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CITY COUNCIL/MANAGER WORKSHOP
Monday, September 27, 2004
Maplewood Room, City Hall
6:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. 6:00 p.m. Larry Liteky, President Century College
2. 6:20 p.m. Representatives Nora Slawik and Chuck Wiger
3. 6:50 p.m. Interview with Eric Ahlness
E. FUTURE TOPICS
F. ADJOURNMENT
City CounciUManager Workshop 09-27-04
Agenda #D3
MEMORANDUM
TO: Richard Fursman, City Manager
FROM: Ken Roberts, Planner
SUBJECT: Interview of Applicant for Planning Commission
DATE: September 20, 2004
INTRODUCTION
The planning commission has a vacancy created by the resignation of Paul Mueller. Eric Ahlness,
a city resident and a former planning commission member, recently contacted me about the
possibility of serving again on the planning commission. Mr. Ahlness will be at the September 27,
2004, city council workshop meeting for an interview by the city council.
BACKGROUND
Mr. Ahlness served on the planning commission from December 2000 through May 2002. He
resigned from the commission because his military commitments were going to prevent him from
effectively performing his commission duties.
DISCUSSION
According to the city council's policy for appointing advisory board vacancies, the city council will
conduct the interviews with a representative of the advisory board available for consultation during
the interview.
RECOMMENDATION
Interview Mr. Ahlness and decide whether to appoint him to fill the planning commission vacancy.
This term would run until December 31, 2006.
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Attachment: Eric Ahlness Application
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APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM
NAME Eric D. Ahlness ~ •
ADDRESS 2062 Enalish Street Maplewood MN Zlp 55109
PHONE NO. Work: 651 282-4401 Home 651 486-9402 DATE 10 Nov 2000
1) How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood? 8 years ~'f~-5 Bf N °U• 2ooa>
2) Will other commitments make regular attendance at meetings difficult? Yes No xX
Comments:
N 0 "{ ~ 3 2000
3) On which Board or Commission are you interested in serving? (please check)
Community Design Review Board
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Human Relations Commission
Park 8~ Recreation Commission
_~ Planning Commission
Police Civil Service Commission
4) Do you have any s ecific areas of interest within this Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities?
I am interested in the relationship of business placement to residential properties. Urban
planning and zoning ordinances is very interesting to me and directly applicable to local
issues. The community of Maplewood has special challenges due to the extensive boundaries
and dynamic growth within its borders.
5) List other organizations or clubs in the Community in which you have been or are an active participant:
I have actively participated in neighborhood programs since my family and I moved to
Maplewood. We quickly formed a neighborhood watch group and have been block captains
ever since for our area. Both my wife and I have "graduated" from the Maplewood Citizen
Academy sponsored by the city's police department. I am also an active member of a local
church and its outreach programs (Joseph's Coat and food shelf programs).
6) Why would you like to serve on this Board or Commission? First, I want to participate in my community
and continue to make Maplewood an excellent place to live and raise a family. I believe that
citizens have a responsibility to involve themselves in their local government to facilitate
continued community development. Second, I have an undergraduate degree in Geography that
includes courses in community development and urban geography. I also have a Masters degree
in Political Science that includes courses in local government. My practical experience is
in working with zoning administrators as a graduate assistant. My role as the coordinator
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: for the Minnesota Association of County Planning and Zoning
Administrators was to develop professional accreditation
programs, seminars, and newsletters for the association. I have extensive recent experience
in facilitating a major building project between the city of Mankato, Blue Earth County,
and the Minnesota National Guard. I facilitated discussion, design, funding, and approval
of this $7.5 million facility. The project was a cooperative effort between federal, state,
and local officials and staff.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PUBLIC.
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