HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-1997 SM SPECIAL MEETING OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
5:00 p.m. Monday, December 15, 1997
Maplewood Room, City Hall
MINUTES
A. Call to Order
Acting Mayor Koppen called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Acting Mayor Marvin Koppen Present
Council member Sherry Allenspach Present
Council member Dale Carlson Present
Council member George Rossbach Present
Others Present
City Manager Michael McGuire
Assistant to the Manager Tim Busse
Jason Wolf
C. Interviews of Council Applicants
1. Kevin Kittridge
Mr. Kittridge explained that his commitment to Maplewood and to public service are the
main reasons why he wants to serve on the City Council. Mr. Kittridge said his
experience with the Minnesota State Patrol, his customer services skills and his
experience with the Maplewood Planning Commission are the strengths he would bring
to the City Council. Mr. Kittridge explained his job and his family life requires him to
deal with changing laws and priorities on a regulaz basis. In addition to his involvement
on the Maplewood Planning Commission, Mr. Kittridge served on the Mankato Planning
Commission while living there. He is also in active in youth athletics, his church and a
youth involvement group through the State Patrol.
- 2. Joe Zappa
Mr. Zappa expressed a very sincere interest in the city of Maplewood and would work to
renew the areas of the city that need renewal. He said that reclaiming already developed
areas would make the city a better place to live. Mr. Zappa believes that his past City
Council experience would be beneficial as would his willingness and ability to devote a
great deal of time to the Council. He has dealt with changing laws and priorities in the
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past and believes he very able to adapt to change. As a resident of Maplewood since
1934, Mr. Zappa has a long list of involvement in the community. He has been involved
in city government, served as a police officer and has been active in youth activities. He
also is a firm believer in a city employee residency requirement.
E. Adjournment
Acting Mayor Koppen adjourned the meeting.