03/23/1984 - City Council Special,
MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
ADVISORY PARK & RECREATION CHAIRMAN MARTIN
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION MEMBERS
PARK & RECREATION DIRECTOR VRAA
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DATE: MARCH 23, 1984
SUBJECT: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING/MARCH 27, 1984
A special City Council meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, March
27, 1984, for the main purpose of reviewing the park referendum
scheduled for May 22, 1984. There are two (2) specific items that
are to be addressed at the special meeting. A dollar amount must
be established for the May 22 park referendum and further a discus-
sion of park referendum strategies is suggested. The Director of
Parks & Recreation and City Administrator will provide information
regarding dollar amounts and strategies that are being developed
for the park referendum. The Parks & Recreation Commission members
should plan to arrive for the special meeting at approximately 7:00
p.m.
The Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission has reviewed concept
plans prepared for Meadowland Park. Suggested changes in the park
concept plan made at the February meeting were reviewed by the Com-
mission in March and accepted. Several slight modifications were
noted at the review session, after which the Advisory Commission
made its recommendation for a preferred plan. Before work direction
is given to our consulting parks planner, Mr. Erkkila, it would
be appropriate for the City Council to review the schemes that have
been prepared. The Director of Parks & Recreation will make the
presentation of the concept plans for the Council. A final concept
plan can then be prepared by the consulting park planner.
Prior to the meeting, the City Council will interview Roy W. Taylor,
Jr., who was a candidate for the Advisory Planning Commission in
January 1984. Mr. Scott Merkley who was appointed in January has
been hired by the City of Eagan as an engineering aide and therefore
must resign as a member of the commission. Attached is a copy Mr.
Taylor's letter and letters are also attached from those candidates
who were interviewed in January and considered by the City Council
at the organizational meeting for an appointment to the Planning
Commission.
Due to the lengthy agenda and scheduled public hearings immediately
following department head business, there were two items of park
department business that were continued until the special City Coun-
cil meeting. Those items are naming of parklands and LAWCON/LCMR
grant program. The Parks E Recreation Commission members may wish
to stay and discuss these items with the City Council at the special
City Council meeting.
Folowing those items that pertain to Parks & Recreation, the City
Administrator will provide the City Council with an administrative
update concerning the horse racing facilty and other items that
are pending before the City.
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City Administrator
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December 5, 1983
Mr. Tom Hedges
City Administrator
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, Minnesota 55122
Dear Mr. Hedges:
I am hereby notifying you of my desire to be
considered for a position on the Advisory Planning
Commission for the City of Eagan.
I have been an Eagan resident since 1974 and am
deeply interested in our City's continued growth and
prosperity. If appointed to this Commission, I would
be committed to its involvement in issues facing our
community, and I would consider it a privilege to
serve as one of its members.
Thank you for your consideration.
Telephone: Home (454-7034)
Office (291-5341)
476c3'
erely,
s D. Wannigman
South Hills Dri
Eagan, Minnesota 55123
i1qL
Minnesota House of Representatives
Dec. 13, 1983
Tom Hedges
City Admifftstrator
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN. 55122
Dear Mr. Hedges:
Please be informed that I am interested in serving on the Advisory Planning
Commission for the city of Eagan.
I am a new resident of this community, having purchased a home on Carlson
Lake Lane in late November. My wife, Carol, and I have two children, and recently
moved to Eagan from Mankato, where I had been editorial -page editor of that city's
daily newspaper, the Mankato Free Press. I am now the media director for the
Independent -Republican caucus in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
As a newspaperman for six years, first in Red Wing and then later in Mankato,
I developed a keen interest in public affairs at the local and state levels. However,
being a journalist and needing to protect the perception of "objectivity," I was
precluded from serving on boards and commissions. Now that I am out of the newspapering
field, I look forward to taking an active role in making my city a better place to live.
Serving on the Advisory Planning Commission would be a good place to begin.
I am 28 years old. I grew up in southern Minneapolis, graduating from Washburn
High School. I studied at St. Cloud State University, graduating with a R.A. degree,
with majors in mass communications and political science, and a minor in economics.
Should you choose not to appoint me to the Advisory Planning Commission, please
keep me in mind for some other future opening. I am willing to serve the city of
Eagan in whatever capacity you might find useful.
Sincerely,
Vic Ellison
1308 Carlson Lake Lane
Eagan, MN. 55123
452-4204
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r
December 22, 1983
Lir. Tom Hedges,
City Administrator
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, tT7 55122
Dear Mr. Hedges
Please accent this letter as my application for appointment to the Eagan
advesory planning commission. I am responding to a ... notice published in the
Eagan Chronicle for the week of December 18th.
I am very interested in the work of this policy body and feel that my
qualifications for such an appointment are substantial. I have worked with
several citizens groups' who have assisted in maintaining economic viability
and promoting the general welfare of a city. 144+ experience has been in both
the areas of community service and planning study. I have assisted in co-
ordinating planning for business enterprises that are labor intensive. This
was in the function as a volunteer for a minority established planning
group in St. Paul. This experience proved to be very useful and insightful
in dealing with financial segments of the corporate sector.
In addition to this practical experience, I have undertaken graduate course-
work in the field of community planning and organizational management. From
this endeavor I have gained a better understanding of the need for encouraging
appropriate uses of land by encouraging compatible -uses for both residential
and business areas. During this coursework I was able to examine and take
part in analyzing selected comprehensive planning documents and zoning codes.
Thus, I am familiar with the function and implementation of both items. In
addition to this formalized study I have done extensive reading on various
planning tools such as tax -increment financing, industrial revenue bonding,
and other methods of development financing.
If you should have any further questions regarding my background please
consult the enclosed resume or you can contact the following individuals for
reference: Dulcic Hagedorn, Senior Plainer,.Hennepin County Planning and
Development, 3:87.4474; John Poupart, Planning Commissioner, City of Minneapolis,
290-4500; and Oliver Byrum, Director of Planning, City of Minneapolis, 348-
6315• Thank you for your consideration I hope to hear from you soon.
Respectfully, /J
x- G//4ti
Rod w. aT'ylor;
RESUME
Roy W. Taylor, Jr.
Ph.Y AC(612) 452-2774
PERSONAL INFORMATION
DOB: June 2, 1956
BIRTHPLACE: Okla. City, OK
EDUCATIOU BACKGROUND
1368 ifighsite Dr., H215
Eagan, X11 55121
MARITAL STATUS: Single
RACEt.American Indian
H.A., University of Oklahoma, 1980; Major: Political Science
Graduate coursework, (10 Hrs.), University of Minnesota, 1981-83; Community
Planning, Organizational Management, Introductory Statistics.
Ei•fPLO'folEiTf EXPERIENCE
Present: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Center for Citizen Participation.
Function as community planner/liaison and public information specialist
for Planning Department.
Aug 1932 -Jul 1983: Red School House, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota. Functioned as
program planner and legislative liaison.for education organization.
Aug 1981 -May 1982: Migizi Communications, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Functioned coordinator for operations (news, production, development and
marketing).
Jan 1981 -Jun 1981: Native American Research Institute, Norman, Oklahoma.
Functioned as research assistant to staff of educational consulting firm,
AFFILIATIONS
Member, Seward South Development Project
Metropolitan Council Advisory Committee on Aging
" Minnesota American Indian Political Caucus
" American Indian Professional Association
" Board of Directors, Heart of the Earth Survival School
RELATED CONSULTING
Dec 1982 -1 -lay 1983: Preparation of proposals under Job Training Partnership Act,
Title IV: Section 401; Native American Programs Act; Community Services
Block Grant Act; Indian Child Welfare Act; for the St. Paul American
Indian Development Council.
REFERENCES
Available upon 'request.
,
MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
ADVISORY PARK & RECREATION CHAIRMAN MARTIN
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION MEMBERS
PARK & RECREATION DIRECTOR VRAA
193OY. N*6 i.101ulfZ0&90:i:1W&]:a:1:4bit]*1i
DATE: MARCH 23, 1984
SUBJECT: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING/MARCH 27, 1984
A special City Council meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, March
27, 1984, for the main purpose of reviewing the park referendum
scheduled for May 22, 1984. There are two (2) specific items that
are to be addressed at the special meeting. A dollar amount must
be established for the May 22 park referendum and further a discus-
sion of park referendum strategies is suggested. The Director of
Parks & Recreation and City Administrator will provide information
regarding dollar amounts and strategies that are being developed
for the park referendum. The Parks & Recreation Commission members
should plan to arrive for the special meeting at approximately 7:00
p.m.
The Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission has reviewed concept
plans prepared for Meadowland Park. Suggested changes in the park
concept plan made at the February meeting were reviewed by the Com-
mission in March and accepted. Several slight modifications were
noted at the review session, after which the Advisory Commission
made its recommendation for a preferred plan. Before work direction
is given to our consulting parks planner, Mr. Erkkila, it would
be appropriate for the City Council to review the schemes that have
been prepared. The Director of Parks & Recreation will make the
presentation of the concept plans for the Council. A final concept
plan can then be prepared by the consulting park planner.
Prior to the meeting, the City Council will interview Roy W. Taylor,
Jr., who was a candidate for the Advisory Planning Commission in
January 1984. Mr. Scott Merkley who was appointed in January has
been hired by the City of Eagan as an engineering aide and therefore
must resign as a member of the commission. Attached is a copy Mr.
Taylor's letter and letters are also attached from those candidates
who were interviewed in January and considered by the City Council
at the organizational meeting for an appointment to the Planning
Commission.
Due to the lengthy agenda and scheduled public hearings immediately
following department head business, there were two items of park
department business that were continued until the special City Coun-
cil meeting. Those items are naming of parklands and LAWCON/LCMR
grant program. The Parks E Recreation Commission members may wish
to stay and discuss these items with the City Council at the special
City Council meeting.
Folowing those items that pertain to Parks & Recreation, the City
Administrator will provide the City Council with an administrative
update concerning the horse racing facilty and other items that
are pending before the City.
l" W 1 tj
City Administrator
L
December 5, 1983
Mr. Tom Hedges
City Administrator
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, Minnesota 55122
Dear Mr. Hedges:
I am hereby notifying you of my desire to be
considered for a position on the Advisory Planning
Commission for the City of Eagan.
I have been an Eagan resident since 1974 and am
deeply interested in our City's continued growth and
prosperity. If appointed to this Commission, I would
be committed to its involvement in issues facing our
community, and I would consider it a privilege to
serve as one of its members.
Thank you for your consideration.
Telephone: Home (454-7034)
Office (291-5341)
476c3'
erely,
s D. Wannigman
South Hills Dri
Eagan, Minnesota 55123
i1qL
Minnesota House of Representatives
Dec. 13, 1983
Tom Hedges
City Admifftstrator
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN. 55122
Dear Mr. Hedges:
Please be informed that I am interested in serving on the Advisory Planning
Commission for the city of Eagan.
I am a new resident of this community, having purchased a home on Carlson
Lake Lane in late November. My wife, Carol, and I have two children, and recently
moved to Eagan from Mankato, where I had been editorial -page editor of that city's
daily newspaper, the Mankato Free Press. I am now the media director for the
Independent -Republican caucus in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
As a newspaperman for six years, first in Red Wing and then later in Mankato,
I developed a keen interest in public affairs at the local and state levels. However,
being a journalist and needing to protect the perception of "objectivity," I was
precluded from serving on boards and commissions. Now that I am out of the newspapering
field, I look forward to taking an active role in making my city a better place to live.
Serving on the Advisory Planning Commission would be a good place to begin.
I am 28 years old. I grew up in southern Minneapolis, graduating from Washburn
High School. I studied at St. Cloud State University, graduating with a R.A. degree,
with majors in mass communications and political science, and a minor in economics.
Should you choose not to appoint me to the Advisory Planning Commission, please
keep me in mind for some other future opening. I am willing to serve the city of
Eagan in whatever capacity you might find useful.
Sincerely,
Vic Ellison
1308 Carlson Lake Lane
Eagan, MN. 55123
452-4204
a9(. -06`a
r
December 22, 1983
Lir. Tom Hedges,
City Administrator
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, tT7 55122
Dear Mr. Hedges
Please accent this letter as my application for appointment to the Eagan
advesory planning commission. I am responding to a ... notice published in the
Eagan Chronicle for the week of December 18th.
I am very interested in the work of this policy body and feel that my
qualifications for such an appointment are substantial. I have worked with
several citizens groups' who have assisted in maintaining economic viability
and promoting the general welfare of a city. 144+ experience has been in both
the areas of community service and planning study. I have assisted in co-
ordinating planning for business enterprises that are labor intensive. This
was in the function as a volunteer for a minority established planning
group in St. Paul. This experience proved to be very useful and insightful
in dealing with financial segments of the corporate sector.
In addition to this practical experience, I have undertaken graduate course-
work in the field of community planning and organizational management. From
this endeavor I have gained a better understanding of the need for encouraging
appropriate uses of land by encouraging compatible -uses for both residential
and business areas. During this coursework I was able to examine and take
part in analyzing selected comprehensive planning documents and zoning codes.
Thus, I am familiar with the function and implementation of both items. In
addition to this formalized study I have done extensive reading on various
planning tools such as tax -increment financing, industrial revenue bonding,
and other methods of development financing.
If you should have any further questions regarding my background please
consult the enclosed resume or you can contact the following individuals for
reference: Dulcic Hagedorn, Senior Plainer,.Hennepin County Planning and
Development, 3:87.4474; John Poupart, Planning Commissioner, City of Minneapolis,
290-4500; and Oliver Byrum, Director of Planning, City of Minneapolis, 348-
6315• Thank you for your consideration I hope to hear from you soon.
Respectfully, /J
x- G//4ti
Rod w. aT'ylor;
RESUME
Roy W. Taylor, Jr.
Ph.Y AC(612) 452-2774
PERSONAL INFORMATION
DOB: June 2, 1956
BIRTHPLACE: Okla. City, OK
EDUCATIOU BACKGROUND
1368 ifighsite Dr., H215
Eagan, X11 55121
MARITAL STATUS: Single
RACEt.American Indian
H.A., University of Oklahoma, 1980; Major: Political Science
Graduate coursework, (10 Hrs.), University of Minnesota, 1981-83; Community
Planning, Organizational Management, Introductory Statistics.
Ei•fPLO'folEiTf EXPERIENCE
Present: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Center for Citizen Participation.
Function as community planner/liaison and public information specialist
for Planning Department.
Aug 1932 -Jul 1983: Red School House, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota. Functioned as
program planner and legislative liaison.for education organization.
Aug 1981 -May 1982: Migizi Communications, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Functioned coordinator for operations (news, production, development and
marketing).
Jan 1981 -Jun 1981: Native American Research Institute, Norman, Oklahoma.
Functioned as research assistant to staff of educational consulting firm,
AFFILIATIONS
Member, Seward South Development Project
Metropolitan Council Advisory Committee on Aging
" Minnesota American Indian Political Caucus
" American Indian Professional Association
" Board of Directors, Heart of the Earth Survival School
RELATED CONSULTING
Dec 1982 -1 -lay 1983: Preparation of proposals under Job Training Partnership Act,
Title IV: Section 401; Native American Programs Act; Community Services
Block Grant Act; Indian Child Welfare Act; for the St. Paul American
Indian Development Council.
REFERENCES
Available upon 'request.