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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5B - LAC Appointment ~IIVNE SO~ "to MEETING DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDED MOTION: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MAY 4, 199R ~ 5B FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER CONSIDER APPROVAL OF APPOI MENT TO FILL VACANCY IN THE LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. History: The seven member Lake Advisory Committee (LAC) has one vacancy. City Council bylaws provide that the Council liaison , committee chair, and City Manager interview applicants. Current Circumstances: Two persons submitted applications to this opening. Prior to the interview, one candidate withdrew. Consequently, the committee interviewed one candidate, Roger Soderstrom (see attached application) for the position. The Issues: The Council should determine if one candidate is sufficient to fill the vacancy. Conclusion: The committee believes that Mr. Soderstrom would be a .good Lake Advisory Committee member. He has been a resident of Prior Lake since 1976. He has lived on the lake since 1983. Roger owns Prior Lake Marine and is therefore familiar with the many perspectives held about the lake. He describes himself as a conservationist and naturalist. The Council has the following options: 1. Appoint Roger Soderstrom to fill the LAC vacancy. 2. Solicit additional applications. Motion and second as part of the Consent Agenda to approve appointment of Roger Soderstrom to serve on the Lake Advisory Committee for a term expiring October 1999. 16200\~NA~~<ED~Cor Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ~~) ~/~_&?;/ Prior Lake Advisory Body Application This application is to be completed by individuals interested in serving on a volunteer board or commission in the City of Prior Lake. N Date: ame: ROGER E. SODERSTROM Address: 5400 Candv rnvp. rrr., 'Prior TrnKf'. MN tj~~7? Home Phone: 447 -1 41 9 Work Phone: ?/q/qp" 440-2~,A 1. Please state position being sought: Lake Advisory Committee Member. 2. How did you find out about this position? Current lake shore 0wner. 3. . Briefly describe your qualifications for the position: ~ have been a long time resident artd lake shore owner on Prior Lake since 1976. In addition to being a boater on the lake, I am a conservationist and have been involved in Marine Industry for years. ~~ i 4. Briefly describe your interest in this position and how you can serve the community: ~ I am the current owner of Prior Lake Marine and therefore have a vested interest in maintain~ng the integrity of the lake and the lake shore on Prior Lake. 'I can be a valuable asset to the qommittee as I have an extensive interest and knowledge of surEace water issues. As a result of my involvement with Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and Minnesbta Waterfowl for many years, I bring a valuable perspective to this committee. S. Briefly describe your educational background: I have a B.S. Degree in Industrial Technology from Bemidji University with a second major in Business and a minor in Recreation. 6. Please list any references that we may contact: Pete Schenck Tom Kedroski Dave Wnelner Please attach resume. AIJVAnIJOC 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior lake. Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 4. ~ EQUAL OPPORTt.;NrTY E,\iPLOYER