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03/27/1984 - City Council SpecialSpecial City Council Packet SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 27, 1984 6:45 P.M. I. ROLL CALL II. INTERVIEW APC CANDIDATE III. JOINT PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING A. Establish Dollar Amount for May 22 Park Referendum B. Discussion of Park Referendum Strategies C. Meadowland Park Concept Plan IV. PARK DEPARTMENT BUSINESS (Cont. from 3-22-84 Council Meeting) A. Naming of Park Lands B. LAWCON/LCMR Grant Program V. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE VI. OTHER BUSINESS VII. ADJOURNMENT Sootctt* 7664 "Pdst4t" Routlno-Roquast Pad ROUTING - REQUEST Please ❑ READ ❑ HANDLE ❑ APPROVE and ❑ FORWARD ❑ RETURN ❑ KEEP OR DISCAF ❑ REVIEW WITH MI Data To r M SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 27, 1984 6:45 P.M. I. ROLL CALL II. INTERVIEW APC CANDIDATE III. JOINT PARKS 8 RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Taw" 10 v¢�\ A. Establish Dollar Amount for May 22 Park— ►� Referendum B. Discussion of Park Referendum Strategies— C. trategies—C. Meadowland Park Concept Plan IV. PARK DEPARTMENT BUSINESS (Cont. from 3-22-84 Council Meeting) A. Naming of Park Lands B. LAWCON/LCMR Grant Program V. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE VI. OTHER BUSINESS VII. ADJOURNMENT a:jr_ . 1 1 P Y C b y C rt) alwaL sow 10 -Is Ir MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS ADVISORY PARK & RECREATION CHAIRMAN MARTIN ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION MEMBERS PARK & RECREATION DIRECTOR VRAA FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES 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 & 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. r" W &&� W City Administrator 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. y, ?mes D.. annigman 7�63�South Hills Dri Eagan, Minnesota 55123 Telephone: Home (454-7034) Office (291-5341) Minnesota House of Representatives Dec. 13, 1983 Tom Hedges City Admiritstrator City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, I.1N. 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 filing 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, 1 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 B.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, VIJILI .2 �, Vic Ellison 1308 Carlson Lake Lane Eagan, MN. 55123 452-4204 a96 -64 VI December 22, 1993 Ur. Tom Hedges, City Administrator 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, i191 55122 Dear Mr. Hedges: Please accent this letter as my application for appointment to the Eagan :.- advisory planning commission. I an 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. My 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 nanagement. From this endeavor I have gained a better understanding of the need for encouraging appropriate uses of land by enaouraging compatible.uses for both re^idential 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 imDlementation of both items. In addition to this formalized study I have done extensive reading on various planning tools such as tar. -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: Dulcie Hagedorn, Senior Pla.mer, Hennepin County Planning and Development, 3::8,1;474; Joan Poupart, Planning Commissioner, City of Minneapolis, 296-4500; and Oliver Byrum, Director of Planning, City of Minneapolis, 348- 6315. 'thank you for your consideration I hope to hear from you soon. Rezpectfully, �,'�✓Rol 'd. aylor;/ X RESURE Roy W. Taylor, Jr. Ph.# AC(612) 452-2774 PERSOUAL INFORMATION DOB: June 2, 1956 BIRTHPLACE: Okla. City, OK EDUCATION BACFKGROUID 1368 Highsite Dr., #215 Eagan, M11 55121 KARITAL STATUS: Single RACEz.American Indian B.A., University of Oklahoma, 1980; Major: Political Science Graduate coursework, (10 Hrs.), University of Minnesota, 1981-83; Community Planning, Organizational Management, Introductory Statistics. E•1PL0]Y'AENT EXPERIENCE Present: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Center for Citizen Participation. Function as community planner/liaison and public information specialist for Planning Department. Aug 1902 —Iul 1983: Red School House, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota. Functioned as program planner am& legislative liaison for education organiialion. 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 educationalconsulting firm,. AFFILIATIO3S 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 1932 -May 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. 9 SPECIAL HRA MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 27, 1984 7:00 P.M. I. ROLL CALL II. CONSIDERATION OF SALE LAND OWNED BY THE HRA DISTRICT #1 - CITY OF III. OTHER BUSINESS IV. ADJOURNMENT & DISPOSITION OF IN REDEVELOPMENT EAGAN I MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS ADVISORY PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON MARTIN ADVISORY PARK & RECREATIONS COMMISSION MEMBERS PARK & RECREATION DIRECTOR VRAA FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES DATE: MARCH 26, 1984 SUBJECT: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING/MARCH 27, 1984 I inadvertently left off notice of the HRA public hearing that is scheduled tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. The Eagan City Council also the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. At a City Council meeting held on March 6, 1984, an HRA meeting was set for this special City Council meeting on March 27 to consider the proposed sale and dis- position of certain land owned or to be owned by the HRA redevelop- ment district #1 in the City of Eagan. This land sale pertains to the City of Eagan and Minnesota Jockey Club Limited Partnership. It will be necessary for the City Council to meet approximately 20 minutes to complete this transaction. Therefore, the presence of the Advisory Park & Recreation Commission members will be re- quired at 7:20 to 7:25 p.m. Due to, the Planning Commission meeting that is scheduled for the City Council Chambers, the special City Council meeting, including members of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission, will be held in the lunch room on the first floor of the municipal center building. The conference rooms are not designed for a meeting that could exceed 20 people. Therefore, the lunchroom is more desirable for this purpose. Though you are all welcome to attend the HRA meeting beginning at 7:00, it is not necessary that you arrive until approximately 7:20 to 7:25. City Administrator w SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 27, 1984 6:45 P.M. I. ROLL CALL II. INTERVIEW APC CANDIDATE III. JOINT PARKS 8 RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING A. Establish Dollar Amount for May 22 Park Referendum B. Discussion of Park -.Referendum Strategies C. Meadowland Park Concept Plan IV. PARK DEPARTMENT BUSINESS (Cont. from 3-22-84 Council Meeting) A. Naming of Park Lands B. LAWCON/LCMR Grant Program V. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE VI. OTHER BUSINESS VII. ADJOURNMENT MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS ADVISORY PARK & RECREATION CHAIRMAN MARTIN ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION MEMBERS PARK & RECREATION DIRECTOR VRAA FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES 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 & 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. r" W gjfYlJ..� U City Administrator Mr. Tom Hedges City Administrator City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Dear Mr. Hedges: I am hereby notifying you of considered for a position on the Commission for the City of Eagan. December 5, 1983 my desire to be Advisory Planning 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. incerely, mes D. Wannigman 763 South Hills Dri Eagan, Minnesota 55123 Telephone: Home (454-7034) Office (291-5341) Minnesota House of Representatives Dec. 13, 1983 Tom Hedges City Admiritstrator 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 B.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 av6 -64 0 C-Im December 22, 1983 Mr. Tom Hedges, City Administrator 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MH 55122 Dear Mr. Hedges: Please accent this letter as my application for appointment to the Eagan :._ advisory 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. 1•1! 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 enaouraging 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: Dulcie Hagedorn, Senior Plarner,.Ilenneoin County Planning and Development, 3.':8=4474; John Poupart, Planning Commissioner, City of Minneapolis, 296-4500; and Oliver Byrum, Director of Planning, City of Minneapolis, 348- 6315• Thank you for your consideration I hope to hear from you soon. $eyspectfully, ijt W. W. �J Hw. aylor, RESUME Roy W. Taylor, Jr. Ph.# AC(612) 452-2774 PERSONAL INFORMATION DOB: June 2, 1956 BIRTHPLACE: Okla. City, OK EDUCATION BACKGROUND 1368 iiighsite Dr., H215 Eagan, M11 55121 I.1ARITAL STATUS: Single RACEi.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. E •1PLOY -1 i1T EXPERIENCE Present: City oI' Minneapolis, Minnesota, Center for Citizen Participation. Function as community planner/liaison and public information specialist for Planning Department. Aug 1982—Tui 1933: Red School House, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota. Functioned as program planner and legislative liaison.for education organization. Aug 1981 :day 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. AFFILIATIO:IS Member, Seward South Development Project Metropolitan Council Advisory Committee on Aging Minnesota American Indian Political Caucus American Indian Professional Association Boarn of Directors, Heart of the Earth Survival School RELATED CONSULTING Dec 1932 -May 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. Special City Council Packet SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 27, 1984 6:45 P.M. I. ROLL CALL II. INTERVIEW APC CANDIDATE III. JOINT PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING A. Establish Dollar Amount for May 22 Park Referendum B. Discussion of Park Referendum Strategies C. Meadowland Park Concept Plan IV. PARK DEPARTMENT BUSINESS (Cont. from 3-22-84 Council Meeting) A. Naming of Park Lands B. LAWCON/LCMR Grant Program V. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE VI. OTHER BUSINESS VII. ADJOURNMENT Sootctt* 7664 "Pdst4t" Routlno-Roquast Pad ROUTING - REQUEST Please ❑ READ ❑ HANDLE ❑ APPROVE and ❑ FORWARD ❑ RETURN ❑ KEEP OR DISCAF ❑ REVIEW WITH MI Data To r M SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 27, 1984 6:45 P.M. I. ROLL CALL II. INTERVIEW APC CANDIDATE III. JOINT PARKS 8 RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Taw" 10 v¢�\ A. Establish Dollar Amount for May 22 Park— ►� Referendum B. Discussion of Park Referendum Strategies— C. trategies—C. Meadowland Park Concept Plan IV. PARK DEPARTMENT BUSINESS (Cont. from 3-22-84 Council Meeting) A. Naming of Park Lands B. LAWCON/LCMR Grant Program V. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE VI. OTHER BUSINESS VII. ADJOURNMENT a:jr_ . 1 1 P Y C b y C rt) alwaL sow 10 -Is Ir MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS ADVISORY PARK & RECREATION CHAIRMAN MARTIN ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION MEMBERS PARK & RECREATION DIRECTOR VRAA FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES 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 & 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. r" W &&� W City Administrator 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. y, ?mes D.. annigman 7�63�South Hills Dri Eagan, Minnesota 55123 Telephone: Home (454-7034) Office (291-5341) Minnesota House of Representatives Dec. 13, 1983 Tom Hedges City Admiritstrator City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, I.1N. 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 filing 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, 1 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 B.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, VIJILI .2 �, Vic Ellison 1308 Carlson Lake Lane Eagan, MN. 55123 452-4204 a96 -64 VI December 22, 1993 Ur. Tom Hedges, City Administrator 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, i191 55122 Dear Mr. Hedges: Please accent this letter as my application for appointment to the Eagan :.- advisory planning commission. I an 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. My 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 nanagement. From this endeavor I have gained a better understanding of the need for encouraging appropriate uses of land by enaouraging compatible.uses for both re^idential 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 imDlementation of both items. In addition to this formalized study I have done extensive reading on various planning tools such as tar. -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: Dulcie Hagedorn, Senior Pla.mer, Hennepin County Planning and Development, 3::8,1;474; Joan Poupart, Planning Commissioner, City of Minneapolis, 296-4500; and Oliver Byrum, Director of Planning, City of Minneapolis, 348- 6315. 'thank you for your consideration I hope to hear from you soon. Rezpectfully, �,'�✓Rol 'd. aylor;/ X RESURE Roy W. Taylor, Jr. Ph.# AC(612) 452-2774 PERSOUAL INFORMATION DOB: June 2, 1956 BIRTHPLACE: Okla. City, OK EDUCATION BACFKGROUID 1368 Highsite Dr., #215 Eagan, M11 55121 KARITAL STATUS: Single RACEz.American Indian B.A., University of Oklahoma, 1980; Major: Political Science Graduate coursework, (10 Hrs.), University of Minnesota, 1981-83; Community Planning, Organizational Management, Introductory Statistics. E•1PL0]Y'AENT EXPERIENCE Present: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Center for Citizen Participation. Function as community planner/liaison and public information specialist for Planning Department. Aug 1902 —Iul 1983: Red School House, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota. Functioned as program planner am& legislative liaison for education organiialion. 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 educationalconsulting firm,. AFFILIATIO3S 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 1932 -May 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. 9 SPECIAL HRA MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 27, 1984 7:00 P.M. I. ROLL CALL II. CONSIDERATION OF SALE LAND OWNED BY THE HRA DISTRICT #1 - CITY OF III. OTHER BUSINESS IV. ADJOURNMENT & DISPOSITION OF IN REDEVELOPMENT EAGAN I MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS ADVISORY PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON MARTIN ADVISORY PARK & RECREATIONS COMMISSION MEMBERS PARK & RECREATION DIRECTOR VRAA FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES DATE: MARCH 26, 1984 SUBJECT: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING/MARCH 27, 1984 I inadvertently left off notice of the HRA public hearing that is scheduled tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. The Eagan City Council also the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. At a City Council meeting held on March 6, 1984, an HRA meeting was set for this special City Council meeting on March 27 to consider the proposed sale and dis- position of certain land owned or to be owned by the HRA redevelop- ment district #1 in the City of Eagan. This land sale pertains to the City of Eagan and Minnesota Jockey Club Limited Partnership. It will be necessary for the City Council to meet approximately 20 minutes to complete this transaction. Therefore, the presence of the Advisory Park & Recreation Commission members will be re- quired at 7:20 to 7:25 p.m. Due to, the Planning Commission meeting that is scheduled for the City Council Chambers, the special City Council meeting, including members of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission, will be held in the lunch room on the first floor of the municipal center building. The conference rooms are not designed for a meeting that could exceed 20 people. Therefore, the lunchroom is more desirable for this purpose. Though you are all welcome to attend the HRA meeting beginning at 7:00, it is not necessary that you arrive until approximately 7:20 to 7:25. City Administrator w SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 27, 1984 6:45 P.M. I. ROLL CALL II. INTERVIEW APC CANDIDATE III. JOINT PARKS 8 RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING A. Establish Dollar Amount for May 22 Park Referendum B. Discussion of Park -.Referendum Strategies C. Meadowland Park Concept Plan IV. PARK DEPARTMENT BUSINESS (Cont. from 3-22-84 Council Meeting) A. Naming of Park Lands B. LAWCON/LCMR Grant Program V. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE VI. OTHER BUSINESS VII. ADJOURNMENT MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS ADVISORY PARK & RECREATION CHAIRMAN MARTIN ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION MEMBERS PARK & RECREATION DIRECTOR VRAA FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES 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 & 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. r" W gjfYlJ..� U City Administrator Mr. Tom Hedges City Administrator City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Dear Mr. Hedges: I am hereby notifying you of considered for a position on the Commission for the City of Eagan. December 5, 1983 my desire to be Advisory Planning 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. incerely, mes D. Wannigman 763 South Hills Dri Eagan, Minnesota 55123 Telephone: Home (454-7034) Office (291-5341) Minnesota House of Representatives Dec. 13, 1983 Tom Hedges City Admiritstrator 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 B.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 av6 -64 0 C-Im December 22, 1983 Mr. Tom Hedges, City Administrator 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MH 55122 Dear Mr. Hedges: Please accent this letter as my application for appointment to the Eagan :._ advisory 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. 1•1! 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 enaouraging 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: Dulcie Hagedorn, Senior Plarner,.Ilenneoin County Planning and Development, 3.':8=4474; John Poupart, Planning Commissioner, City of Minneapolis, 296-4500; and Oliver Byrum, Director of Planning, City of Minneapolis, 348- 6315• Thank you for your consideration I hope to hear from you soon. $eyspectfully, ijt W. W. �J Hw. aylor, RESUME Roy W. Taylor, Jr. Ph.# AC(612) 452-2774 PERSONAL INFORMATION DOB: June 2, 1956 BIRTHPLACE: Okla. City, OK EDUCATION BACKGROUND 1368 iiighsite Dr., H215 Eagan, M11 55121 I.1ARITAL STATUS: Single RACEi.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. E •1PLOY -1 i1T EXPERIENCE Present: City oI' Minneapolis, Minnesota, Center for Citizen Participation. Function as community planner/liaison and public information specialist for Planning Department. Aug 1982—Tui 1933: Red School House, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota. Functioned as program planner and legislative liaison.for education organization. Aug 1981 :day 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. AFFILIATIO:IS Member, Seward South Development Project Metropolitan Council Advisory Committee on Aging Minnesota American Indian Political Caucus American Indian Professional Association Boarn of Directors, Heart of the Earth Survival School RELATED CONSULTING Dec 1932 -May 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.