mail: cthowley@integra.net Employment 1998-present Hansen Thorp Pellinen Olson, Inc.. Eden Prairie, MN Experience Project Manager ^ Design of streets, grading, drainage, utility and stormwater management plans for various municipal, residential, commercial and industrial projects. ^ Coordination of development proposals including due diligence, entitlements and permitting. ^ Management and training of junior engineering staff ^ Construction administration and inspection 1997 Housemasters Minnetonka, MN Home Inspector ^ Inspected various ages and styles of single family homes. ^ Produced a written report of inspection on site for client. ^ Involved in technical communications with home buyers, home owners and real estate agents. 1997-1998 Wilds Golf Club Prior Lake, MN Grounds Crew ^ Maintained physical condition of golf course via mowing, turf establishment, excavating, etc. Education 1993-1997 University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN ^ B.S., Civil Engineering 1991-1992 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL ^ Civil Engineering, preliminary studies Professional Minnesota Chapter of American Public Works Association (MPWA) Organizations American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) Civic Involvement Member of City of Prior Lake Planning Commission 2009-present Member of Norwood Young America City Council 2005-2006 I't~v1, Ue~ ~ 1 This application is for residents of Prior Lake WITHIN the Watershed District interested in being considered for the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District Board of Managers. Recommendations for appointment to the Board will be made to Scott County following an application and interview process. Please complete, print and mail this application form to Charlotte at the City of Prior Lake, 4646 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372, or choose the "Submit by Email" button at the bottom of the form. A map of the Watershed District can be obtained if you are unsure whether your residence is within the Watershed District boundaries. Briefly describe your qualifications including education, business and volunteer experience, including current job description. (Please submit your resume along with this application form.) Graduate of University of Minnesota: Degree in Civii:.Engineering - 1958 Licensed Land Surveyor in Minnesota Licensed Civil Engineer (License 7306)'' Elected to the School Board -Prior Lake District 719 (20+ years) Elected Scott County Surveyor (30+ years) (retired in 1999) What skills do you possess which will be beneficial in serving on the Watershed Board? Briefly describe your interest in this position and how you can serve the community. Have lived in Prior Lake all my life. Am one of the original petitioners for the founding of the Watershed District and would like to continue in this capacity. I feel my service and past experience will benefit the District. Please list any references that we may contact. Name -Scott County Phone or email Name ~- Phone or email Name Phone or email Please indicate days and times you would be available for meetings. My signature confirms information it Signature recognize that my failure t ign or a rately complete this application, or if I falsify Ipp~lcathn ~. ~~.~...;',1-^~~*^, ically b ialified from consideration or service. If submitting this application electronically, it is acceptable to type your name on the signature line in lieu of your written signature. As part of the committee selection process, written consent maybe required to allow city representatives to make inquiries about you that are germane to the committee. Failure to provide such consent will be disqualification from further consideration. Minnesota law requires that you be informed of the purposes and intended uses of the information you provide to the City of Prior Lake during the application process. Any information about yourself that you provide to the City of Prior Lake during the application and interview process will be used to identify you as an applicant and to assess your qualifications. Print Form Submit by Email o~ P>ruo~ City of Prior Lake 4646 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372 ~~ '~ Web: www.cityofpriorlake.com ~~~~ Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District ~I~SO~~ Board of Managers Application This application is for residents of Prior Lake WITHIN the Watershed District interested in being considered for the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District Board of Managers. Recommendations for appointment to the Board will be made to Scott County following an application and interview process. Please complete, print and mail this application form to Charlotte at the City of Prior Lake, 4646 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372, or choose the "Submit by Email" button at the bottom of the form. A map of the Watershed District can be obtained if you are unsure whether your residence is within the Watershed District boundaries. Email (james_weninger@irco.com Briefly describe your qualifications including education, business and volunteer experience, including current job description. (Please submit your resume along with this application form.) I hold a Masters Degree from Augsburg College and am a Graduate of the University Of Minnesota In my current position, I deal with Industrial Environment regulations, Relation to Run off Management, Air Emissions and Hazardous Material Management. Recent Volunteer Work: Served On the Scott County Technical Advisory Committee on the Spring Lake Regional Park, which developed the Plan for Park Participated in the City of Prior Lake 2030 vision development exercises Served on the Board of Directors of The Spring Lake Improvement Asso. Also have served as President and Vice President of the association Past Volunteer experience: Served on the State Of Minnesota Minnesota River Assessment Project. Which developed the Plan to restore the Minnesota River. Served on several Advisory Boards to the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed and helped developed the original Managment plan and Boards that have reviewed and updated it. Chaired a successful Prior Lake Savage area school District referendum Served on the Metro Council Water Quality Advisory Committee which developed the First Metro Council Non- point runoff management guidline. Served On the City of Prior Lake Planning commission What skills do you possess which will be beneficial in serving on the Watershed Board? I hold a Masters Degree in Leadership from Augsburg College. I have served on State, Metro-Council, County, and City Boards, as well as local organizations, which gives me a good understanding of how these Governments work and what authority they have. My experience in development of Runoff Plans dealing with area Rivers and Lakes gives me a good background of the water issues that we are dealing with. Briefly describe your interest in this position and how you can serve the community. I am a life long resident of Spring lake. My daugther now lives on Prior Lake. That's three generation living next to our lakes. I have been on every Lake in the area an in my lifetime here have proavly spent more ime on Prior Lake then many of the resident. I understand the nature of the problems facing our lakes, and that it will take a long term comitment to improve them. Our grandchild will reep the benifit of our effort to improve our lakes Please list any references that we may contact. Name Rick Heinz (Former Watershed Board) [ Phone or email graypa@prodigy.com Name Barb Marshall Phone or email bmarschall@co.scott.mn.us Name Bryce Huemoeller ~ Phone or email 952-447-2131 _ _ _ _~ , Please indicate days and times you would be available for meetings. Any Day after 4:00. Some day time meetings with prior planning. My signature confirms that 1 recognize that my failure to sign or accurately complete this application, or if I falsify information in this application, l will automatically be disqualified from consideration or service. Signature James C. Weninger If submitting this application electronically, it is acceptable to type your name on the signature line in lieu of your written signature. As part of the committee selection process, written consent maybe required to allow city representatives tomake inquiries about you that are germane to the committee. Failure to provide such consent will be disqualification from further consideration. Minnesota law requires that you be informed of the purposes and intended uses of the information you provide to the City of Prior Lake during the application process. Any information about yourself that you provide to the City of Prior Lake during the application and interview process will be used to identify you as an applicant and to assess your qualifications. Print Form ~ Submit by Email James C. Weninger 2591 Spring Lake Road • Shakopee, MN 55379 Phone: (952) 445-6645 E-mail: weninger2591@aol.com SUMMARY Facilities Management Professional with extensive experience in all phases of property management and maintenance, ranging from manufacturing and distribution facilities to educational, residential, and long term care complexes. Background includes successful supervision of union and non-union professional staff. Initiated many computerized applications for facilities management. Experienced in controlling complex construction and renovation projects and for the successful management of multiple departmental budgets. Recognized for leading aresults-oriented, customer-focused team. EXPERIENCE THERMO KING DIVISION OF INGERSOLL RAND, Bloomington, MN Presently Employed Facilities Engineer and Environmental Safety Officer Current position Responsible for all aspects of maintenance and repair for Thermo King's Corporate Headquarters in Bloomington, MN. This includes the Corporate Offices, Distribution Center, Manufacturing Plant and Research and Development Facility. Duties also include responsibility for Environment Safety including Hazardous Waste Management, Air Quality, and General safety program. Also, responsible for Facility Renovation and Construction projects. WALKER METHODIST CARE CENTER, Minneapolis, MN Campus Director of Facilities 2006 Objective was to develop a Centralized Maintenance Department responsible to supply Maintenance Services to an organization with 10 different locations throughout the seven county area. MINNESOTA MASONIC HOME, Bloomington, MN Director of Physical Plant 2002 - 2004 Responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Physical Plant Department. This area included the Plant Engineering Dept, Reception Services, Security and Grounds. Minnesota Masonic Home is a long term care facility encompassing 7 buildings covering 87 acres, over 407,000 square feet of buildings including 59 town houses, Assisted Living and Nursing Home care, Transitional Care and an Alzheimer's care unit. This position reported to the Community Administrator. • Obtained a grant for a facility recommissioning study, completed the study and implemented recommendations saving thousands of dollars in energy cost. • Implemented five Year Facility Renewal and capital improvement plan. • Baselined the facility energy consumption, which allowed me to change the way they budgeted utilities releasing over $60,000.00 for other uses. • Upgraded ventilation in an older building and dealt with several power distribution problems. • Improved use and management of an existing EMS (Energy Management System). THE TORO COMPANY, Shakopee, MN Maintenance Facility Supervisor 1997 - 2002 Overall responsibility for all aspects of maintenance for a highly automated, three shift manufacturing facility (150,000 square feet with a budget of $1.3 million) located in Shakopee which included responsibility for all production equipment, building systems, utility management, building modifications, grounds, new equipment installation and all contracted services. Reported directly to the Plant Manager. • Implemented CMM (Computerized Maintenance Management) program, including preventive maintenance, purchasing, work order control and inventory control. • Updated facility electrical distribution and process chilled water systems, reducing machine down time and utility cost. • Began a systematic program of contracted services that saved money and increased services. • Upgraded building safety and security monitoring systems. • Successfully handled the installation of several million dollars in new production equipment with no lost production. • Supervised a staff of 15 to include union and non-union personnel. METRO STATE UNIVERSITY, St. Paul, MN 1996 - 1997 Security & Safety Manager Temporary consulting position created as the Safety and. Security Manager to correct certain legal problems on all of the campuses. Handled several facilities upgrade projects and environmental concerns. AUGSBURG COLLEGE, Minneapolis, MN Facilities Director 1986 - 1996 Responsibilities included overall management of the mechanical maintenance department, the custodial department, grounds, parking, security, campus, utilities, contracted service, and new construction and renovations. Yearly budget over $3 million. • Negotiated 10 year steam supply contract that saved approximately $5 million over its term. • Supervised three departments with over fifty union and non-union personnel. • Managed the construction of three new buildings and several million dollars in renovations, meeting schedules and budgets. • Implemented CMM (Computerized Maintenance Management), work order control, preventive maintenance, security, and project control. • Implemented EMS (Energy Management programs) to reduce utility cost. • Built a standardized custodial maintenance program. • Developed a five year campus capital improvement plan. • Responsible for upgrades to campus voice, data and electrical system which allowed the campus to add technology. • Brought into compliance with city building and fire codes, EPA, OSHA, and ADA regulations after many years of noncompliance. • Built and staffed one of the more advanced college security systems in Minnesota. GRaco, INC., Minneapolis, MN Department Supervisor (1984-1986) Maintenance Planner/Scheduler (1976-1984) 1976 - 1986 • Instituted first CMM program in company history. • Served on construction committee of new Corporate Headquarters and responsible for the move to the new building. • Led project committee which reorganized the assembly building. EDUCATION /TRAINING Masters of Leadership Arts (MLA) Degree, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Additional Coursework/Education Association of Physical Plant Administrators Executive Development Technical Institute Certificates in Architectural Drafting, Boiler Engineer, and Heating and Ventilation (HVAC) COMPUTER SKILLS: Familiar with Microsoft Office, EXCEL, SAP, Mainsaver, CAD, Pro/Engineer