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Home My WebLink About3H - EDC Appointment for Nat R. Wisser CONSENT AGENDA: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND: DISCUSSION: CENSUS '90 . 3 (h) KAY SCHMUDLACH, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT FOR NAT R. WISSER FEBRUARY 20, 1990 The Economic Development Committee has authorization for 12 members (including the City Manager). Currently the Economic Development Committee has nine members including two members who were appointed in December of 1989. This agenda item has been included to request approval of Economic Development Committee applicant Nat R. wisser. Mr. Wisser contacted the City in December 1989 following the printing of the article the Prior Lake American announcing appointment of our two newest members Fosse and Rich Gross. of in the Dar Mr. Wisser sent in a resume summarizing his career and professional associations and filled out the volunteer application. Please see the attached documents. An interview hosted by Mayor Andren, City Manager Unmacht, and Assistant City Manager Schmudlach was held on January 22, 1990 to discuss economic development issues with Mr. Wisser. The Economic Development Committee term for appointment is two years with a July expiration date. If Mr. Wisser were appointed to the Economic Development Committee, his term would run until July of 1992. The Interview Committee and the Economic Development Committee recommend approval of the a~pointment of Mr. Wisser because of his exper1ence in "community" organizations, his concern for Prior Lake's development and his corporate experience. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 RECOMMENDATION: ALTERNATIVES: ACTION REQUIRED: Mr. Wisser believes he will have the time to commit to attending the Economic Development Committee and Subcommittee meetings and other program activities. In addition to Mr. Wisser, the Economic Development Committee has tried to strengthen the Committee membership by adding local retailers to the membership. The Economic Development Committee is currently recruiting several targeted retailers to represent the local retailers on the Economic Development Committee, and hopefully will be reporting back and requesting approval of these individuals in the near future. The Economic Development Committee and the Interview Committee recommend the appointment of Nat R. Wisser to the Economic Development Committee. The City Council has alternatives to consider: the following 1. Appoint Nat R. Wisser to the Economic Development Committee for a two year term. Table this action until a later date for a specific reason. Deny this appointment for a specific reason. 2. 3. Motion as part of the Consent Agenda is in order. NAT RICHARD WISSER, B.B.A., M.H.A. Address: 9943 LILLIe ~uad BlggmiRgtQR. K1RRa~n~~ ~i4J7 ~S7~ /l-A-l(8tJIl. ~" PRlOL uKc, ~AI S~.l7Y Telephone: ~'1 ~~ S"SD.s . Home: (612) ~)l 8891 Office: (612) ~2 $e5~ EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, 1944, City University of New York. Major subjects: Accounting, Management, Vocational Psychology. Master's Degree in Hospital Administration, 1955. Baylor University. Major subjects: Management Methods, Personnel Administration, Hospita1- Administration related subjects. Postgraduate Courses: City University of New York in Personnel Administration, Industrial Relations, Vocational Psychology. University of Minnesota: Courses leading towards a PhD in Educational Administration. MILITARY EXPERIENCE Colonel, U.S. Army, Medical Service Corps ADVANCED MILITARY SCHOOLS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED Industrial War College, 1964. Army Management Course, Fort Be1voir, Virginia, 1962. (Top-level Management of Industrial and Military Functions by the Harvard University Graduate School of Business.) Army Logistics Management, Fort Lee, Virginia, 1961. POSITIONS 1974 - Vice President Human Services Methodist Hospital St. Louis Park, MN \-..... Methodist Hospital is a 460 bed general hospital employing approximately 2150 persons. Poaition responsibilities are to provide leadership, ad- minister and coordinate all the Human'Services' functions; the Safety and Security Department, the Risk Management function, the Nutrition and Food Services and other related administrative and professional requirements of the hospital. Contribute to all aspects of hospital planning. Deal with six unions which account for approximately 60% of the total staff. Completely knowledgeable in all federal legislation pertaining to employ- ment, human rights and welfare benefits and pension plans. ,I NAT RICHARD WISSER POSITIONS (continued) 1968 - Assistant to the President 1974 Director of Allied Health Programs Normandale Community College Bloomington, Minnesota Normanda1e Community College is the largest college of its type in the State of Minnesota. Position responsibilities included all administration and logistical functions of the college, accounting, budget preparation, buildings and grounds, auxiliary enterprises, bookstores, food service and inventory control. As Director of Allied Health Programs, developed and implemented programs in dental hygiene, dental assisting, medical office assisting, orthopedic physician assisting and registered nursing. Coordinated all activities with neighborhood hospitals and the University of Minnesota. 1966 - Special Projects Officer for the Surgeon General, U.S. Army. Reporting on 1968 area and worldwide research and development in scientific fields related to all health activities. 1964 - U. S. Adviser and Consultant to the Korean Government Military Medical 1966 Service. Guiding the operation of 33 hospitals with a capacity of 9000 beds and three medical-logistical complexes. Hospitals included general hospitals, tuberculosis sanatoria, surgical hospitals and other h08pita1s~ Responsibilities encompassed budgeting for personnel and equipment, super- vision of new hospital construction, administrative handling of patients and providing guidance for formulating operating policies. 1960 - Director, Logistics Branch, Medical"Field Service School. Planning all 1964 logistics management instruction, delivering lectures, supervising specialized courses for medical services officers and enlisted personnel. 1957 - Director Logistics and Fiscal Branch, Medical Section, Headquarters Seventh 1960 Army, Germany. Responsible for equipping and supplying over 10,000 medical service personnel, hospital units and facilities supporting 250,000 people. Budgeting annual fiscal raquirements, rennovation and rehabilitation of facilities, training and testing of individuals and units in all phases of their duties. 1960 - Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Hospital Administration, Baylor 1964 University . 1962 - Instructor, Business Administration, San Antonio Junior College 1964 1964 - Instructor, Business Administration, University of Maryland 1966 . L NAT RICHARD WISSER MEMBERSHIPS - PAST AND PRESENT Licensed Hospital Administrator, Minnesota San Antonio Hospital Council South Texas Personnel and Guidance Association Alamo Area Hospital Council American College of Hospital Administrators San Antonio Personnel and Management Association Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions Chairman, Bloomington Health Advisory Board Director, St. Louis. Park Medical Clinic Research and Education Foundation Director, South Hennepin Human Services Council Citizens Advisory Committee, Bloomington School District Health Occupations Advisory Committ~e, Independent School District 271 State Representative, Council on Associate Degree and Certificate Programs, Schools of Allied Health Professions Director, Foundation for Medical Care Evaluation Chairman, Minnesota Health Careers Council American Society for Personnel Administration American Society for Hospital Personnel Administration Twin City Hospital Personnel Association ~ - APPLICATION THIS APPLICATION IS TO BE COMPLETED BY INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN SERVING ON A VOLUNTEER BOARD OR COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE. ~~ \=<. LL~ \~.SC~ i" S 7b fl-AA ftv,c.. Jhc-ktf (H) LfifS-- S~<O 3 (W) 1/2]" I qo Va PA. We SS- j 72- Name: Address: Phone #: Date: Please state position being sought: rECo)'h'd-AI'e L>(.,.)(L)p/~~",~ C~Jl.(ji,1 . How did you find out about this position? J--k...... ~ ~ ,+- PC--r<- Briefly describe your qualifications for the position: f!:E1IRr ~~c:.v -r;:;c - uhtlt S;,Aucc 1\1.) A A,v M' D (0 1./ ." 71 IX) hf4> 5 JhJ 0 C-ftJ ~71'11 g~ / o~' ~ .- ..- ~ ---- CI _ ~i,", Briefly describe your interest in this position and how serve the community: --- you can ~(./c I UV6 P0 Y' ;;C, p~~ I ~ reLL- H '^1 IN --l U I l)tfeJ(.. 1 r""J,Jd. rPf-M;t' j (v~ t.C~-.(./ ~.t' - 'I.StL ~ 10 Briefly describe your educational background: i), j3. ~. CI~ (jjJ/VCf4;(:, ~p. ;(J.y' /1.8. fi. PA- D. e, ff-1 L<D~ V /V / (,Ie'" 12-5" ~ ( OO~ uJ(JI1.J<. 111 1i(c. t/t.'/Vtf!..>f1 tlF 1At/1C-'/oR-5o fa.. Please li~t any references that we . f) j."'-; 14 /tit- Lf' K. ci) ~R.R~ h;J2.t1,1f - C.t:.V may contact: cJ) JJ ~..V .5 fa-o~ .? Please attach a resume.