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690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 • FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Don Chmiel
City Councilmembers
Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Craig Blechta, Public Safety Commission Chairpersons
DATE: August 29 , 1991
SUBJ : Commissioner Recommendation
As you are aware, Commissioner Steve Morse created a vacanc y with
his recent resignation.
1 Per the Council ' s recommendation, an ad ran for two weeks
notifying interested parties of the vacancy and requested their
' applications . Two people responded. Commissioners Dave Johnson,
Dave Dummer and myself interviewed both gentlemen on August 13 .
' While both candidates expressed an interest in serving the com-
munity, our recommendation is to appoint Eldon Berkland.
This recommendation is based on Mr . Berkland ' s vast experience in
public safety related positions , as well as his community spirit
exemplified by his work in such areas as milfoil prevention in
city lakes . We feel this experience will provide us an educated
' perspective and assist Mr . Berklands transition to the Com-
mission.
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DATE Aug. 9, 1991
APPLICATION FOR CHANHASSEN COMMISSION
POSITION DESIRED Public Safety ALTERNATE
1 NAME: F.]cion! L. Berkland BIRTHDAYS (OPTIONAL) 6/25./53
ADDRESS 9261 Kiowa Trail
HOME PHONE 445-796 BUSINESS PHONE 445-2322
BOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN CHANHASSEN Six years
' HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION ATTAINED, PLUS DEGREES, IF AiZ B. S. in
' Rnnl ry. I1 of Minnesota. Mpls. 1975
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: (GIVE POSITION, EMPLOYER, AND BRIEF DISCUSSION OF
DUTIES. IF EMPLOYMENT IS RELATIVELY RECENT, DISCUSS PREVIOUS EMPLOY-
MENT AS WELL)
Paramedic and Prehospital Emergency Care Educator, St. Francis Reg. Med.
Center. Deliver Emergency Medical Care to most of Scott Co; and Chaska
Carver, and southern. Chanhassen in Carver Co. Teach First Aid and CPR.
ACTIVITIES RND AFFILIATIONS: (INCLUDE ELECTIVE OFFICES AND HONORS OR
RECOGNITIONS RECEIVED, IF ANY) citi7pn mpmbpr. Carver Co. EMS Work Group.
President, Lake Riley Improvement Ass./Organizer and Board Member, Metro
Coalition of Lake Ass. Member, Mn. Ass. of EMT-Paramedics
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS POSITION AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: I`y_orke,
with several Public Safety Agencies--Building Inspec. during my 5 year
House Remodel, Corrdinating Eurasian_Milfoil treatment for Lake Riley,
as well as a professional working with the Sherrif' s Dept. and Chan Fire.
We have enjoyed living in Chan. , and feel we cou con ri u e the
' IN FILING THIS APPLICATION, I UNDERSTAND THAT A COMMITMENT OF BY TIME,
ENERGY, INTEREST, AND PARTICIPATION WILL BE INVOLVED, AND I API PRE-
PARED TO MAKE SUCH A COMMITMENT IN THE EVENT I AM APPOINTED TO TEE
ABOVE COMMISSION.
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ELDON L. BERKLAND
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9261 Kiowa Trail
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(612) 445-7956
COLLEGE EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 1974-1975
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Zoology
Other Concentrations: Chemistry, Sociology
Iowa State University, Ames, IA 1971-1973
OTHER EDUCATION
Basic Trauma Life Support, Hennepin County Medical Center 1990
A.H.A. BLS (CPR) Instructor 1988, Recert. 1990
Red Cross CPR Instructor 1981, Recert. 83 , 85, 87
Advanced Life Support Provider 1980, Recert. 82 , 84 , 86, 88 , 90
Adult Education Concepts, St. Francis Regional Med. Center 1980
Paramedic Emergency Care Course, Hennepin County Medical Center
1978-79, Recert. 81, 83 , 85, 87, 89
Standard and Advanced First Aid Instructor 1977 , Recert. 79 , 81 ,
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A.H.A. BLS Instructor-Trainer 1976, Recert. 78 , 80
A. H.A. BLS Instructor 1975
Paramedic Coronary Care Course, Inver Hills Community College
1976
Human Resource Management, Inver Hills Community College 1975
Emergency Medical Technician, Inver Hills Community College 1974 ,
Recert 76, 78
Standard and Advanced First Aid 1974
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS
Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic
BLS Instructor - American Heart Association
ACLS Provider
BTLS Provider
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
MN Association of EMT - Paramedics
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ambulance:
1979-Present: NREMT-Paramedic, St. Francis Regional Medical
Center
1975-80: Department Head Ambulance Service, St. Francis
Regional Medical Center
1975-79 : EMT, St. Francis Regional Medical Center
1974-75: Advanced Red Cross Ambulance Attendant/Orderly,
St. Francis Regional Medical Center
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WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)
EMS Education:
1976-Present: CPR, First Responder, Industrial and
Community First Aid Instructor
' 1980-84 : EMT Instructor, St. Francis Regional Medical
Center
1976-80: BLS Instructor-Trainer, St. Francis Regional
Medical Center
1980: Member of the committee that prepared the curriculum
for the First Responder, First Responder Refresher, EMT
Refresher and Industrial and Community First Aid courses
' 1978-80: Tester, MN Dept. of Health EMT Courses
Committees:
1977-79 ; 1988-90: Chairman, Emergency Preparedness
Committee, St. Francis Regional Medical Center
1988-90: Member, Safety Committee, St. Francis Regional
' Medical Center
1975-77 : Member Disaster Committee , St. Francis Regional
Medical Center
1980-84 : Member Scott County Radio Users Board
1976-80: Member Scott County 911 Board
1976-84 : Member Scott County EMS Board
1978-84 : Member West Metro EMS Board
1980-84 : Member Carver County EMS Board
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Eurasian Milfoil Coordinator, Lake Riley Association 1988-90
Member Lake Riley Association 1986-90
Coordinator and Instructor of Basic Rock Climbing, Lake Superior,
MN, 6 courses, 1980-Present
Instructor Wilderness First Aid, 1984 , 86, 88
Completely remodeled and added onto my house doing nearly all of
the project 1986-90
Community Relations Vice President, Shakopee Jaycees 1982-83
Member Shakopee Jaycees 1977-86
Colorado Outward Bound Standard Course 1978
MN Outward Bound Speakers Bureau 1980-82
Church School Teacher, Crown of Glory Church, Chaska, MN 1974 , 75
Iowa 4-H State Council 1971
INTERESTS
Running; Rock Climbing and Mountaineering; Whitewater Rafting;
Skiing (all types) ; Boating (all types) ; Golf; Tennis; Travel
Reading; Gardening and Landscaping; Home Construction, Repair and
Maintenance
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REFERENCES I
Climbing Partner and Friend:
Barry Bershow, M. D.
Burnsville Family Physicians
12940 Harriet Ave. South
Burnsville, MN 55337
(612) 894-9700
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Supervisor:
Rick Wagner
EMT-P Ambulance Coordinator
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St. Francis Regional Medical center
325 West 5th Ave.
Shakopee, MN 553798
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(612) 445-2322
Former EMS Education Supervisor: 11 Judy Hoff, RN
Red Line Medical Supply
8121 10th Ave. No.
Golden Valley, MN 55427
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(612) 545-5757, Ext. 6805
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IN FILING THIS APPLICATION, .I UNDERSTAND THAT A COMMITMENT Or H! TIME,
I ENERGY, INTEREST, AND PARTICIPATION WILL BE INVOLVED, AND I AM PEE_
PARED TO MAKE SUCH A COMMITMENT IN THE ENT I AM APPOINTED TO THE
ABOVE COMMISSION.
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ISIGNATURE:
RECEIVED
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CHANHASSEN PUBLIC SAFETY
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