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Home My WebLink About8C - Councilmember Appointment AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: BACKGROUND: DISCUSSION: ALTERNATIVES: STAFF AGENDA REPORT 8C - -~ FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGE~W CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT A PERSON TO FILL THE REMAINDER OF FORMER COUNCILMEMBER GREENFIELD'S TERM. JULY 21, 1997 At its June 16 meeting the City Council established a subcommittee consisting of Mayor Andren and Councilmember Kedrowski. Direction was given to solicit applications, conduct interviews, and return to the City Council with a recommendation for an individual to serve the remainder of former Councilmember Allen Greenfield's term, which will conclude 12/31/97. The purpose of this agenda item is to address this issue. A notice was placed in the Prior Lake American soliciting applications from residents who wished to be considered for the Council vacancy. Applications were received until July 3, 1997. During that time, two applications were submitted. The first was from Jodi Stroh, and the second from Jeannie Robbins. The materials submitted are attached for Council information. On Tuesday, July 15, each of the candidates was interviewed by the subcommittee. Both candidates were very well qualified, have previously exhibited an interest in the community and understand the issues faced by the City Council. Both have served as members of City advisory committees and have worked effectively in a committee setting. The subcommittee recommends that Jeannie Robbins be appointed to the vacancy effective for August 4 meeting. The Council has the following alternatives: 1. Concur with the subcommittee's recommendation and appoint Jeannie Robbins to serve as Councilmember until December 31, 1997 2. Reject the subcommittee's recommendation and appoint the other of the two candidates. 3. Direct that additional applications be solicited. RECOMMENDATION: The staff will arrange to provide an orientation session with Ms. Robbins before the August 4 meeting. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ACTION REQUIRED: Motion and second to appoint Jeannie Robbins to the City Council effective August 4 - December 31, 1997. (att.) 72 I 978D.DOC June 12, 1997 Frank Boyles Prior Lake City Manager Prior Lake City Hall 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 Dear Frank: I would like to express my interest in obtaining the City Council Position recently vacated by Allen Greenfield. I have a degree in geology and have been involved in related work since 1992. As my resume states, I was hired by Scott Soil and Water Conservation District as a Private Contractor to conduct a Level 3 Inventory of animal confmement facilities of Scott County and a Level 1 Inventory of drained basins in the Credit River Watershed District. I was also responsible for fieldwork follow-up of erosion control plans and assisted with the design, construction layout, and inspection survey of erosion control and agricultural waste management practices. As an Information Specialist/Field Technician for EnPro, my responsibilities included planning and organizing data collection, analyzing field data for the preparation and reporting of environmental assessments, compliance audits, tank excavations, and soil and groundwater sampling projects. [ am currently employed with Capital Management Associates, Inc. and investment advisory firm. I am involved in the daily maintenance of the securities database, as well as, securities trading and processing. have obtained my Series 7 and Series 8 licenses for this position. In addition to my professional experience, I have been active with the Prior Lake Association, the Lake Advisory Committee for the City of Prior Lake, and the Prior Lake - Spring Lake Watershed District for the past 10 years. I am also a member of the Association of Women Geoscientists. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, f}~~ T ~ /bi Joay T. 'troh Jody T. Stroh 6036 150th Street S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 (612)4476395 Objective: City Council Vacancy Professional Experience Capital Management Associates, Inc. March, 1996 to Present Back Office Operations Scott Soil and Water Conservation District Private Contractor. EnPro Assessment Corporation Info Specialist! field Technician Other Experience Lake Advisory Committee - City of Prior Lake Committee member. Education University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Bachelor of Arts, Geology Licenses Series 7 - General Securities Representative Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent . Daily maintenance of securities database. Securities trading. Securities processing. . . August, 1994 to December 1995 . Interviewed operators of animal confinement facilities. Reviewed feedlots using the MPCA Evaluation System to rate feedlot pollution potential. Conducted Level I Drained Basin Inventory for Credit River Watershed District. Identified and mapped drained wetland areas converted to crop production. These eligible were reported to the Credit River Watershed District. Field follow-up on USDA erosion control plans. Checked accuracy of the plan with field conditions and checked implementation of required soil conservation measures. Assisted with field survey, design and construction layout and inspection of on-farm erosion control and ag waste practices including water ways, terraces, water and sediment basins, and ag waste collection pits. Staff member for the Scott County Ground Water Planning Committee. . . . . March, 1993 to January 1994 . Planned and organized data collection. Analyzed field data for the preparation and reporting of environmental assessments, compliance audits, tank excavation, and soil and groundwater sampling projects. Fieldwork involved in tank excavation, and soil and groundwater projects. . . December 1994 to Present . Work involved in finding alternative funding sources to be used for water quality improvement projects within the City of Prior Lake. Work towards development of city ordinances to control the spread of Eurasian Water Milfoil by restricting recreational usage of the lake in infected areas. . June, 1992 . Relevant Courses include: Groundwater Geochemistry Tracer in Hydrology Limnology Soil Physics Ecology References Available Upon Request This application is for residents interested in serving as a volunteer on a Board or Commission in the City of Prior Lake. Appointments are made by the City Council. Name: Street, City, Zip Code: Phone (H): (W): Date: Appointment Sought: How did you find out about this position? Briefly describe your qualifications including education, expenence, and skills for the position (attach a resume if you wish): Briefly describe your interest in this position and how you can serve the community: Please list any references that we may contact: Please indicate days and times you would be available for meetings: Signature: r:\ASSTMGR\E~IPLOYMT\ADV AP.DOC Jun-24-97 10:32 MN VALLEY ELECTRIC 6124928274 P_02 This application is for residents interested in serving as a volunteel: on a Board or Commission in the City of Prior Lake. Appointments are made by the City CounciL Name: 3eo..'t\'f\\~~ 0'0 '0; 'f\~ . S C. Z' C d "=:""\\ \\.,..- C' t -'-', 'I treet, Ity, Ip 0 e: 0~:':::' ~V'\o-<'~ Wa.l '. 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I'DV AP.OOC Jun-24-97 10:32 MN VALLEY ELECTRIC 6124928274 P.03 Jeannie L. Robbins 5445 Shore Trail, Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: 612/445-6052 TECHNICAL SUMMARY Hands on operating e)(perience with various IBM computer systems and the use of Lotus. Excell, Windows / Office 95 EOUCA TION BSS, Iowa State University, 1983, Major: Accounting GPA 3.7. CPA Iowa and Minnesota EXPERIENCE 1990 to Present FINANCE MANAGER, MINNESOTA VALLEY ELECTRIC Preparation of financial management information and analysis including forecasts, budgets and ratio analysis. Develops financial related policies. Arranges financing consistent with need and Board policy. Ma)(imizes return on assets including investments, capital expenditures return analysis and cash management. Delivers financial presentations written and verbal to Board, Board Committees, Annual Meeting and employee meetings. Monitors compliance with REA mortgage requirements. Manages a staff of 24 to provide department activities including financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, capital credits, cash handling, meter reading, and customer service. 1988 to 1990 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, FAIRVIEW HOSPITALS AND HEAL THCARE Functioned as Finance Manager for multiple ambulatory care entities. Directly supervised line accounting staff through month end close. Analyzed and presented monthly financial results to Boards of Directors. Prepared multi-year long range plans and annual budgets. Provided tax advice and monitored outside preparation of tax reports and returns. Performed new project and capital expenditure financial analysis. 1984 to 1988 IN-CHARGE ACCOUNTANT, COOPERS AND LYBRAND Directed field work on audits performed for various clients of the firm. Supervised daily fieldwork, reviewed staff workpapers of all audit areas and recommended changes prior to final review and approval. Reviewed audit reports for accuracy and appropriate disclosure, drafting management comments when needed. Facilitated interactions between client and firm. Client base primarily in Emerging Business and Healthcare. In addition, implemented the Iowa office's General Accounting and Tax Unit, assigned staff to compile or Jun-24-97 10:33 MN VALLEY ELECTRIC 6124928274 P_04 review client financial statements and prepare income, payroll, and sales tax returns. Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and appropriate format. Analyzed and discussed financial statement trends with clients. 1984 EXAMINER, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, CORPORATE TAX DIVISION Audited corporate tax returns for accuracy and completeness. Issued assessments and refunds as appropriate. OTHER ACTIVITIES Served as Chair and member of the Prior Lake Economic Development Committee 4 years, member Prior Lake Chamber, Society of Certified Public Accountants membeL