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Home My WebLink About8C - Park Adv. Members CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT December 3, 2001 ^ ~ ~;ank Boyles, City Manag~ AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF TWO INDIVIDUALS TO THE PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE. DISCUSSION: History: In October, the terms of Pat Heaney, Ron Ceminsky and Kathy Smith expired. At the time the Park Advisory Committee had six members. Since the Park Advisory Committee is intended to be a five member body, only two of the three vacancies will be filled. Current Circumstances: We placed notices soliciting applicants in the Prior Lake American, Wavelength and on the Prior Lake web site. In addition, I sent letters to PLAY, the Soccer Club, and Library Board. We received applications from two individuals. Copies of the applications are attached. Interviews were conducted on Thursday, November 29th. Interviewees included PAC member Tom Schutz, staff liaison Susan Walsh, City Council liaison Joe Zieska and myself. Conclusion: Councilmember Zieska will provide a oral report to the Council regarding our recommendations for appointment. ALTERNATIVES: (1) Approve the interview committee's recommendation. (2) Direct that the interview committee solicit additional candidates. RECOMMENDED MOTION: As the Council deems appropriate. .". 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 I:\COUNCIL\AGNRPTS\PAC APPT.DOC AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 5. I//~ / C) Please circle the Committee or Board you are interested in: Planning Commission Business Advisory Council Lake Advisory Committee Parks Advisory Committee This application is for residents of Prior Lake interested in serving on a Board or Commission for the City of Prior Lake. Appointments are made by the City Council. Name: Lori Helgestad Address: 14454 Dove CourtN.E. Phone (H): (952) 445-8503 (W): (952) 886-8330 Date: November 5, 2001 How did you find out about this opportunity? I read about it in the Wavelength. Briefly describe your qualifications including education, business and volunteer experience, including current job position. (Please attach resume). Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education - Biodvnamics (Exercise Science) I am currently employed as a Senior Technical Account Representative at Benfield Blanch, which is a reinsurance and risk management company located in Bloomington. I have been with the companv for four years and 2 months. My first three and a half years of experience with the company has been in reinsurance claims administration. For the past six months, I have been learning reinsurance accounting. Please see resume, to be sent under separate cover, for additional details. What skills do you possess which will be beneficial in serving on this advisory body? ( \\fNi)OV\iS\,'lenlrh.irary l!-ilernet lil~'S'! \1 k~\,(uY:': k~:\pr_l);.)(' .,._~------------~,-~,....,.-................__.,."-"_._---"-........-_......_~'-"...,",.~~,....<.._.-.,",---,._~~-_._.~._"~--,,.~- ... . , I believe my strong verbal and written communication skills, strong problem solving/analytical skills, and strong organizational skills would be beneficial in serving on the Parks Advisory Committee. Additionally, my computer experience with Word and Excel may also prove to be beneficial if these skills are needed. All these skills have been developed and strengthened through my work experience at Benfield Blanch. Lastly, I feel that my common sense is a strength that would prove useful to the Parks Advisory Committee. Briefly describe your interest in this position and how you can serve the community: My husband and I moved to Prior Lake in March 200 I. One of the reasons we chose to live in Prior Lake was because of its rural. setting. I would like to see Prior Lake maintain its rural setting. My husband and I are both avid bicyclers and are very interested in having miles of bike paths/routes to enioy, We also enioy tennis and appreciate having convenient access to public parks to use tennis courts. We also enioy cross-country skiing. I also enioy roller blading and ice skating. Having a convenient, scenic place to go to enioy these activities is important to me. Because I enioy the outdoors and outdoor recreation, it is important to me that the community in which I live offers parks/recreational areas in which I can enioy these activities. Because Prior Lake is growing and is expected to grow even more, I would like to have an impact on preserving areas for parks and recreational areas, and that is how I feel I can serve the community. Please list any references that we may contact: Adam Sarvie, Senior Analyst at Benfield Blanch, (952) 886-8331, Melody Phinney, former Proiect Manager at Benfield Blanch, (763) 428-9812 Shari Hicks, Vice President at Benfield Blanch. (952) 886-8322. ':'. Please indicate days and times you would be available for meetings: Monday - Friday after 5:00 p.m. My Signature confirms that I have read and understand the background information regarding Prior Lake Advisory Bodies. I recognize that my failure to sign or accurately complete this application, or if I falsify information in this application, I will automatically be disqualified from consideration. Signature: Lori Helgestad C:'\\:t;\j J )()\VS", lempurary 1 nterntl j, i Ie".'; .,ili IC:.2( ii_I'Vu(k,~_\ pp. i ;{;( Lori Helgestad 14454 Dove Court NE Prior Lake, MN 55372 (952) 445-8503 Experience: May 2001 - Present August, 1997 May, 2001 December, 1994 - August, 1997 January, 1994 - July, 1994 Education: Skills: Benfield Blanch (formerly known as E.W. Blanch), Bloomington, MN Senior Technical Account Representative - Accounting . Administer reinsurance accounting according to contract terms for over twenty accounts, which includes calculating premium and commission adjustments, quota share loss billings, establishing and maintaining funding via letters of credit or cash deposit, issuing disbursements, and collection from reinsurers. Paragon Reinsurance Risk Management Services, Inc., subsidiary ofE.W. Blanch Company, Bloomington, MN Senior Analyst (January, 2000 to May, 2001) . Provide leadership to junior staff; field operational questions, project assignment, assess and monitor staff workload, and provide operational and computer training, . Authored a procedure/training manual for the WCRB account. . Coordinated database enhancement and error fix requests with IS personnel, including troubleshooting, . Served as project lead coordinating with IS and Finance personnel to program a link between two computer systems for WCRB quarterly cash transactions, including the development of procedures. . Assisted Senior Project Manager with daily reinsurance operations of the Workers Compensation Reinsurance Bureau (WCRB), including identification and resolution of client issues, and drafting correspondence to reinsurers/member companies. . Administered and coordinated WCRB commutations (reinsurance contract termination negotiation), including coordinating claim file reviews and assisting computer programmer with database and management tracking reports development. . Provided prompt customer service to the WCRB member companies and to internal customers, including actuaries, auditors, finance personnel, and brokers. . Maintained operational documentation; contributed to achievement of an A + rating from intemal audit for file documentation, and an overall A rating for WCRB operations. . Performed duties as detailed below under Technical Account Representative, Technical Account Representative - Claims (August, 1997 to January, 2000) . Verified quarterly billings for accuracy; approve and process quarterly proofs for payment. . Analyzed claim data accuracy, commutation documentation completeness, and reserve adequacy. . Composed inquiries to resolve data discrepancies and to obtain additional claim information, . Managed quarterly invoicing, collection, and payments to the WCRB members. . Facilitated reinsurance claims per reinsurance contract terms. North Memorial Healthcare, Medical Transportation, Robbinsdale, MN Kelly Temporary Services, Brooklyn Park, MN - North Memorial Billing Specialist . Analyzed ambulance trip reports and assigned ICD-9 codes, CPT codes, and charge codes according to operational guidelines. . Processed month end, which included generating reports, reconciliation, updating spreadsheets, report distribution, and month end procedures development. . Audited ambulance transfers for medical necessity using Medicare guidelines. . Provided leadership to staffby fielding operational questions and by providing training in all areas. . Resolved billing and customer service issues; tracked and resolved aging accounts, . Processed Medicaid billing, applied cash, verified patient insurance, and performed data entry. Alta View Hospital, Community Education Department, Sandy, UT Health Educator (per diem) . Assisted with the administration of health fairs for health plan clients, . Tested and educated employees in the areas of cholesterol, nutrition, body composition, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, and blood pressure. B.S. Physical Education, Biodynamics, Magnum Cum Laude, December, 1993 California State University, Sacramento Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Medical Terminology References Available Upon Request p- ..,. 5.'10 Q'- 7.?4y~ Please circle the Committee or Board you are interested in: Planning Commission Business Advisory Committee Lake Advisory Committee Parks Advisory Committee This application is for residents of Prior Lake interested in serving on a Board or Commission for the City of Prior Lake. Appointments are made by the City Council. Name:P ftTfiJ: cf::, Address: I G I ( l AA C ,.- -- UJ. / VI.-" I-if tJP c V L. rl-~E S J;Je ;? II E. Phone (H): 4 l{ 7-. j ~ t~ I (W): Date: (/ c--"l- # .:;2.. q.o:, !2 0 (Ii 7J '0>;. s. c< '1 S- tj"/L How did you find out about this opportunity? _T if E. P If t: (} ,/2 t- -1 it:- E PI ,.L{ ~ ;er c. .f. ~ .. Briefly describe your qualifications including education, business, and volunteer experience, including current job position. (Please attach resume). G It.,f p, 1- A~cA, l. PI {(~ H:t' ~rl. / F v 1/ T i? * i. I. C iJ ~ eft --F c. ~ .rw ~I 5; tJo,.J~~ " V t't.. J \~"lS W,4- S It . a~J: i.' € ;? P t..,jO-y <:-~!( S c.. t> (-I C(}v"..;-r HIL.4<1-'V S c.I"/.V~(,: L If L- C; c /';1: FE f1A.. f uIJf-,/) V Fw fo~~ 6" ;'.' /(; . AM. L 2GTc'/\- f',,~( '-l'-O- d7' t IO:-c'.'.-1 i- ->f.lc~ ~ If ;"I!;,; ;-- 'fff e: Nt:. Lv f'1'f.~ /1.--." A1 1= ~ ~ tJt. + '-1-;Z ~ w (Je IC S c- ,1,.- l,V L-I 0 t ~ ./f.1. It. r 'f /l" ~J Nt1 .j \,,(/ if ~ pf. it;:' it:: "',-1 JCI.~,-c?? ];/l- v.l. c7 /'- ;/ ""'-, 1.; 'i'll':_':1(Y".:'.,jL".'\U"II':'Ti:~-,"\;\J;1 ':'<Tl~'. \j)\: ;\P.L!()" Briefly describe your interest in this position and how you can serve the community: :c: W C' u-/,..(I 1r:I Ic,f! i (7 <7 -Uvrl-'L (J, L J ~ ~ _ ~ T L.A!'-.- 1? (; r v ;; (14 c. Ie ., d I. [..: Y od- c1 {... i.- .1- ( C'if ",;, M E ~ l4- s 1-+ 't "'.~"'" C f~/tsw~. I'. t.. lip. () .~- .1.()~ !1t It/c. ~ '7 ,- ~ (~ C '1;7 94- t? A.r v tv- {....v,\ ~ , ~ l'f-.llT '7- '(l.!fI S- f? t1. ~ P1- ~. r .wc"~L~ U:k5: 1- -au- ~~~ Please list any references that we may contact: .It{ /<. ;J+.M.~S 7 fr E (S:-.c IC M /L T o A-\. /-. 1- /V t\.- .. ^' .1'111 a. . ..... L.C.CI iP C' l'f ,1; !"-"- t<< tf_ :5 'Ie vF )' elf 14 1""11 t Please indicate days and times you would be available for meetings: ...... t;:Mv.t", ,,'s 7f-II..<.AI)if y'5 t7~ (p ~ 0 CJ Iv... Lo.' 3-0 if /L-t ,. A- p,e It :-. My Signature confirms that I have read and understand the background information regarding Prior Lake Advisory Bodies. I recognize that my failure to sign or accurately complete this application, or if I falsify information in this application, I will matically be disqualified from consideration. N:\PERSONNL\ADVERTIS\VOLUNTR\ADV AP,DQC