8 Appt. Environmental Commiss
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen,MN55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227,1100
Fa,: 952.2271110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.2271180
Fa,952,227,1190
Engineering
Phone 952.227.1160
F,,:952.2271170
Finance
Phone: 952.2271140
Fa, 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fa,: 952.2271110
RecrealionCenler
2310 Couller Boulevard
Phone: 952227,1400
Fa,952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
F,,:952.227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227t3oo
Fa,: 952.2271310
Senior Center
Phone 952.227,1125
Fa,: 952.227.1110
Web Site
WNW.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist ~.
April 16,2002 .
DATE:
SUBJ:
Appointment to the Environmental Commission
On January 9, 2002 Susan McAllister resigned from the Environmental
Commission creating a midterm vacancy. The opening was advertised in the
Chanhassen Villager and the Lakeshore Weekly. One resident applied, Kim Grant.
The Environmental Commission interviewed her on April 10. They would like to
recommend her for appointment to the Commission.
RPf"ommenclßtion:
The Environmental Commission recommends that the City Council appoint Kim
Grant to the Environmental Commission for a term expiring March 31,2003.
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Application
The Cily of Chanhassen . A growing community wilh clean lakes, quality schools. a charming downtown, thriving businesses, windinq trails, and beautiful Darks A oreat olace 10 live. work. ano nl"
APPUCA.TION FOR CllANHASSEN CITYCOMMISSION
Da/eJY1.arch 20. 2002
COMMISSION DESIRED: Environmental
ALTERNATE:
CiJy ofChanhassen, 690 CiJy Cenœr Drive, Chanhassen. MN 55J17
Kim Grant
NIl1ne:
Address: 95 Shasta ÇircIe East
Home Phone: 401-9278 Work Phone: No. ofYt!41'$ in Chanhassen: 4
Highest Level of Education Attained, Plus Degrees, if tlIIJI: BA International Relations - Economics
Employment History (State position, employer and brief descrlpdon of duties:
See attached.
Activities and Affiliations (lndude elective offices, hono1'$, and recognitions received, if any):
See attached.
Reasons for Seeking this Position:
See attached,
Specific QualifICations for the Position:
See attached.
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Attachment to Application For Chanhassen City Commission
1. Employment History:
Project Manager - ADC Telecommunications - Manage customer accounts, including;
scheduling development, milestone tracking, forecasting, customer and account manager
communication, and conflict resolution.
Accountant - University of Minnesota - Develop, monitor and finalize budgets for over
100 accounts, serve as payroll and human resources reference for the department.
2. Activities and Affiliations:
MOMS Club - Secretary - 07/0 I to present
Special Olympics of Minnesota/Chaska - Financial & Fundraiser - 05/01 to present
Courage Center - Swim coach - 09/96-12/99
Ronald McDonald House - House Warmer - 02/98-02/00
University of Minnesota Financial Systems Board - Treasurer - 01/98-07/00
St Paul Capital - Intern for Senator Robert Lessard - 1994 Legislative session
3. Reasons for Seeking this Position:
My husband and I have made our home in Chanhassen and now that we've started our
family here, I would like to become more involved in our community, On several
occasions over the past year, I've enjoyed many ofChanhassen's parks, trails and natural
resources, I would like to be a part of the continuing maintenance and improvement of
Chanhassen's environment.
4. Specific Qualifications for the Position:
I believe education and communication are the best tools for maintaining and improving
our surroundings. I've been recycling since I was a child and have fond memories of my
mother reusing aluminum foil. As much as we teased her, I now find myself doing the
same because it simply makes sense. We learn from example and I want to be an example
and educator for our community,