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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 02-13 600 CMWAGENDA CITY COUNCIL /MANAGER WORKSHOP Monday, February 13, 2006 Council Chambers, City Hall 6:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. NEW BUSINESS Planning Commission and Community Design Review Board Interviews E. FUTURE TOPICS F. ADJOURNMENT Agenda Item D1 MEMORANDUM TO: Richard Fursman, City Manager FROM: Ken Roberts, Planner and Shann Finwall, AICP, Planner SUBJECT: Interview of Applicants for Planning Commission and CDRB Membership DATE: February 3, 2006 INTRODUCTION Planning Commission The city council needs to appoint three people to serve on the planning commission (PC). These appointments will be to fill two three -year terms that expired on December 31, 2005, and to fill a recent vacancy. There are two current commissioners who want the city council to reappoint them to the PC and there are four new applicants. The new persons interested in serving on the PC include Victor Mikulich, Leslie Patten, Valerie Taylor and Harland Hess. All four of these applicants are also interested in serving on the community design review board (CDRB). Please refer to the attached location map and applications. Eric Ahlness submitted his resignation from the planning commission on January 15, 2006. As noted above, both of the two existing commissioners (Gary Pearson and Michael Grover) have expressed a desire to continue to serve on the PC. The city council will conduct the interviews on February 6. Community Design Review Board The city council needs to appoint three people to serve on the community design review board (CDRB). These appointments will be to fill two -year terms that expire January 1, 2008, and to fill a recent vacancy. There are two current members who want the city council to reappoint them to the CDRB and there are seven new applicants. The new persons interested in serving on the CDRB include Victor Mikulich, Leslie Patten, Valerie Taylor, Richard Currie, John Demko, Harland Hess and Joel Schurke. Four of these applicants are also interested in serving on the PC. Please refer to the attached location map and applications. Diana Longrie left the CDRB vacancy after she became Mayor of Maplewood on January 6, 2006. John Hinzman and Ananth Shankar have expressed a desire to continue to serve on the CDRB. Interviews The city council will conduct interviews on February 6 for Mr. Pearson, Mr. Grover, Mr. Mikulich, Ms. Patten, Mr. Currie and Mr. Hess. On February 13, the council will interview Ms. Taylor, Mr. Demko, Mr. Schurke, Mr. Hinzman, and Mr. Shankar. BACKGROUND Planning Commission With Mr. Ahlness's resignation, there is one vacancy on the planning commission. There are two of the eight current planning commissioners with terms that expired on December 31, 2005. As such, the city council has three appointments to make to the planning commission. Commission Member First Appointment Date Gary Pearson December 10, 1990 Michael Grover May 24, 2004 Community Design Review Board There is currently one CDRB vacancy left by Diana Longrie after she became Mayor of Maplewood on January 6, 2006. The two -year term of the vacancy runs from January 1, 2005, until January 1, 2007. In addition, two of the four current members have terms that expired on January 1, 2006, leaving a total of three appointments to make to the CDRB. Following is a list of those two members and their original appointment dates: Board Member First Appointment Date Ananth Shankar John Hinzman DISCUSSION Planning Commission August 8, 1994 March 28, 2005 The planning commission ordinance specifies that the city council shall appoint nine members to the planning commission. Those members shall be residents of the city and may not hold an elected public office. When possible, the city council shall select commission members to represent the various areas of the city and to help meet the needs of the residents (please refer to the applicant address map attached). Community Design Review Board The CDRB ordinance specifies that the city council shall appoint five CDRB members as follows: two architects, if available; two members shall be from a related design or construction field, and at least two members shall be citizen laypersons. All members shall be able to read and interpret architectural drawings to judge the effect of a proposed building, structure or sign upon the surrounding community. Other consideration shall be given for factors such as longevity or geography in the community. The CDRB currently consists of two engineers, one architect, and one city planner. 2 RECOMMENDATIONS A. Interview the persons interested in serving on the planning commission (PC) and then appoint three people to fill the two existing PC terms and the one vacant term. Two of these terms will expire on December 31, 2008, and the third term will expire on December 31, 2006 (the remainder of Mr. Ahlness's term). B. Interview the persons interested in serving on the community design review board (CDRB) then appoint three people to fill the two existing CDRB terms and the one vacant term. Two of the terms will expire January 1, 2008, and the third term will expire on January 1, 2007 (the remainder of Ms. Longrie's term). P:/PC/PC interview memo (2006) (3) Attachments: 1. Location Map of Incumbent PC and CDRB Members and Applicants 2. Victor Mikulich Application 3. Leslie Patten Application 4. Valerie Taylor Application 5. Richard Currie Application 6. John Demko Application 7. Harland Hess Application &. Joel Schurke Application 3 ar Attachm Planning Common, Community Design Review Board Members and Applicants 1 11111 1111111 T ' IIIIII nn XT I I I Tushar Desai 2973 Edward St Michael Grover 1758 Edward Street 0 Gary Pearson 1209 Antelope Way /7\ Jeremy Yarwood 2324 Moreland Court 1 11111 1111111 T ' IIIIII nn XT I I I Victor Mikulich 2170 McAfee Circle Valerie Taylor 2052 Bradley Street John Demko 2489 Flandrau Street /7\ Joel Schurke x. f Victor Mikulich 2170 McAfee Circle Valerie Taylor 2052 Bradley Street John Demko 2489 Flandrau Street /7\ Joel Schurke 2170 Arcade Street CITY OF i ;;ii AP PLICANT INFO NAME �mvl'� �?- Com Return or mail this application to; City of Maplewood 1830 County Road B East, Maplewood MN 55109 P\COM- CVPTkVVORC?COMMISSI {HIV - OARD jt v03 F- DATE 1- / Yes No )(-" 3) On which Board or Commission are interested in serving? (please check) Co unity Design Review Board Park & Recreation Commission Housing & Redevelopment Authority Planning Commission Human Relations Commission Police Civil Service Commission Environmental Committee Historic Preservation Commission ThE IAFORWYATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PUBLIC EXCEPT FOR HOME AND WORK TELEPHONE NUMBERS. Return or mail this application to: City of Maplewood, 1830 County Read 8 East, Maplewood, MW 55109 S� CTY-MGRIBO- & Colmnim.- App"�.4c 031 i w'04 n . I_V -u�I F- CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM 1: NANIE L 3) On which Board or Commission are interested in serving? (please check) Community Design Review Board Park & Recreation Commission Housing & Redevelopment Authority Planning Commission Human Relations Commission Police Civil Service Commission Environmental Committee IN E Historic Preservation Cornmission 5) List other organizations or clubs in the Commumt in which you have been or are an active. participant. tae C e �"'- V 0 On m , 5—'�' a Ai y 5 �Ajvc' S 6) Why would you like to serve on this Board or Commission? ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PUBLIC EXCEPT FOR HOME AND WORK TELEPHONE NUMBERS. Return or mail this application to: Cityof Maplewood, 1830 County Road 8 East, Maplewood, MN 55109 5'CTY & C.—�mv.M APPH2C 1 81 &"4 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM N-A-ME A.DDRESS P14ON NO x N Attachment 6 51/1 Work: lo D,kTE x 1 1 2 01 1) How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood? Z C 2) Will other commitments make regular attendance at meetings difficult? Yes No L�l 3 On which Bpt'ird or Commission are interested in serving" (please check) Community Desi Review Board Park & Recreation Commission Housing Redevelopment Authority Planning Commission Human Relations Commission Police Civi I Service Commission Environmental Committee Historic Preservation Commission 4) Do you have any specific areas of interest within this Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities? List other organizations or clubs in the Community in which you have been or are an active participant: 0 ,0 *Y1 M 41,x,. eq TAE 1jfF•RM4 TION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICA TION SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PUBLIC EXCEPT FOR HOME AND WORK TELEPHONE NUMBERS. Return or mail this application to: City of Maplewood, 1830 County Road B East, Maplewood, MN SS109 How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood" 2) Will other commitments make regular attendance at meetings difficult" Yes IN o .D A 3 3) On which Board or Commission are interested in serving? (please check) Co unity Design Review Board Park & Recreation Con Housing & Redevelopment Authority jt Pla nning Commission 0 p 0 Human Relations Commission Police Civil Service Commission Environmental Com-mittee Historic Preservation Commission EXCEPT FOR HOME AND WORK TELEPHONE NUMBERS. Return or mail this application to: City of Maplewood, 1830 County Road 13 East, Maplewood, MN SS109 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Attachment 8 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM NAME: Joel Schurke ADDRESS: 2170 Arcade Street, Maplewood, MN 55109 PHONE NO. Work: Home: EMAIL: am 1) How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood? 10 years 2) Will other commitments make regular attendance at meetings difficult? No 3) On which Board or Commission are you interested in serving? (please check) — X — Community Design Review Board Park & Recreation Commission Housing & Redevelopment Authority Planning Commission Human Relations Commission Police Civil Service Commission Environmental Committee Historic Preservation Commission 4) Do you have any specific areas of interest within this Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities? Professional background in building design and construction and real estate development. Extensive volunteer work in community planning and re- development. 5) List other organizations or clubs in the Community in which you have been or are an active participant: • Co- Chair, Edgerton Elementary Courtyard Committee, 2002 - Present. • Set design and construction, Edgerton Elementary Drama Club, 2003 - Present • Girls Basketball Coach, Maplewood Parks & Recreation, 2004 -2006. • Board Member, Sustainable Resources Center, 1999 -2003. • Committee Member, Midway Parkway Small Area Plan, City of St. Paul, 1994 -95. • Volunteer Project Site Manager, Habitat for Humanity, 1984 -1992. • Board Member, Park Bugle, neighborhood newspaper, 1988 -1992. • Editor, The Networker, Neighborhood Transportation Network, 1990. • Council of Graduate Students, University of MN, 1989 -90. • Chair, Board of Directors, Whittier Alliance, 1987 -88. • Board Member, Neighborhood Press Association, 1986 -87. • Member, Housing Committee, Whittier Alliance, 1986. 6) Why would you like to serve on the Board or Commission? Interested in helping to create better communities – especially where 1 live. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: See attached resume. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION AND ANYATTACHMENT PROVIDED ARE CONSIDERED PUBLIC INFORMATION EXCEPT FOR HOME AND WORK TELEPHONE NUMBERS. Return or mail this application to: City of Maplewood 1830 County Road B East, Maplewood MN 55109 P \COM- DVPT\WORD \COMMISSION -BOARD 02104 JOEL A. SCHURKE 2170 Arcade Street Maplewood, MN 55109 SUMMARY: Instinctive entrepreneur with 22 years of applied experience in business start -up, development and growth in leading -edge markets. UNIQUE SKILLS £t ABILITIES: Blazes Traits, Gets Places • Natural leadership skills with years of hands -on experience form a foundation of confidence to determine best routes to reach target destinations. • Strategic business- development expertise spiked with entrepreneurial drive. Assembles Great Teams, Builds Loyalty • Highly proficient at identifying and retaining the right individual talent at the right time to harmonize entire team. • Ability to build the right team for job -at -hand while rewarding proven team partners. Sweats Details, Willing to Sweat • Analytically inclined and detail attentive while maintaining big- picture perspective. • Propensity to pitch -in and contribute to quality project completion. Sets Goals, Measures Results • Goal driven and results focused. • Passion for defining detailed plans with specific measures to insure required outcomes are met. Active Listener, Frank Communicator • Attuned to what is said, what is seen and what is left as white space. • Direct, clear, creative communicator. 7/01 - Present Principal / Project Manager: Intep LLC, Minneapolis, MN. Responsible for business development, marketing and project management for high performance building design consulting services. Intep LLC is an allied business with Intep GmbH with offices in Munich (Germany) and Zurich (Switzerland). Recent projects include: Macalester College Campus Athletic £t Recreational Facility: Project Manager leading integrated planning process and setting building performance requirements for design and construction of 155,000 square -foot facility in St. Paul, MN. Completion planned for 2008 at a cost of $34 million, includes state -of- the -art Div ision III athletic and recreational facilities and office space. Concordia Language Villages' BioHaus: Construction feasibility and bid document review for this leading edge high performance building design based on the German PassivHaus Institute standards. The project is funded in part by the German Federal Institute for the Environment (DBU) an d Kresge Foundation. The 5,000 square -foot facility provides housing and classroom space. Construction began September 2005. 12 Proiect BENEFIT Project Manager for facility operating cost benchmarking analysis comparing the resource use for Minnesota's leading private colleges. Comprehensive and consistent data gathering methodology and the resulting detailed analysis defined significant cost saving potential. 7/00- 12/05 Owner /Founder: 10 LLC, Minneapolis, MN. Primary responsibilities include direct oversight for overall business management. Managed successful sale of 10 LLC to investor partner in January 2006. 10 LLC is a holding company for the following subsidiaries: Factor 10 LLC, Principal Real estate development company focused on high performance buildings. Developed and managed funding sources for equity investment and debt financing, managed contracts and provided construction management services. Identified prospective project sites and created development proposals for numerous development and re- development projects. WATERS OF VERMILION, LLC, President Responsible for financing, marketing, public relations and construction management for this $6.5 million, 45 -unit, planned unit development. This 33 -acre development included restoration of a former gravel pit into two, 3 -acre value - adding ponds, construction of all roads, utilities, bridge, pier - like dock, renovation of lodge and guest cabin and construction of three new single family homes. Site development and construction of common element amenities completed fall 2003. 3/98-6/00 Manager, LHB Engineers Et Architects, Minneapolis, MN. Directed LHB's sustainable design services focus included development of fee -for- service proposals for new and emerging markets. Wrote funding proposals securing revenues needed to expand client services and markets from unique funding sources. Led business development efforts developing new client relationships. 1/97-2/98 Director, Cuningham Group, Minneapolis, MN. Directed multi - office staff team focused on enhancing performance for building design. Developed professional development coursework to expand staff skills in energy design and business development. Secured new sources of revenues and expanded services and markets. Garnered national recognition through innovative project collaborations and presentations at market - segment specific conferences. 1/91 -2/97 Vice President, WRITAR, Minneapolis, MN. Developed and led professional development training programs focused on resource efficient design and construction for clients, architects, builders and property managers. Completed plan reviews for commercial and residential construction. Performed industrial production process assessments as part of in- plant, hands -on, professional development training for plant managers and operators throughout the US. Developed national strategies and plans for US EPA Regional Offices and state departments of environmental protection. On -air talent for multi - state, interactive, videoconferences. 1/84-2/91 Owner /Operator, Schurke Contracting, Minneapolis, MN. Education University of Minnesota, Masters of Science, 1991 St. Olaf College, Bachelors in Chemistry, and Religion, 1982 Bethany Lutheran College, Associate of Arts (Journalism), 1980 13