2016-13CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: February 8, 2016 RESOLUTION NO: 2016-13
MOTION BY: McDonald SECONDED BY: Ryan
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELISE RYAN TO
THE METRO CITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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 8"' day of February, 2016.
ATTES .
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Denny La enburger, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Laufenburger None
Campion
McDonald
Ryan
Tjornhom