2011-05 CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: ,January 24, 2011 RESOLUTION NO: 2011 -05
MOTION BY: Laufenburger SECONDED BY: McDonald
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPOINTMENT OF VICKI ERNST TO
THE METRO CITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen strongly supports the application of Vicki Ernst to the
Metro Cities Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ernst has been actively serving on the Chanhassen City Council since
January 2007; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ernst has a wealth of knowledge based on her experiences and long,
active role in local politics, such as serving on the following councils, commissions, and boards:
• Chanhassen City Council (starting her second 4 -year term), 2007 to Present
• Chanhassen Economic Development Authonty, 2007 to Present
• SouthWest Transit Commissioner, 3 years
• Fifteen (15) year professional career in Finance, Procurement, Negotiations and
Operations
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ernst also served in numerous volunteer leadership positions, such as
co -chair of two legislative districts, United Way, and Minnesota Motorcycle Dial -a -Ride to name
a few; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chanhassen City Council strongly
supports the application of Vicki Ernst to the Metro Cities Board of Directors as she has provided
the highest level of service to Chanhassen residents these past four years. Further, her diverse
career in local government and volunteer leadership positions makes her an excellent candidate
to serve as a voice for Metro Cities and advocate for regional policies that accommodate the
needs of metro area cities.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 24 day of January, 2011.
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• .. Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Furlong None None
Ernst
Laufenburger
McDonald
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