D-7. Resolution Supporting Appointment of Elise Ryan to BOD Metro Cities7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
DATE: February 8, 2016
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SU J: Approve Resolution of Support for the Appointment of
Administra lion Elise Ryan to the Metro Cities Board of Directors
Phone:952.227,1100
Fax: 952.227,1110
130ding Inspections
Phone: 952.227,1180
Fax: 952,227,1190
EngineeHng
Phone: 952,227.1160
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"The Chanhassen City Council approves a resolution supporting the
appointment of Elise Ryan to the Metro Cities Board of Directors."
City Council approval requires a simple majority vote of City Council.
Finance Attached please find a resolution supporting the appointment of Elise Ryan to the
Phone: 952,227,1140 Metro Cities Board Directors. Ms. Ryan has shown a strong interest in serving on the
Fax: 952,227.1110 Metro Cities Board of Directors.
Park & Recreation By approving this resolution the City Council is sending a strong message of support
Phone: 952,227,1120 for Ms. Ryan's application and for her to be an advocate and voice for all metro
Fax: 952,227.1110 cities.
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
RECOMMENDATION
Phone: 952,227.1400
Fax: 952.227,1404
Staff recommends approval of a resolution supporting Elise Ryan to the Metro Cities
Board of Directors.
PkInning &
Naturai ResouFces
Phone:952,227,1130
ATTACHMENTS
Fax: 952,227,1110
1. Resolution supporting the appointment of Elise Ryan to the Metro Cities Board of
Pubfic Works
Directors.
7901 Park Place
2. Letter from Mayor Denny Laufenburger to Metro Cities.
Phone-, 952.2271300
Fax-, 952,227:I310
Senior Center
Phone: 952,227,1125
Fm 952.227,1110
Web Site
www.ci,chanhassen,rnn.us
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C11ainliassen is a Conimunity for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER DPEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: - February 8, 2016 RESOLUTION NO: 2016 -
MOTION BY: SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen strongly supports the application of Elise Ryan to the
Metro Cities Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ryan has been actively serving on the Chanhassen City Council since
January 2015; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ryan has a wealth of knowledge based on the following experiences:
• Chanhassen City Council, 2015 to Present
• Chanhassen Economic Development Authority, 2015 to Present
• Chanhassen Park & Recreation Commission, 2009-2014
• MBA John's Hopkins University; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ryan also served in numerous volunteer leadership positions, including
Excelsior Elementary School PTO Board, Manager of School Hockey Team, Mount Calvary
Church Parent Board, Social Venture Partners, and various other non-profit organizations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chanhassen City Council strongly
supports the application of Elise Ryan to the Metro Cities Board of Directors as she has provided
the highest level of service to Chanhassen residents. Further, her -education and volunteer
leadership positions make her an excellent candidate to serve as a voice for Metro Cities and an
advocate for regional policies that accommodate the needs of metro area cities.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 8h day of February, 2016.
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Denny Laufenburger, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
PO Box 147
Ms. Patricia A. Nauman, Executive Director
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Metro Cities
145 University Avenue West
A d rni i n i stra I an
St. Paul, MN 55103-2044
Phone.- 952,227.1100
represents the citizens of Chanhassen well and annually participates in the
Fax: 952.227.1110
Dear Ms. Nauman:
Buriding inspections
Phone: 952 2271180
It is the Chanhassen City Council's pleasure to write this letter supporting the
Fax: 952.227,1190
application of Elise Ryan for the Metro Cities Board of Directors. Ms. Ryan has
been actively serving on the Chanhassen City Council since January 2015.
Eng�neeriirtg
Based on her knowledge and experiences in local government, Ms. Ryan
Phone: 952,227.1160
represents the citizens of Chanhassen well and annually participates in the
Fax: 952,227.1170
establishment of City Council goals and policies. In addition to the Chanhassen
Finance
City Council, she also has a long list of accomplishments while serving six years
Phone: 952.227.1140
on the Chanhassen Park & Recreation Commission. Additionally, Ms. Ryan is
Fax: 952,227.1110
an active volunteer in the Minnetonka School District as well as various other
non-profit organizations.
Park & Racre0on
Phone.- 952,227.1120
The Chanhassen City Council strongly supports the application of Elise Ryan to
Fax-, 952,227.1110
the Metro Cities Board of Directors. She has a diverse career in local
Recreation Center
government service that makes her an excellent candidate for the board.
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.2271400
Sincerely,
Fax: 952.227,1404
Planning &
Hatuiral Resources
Phone: 952,227,1130 Denny Laufenburger
Fax-, 952,227.1110 Mayor
Pu birc Works DL:TG:k
7901 Park Place
Phone: 952,227.1300 Enclosure
Fax: 952,227.1310
Seni or Center
Phone: 952,221,1125
Fax: 952,227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhasserunrus
11111'antlassen is a Conigni"lirty for Lfle Providing for'Fodayand Planning for Tomorrow