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KAY KUHLMANN, ACTING CITY MANAGER
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF MIKE SWEENEY TO THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
JANUARY 4, 1993
The Economic Development Committee currently has
nine ~9) members on the Committee and one
ex-off1cio member from School District 719. The
EDC has the authority in their Bylaws for eleven
(11) members and one ex-officio member. This
agenda item is being presented to request
approval of Mike Sweeney to be appointed to the
EDC.
The EDC membership has fluctuated in size over
the years from five (5) to eleven (11) members.
At this point, the membership consists of nine,
two short of full authority. Mr. Sweeney has
been recommended for appointment by the EDC in a
motion made on December 22, 1992.
Mr. Sweeney has been a Prior Lake resident for
four years. Mr. Sweeney is the owner of an
advertising firm in Burnsville and has been
instrumental in preparing marketing materials
for the City of Burnsville Economic Development
department. Mr. Sweeney has served on the
Burnsville Economic Development Committee for
the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce. In addition
to Mr. Sweeney's qualifications and resourceful
experience, he is a dedicated Prior Lake
resident and is committed to the Prior Lake
community.
If appointed, Mr. Sweeney will serve a two year
term, effective January 5, 1993. The first term
will conclude JUlf, 1995 at which time he could
apply for reapp01ntment to the EDC for one
additional two year term.
Committee and staff
appointment of Mr.
The Economic Development
recommend approval of the
Sweeney to the EDC.
ACTION REQUIRED: A motion to approve Mr. Sweeney's appointment to
the EDC as part of the consent agenda would be
in order.
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4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
APPLICATION
THIS APPLICATION IS TO BE COMPLETED BY INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED ~
SERVING ON A VOLUNTEER BOARD OR COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF PR10~
LAKE .
Name: Michael J. 'SWeeney
Address: 3401 WilICl'.N Beach TR 5W Prior Lake
Phone
Date:
.: (H) 440-5749
11/17/92
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894-6644
Please state position being sought: Economic Development Corrrnittee
How did you find out about this position? Referrals by Mayor
Lee Andren and acting Ci ty Manager Kay Kuhlmann
Briefly describe your qualifications for the position: ONner am.
president of Mike SWeeney Advertising. 23 yrs. experience in the fields of
eermunications and public information (relations). Represented nunicipals of
BUrnsvi lIe, Bloomington, Richfield in various capacities of Public Relations and
advertising (Agency of Record for the Ci ty of B' vi lIe Economi c Deve lp. 3 yrs)
Briefly describe your_interes~ in this position and how you can
serve the community: I am expenenced in GOvernment Relations pertaini.nq to
Economic Development publicity. As a resident of Prior Lake, lam interested in
extendi.ng my knCl'.Nledge and expertise in the area of media relations,both in
lead generation adverti si ng and public information diseminati on.
Briefly describe your educational background: B.A. 1971, University
of North Texas (Texas) - Advertising and Business Administration (Marketing)
Please list any references that we may contact: City Council
Merr'ber Gene White (former neighbor), Tom & Enmy Schnieder(neignbor 447-3969),
David Wuellner, Prior lake Planning Comnission (neiqhbor 440-5135)
Please attach a resume. Please see Mike SWeeney Mvertising brochure