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Home My WebLink About2007 06-25 500 CMW1 � l CITY COUNCIL /MANAGER WORKSHOP Monday, June 25 2007 Council Chambers, City Hall 5.00 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. OLD BUSINESS 1. Continued discussion of 2008 -2012 Capital Improvement Plan — Bob Mitett, Finance and Administration Manager E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Interviews for the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission a. Frederica Ann Musgrave b. Dale Trippler F. ADJOURNMENT Agenda Item E1 Memorandum To: Maplewood City Council From: Greg Copeland, City Manager Date: June 21, 2007 Re: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Appointment There were two applicants for one opening on the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission. The Commission when full has seven members. The term of this appointment will be until December 31, 2009. 1 •i Frederica Ann Musgrove 2. Dale Trippler j"otk" we 'Can FATMIU67—Irk NAME: Frederica Ann Musgrave DATE: June 8, 2007 ADDRESS: PHONE * Work: Home: i E-mail: You may attach a resume or other summary of your background and experience for appointment to this Commission. 1. On which Board or Commission are interested in serving? N Environ. & Natural Resources Commission 2. How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood? approximately 3 years 3. Will other commitments make regular attendance at meetings difficult? No 4. Please list specific reasons why you would like to serve on this Board or Commission? a. I would like to more actively support responsible use of our natural resources. b. I always enjoy working together with children, families, communities and organizations that share common goals of making the Earth a better place for all of us. c I enjoy researching information, talking to others, etc. to obtain accurate information and options of others, so that the welfare and future of all concerned are taken into account before decisions are made. 5. Do you have any specific areas of interest within the Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities? a. My hobby for 20+ years has been growing native plants; I've gardened for 40+ years. I would like to extend my interest to the preserves, wetlands preservation, etc. b. I took 3 environmental studies classes in 2005-06 and used Maplewood Nature Preserves for some of my studies. As a personal commitment/follow-111) to those environmental classes, I volunteered to be the site monitor for Spoon Lake Neighborhood Preserve. In general, I noticed many things that could be better addressed in all the preserves: (1) better surveying, preservation and restoration of water, land, plants, and animals; (2) more inclusion of neighborhood, educational and community uses and needs for maintaining the preserves; (3) the potential need for more accurate and scientific monitoring and protecting of wetlands. c. I think there could be some discussion about the preserves (or other sites closer to neighborhoods) being used for "legalized" composting, off-leash dog parks, etc. d. I would like to support continued (and increased) citizen education and participation in recycling, simple conservation techniques, solar and wind power, protection of natural resources. 6. List any community organizations or activities in which you have recently or are now an active participant. a. I worked with WSCO's Environment Committee and supported recycling activities while living on the West Side (St. Paul) for 20+ years. I was an (unofficial) community activist. b. As an teacher of English Language Learners (ELL), mainly Hmong and hispanic, I've encouraged kids and their family members to respect and protect the environment, grow vegetables during the summer at school, attract birds and butterflies with native plants (area subsequently used for ELL & regular science classes for outdoor labs). I also worked with the YMCA Camp WidiiNvagan to develop after-school student community leaders. c. I volunteered as a site monitor for the Spoon Lake Neighborhood Preserve this spring. There are many things I'd like to see done within the preserve, including more community involvement. d. Participated in the Maplewood rain garden project (Kenwood street project summer '06); attended Maplewood garden classes ('07); received Ramsey County Watershed grant ('07) for harvesting and better dispersal of mirrivater. Please share any additional comments on why you should be selected by the City Council. a. I tend to ask good questions, come up with innovative ideas, and am concerned about the long -term just as much as short-term solutions. b. I like working with a diverse group of students and/or community members. c. I have political and community experience. I believe we all need to work together towards comm goals, whatever our personal and political beliefs are. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PUBLIC EXCEPT FOR HOMEAND WORK TELEPHONENUMBERSAAD EAL111, ADDRESS C4 OfAlaple3wed, 1830 County Road B.Cast, Afaplenwod, AIN 55109 Frederica Ann Musarave MINNESOTA PROFESSIONAL LICENSES English as a Second Language K -12 German 7-12 QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING IN DISTRICT INITIATIVES "Highly qualified" HOUSSE certification in 4 areas for ELL: Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science Writers Workshop Disciplinary Literacy in Science I and 11 SCIENCE-RELATED MEMBERSHIPS AASA (American Association for the Advancement of Science) NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) National Audubon Society Sierra Club EDUCATION Graduate Studies: Montana State University, Bozeman, MT (NTEN online science classes) Hamline University, St. Paul, MN (ELL certification) University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (German and Curriculum & Instruction) Undergraduate Studies: Knox College, Galesburg, IL (B.A. Modern Languages) EMPLOYMENT IN EDUCATION FIELD (only St. Paul Public School District listed below) Harding Senior High School, 2006 - present 9-12th grade ELL teacher (include ELL Science) SETT Academy 2006-07; 9 1h Grade Academy 2007-08 Washington Technology Middle School, 2002 - 2006 6-8 grade ELL teacher (including ELL Science) Title I WINGS after school programs (bird & garden club, paper model club, and German classes) YMCA Camp Widjiwagan school and summer trips ASCD Discussion Group Johnson Senior High, School 1999 - 2002 9-12th grade ELL teacher (including ELL Science) School Liaison with Lao Family (after school Basic Skills classes) YMCA Camp Widilwagan school and summer irips. Advisor Widji Leaders Club (community service) MInneTES0L panel re: Hmong girls (Johnson support staff) R�CJFJVEo CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM NAME - 1 ) A LE - FP, S EP 2 0 2006 City of Mapj ADDRESS PHONE NO Work: Home: DATE 1) How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood? 2) Will other commitments make regular attendance at meetings difficult? Yes No Comments: 3) On which Board or Commission are interested in serving? (please check) Community Design Review Board Park & Recreation Commission Housing & Redevelopm ent Authority Planning Commission Human Relations Commission Police Civil Service Commission Environmental & Natural Resources Historic Preservation Commission t, ' Commission 4) Do you have any specific areas of interest within this Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities? 1 W-4� r caw 4S P 0 'bw— ?r%RA 0 10 0 � I iy�u have ben or are an active participant: 5) List other organizations or clubs in the Community in which Q 6) Why would you like to serve on this Board or Commission? - t; 4e, ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: THE I NFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PUBLIC EXCEPTFOR HOME AND WORK TELEPHONE NUMBERS.Refum ornsail this application to: Cit of Maplewood, 1830 County Road B East, t Vfaplesvood. MN 55109 s:4CTy_1,1GR\Bnards & Commissions Applicatiomdoc