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CITYOF
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7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952 227 1100
Fax: 952227 !110
Building Inspections
Fax: 952 2271190
Engineering
Phone 9522271160
Fax: 952 2271170
Finance
R'ope 952227 1!40
Fax 952227.1110
Park & Recreation
PI,one: 9522271120
Fax; 952 227 1110
Recreat or Center
2310 Couriter Boulevard
Phone: 952227 1400
Fax 9522271404
Planning &
I',lalural Resources
Phone: 9522271130
Fax 952 2271110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952227.1300
Fax~ 952 2271310
Senior Center
Phone: 952 2271125
Fax: 9522271110
Web Site
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor & City Council
FROM:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
DATE: March 3, 2004
SUB J:
Commission Interviews
On Monday, March 8, the City Council will conduct the first round of
interviews for Commissions to be held in the Courtyard Conference Room.
following schedule has been established:
The
1. Southwest Metro Transit Commission: One 3-year vacancy exists on
this commission.
a. 5:30 p.m. - Vicki Ernst*
b. 5:40 p.m. - Bill Thompson
*Interview not confirmed as of date of this memo.
2. Planning Commission: Three 3-year positions are available on this
commission.
a. 5:50 p.m. - Dan Keefe
b. 6:00 p.m. - Craig Claybaugh (incumbent)
c. 6:10 p.m. - Thomas Pesch-APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
d. 6:20 p.m. - Uli Sacchet (incumbent)
Staff has prepared a list of potential questions to ask applicants, as well as a
proposed scoring sheet for your use. Supper will be available for Council
members at 5:15 p.m.
The second date for interviews has been established as a special work session on
Monday, March 15 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Courtyard Conference Room.
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PROPOSED INTERVIEW SCORING SHEET
5=High/l:Low
Years Lived in Knowledge Commitment Knowledge of Involvement in Total
Name Chanhassen of Community to Position Major Issues Community Points
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JAH-~-1999 0~:55A FROM:
API~LiCA TION FOR CIIANItASSEN CITY COMMISSION
TO: 952227111
Date:
P:i/1
cOMM£SSION DESIRED:
AL TERNATE:
· .- Cit~ of Ci~nha~sen, 7700 31arket Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Name: /J//'& ~-~
Home Phone: Work Phone: No. q/' }'ears itt Chanhassen:
Entployment Ha'tory (State ffosaion, ~'mplvyer attd brief descripaon
Activi~es a~d Affiliations (I~tude ~cth~ o~k~es, ionors, and recogn~ions received, ~ any):
Reasons Jbr Seeking this Position: __7~-- d)/~'~ ~'" '
Name
COMMISSIONER INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE
1. What special qualities do you bring to the
Commission?
2. What are your reasons for applying to the
Commission?
3. What are the biggest problems you foresee
facing Chanhassen in the future?
4. What do you believe are the community's
greatest assets?
5. What planning issues are you particularly
concerned with?
6. What do you believe are the biggest
concerns of your neighbors?
7. What do you believe the Commission does?
8. Are you involved with any other community
organizations?
Do you understand the time commitments it
takes to be a member of the Commission,
and are you comfortable with them?
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What Route dO you ride?
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Why are you interested in this position?
Why do you believe you are qualified to be the l~d. der Representative?
Do you have exp~euce wor~g wi~ bo~ds or co~i~ees?
This form must be submitted by December 19, 2003
,Please fax ~e completed form to 952-974-7997
OR drop offat C-htstomer Service Window at SouthWest Station.
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Name
COMMISSIONER INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE
1. What special qualities do you bring to the
Commission?
2. What are your reasons for applying to the
Commission?
3. What are the biggest problems you foresee
facing Chanhassen in the future?
4. What do you believe are the community's
greatest assets?
5. What planning issues are you particularly
concerned with?
6. What do you believe are the biggest
concerns of your neighbors?
7. What do you believe the Commission does?
8. Are you involved with any other community
organizations?
o
Do you understand the time commitments it
takes to be a member of the Commission,
and are you comfortable with them?
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APPLICATION FOR CHANHASSEN CITY COMMISSION Date: '~'/ ~ / c3 ~
COMMISSION DESIRED: ~]c~^ ~^~ ALTERNATE:
City of Chanhassen, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Name: '~o~., ]~_e-e ~
Ho~ Phone: ?~ ~°~? Work Phone: ~z ei~-~~ No. of Yea~ in Ch~h~sen:... ~
H~hest L~el of Educ~n AUaine~ Pl~ De~ees, ~ any: ~ ~ A, ,,,, ~.~, . o.,~
E~loy~nt H~to~ (StYe posen, e~loyer and br~f d~cr~n of du~s:
A~ an8 Affg~ns (IncluSe e~e o~ces, honor, an8 ~eeogn~ reee~e~ ~ any):
Reasons for Seeking this Position:
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Specifw Qualifications for the Position:
RECEIVED
FEB' 1 g 2004
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Daniel J. Keefe
6670 Mulberry Circle · Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Home (952) 449-0557 · Cell (612) 819-8190. dckeefe(~_?,mchsi.com
Profile
Results-oriented, driven and analytical finance and operations management professional with 10+ years of management
experience. Entrepreneurial, hands-on and multi-disciplined style. Consistent track record of tangible results and
increasing levels of financial, operations, and project responsibility. Proven ability to build, lead and manage effective
multi-functional teams.
Kev Skills
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Process Reengineering and Improvement
Operations Management
Financial Budgeting, Forecasting, Analysis, and Reporting
Persoimcl Management, Development and Team Building
Performance and Profit Improvement
Investment and Acquisitions Analysis and Management
Professional Experience
GMAC-RFC (Division of $189 billion Fortune #2 GM), Bloomington, MN
Contract Director of Finance (on contract with RH! Management Resources)
· Reported to the CFO
2/02 - Present
2~O0- 1/01
· Contributed, with other members of the management team, to the establishment and organizational development of the
accounting, financial management and business risk team within $ l Billion asset-backed securitization operation.
· Created and established new financial analysis and management reporting process and team. Recruited new manager
of financial analysis and reporting.
· Improved the process for analyzing product and client margins and profitability.
· Directed the development and management of ne~v strategic planning process.
· Recruited and hired 22 financial managers, accountants, analysts and consultants.
Contract Controller for E-Commerce Business · Created economic model for successful launch of GMAC-RFC's E-Commerce business
· Managed $30 million I.T. budget for E-Commerce. Financial activities included forecasting, financial analysis,
proforma development, reporting and resource planning
Project Manager for Business Contimdty · Managed the Business Continuity process for all functions and operations throughout the organization
· Implemented 2 project phases including Business Impact Analysis and Business Recovery Planning processes
Project Manager for Patriot Act Compliance · Implemented externally purchased software system to facilitate the scanning of 8 million records in 22 databases
· Managed and facilitated project team of 32 operation managers, attorneys and IT personnel.
Project Manager for Data Security
· Currently managing the implementation of the data security program for ICG division of GMAC-RFC.
NRG ENERGY (Unregulated power division of Xcel Energy), Minneapolis, MN 2/01 - 12/01
Contract VP of Finance for NEO. NRG's renewable ener~' subsidiary (on contract with RHI Management Resources) · Reported to the President, responsible for research, initiation, valuation, negotiation, and due diligence for key
acquisitions and greenfield projects.
· Coordinated assumption gathering with construction, development, operations, treasury, and pricing. Valuation
activities included development of sophisticated Excel models.
· Managed due diligence activities by coordinating internal teams from power marketing, business development, legal,
operations, treasury, and accounting functions.
· Negotiated 2 acquisition agreements in coordination with Goldman Sachs and SG Cowen.
MERRILL CORPORATION (City Business Top 25 Private Company), St. Paul, MN
3/96 - 1/00
Vice President of Operations, Document Management Services · Reported to the President. Responsible for leading and managing the strategic and economic turnaround ora $100
million business in 18 months. Led all operations and administration for Merrill's international document management
services division. Managed functions included operations, strategic planning, pricing, sourcing, administration, real
estate, and systems.
· Improved operational margins by 50%.
· Improved operational margin mn-rate by $20 million.
· Motivated operations managers to improve product quality from good customer rating to excellent customer rating.
· Managed, reorganized and streamlined a 1,200-employee service oriented business operating throughout the United
States
· Outsourced a portion of the operations to India outsourcing providers to improve quality and margins.
· Strategized with President, Sales and Operations to drive transformation of business from Iow-technology service
offerings to high-technology document and information services provider.
· Negotiated and integrated 2 acquisitions.
· Supervised reengineering of strategic sourcing processes that lowered overall expenses by a mn-rate $15 million.
· Directed all real estate strategy, lease, design, buildout and capital improvement activities nationally.
· Redefined, rewrote strategic plan, in conjunction with management, and presented to and approved by Board of
Directors.
Chief Financial Officer/Vice President, Document Management Services · Reported to the President. Responsible for management of all financial operations, information systems and divisional
investor relations functions. Activities included strategic planning, financial and operational analysis, budgeting and
forecasting, and monitoring accounting controls. Played a key role in developing the company's five-year plan and
overall business strategy.
· Directed the areas of accounting, finance and administration including A/P, A/R, project accounting, collections,
billing, financial analysis, strateg,.'c planning, financial systems, and real estate.
· Reorganized, recruited and directed professional finance, accounting and sourcing staff.
· Created financial statements, established budgets, proformas, operating and business goals.
· Analyzed, recommended and implemented new sales compensation system.
· Established critical mass targets, shut down non-performing operations and opened new sites.
· Prioritized strategic and economic objectives, goals and targets.
· Communicated information to appropriate decision-makers.
· Managed and led all real estate matters on a national basis including leasing, buildout, and design.
TOWLE FINANCIAL SERVICES (City Business Top 25 Real Estate Company), Minneapolis, MN
Commercial Real Estate Finance Consultant · Advised clients on debt and equity transactions, restructuring debt and real estate portfolios.
· Executed debt and equity funding activities for small businesses and real estate clients.
· Analyzed numerous real estate deals utilizing Excel and Argus.
9/93-3/96
· Arranged and secured financing from numerous sources including Piper Capital, Fleet Financial, Freddie Mac, Lehman
Brothers, Nomura Securities, Morgan-Stanley, Equitable, Century, Fords, and American-General.
WALT DISNEY COMPANY (Fortune #32), Orlando, FL
5/89-9/93
Project Manager
· Managed the feasibility & strategic planning, facility design, operations programming and business development for
newly conceptualized $100M annual revenue Disney project (Disney Institute).
· Planned and designed the resource structure and staffing sales & marketing, finance, systems and human resource
departments.
Project Coordinator I991 - I992
· Managed and worked with 20-member design and consulting team, created program, assembled investment budgets,
executed contract documents, and developed project proforma (including operating and leased businesses) for $200M
capital retail, restaurant, entertainment and lodging festival marketplace (Disney's Boardwalk).
Project Financial/Operational Analyst 1989 - 1991 · Evaluated leases, deal structures, budgets, & design documents for Disney's Crossroads of Lake Buena Vista.
· Created financial valuation model for Disney Department Store of Disney's Celebration Mall.
· Evaluated economic scenarios for multiple EuroDisney venues.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1990
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Concentration in Finance and General Management.
Bachelor of Science (BSB) in Business, 1985
Carlson School of Business, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Name
COMMISSIONER INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE
1. What special qualities do you bring to the
Commission?
2. What are your reasons for applying to the
Commission?
3. What are the biggest problems you foresee
facing Chanhassen in the future?
4. What do you believe are the community's
greatest assets?
5. What planning issues are you particularly
concerned with?
6. What do you believe are the biggest
concerns of your neighbors?
7. What do you believe the Commission does?
8. Are you involved with any other community
organizations?
Do you understand the time commitments it
takes to be a member of the Commission,
and are you comfortable with them?
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FROM :P~RTAGE CONSTUCTION SERUICES FAX NO. :952471~?.510 Feb. 15 20I~4 I84: i?PM P1
APPLICATION FOR CHANHASSEN CITY COMMISSION
COMMISSION DESIRED: /~g/9 A/r/qgAJ ff_r. ell TERNA TE:
Date:
City of Chanhassen, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Pnone: ¢?&ggqC Wor Phone:¢P/' 7e mo. of Yeam in Chanhassen:
X~30'H~ghest
E~l~n~nt H~to~' (State position, employer and brief description t~ duties:
Actir~ies ~nd Affiliations (Include elecffre o~ces, ~onors', and recognitions received,
Reasons for Seeking this Position:
Specific Qualifications for the Position: a~t::) ~ 6f ~ ~/~/~t-t~ ~7,n/ab '
Name
COMMISSIONER INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE
1. What special qualities do you bring to the
Commission?
2. What are your reasons for applying to the
Commission?
3. What are the biggest problems you foresee
facing Chanhassen in the future?
4. What do you believe are the community's
greatest assets?
5. What planning issues are you particularly
concerned with?
6. What do you believe are the biggest
concerns of your neighbors?
7. What do you believe the Commission does?
8. Are you involved with any other community
organizations?
Do you understand the time commitments it
takes to be a member of the Commission,
and are you comfortable with them?
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APPLICATION FOR CHANHASSEN CITY COMMISSION
COMMISSION DESIRED:__Planning Commission AL TERNA TE:
City of Chanhassen, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN
Name: ULI SACCHET
Date: 1/13/04
55317
Address:
7053 Highover Ct. S. - Chanhassen, MN 55317
Home Phone: 952-380-0405 Work Phone: 952-380-0410 No. of Years in Chanhassen:
17
Highest Level of Education Attained, Plus Degrees, if any: B of Music, Grad Computer Science
Employment History (State position, employer and brief description of duties:
1996-present: Lucent Technologies - Managing Consultant, Marketing Cham32jon, Sr. Proj. Mgr.
(Financial Tracking, Svcs. Product Definition, Pre-Sales, New Tectmolo~ Roll-Out)
1992-1996: AT&T - Director of Multimedia Networkin~o, Intemat'l Business M~or, Sr. Prod. Mgr.
1987-1992: NCR - Marketing S~p_~_cialist~Sr. Systems Analyst (Research and Development)
Activities and 4ffiliations (Include dective q[fices, honors, and recognitions received, !f any):
Chanhassen Planning Commission since 2000 (Chair 2003) - Local Election Judv~e since 2002 -
Chanhassen 4th of July_ Parade Volunteer (2003_; Parade Judge 2000) - US Citizen since 1999 -
Chanhassen Y2K Advisory__Group 1999 -Chan Environmental Commission 1989-1999 (Chair) -
Youth Soccer Coach 1992-1997 - Neighborhood Spoke~person for Hvw 101 Aligrunent 1988/89 -
Ordained Clergy since 1979 (Various church offices, e.g MN Youth Activities Director 1995-2000)
Reasons for Seeking this Position:
- Am already in it and 'usjg~etting comfortable as Chair
- A~ppreciate bein< of service to the community I live in
- Continue to be active in and contribute to City ai-thirs
Specific Qualifications for the Position:
- 4 years on Planning Commission, I year as Chair
- 10 years on Environmental Commission (mostly as Chair)
- Extensive and proven management and communication skills
- Interest in continuin~ to serve in current position
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
RECEIVED
J/IN 1 3 2004
CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT
SIGNATURE
Name
COMMISSIONER INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE
1. What special qualities do you bring to the
Commission?
2. What are your reasons for applying to the
Commission?
3. What are the biggest problems you foresee
facing Chanhassen in the future?
4. What do you believe are the community's
greatest assets?
5. What planning issues are you particularly
concerned with?
6. What do you believe are the biggest
concerns of your neighbors?
7. What do you believe the Commission does?
8. Are you involved with any other community
organizations?
Do you understand the time commitments it
takes to be a member of the Commission,
and are you comfortable with them?
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