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Home My WebLink About2007 07-23 500 CMWAGENDA CITY COUNCIL/MANAGER WORKSHOP Monday, July 23 2007 Council Chambers, City Hall 5:00 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. NEW BUSINESS 1. 2006 City Audit Report — HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd., Auditors 2. Parks and Recreation Commission Interviews a. Julie Binko 3. Housing and Redevelopment Authority Interview a. Rita Andreoli E. ADJOURNMENT Agneda Item D1 I TA - 4 I I Lei r., I I Lo To: Greg Copeland, City Manager From: Bob Mittet, Finance and Administration Manager Date: July 19, 2007 Re: Completion of 2006 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) At the Council /Manager Workshop at 5:00 p.m. on July 23, 2007, the Council will be presented with the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2006. Also available at that time will be: • The Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards, • The Report on Compliance with Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit Guide for Local Government, and • Letter from auditors to the Audit Committee i.e. Council. Finance Department personnel are accumulating 10 year statistical data related to new reporting requirements for this year. These new requirements have caused delays in the finalizing of the report thus the Council will receive a draft copy with the packet and a final copy at the Monday meeting. David Mol and Andrew Hering of HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd will be present to provide a summary and answer questions. CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Agenda Item D2 JUL - 2 2007 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM NAME: J () i I e_ ADDRESS: PHONE #: Work: 13 1 " L 0 DATE: 6- �5- 07 Home: /::-mail: You may attach a resume or other summary of your background and expel lence for appointment to this Commission. 1. On which Board or Commission are interested in serving? (please check) ❑ Community Design Review Board ❑ Housing & Redevelopment Authority ❑ Community Outreach Commission je Parks and Recreation Commission ❑ Environmental & Natural Resources Commission ❑ Planning Commission ❑ Historic Preservation Commission r Police and Civil Services Commission 2. How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood? 3. Will other commitments make regular attendance at meetings difficult? Yes 0 No y0 4, Please list specific reasons why you would like to serve on this Board or Commission? V C 0 � W02, /Ikc ) <&C k p4e '5'PkCx- (�/- 1./} , pr47 A t_h V /V 5. Do you haVe i y s fic'ar of interest within the Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities? P C, 6 5 k) 0 0 L-,4 6. Lest any c mmunity org nizations or activities in wZ you have recently or are no an active participant. R ,q rj.1 Please share any additional comments on why you should be selec�ed by the City Council / I zeem� -die lkylewoaj Pefvk Art & "f &0 C a6ce';� Ve 0 W it V 0 744 e �-ke e, deg 57 /�' 0 c7�ve e Y i v /-,7� THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PUBLIC EXCEPT FOR HOME AND WORK TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND E-MAIL ADDRESS. Return or mail this appliestlon to: City of Maplewood, 1830 County Road 8 East, Maplewood, MN 55109 0ea 1 Idot=tioti�Bmds & Comminions Appl1=1iomdoc 12,08,06 Agenda Item D2 Julie Binko 1949 Greenbrier St. Maplewood, Minnesota 55117 651- 793 -0344 Professional Studies Entered Central Office Licensure Program: University of St. Thomas, March 2000. Secondary Social Studies Licensure: University of St. Thomas, May 1996. Doctor of Philosophy: University of Minnesota, 1988 -1993, Educational Policy and Administration, Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education: Anticipatory Anthropology and Education. Dissertation: Dialogic critical approaches towards educational reform: An interpretation of change at three middle schools. Master of Arts Degree: University of Minnesota, 1988, Curriculum and Instructional Systems. Thesis Project: Future educational systems and an analysis of an existing delivery system. Video Technique, Production, and Broadcast; Computer Graphics and Animation: University of Minnesota, 1985 -86. Bachelor of Arts Degree: University of Illinois, 1979, Geography. Senior Thesis: Recycling and mandatory bottle deposit at the community level: A feasibility study. Teaching Experiences Social Studies Teacher: September 2006- present Saint Paul Public Schools, Hazel Park Middle School, St. Paul, MN Developed and taught a standards -based human geography and U.S. History courses in an inner city middle school setting. Committee work includes Parent Community Involvement. Social Studies Teacher: September 1999 -June 2006 Saint Paul Public Schools, Humboldt Senior High School, St. Paul, MN Developed and taught a standards -based human geography, U.S. History, economics, and psychology courses in an inner city high school setting. Developed and taught Pre - Advanced Placement Human Geography and Advanced Placement United States History. Special emphasis on developing project -based courses to support curriculum in science, math and technology for Science, Engineering, and Technology Academy. Literacy, Pre - AP and Advanced Placement trained. Committee work included working with academic recognition, quality instructional programs, and grant writing design team for small learning communities in high schools. Agenda Item D2 Teaching Experiences (continued) Core Faculty: April 1996- August 2000 Walden University, Educational Change and Technology Innovation Program, Minneapolis, MN Adjunct Faculty: December 1995 -April 1996 Walden University, Educational Change and Technology Innovation Program, Minneapolis, MN Developed and facilitated an online graduate course for mid - career educators in family and societal factors in education. Planned and facilitated a residency on educational change and research design. Served on M.S. thesis proposal review committee and project advisor. Social Studies Teacher: September 1997 -1998 Saint Paul Public Schools, Battle Creek Middle School, St. Paul, MN Developed and taught gifted and talented debate and geography in a team -based social studies program in an inner city middle school setting. Committee work included working with student problems on the Student Support Team. Curriculum Training and Writing: June 1997 - August 1997 Saint Paul Public Schools, Battle Creek Middle School, St. Paul, MN Developed gifted and talented debate curriculum and a character education implementation plan for an inner city middle school setting. Trained and planned for the introduction of performance -based graduation standards into the social studies program for an inner city middle school setting. Social Studies Teacher: September 1996 -June 1997 Saint Paul Public Schools, Central High School, St. Paul, MN Developed and taught in an interdisciplinary curriculum in a school -to -work program and gifted and talented social studies programs in an inner city high school setting. Clinical and Student Teacher: December 1995 -May 1996 Saint Paul Public Schools, EXPO For Excellence Middle School, St. Paul, MN Developed and taught thematic instruction based on multiple intelligences in an inner city, multicultural, middle school setting. Agenda Item D2 Teaching Experiences (continued) Clinical Teacher: September 1995- November 1995 Minneapolis Public Schools, New Vistas, Minneapolis, MN Developed instruction and individually tutored high school students in social studies content at an alternative secondary program for single mothers. Adjunct Faculty: March 1994 - October 1995 Mankato State University, College of Education, Department of Educational Foundations, Mankato, MN Associate Faculty: October 1994- October 1995 Mankato State University, Graduate Studies and Research, Mankato, MN Developed and taught an undergraduate course in human development for nursing and other human service students. Developed and taught graduate courses in critical issues and research, evaluation, and action - oriented endeavors for educators. Served on graduate examining committees. Nature Director: June 1988 - August 1988 Jewish Community Center, Camp Butwin, St. Paul, MN Developed curriculum for nature programming for K -6, including those activities originating outside program area. Outlined and recorded weekly programs according to activity and age. Resource person and supervisor of junior staff within nature area. Natural History Interpretation: January 1986 - September 1987 J.F. Bell Museum of Natural History, Minneapolis, MN Interpreted natural history for elementary education student groups. Developed video class curriculum, evaluation, and instructional materials. Consulting and Contract Work Improvement Support Team: August 1998 -June 1999 Department of Children, Families and Learning, St. Paul, MN Worked through an interagency agreement to implement a results- oriented education system with urban districts. Duties include staff development for middle -level educators, action planning for Title I programs, best practice steering committee work, curriculum writing and development in social studies, and policy work. Agenda Item D2 Consulting and Contract Work (continued) Staff Development Consultant: October 1994 The Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council, Minneapolis, MN Developed leadership workshops for activity leaders, volunteers, and management to better serve at -risk adolescent girls. Evaluation Design Consultant: April 1994 St. Paul Foundation, Minnesota AIDS Funding Consortium Guided and designed evaluation for the final phase of AIDS education and policy activities. Administrative Aide: January 1993 -June 1993 Saint Paul Public Schools, Nokomis Montessori, St. Paul, MN Coordinated administration of budget, school and student records, and other daily office functions. Test Administration and Evaluation Consultant: 1991 -1992 General Mills Foundation, Nelson, Whiteford, and Associates Trained for and administered reading and other learning readiness assessments to elementary aged children. Curriculum Writer: December 1987 -March 1988 The Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council, Minneapolis, MN Developed curriculum of a thematic nature for grades 2 -6. Curriculum was focused in "hard to deliver" areas for use by adult volunteers. Demonstrated writing, organizational skills, and completed projects in a timely manner. Credential File Available Education Student Affairs Office University of Minnesota 40 Wulling Hall 86 Pleasant Ave. S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55414 Agenda Item D3 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM NAME: DATE: 7 ADDRESS: PHONE #: Work: Home: E-mail: You may attach a resume or other summary of your background and experi;..,,v for appointment to this Commission. 1. On which Board or Commission are interested in serving? (please Oeck) • Community Design Review Board ff Housing & Redevelopment Authority • Community Outreach Commission 0 Parks and Recreation Commission • Environmental & Natural Resources Commission 0 Planning Commission • Historic Preservation Commission 0 Police and Civil Services Commission 2. How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood? /,-- ' "'(0 . 3. Will other commitments make regular attendance at meetings difficult? Yes 0 No B/ 4. Please list sp io reasons why y u would like lo serve on this Board or Commi *on'? �. � �-,nya..ra wa�.ld 1��, � 5�rve, o � � r^o� rx� - 1"' - �� - - tLa��. s�cc.� c+ ,�'�1�,,� rt MN T woo/V 2� 5. Do you have any specific areas of interest within the Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities? P� - 7 4 v e CW "414 ( Z, tt7 Z2 tk -��ca� -�:.. fx.3 /to �k r .�'u ae.. S�v t . 6. List any community organizations or ja!vities in which you have recently or are now an active participant. I 14 1 (_3 a 'd a f'Qq Please share any additional co!nmepts on wh you should be selected by the City Council. v 41 Ae I bb r j W0_iA uj THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PUBLIC EXCEPT FOR HOME AND WORK TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND E-MAIL ADDRESS. RoWm or mail this appftation to. City or Haphwoo4 IWO County ftad a E U UN 55109 H*.Wv=il$iO'M)COMmkxku-C-4ca :!inkf=ati= L&C.=.i.i=Appb.f.dm JIM06