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01/07/1985 - City Council SpecialV, f MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES DATE: JANUARY 7, 1985 SUBJECT: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR JANUARY 8, 1985 Advisory Commission Interviews Please be advised that two additional applications were received for consideration as Advisory Planning Commission appointments. Those applications were received .from Millicent Johnson and Scott Helgeson. Since Rita Green is unable to be present for the 8:10 p.m. interview, she was changed to 9:00 which was a scheduled break. Millicent Johnson will then be interviewed at 8:10 and Scott Helge- son at 10:10. Bob Cooper, who is seeking reappointment to the Cable Commission, has requested an interview and he has been scheduled at 8:00 p.m. which was also a break. Also, Pam McCrea is seeking reappointment and her letter is attached for your review in addition to Ms. Johnson's and Mr. Helgeson's letters. The following questions were prepared as a result of discussion between Mayor Blomquist and the City Administrator and can be used by Mayor Blomquist as general questions for each of the candidates. As the City Council recalls, it was agreed upon at the last regular City Council meeting that it might be appropriate and certainly a time efficiency measure if one person asked two or three general questions of each applicant. After an introduction by the City Administrator, it would be appropriate that the following questions be asked: Planninq Commission Candidates 1. What are some of the positive and negative observations you have made regarding recent development and growth of our com- munity? Also, are you familiar with the City's comprehensive guide plan document? It would also be helpful if you could share with the City Council your conception of the role of the Advisory Planning Commission and how it interrelates with citizen groups and the actual planning of our community. Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission 1. As an applicant for the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission, how do you perceive the City's trail system? Also, do you feel the City has a balance of passive and active park land? If not, what are some changes you would recommend. I assume you are familiar with the City's recent bond referendum; do you agree or have some suggestions regarding park land development that was outlined as a part of that referendum? Cable Commission Appointments 1. Are you familiar with public access and, if so, how do you perceive the needs for our public access studio and program- ming? Also, do you have any comments regarding the joint com- mission arrangement between the Cities of Burnsville and Eagan regarding the administration of cable television for these two communities? You may or may not be familiar with the pro- gramming that is being offered by Group W. If so, do you have any comments regarding the services that are offered? " � 0. 0— . City Administr or 2-8" 1 IggIA 'mCofsvrx�1—Pne-i vtve rs I. earn p ti • a m \ca-e_ct. Ve c\�---- r9 Dear Sirs; I would like to apply for a seat on the city of Eagan's advisory planning commission. I became a resident of Eagan in June of 1933 and have a deep interest in the continued quality develope- ment of this fast ,rowing community. I have wor:ced for ;forth,+:estern years. The last 10 years have ment. In this capacity I have material and making decisions. National Life Insurance for 21 been in Data Processing Mana e - gained experience in evaluating Thank, you for your consideration. millicent M. Johns 975 Cliff Road Eagan, i•iinnesota 55123 Scott Helgeson 3251 Evergreen Drive Eagan, Minn. 55121 January 3, 1.985 Mr. Tom Hedges 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minn 55121 Dear Mr. Hedges, It has come to my attention while reading the Eagan Newspaper the opening of volunteer advisory positions to the Eagan City Council. I am interested in applying for the Advisory Planning position. I am currently employed at Sperry Corp. Semiconductor Headquarters as an Associated Systems Planner. I have a Economics Degree and a Masters in Business Administration, and a strong background in finance and planning. Before moving to Eagan a few months ago, I lived in St. Cloud, and was a part owner of a real estate company which gave me much insight into the dilemmas and tradeoffs that face a city council with regard to city planning and development.. I understand interviews will be held Tuesday, January 8th. Please call me at work to confirm this letter (456-4737) and to inform me at what time interviews are to be held. Sinc MZgeson Scco V, f MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES DATE: JANUARY 7, 1985 SUBJECT: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR JANUARY 8, 1985 Advisory Commission Interviews Please be advised that two additional applications were received for consideration as Advisory Planning Commission appointments. Those applications were received .from Millicent Johnson and Scott Helgeson. Since Rita Green is unable to be present for the 8:10 p.m. interview, she was changed to 9:00 which was a scheduled break. Millicent Johnson will then be interviewed at 8:10 and Scott Helge- son at 10:10. Bob Cooper, who is seeking reappointment to the Cable Commission, has requested an interview and he has been scheduled at 8:00 p.m. which was also a break. Also, Pam McCrea is seeking reappointment and her letter is attached for your review in addition to Ms. Johnson's and Mr. Helgeson's letters. The following questions were prepared as a result of discussion between Mayor Blomquist and the City Administrator and can be used by Mayor Blomquist as general questions for each of the candidates. As the City Council recalls, it was agreed upon at the last regular City Council meeting that it might be appropriate and certainly a time efficiency measure if one person asked two or three general questions of each applicant. After an introduction by the City Administrator, it would be appropriate that the following questions be asked: Planninq Commission Candidates 1. What are some of the positive and negative observations you have made regarding recent development and growth of our com- munity? Also, are you familiar with the City's comprehensive guide plan document? It would also be helpful if you could share with the City Council your conception of the role of the Advisory Planning Commission and how it interrelates with citizen groups and the actual planning of our community. Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission 1. As an applicant for the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission, how do you perceive the City's trail system? Also, do you feel the City has a balance of passive and active park land? If not, what are some changes you would recommend. I assume you are familiar with the City's recent bond referendum; do you agree or have some suggestions regarding park land development that was outlined as a part of that referendum? Cable Commission Appointments 1. Are you familiar with public access and, if so, how do you perceive the needs for our public access studio and program- ming? Also, do you have any comments regarding the joint com- mission arrangement between the Cities of Burnsville and Eagan regarding the administration of cable television for these two communities? You may or may not be familiar with the pro- gramming that is being offered by Group W. If so, do you have any comments regarding the services that are offered? " � 0. 0— . City Administr or 2-8" 1 IggIA 'mCofsvrx�1—Pne-i vtve rs I. earn p ti • a m \ca-e_ct. Ve c\�---- r9 Dear Sirs; I would like to apply for a seat on the city of Eagan's advisory planning commission. I became a resident of Eagan in June of 1933 and have a deep interest in the continued quality develope- ment of this fast ,rowing community. I have wor:ced for ;forth,+:estern years. The last 10 years have ment. In this capacity I have material and making decisions. National Life Insurance for 21 been in Data Processing Mana e - gained experience in evaluating Thank, you for your consideration. millicent M. Johns 975 Cliff Road Eagan, i•iinnesota 55123 Scott Helgeson 3251 Evergreen Drive Eagan, Minn. 55121 January 3, 1.985 Mr. Tom Hedges 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minn 55121 Dear Mr. Hedges, It has come to my attention while reading the Eagan Newspaper the opening of volunteer advisory positions to the Eagan City Council. I am interested in applying for the Advisory Planning position. I am currently employed at Sperry Corp. Semiconductor Headquarters as an Associated Systems Planner. I have a Economics Degree and a Masters in Business Administration, and a strong background in finance and planning. Before moving to Eagan a few months ago, I lived in St. Cloud, and was a part owner of a real estate company which gave me much insight into the dilemmas and tradeoffs that face a city council with regard to city planning and development.. I understand interviews will be held Tuesday, January 8th. Please call me at work to confirm this letter (456-4737) and to inform me at what time interviews are to be held. Sinc MZgeson Scco