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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-17-1997 SM SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MAPLEWOOD 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 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 Sheny Allenspach Present _ Council member Dale Carlson Present Council member George Rossbach Present Others Present City Manager Michael McGuire Community Oriented Services Coordinator Colleen Dirkswager Jason Wolf C. Interviews of Council Applicants L Jeanne Ewald Ms. Ewald told the Council that her goals for Maplewood aze to keep the city safe, _ fun and to ensure a positive future. She said the city must address issues associated with diversity and work to maintain vitality of all kinds. Ms. Ewald said her background in parks and recreation is the main strength she would bring to the Council. She explained that she is very understanding and sympathetic to neighborhood issues, and her flexibility and ability to adapt to change would be beneficial. 2. Peter Fischer Mr. Fischer listed quality affordable housing, transportation and good parks and recreation as his priorities for the city of Maplewood. He said the skills he would - bring to the Council include his listening skills, his desire to stand up for other's rights, and his ability to work effectively with other public agencies. Mr. Fischer said his involvement with pazks and recreation and with the Human Relations Commission give him a strong customer relations focus. He thinks the key to adapting to change is asking the right questions. Special Meeting of the City Counci] December 17, 1997 page 2 3. Ken Ladle Mr. Ladle said his involvement and interest in the community aze the main reasons why he is interested in serving on the City Council He wants to see the city continue to be proactive in dealing with issues and continue to base decisions on facts, details and common sense. His strong business background, his understanding of the medical profession and his knowledge of how business and residents interact aze the strengths he would bring to the Council table. He has been involved in a local town home association, has taught classes as a - community education instructor and has spoken to classes in area schools. 4. Dominic Ramacier Mr. Ramacier explained that his involvement with the Open Space Committee - made him interested in city government and made him want to learn more and be more involved. He also believes that every citizen has an obligation to be involved in the community in some way. He listed maintaining the status quo and developing a nice mix of old and new development as his main priorities. The strengths he would bring include his experience in finding solutions to difficult problems, negotiation skills and the art of compromise. His current position with the state of Minnesota requires him to deal with change constantly, and he is more than able to adapt as needed. 5. Lu Aurelius Ms. Aurelius told the Council that she enjoyed her long association with the City of Maplewood. Her goals would be to be a part of the continued growth of the city and maintain the high quality of life enjoyed by residents. She said her extensive knowledge of city government would be the most important strength she would offer as a council member. Her understanding of city ordinances, zoning and land use plans would be very beneficial. She said that while change is inevitable and that change requires people to adapt, there must be a solid reason to make a change. Ms. Aurelius has a long history in the community, including serving 33 years as Maplewood City Clerk. 6. Pete Frank Mr. Frank is a long time resident of Maplewood and his primary reason for wanting to be on the Council is to give something back to the community. He lists family concerns, a strong pazk and recreation department, active business retention and promoting city services as his priorities. Mr. Frank his listening skills and his ability to forge compromises are the primazy strengths he would bring to the Council. He said he is very open to change and believes that a Council can manage through a period of change by working together to get azound differences. He has a strong pazk and recreation background and is a member of the local business community. Special Meeting of the City Council December 17, 1997 page 3 E. Adjournment Acting Mayor Koppen adjourned the meeting.