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2001 07 30June 19, 2001 City of Chanhassen 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Michael J. Momson 2122 Heritage Drive Shakopee, MN 55379 Attention: Mayor and City Council Please consider my resume for the position of City Administrator for the City of Chanhassen. I am very interested in this position and believe I could contribute a great deal to the City. I have been a City Administrator/Manager for sixteen years. My current position is City Manager for the City of St. Anthony. This position entails the overall operation of the City, including preparation of agendas for the City Council, Planning Commission, and Housing and Redevelopment Authority meetings, as well as overseeing all financial and personnel business for the City. The City employs sixty full time employees. City Departments consist of Poli~ce, Fire, Liquor, Finance, Public Works, Building Inspections and Administration. The City of St. Anthony has an annual General Fund budget of $3.6 million. St. Anthony has four bargaining units, three of which are union. I received a Bachelors Degree in Public Administration from Mankato State University and currently I am enrolled in an effective management course with ten other City Administrators. In addition, I have completed one-third of my graduate courses in Public Administration. Lastly, I would like to emphasize my strengths in public relations, communications, organization, dealing with people, and the ability to coordinate and manage several projects concurrently. In my sixteen years as a Manager/Administrator I have worked on numerous development and redevelopment projects, as well as a large number of infrastructure projects. I would welcome an opportunity to discuss the position of City Administrator for the City of Chanhassen with you, and look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Please find my resume enclosed. Sincerely, Michael J. Mornson MICHAEL J. MORNSON 2122 Heritage Drive Shakopee, MN 55379 (612) 496-4043 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Public Administration Mankato State University Masters of Executive Excellence Completed at the University of Minnesota Master of Arts Public Administration WORK EXPERIENCE City Manager, City of St. Anthony, City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, MN 55418 (June, 1994 to Present) .Prepare and implement general fund and enterprise fund budgets..Personnel administrator for sixty employees..Oversee all economic development, housing redevelopment and planning and zoning projects..Prepare all agenda packets for and oversee all City meetings. · Responsible for the following City Departments: Police, Fire, Public Works, Finance, Administration, and Liquor..Responsible for thirty-five million dollars in public improvements. City Administrator, City of Big Lake, PO Box 250, Big Lake, MN 55309 (July, 1987 to June, 1994) .Prepared and implemented general fund and enterprise fund budgets. ePersonnel administrator for twenty-six employees and five consultants..Prepared all agenda packets for and oversaw all City meetings..Experience included grant writing and administration, tax increment administration, planning and zoning administration, and municipal investments. · Responsible for Police, Fire, Public Works, Finance, Administration and Liquor Departments. City Administrator, Cities of Carver and Young America, PO Box 56, Young America, MN 55397 (April, 1985 to July, 1987) .Prepared and implemented general fund and enterprise fund budgets. °Personnel administrator for six employees and six consultants. 'Prepared all agenda packets for and oversaw all City meetings..Experience included grant writing and administration, community relations, planning and zoning administration, and municipal investments. MEMBERSHIPS Minnesota City Managers Association; International City Managers Association; Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Policy Committee; League of Minnesota Cities Policy Committee; St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce; St. Anthony Kiwanis REFERENCES Available upon request. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS ST. ANTHONY'S CITY MANAGER FLOOD MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS. Provided direction and leadership for a $10.5 million flood improvement plan. Received $5 million from State and Federal grants. COMMUNITY CENTER AND CITY HALL. Provided direction and leadership for a $4 million Community Center and City Hall consisting of 44,000 square feet; developed a funding plan to pay for the building without a tax increase to the residents. Funding came from the City, School District, and tax increment funds. LIQUOR STORE AND RETAIL EXPANSION. Provided direction and leadership for the purchase of and renovation of a 16,000 square foot retail building for the location of a municipal off-sale liquor store. Funding for the building purchase is being provided by lease payments from private sector retailers. Profits for the municipal liquor store in the new location increased by $110,000 per year. PARK IMPROVEMENTS. Provided direction and leadership for $2 million in park improvements. STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM. Provided direction and leadership for continuation of the City's street reconstruction program. The City has completed about $12 million in street projects. Funding primarily is from special assessments, Minnesota State Aid, and City funds. ST. ANTHONY AND APACHE PLAZA SHOPPING CENTERS. Provided direction and leadership for the redevelopment of 1 million square feet of retail and commercial space with the use of tax increment funding. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Provided direction and leadership to the Planning Commission and a citizens' committee on the development and completion of a Comprehensive Plan. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING AND FIRE STATION. Provided direction and leadership on development of a new Public Works Building and Fire Station. PERSONNEL. Provided direction and leadership in hiring a Liquor Operations Manager, Fire Chief, Public Works Director, and Management Assistant, as well as numerous consultants. Edward J. Shukle, Jr. 2991 Highview Lane Mound, Minnesota 55364 952-472-6928 ECE(VED: Ct'i¥ 0~ CHAPqHA$$[~- June 20, 2001 Mayor Linda Jansen and City Councilmembers City of Chanhassen 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re: City Manager Position Dear Mayor Jansen and City Councilmembers: I am applying for the position of City Manager for the City of Chanhassen. Enclosed is my resume for your review and consideration. I am presently employed as Interim Division Manager of Public Services for Anoka County, Minnesota, a rapidly growing county on the northern side of the Twin CRies metropolitan area. I have served in this capacity since January of this year. Previous to this position, I served as Deputy Director of Public Services for Anoka County. Previous to my employment at Anoka County, I served as the City Manager of Mound, Minnesota, a western suburb of Minneapolis, located on Lake Minnetonka. I was employed at Mound for thirteen years. I have had many years of local government management experience serving as the chief executive at the city level as well as in other administrative positions in cities. My experiences working at Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, a Twin Cities suburb, through its early stages of growth and presently, at Anoka County with its rapid growth rate, have provided me with an excellent background to meet the growth and development challenges that face the City of Chanhassen. Being involved in the development of comprehensive plans at Mound, Minnesota and at Anoka County add to my background and experience. I understand the importance of establishing good working relationships with surrounding cities, the county, regional agencies and other governmental entities and have been successful in this regard. My experience working in rural Minnesota and in the Twin CRies metropolitan area has given me a significant amount of knowledge in dealing with development and redevelopment issues as they pertain to commercial, industrial and residential properties. I have been very successful in budgeting and financial management with a strong emphasis on capital improvement programming and implementation throughout my career. I am very detail oriented, possess strong communication skills and organizational skills. I also possess excellent problem solving skills. I am highly dedicated, honest and loyal. I am a very good listener and can grasp and articulate issues. I am highly analytical and believe in researching issues to their fullest. I possess strong leadership skills and I am highly motivated and enthusiastic. I am Letter to Mayor Linda Jansen and City Councilmembers June 20, 2001 Page 2 a "team player" and my management style is participatory. I look at the "big picture" and not just what is in front of me. I believe strongly in the training and development of staff and have worked very hard to budget adequate monies for this purpose. Having competent staff is critical to a successful organization. I strongly believe that in addition to compensation and benefits, providing sufficient resources for training and development is key to attracting and retaining highly qualified and competent staff. It will result in high morale among employees and, consequently, municipal services will be delivered efficiently and effectively. As indicated on my enclosed resume, I have had many years of experience in labor relations and persmmel management. I have negotiated numerous labor contracts and have initiated and implemented compensation programs for non-union and executive level positions in city and county government. In summary, I believe my overall education; work experience in both city and county government; and management accomplishments in these various organizations, meet the requirements that the City of Chanhassen is seeking. I look forward to hearing from you regarding my application. If you have any questions, please contact me. cerely, SHUKLE, JR. Edward J. 2991 Highview Lane Mound, Minnesota 55364 PERSONAL DATA EDUCATION 1977 1975 1973 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Present January 2001 RESUME Telephone: (952) 472-6928 Home (763) 323-5519 Office E-Mail: ed.shukle~co.anoka, mn.us Born 3/30/53 Married: four children M.A. (Urban and Regional Studies), Mankato State University Mankato, Minnesota B.A. (Political Science and English), University of Minnesota, Duluth Duluth, Minnesota A.A. (Pre-Law), Willmar Community College, Willmar, Minnesota Interim Division Manager of Public Services, Anoka County, Minnesota. Administer and direct the overall operations of the Departments of Highway, Parks & Recreation, County Surveyor, Transit and Division Accounting. Develop working relationships with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT); Metropolitan Council; federal, state, regional and local government agencies; and appropriate outside organizations on transportation issues and funding opportunities. Foster working relationships with the cities and towns of Anoka County and promote strengthening the transportation infrastructure which supports economic development for quality growth. Develop strategies and coalitions necessary to secure adequate state and federal funding of regional parks, highway and transit programs. Work with community, education and business groups to support and facilitate major community development initiatives and community-wide events. Provide overall Division management which encourages innovation and effective implementation of new policies and objectives. Respond to Commissioner requests and inquiries. SHUKLE, JR. Edward J. January 2001 December 1999 December 1999 September 1999 April 1999 January 1986 December 1985 July 1980 PAGE TWO Deputy Director of Public Services, Anoka County, Minnesota. Assist Division Manager in the administration and direction of the Departments of Highway, Parks & Recreation and Integrated Waste Management. Supervise the functions of County Surveyor, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Transit and Division Accounting. Supervise the accounting, payroll, collections and management information systems development and monitor Division's financial condition. President, EJS Consulting Services, Mound, Minnesota. Provided services to local government entities in a variety of areas including administrative services/personnel, community development, finance and budgeting, capital improvement programming, infrastructure improvements, facilities management, safety programs, Y2K planning and other special projects. City Manager, Mound' Minnesota. Employing 36 full-time persons and numerous part-time persons, the City of Mound operates on a budget of $6 million. Significant accomplishments included sound fiscal management during lean financial times; several million dollars in infrastructure improvements; redevelopment efforts in the city's downtown area; creating and fostering teamwork and improved communications among staff and City Council through strategic planning; and working to continue providing a high level of services at the lowest possible cost. Additional accomplishments included continuing success in the area of labor/employee relations serving as chief negotiator, commitment to community through active involvement in local service and community oriented organizations; and sincere interest in the future redevelopment and revitalization of the community. City Manaeer, Benson, Minnesota. Directed the administration of the City's affairs. Responsible for all city facilities which included an airport, cemetery, golf course, library, municipal electric utility, municipal liquor store (on and off sale), sanitary landfill, wastewater treatment plant and water treatment plant. Supervised and directed several departments including community development and planning, engineering/building inspection, finance, fire, police and public works. SHUKLE, JR. Edward J. July 1980 May 1977 April 1977 September 1976 BACKGROUND SUMMARY PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS PAGE THREE Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Responsible for providing assistance to the City Manager by carrying out special projects and attending to assigned administrative details. Responsible for the preparation of the City's quarterly newsletter, purchasing agent, budget analysis and staff liaison to the Capital Long-Range_ Improvement Committee. Conducted research, procedural and administrative studies on subjects under consideration by the City Council and/or City Manager and prepared reports containing proposed or recommended solutions or courses of action. Administrative Intern, Roseville, Minnesota. Fulfilled Master's degree requirements which called for completing aminimum internship of six months. After completing an internship report and passing oral examinations, received a Master of Arts degree in Urban and Regional Studies from Mankato State University. Administered the Section 8 Rental Assistance Housing Program, wrote grant applications and performed duties assigned by the city manager and/or other city staff. A professional background as interim division manager of public services for a growing metropolitan county, a deputy director of public services for same county, manager of two cities, administrative assistant and administrative intern. Successful record of strong management and supervisory experience; sound fiscal management; infrastructure improvements; and redevelopment efforts. Proven ability to deal with elected officials, the public and employees on a positive basis. Successful implementation of a positive community image and delivery of cost effective services. Membership and direct involvement in the International City County Management Association (ICMA) (Annual Conference Planning Committee) (ICMA 2005 Committee Co-Chair); Minnesota City County Management Association (MCMA) (President, First Vice- President; Second Vice-President; Secretary-Treasurer; Executive Board; Annual Conference Planning Committee;' Professional Development Committee; Professional Conduct Committee; Recognition and Membership Committee; Network Committee; Partner's Committee; 2001 Conference Planning Committee; ICMA 2005 Committee); Metropolitan Area Management Association (MAMA Board of Directors; Treasurer); League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) (Budget Committee; Pay Equity Task Force; Leadership SHUKLE, JR. Edward J. OTHER ORGANIZA- TION MEMBERSHIPS REFERENCES PAGE FOUR Institute Advisory Committee); LOGIS Health Care Coordinating Committee; Minnesota Public Employment Labor Relations Association (MPELRA); Lake Minnetonka Area Cooperating Cities (LMACC) (Steering Committee; Subcommittee on Police Services Study; Comprehensive Planning Committee); Western Area Fire Training Academy (WAFTA) (President; Board of Directors); MetroGIS (Policy Advisory Team/Coordinating Comm.). Mound Westonka Rotary (President; Vice-President; Secretary; Treasurer; Immediate Past President; Board of Directors; Program Chair); Lightstyle Speakers (Toastmasters International) (President); Westonka Area Chamber of Commerce (President; President-Elect; Board of Directors; Government Affairs Committee, Chair; Budget and Finance Committee; 1993-94 Federal Duck Stamp Planning Committee, Vice-Chair). Mr. Elliott Perovich, Transportation Analyst (Former Division Manager, Public Services), Anoka County Anoka County Government Center 2100 3rd Avenue Anoka, MN 55303 (763) 323-5712 Office (763) 421-6377 Home Mr. John VonDeLinde, Director Anoka County Parks and Recreation 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. Andover, MN 55304 (763) 767-2860 Office (651) 683-9048 Home Mr. Jim Kordiak, County Commissioner 1135 43 lA Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 (763) 323-5700 Government Center (763) 788-9651 Business- Office (763) 781-9375 Home Mr. Mark Nagel, Interim City Administrator City of Jordan, 210 First Street East Jordan, MN 55352-1504 (952) 492-2535 Office (651) 636-9543 Home SHUKLE, JR. Edward J. PAGE FIVE Pat Meisel, Mayor, City of Mound 5501 Bartlett Blvd. Mound, MN 55364 (952) 471-8569 Office (952) 472-2097 Home Ms. Liz Jensen, Former Councilmember, City of Mound 2684 Wilshire Blvd. Mound, MN 55364 (952) 472-3632 Home Mr. Curt Pearson, Former City Attorney, City of Mound 1619 Virginia Avenue South St. Louis Park, MN 55426 (952) 545-9198 Home (941) 768-0249 Florida Home (November- May) Mr. John Dean, City Attorney, City of Mound 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 337-9207 Office (612) 869-8998 Home Mr. Frank Madden, Labor Relations Attorney Frank Madden & Associates 505 North Highway 169 Plymouth, MN 55441 (763) 545-2525 Office Mr. David Unmacht, County Administrator, Scott County, Courthouse 428 Holmes Street South Shakopee, MN 55379-1382 (952) 496-8480 Office Mr. Robert B. Morris, ICMA Range Rider 250 Park Avenue Glencoe, IL 60022 (708) 835-0018 Home Mr. David Pokorney, City Administrator, City of Chaska One City Hall Plaza Chaska, MN 55318-1950 (952) 448-2851 Office Jon Hohenstein 4710 Beacon Hill Road Eagan, MN 55122 Jtme 20, 2001 City Manager Search City of Chanhassen 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Please accept this letter as my application for the position of City Manager for the City of Chanhassen. I am excited about the position, the opportunities and challenges it presents and the chance to work for your community. I believe that I have the experience and skills to meet the City's needs and excel in this position. A copy of my resume outlining my background is enclosed. My career in local government spans sixteen years in both high growth and redevelopment contexts. In that time, I have enjoyed the opportunity to grow personally and professionally through my experiences with City Councils, community groups, employees, supervisors and peers. Those experiences have taught me the importance of building and maintaining quality relationships, having high expectations for myself and others and the need to maintain professional standards, while being open to the needs and concerns of those I interact with. As an assistant, a department head and an administrator, I have developed a thorough knowledge of local government, strong instincts and excellent people skills. This is especially important because government in general and local government in particular must deal with the difficult issues of providing public services, regulating activities associated with private property and implementing a vision for the future of the community. It is essential to have a commitment to the public good and a willingness to lead to respond effectively to these challenges. At the same time, I appreciate that the need to learn, improve and expand perspectives is ongoing, that jobs and experiences are not ends, but chances to grow even more. I am enthusiastic about this opportunity because I am aware of the work that Chanhassen has done to implement a vision for its future and because I would like to be a part of refining and expanding that vision in the years ahead. I would very much like the chance to be a part of the City organization and the community. I would appreciate being able to talk to you about how my qualifications, management style and personality may fit the City's needs. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further, please call me. I look-forward to hearing from you and thank you for the opportunity to apply for the position of Chanhassen's City Manager. Sincerely, J0n Hohenstein RECEIVED JUN ?., ?~ 2001 CITY OF CHANHASSEN JON HOHENSTEIN Office Address: City of Mahtomedi 600 Stillwater Road Mahtomedi, Minnesota 55115 Telephone: (651) 426-3344 Home Address: 4710 Beacon Hill Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Telephone: (651) 454-8514 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Ci.ty Administrator City of Mahtomedi (1998-Present) Mahtomedi, Minnesota Direct daily City government operations and oversee the administration of all City departments. Coordinate Council meetings, staff reports and implementation of Council actions. Provide staff support to the City Council including development, review and application of organizational policies. Coordinate staff support for advisory commissions. Coordinate organization activities to meet the goals and objectives of the City Council. Supervise, motivate and provide performance communication with City staff. Determine staffing needs and recommend positions and hires. Oversee engineering, planning and legal consulting services. Interact with residents, business people and local organizations to form positive relationships for the City and to provide timely responses to community issues. Strengthen and enhance relationships with neighboring cities, the school district and county. Develop strategic and functional partnerships to provide facilities and services including construction of an ice arena with the City of Stillwater, downtown redevelopment activities with the City of Willernie and community education, healthy youth activities and athletic programming with the school district. · Coordinate staff and consultant activities regarding development applications. Oversee planning for commercial and life cycle housing opportunities. Coordinate business development financing. · Prepare and submit annual operating budgets for the general fund and utilities. Develop capital improvement program and implement infrastructure investment strategy. Manage City Hall remodeling and technology upgrades, parks and trails improvements and street and utility projects. Assistant Ci.ty Administrator City of Eagan (1985-1998) Eagan, Minnesota · Assisted the City Administrator in all areas of administration and aspects of City government. Coordinated multi-department activities. Researched and prepared City Council reports and meeting packets. Prepared department budgets and assisted in organizational budget preparation. Coordinated Council/Staff strategic planning activities. Directed City Hall/Police facility expansion. · Managed economic development activities, drafted related policies, prepared and administered grants and staffed Economic Development Commission. Coordinated implementation of tax increment districts, development of a revolving loan fund and formation of a retail special service district. · Served as acting Community Development Director from 1992-1993. Managed staffand activities in the areas of Planning, Protective Inspections and Government Buildings including development and redevelopment applications, project reviews, development implementation and code compliance. · Coordinated and staffed Airport Relations Commission. Supervised staff for recycling and cable communications. · Represented the City with other organizations and agencies including the League of Minnesota Cities and Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. Served as City liaison to Metropolitan Council and Metropolitan Airports Commission. Retreat Facilitator Burnsville/Eagan Telecommunications Commission (1999) Bumsville, Minnesota Prepared and facilitated Telecommunications Commission annual retreat focusing on team building, goal setting and organizational priorities. Graduate Assistant and Instructor Urban and Regional Studies Institute (1983-1985 and 1992) Mankato, Minnesota · Acted as teaching assistant in a variety of undergraduate courses. Conducted academic and field research and analysis for public, private and Institute projects and internships. · Team taught graduate class on municipal organizational theory and behavior. Prepared and delivered lectures, prepared and evaluated class exercises, presentations and examinations. Carpenter General Construction and Development Company (1982-1983) Mankato, Minnesota · Performed construction work and assisted in office management for general contractor. Legal Assistant Green Law Offices and Johnson-Moonan Law Firm (1978-1982) Mankato, Minnesota · Performed legal research, prepared briefs, interviewed clients and gathered evidence for cases. EDUCATION Master of Arts - Urban and Reaionai Studies Urban and Regional Studies Institute (1983-1985) Mankato, Minnesota · Concentration in Urban Management included course work in Municipal Finance, City Planning, Policy Analysis, Municipal Law, Human Resource Management, Labor Relations, Organizational Theory, Real Estate Investment and Grants Administration. Bachelor of Arts - Cum Laude Harvard University (1976-1980) Cambridge, Massachusetts · Concentration in American Government included course work in Political Systems, Economics, Accounting, City Planning, Constitutional Law, Political Philosophy and Resource Management. Harvard Club Scholar and member of Harvard Lampoon PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS International City/County Management Association Minnesota City/County Management Association - Past President Metropolitan Area Managers Association Minnesota Association of Urban Management Assistants - Past President REFERENCES Tom Hedges City Administrator - City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 (651) 681-4607 Tim Pawlenty Minnesota State Representative 459 State Office Building 100 Constitution Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-4128 Dave MacGillivray Springsted 85 East Seventh Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 (651) 223-3068 Brandt Richardson Dakota County Administrator 1590 West Highway 55 Hastings, Minnesota 55033 (651)438-4528 Craig Waldron City Administrator - City of Oakdale 1584 Hadley Avenue North Oakdale, Minnesota 55128 (651) 739-5086 Tom Egan Former Mayor - City of Eagan Egan, Stewart and Lauer 15025 Garrett Avenue Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 (952) 432-2200 June 11,2001 P. Eric Swanson 508 Regal Dr. Yankton, SD 57078 H: (605) 665-0576 W: 668-5221 City of Chanhassen 690 City Center Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 To Whom It May Concern: Please find enclosed my resume in application for the position of City Manager of Chanhassen. I believe my broad range of experiences in local government best fit the needs of the city organization in Chanhassen. Specifically, I have had experience with accomplishing the following objectives during my tenure with the City of Yankton; Finance- tax increment financing planning/development, program budgeting Law Enforcement- E911 based technological enhancements funded through federal bureau ofjustice grants, establishment of a drug enforcement position Utilities- $14 million wastewater treatment plant renovation Recreation- construction of greenbelt/floodway utilizing $1.4 million FEMA grant Intergovernmental Relations- joint facility planning of public safety, jail and court system improvements with county officials, coordination of city/school recreation related projects, provision of regional solid waste services through joint powers arrangement, negotiated one mile extra territorial planning jurisdiction Airport- airport master planning and construction of over $1.5 million in federally funded airport improvement projects Community Development-downtown streetscape improvements, establishment of a city website, strategic planning/visioning of community issues with elected officials Transportation- coordination with state transportation officials for major roadway improvements including by-pass planning and meridian bridge replacement Economic Development- partnership with local non-profit development group implementing several initiatives including the establishment of a vocational technical school satellite campus and construction of spec building for recruitment of economic development prospects. If you require additional information regarding my application, please let me know. "P. Eric Swanson Resume of P. Eric Swanson Professional Experience June 1997- Present City Manager, City of Yankton, South Dakota · Compile and supervise $28 million annual operating/capital budget and direct the efforts of 135 full-time employees · Responsible for overseeing operations of Police, E911, Jail, Fire, Water, Sewer, Streets, Sanitation, Transfer Station, Engineering and Inspection, Airport, Parks and Recreation, Library, Summit Activities Recreation Center, Golf Course, Senior Citizens Center, Community Development and MIS Departments · Provide general and enterprise fund services for 14,000 city residents, daytime population of 20,000, community serves commercial region of 85,000 July 1991 - June 1997 Town Manaeer, Town of Hillsborough, North Carolina · Compiled and supervised $5.8 million annual budget and directed efforts of 70 full-time employees · Monitored operations of the Police, Fire, Water, Sewer, Streets, Sanitation, Engineering, Finance and Planning Departments · Provided general and enterprise fund services for 5,000 city residents, services to utility district population with over 10,000 customers February 1987-Town Manaaer, Southwest Harbor, Maine July 1991 · Compiled and supervised $2.1 million budget and directed the efforts of 22 full- time employees · Monitored operations of the Police, Fire, Water, Sewer, Streets, Harbor facilities, Assessing and Planning Departments · Provided general and enterprise fund services for 1,800 town residents with substantial seasonal resident and tourist population January 1986- Assistant to the City M[anaeer, Vermillion, South Dakota February 1987 · Intern position while completing graduate study Assisted with the preparation of a $6.7 million general fund and electric utility budget · Completed various research and reports at the direction of the City Manager Military Service 1981-Present Maior, Iowa Air National Guard, Sioux Ci~., Iowa · Medical Service Corp administrative officer assigned to the 185 Medical Squadron providing support to 1,100 personnel assigned to the 185 Fighter Wing · Served in enlisted capacity prior to receiving commission in 1992 · Completed Squadron Officer School and Air Force Hospital Administrator's School awarded Air Force Commendation Medal Education attd Training 1992 1987 1984 Certificate of Completion MuniciDal/Coun~ Administration Institute of Government, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Master of Public Administration, emphasis in Public Finance University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice Studies, minor in English University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota Professional Affiliations · International City and County Management Association · Great Open Spaces City Management Association · South Dakota Municipal League--Finance and Resolutions Committee Comntunity Activities · Yankton Rotary Club · Ex-officio member, Yankton Area Progressive Growth Development Corp. · The American Legion, Roy Anderson Post #12 Refel~nces · Available upon request 818 A Avenue East Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577 March 4, 2001 City of Chanhassen 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 RECEIVED JUN 2...&r 2001 Ci'P¢ OF CHANHASSEN Dear Sir: I am submitting my resume for the position of City Manager of Chanhassen, Minnesota. My education and experience over a twenty-two year period include positions of increasing responsibility in city administration and higher education administration. I believe that my background would provide Chanhassen the city management experience and leadership it seeks. I have served in cities that have been committed to providing the highest level of service to their citizens. This level of service is obtained through an active city council and citizenry, a qualified and dedicated professional staff, and comprehensive planning and goal setting. My management style is to treat citizens and staff in a professional, courteous and service-oriented manner. As a city manager, I have been accessible to citizens on a personal level, responsive to the individual citizen, and understand the high profile nature of the position. I have coordinated team-building retreats for the city councils in Oskaloosa and Waverly with the University of Iowa Institute for Governmental Studies to increase consensus building among council members. I have written a monthly newspaper column to help inform citizens of city activities and spoken to civic groups, high school and college classrooms and at town meetings. I have supervised police, fire, public works, and park and recreation departments as well as municipal billing and accounting functions. These departments included the operation of a swimming pool, golf course, cemetery, airport, electrical distribution system, library, hospital and ambulance service. My experience includes the addition and renovation of a Carnegie library, the construction and improvements to wastewater treatment plants, street construction projects funded with state grants, assessments and general obligations bonds of the city. My fiscal experience has included issuing general obligation and revenue bonds, establishing special assessment districts, using local option sales tax, and securing state grants. Through judicious revenue and expenditure projections, I have produced sound budgets that make prudent use of the financial resources of the city. This has resulted in an upgrade of the Oskaloosa's bond rating from Moody's Investment Service. My experience in human resource management has included negotiations with union bargaining units, updating of the city's personnel manual, use of appropriate disciplinary processes, and development of evaluation systems. I have updated the city of Oskaloosa's comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance, and have secured several annexations to the city. As Vice President of Administration and Finance for the University of Charleston, I supervised a staff of 90 employees with a budget of $11 million. While at the University, we reversed the budget from a $400,000 annual operation deficit to a $300,000 surplus. Since my interests continued to be with the public policy issues of local government rather than the issues of higher education, I accepted a position to return to city management. Thank you for your consideration of my resume. I would bring to Chanhassen a broad range of experience in municipal management including the knowledge of departmental operations, financial and budgetary experience, and the commitment to service needed for this position. I would request my application be kept confidential at this time. I am available for an interview at a mutually convenient time and look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Donald L. Sandor DONALD L. SANDOR 818 A Avenue East Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577 (641) 673-3250 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: City Manager, Oskaloosa, Iowa (pop. 10,600), November 1993 to Present. Serve as chief administrative officer to mayor and seven-member city council. Have administrative authority over $10 million dollar budget, and 73 full-time employees. Departments include police, fire and ambulance, streets, engineering, wastewater, housing and community development, library, and city clerk. Represent the city in union negotiations with three city bargaining units. Oversee budget, personnel, and operations of Park Board and Library Board. Work with planning and zoning commission and airport commission. Represent city on Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group Economic Development Commission, William Penn University Advisory Board, George Daily Family Trust, and TEAM Mahaska, a consortium of representatives from each city, school district, and County' officials in Mahaska County. Serve as YMCA Board Member and Chairman of Finance Committee and Vice-Chairman of St. John Lutheran Church Council. Major achievements include upgrading the city's bond rating; annexation of land for development; $3.6 million renovation and addition to city library in conjunction with $3 million construction of joint law enforcement center by Mahaska County with local option sales tax; update of the city's comprehensive plan and new zoning and subdivision ordinances; expansion and upgrade to the city's wastewater treatment plants and collection system; transition of ambulance service from fire department to County hospital; negotiated five year union contracts with fire department union and police department union. Borough Manager, Sewickley, Pennsylvania (pop. 4,200), June 1992 - November 1993. Served as Chief Administrative Officer to a nine member City Council. Responsible for a $3 million budget and 16 full-time employees in the street department, sewer department and administrative office. Duties included budget, personnel and zoning. Represent the Borough to the Historic Review Commission, Planning Commission, and Zoning Hearing Board. Major achievements included organizational restructuring to improve efficiency in operations. Vice President for Administration and Finance, University of Charleston, Charleston, West Virginia, October 1989 - June 1992. Served as Chief Financial Officer, personnel officer, and administrative officer of the University. Served as a member of the University President's cabinet, reporting directly to the President. Responsible for business and cashier's office, plant and property department, security, university computer center, food service, and bookstore operation Duties included budget preparation and monitoring, purchasing, personnel administration, and contract administration. Served as administrative representative to the Finance and Administration Committee of the University Board of Trustees. Major achievements included the development of a University-wide employee evaluation system and classification system; negotiation of $500,000 letter of credit, extension of a $4.2 million loan; and compilation of listing of all University-owned property and mineral rights. Ci.ty Administrator, Waverly, Iowa (pop. 8,500), March 1986 - September 1989. Served as Chief Administrative Officer to Mayor and seven member Council. Had full administrative authority over $4.5 million budget with 57 full-time employees. Represented city in bargaining with two employee union units. City services included Parks and Recreation Department with municipal pool, golf course and cemetery; Public Works Department including refuse collection, municipal airport, water distribution and sanitary sewer collection; twelve member Police Department; Fire Department; Accounting and billing department. City also owned a municipal hospital with ambulance service and a municipal electric utility. Served as liaison official for Planning and Zoning Commission, Waverly Economic Development Corporation, Police and Fire Civil Service Pension Boards, and Civil Service Commission. Major achievements included completion of a $2 million water and sewer assessment project; construction of a $1.6 million water tower, well, and water main extension project; initiation of City's first capital improvement program; negotiation of two union contracts; secured state funding for street improvement projects; transferred ambulance service from private carrier to municipal hospital; and started a Guest Council Member of the Month program. .City Administrator, Eldridge, Iowa (pop. 3,300), August 1982 - March 1986. Responsible to Mayor and Council in full service city with water, sewer and electrical distribution. Served as liaison official for Electric and Water Utility Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Park Board, Cable Television commission, and intergovernmental relations. Represented city on local metropolitan planning commission; serving on transportation, economic development, and Managers and Administrators committees. Initiated formation of Community Development Commission and maintained Capital Improvement Program. Major achievements included obtaining bond rating for Utility Board's $4.3 million revenue bond issue; revising personnel policy and developing evaluation system; developing an integrated emergency management system; resolution of residential sewer back-up problems, and coordinating City's first Park Beautification Day. Updated City's Comprehensive Plan with Bi-State Metropolitan Planning Commission. Village Administrator, Elburn, Illinois (pop. 1,250), May 1979 - July 1982. Responsible to Village President and Board of Trustees. Served as Secretary to Planning Commission, Economic Development Committee, Building and Housing Officer, and Zoning officer. Major achievements included USEPA wastewater treatment plant grant; initiating a centralized purchasing system; and implementing a new water billing system. Student Intern, Joliet, Illinois (pop. 85,000), February- December 1978. Merchants National Bank, Aurora, Illinois Hocking Valley Bank, Athens, Ohio Dates: July 1973 -August 1977. EDUCATION: Master of Arts in Public Administration, May 1979 Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois. Bachelor of Science of Political Science, June 1973 Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois. REFERENCES: Available upon request. References for Donald L. Sandor John Fisher Former Council Member, City of Oskaloosa Current member of the Oskaloosa Water Board Iowa Trust and Savings Bank 302 South Market Street Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577 641-673-8405 work Daniel Jordet Former Finance Director, City of Waverly, Iowa Deputy City Manager City of Mankato Mankato, Minnesota 56001 507-387-8675 work 507-931-2815 home David Selene Former Chairman, Economic Development Committee, City of Oskaloosa Former City Manager, Red Oak, Iowa 2721 Ashwood Drive Carroll, Iowa 51401 712-792-4397 work 712-792-8913 home Jeannie Vanda Public Financial Management Terrace Place, Suite 214 2600 Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 5031 515-243-2600 work June 12,2001 Chanhassen Mayor and City Council 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 RE: Position Announcement: City Manager; Chanhassen, Minnesota Dear Mayor and City Council: Please accept my application for the position of City Manager for the City of Chanhassen, MN. Currently, I am the Assistant City Manager for the City of Chanhassen. I have extensive knowledge of the City of Chanhassen and the Carver County area. My current experiences are in economic development, downtown redevelopment, multi-family housing developments (assisted, affordable, Dementia and market rate), preparing capital budgets, and cooperative leadership skills. As my resume indicates, I have over 14 years experience in municipal management with the City of Chanhassen, which has increased in population from 7,000 to 21,000 since my employment. I have also worked with a variety of community development and redevelopment issues over the years. My experience with the City of Chanhassen provides me with the unique opportunity to "hit the pavement running" and will also provide stability to the organization. I have many other qualifications that may interest you, including: · Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Studies · Served under two City Managers with over 50 years of municipal management experience · Served as Acting City Manager in 1999 and 2001. Assisted with transition of the new City Manager · Participated in several inter-government partnerships (Lake Minnetonka Cooperative Cities Committee and Eastern Carver County Leaders Group) · Extensive human resource management experience in areas of employee benefits, recruitment, personnel policy development, etc. · Managed detailed budgets totaling $6 million · Economic development experience which includes: tax increment financing, land acquisition, property management, and knowledge of the public improvement process I also have the ability to work well with people and have the drive to accomplish the tasks at hand. I am looking forward to talking with you further to discuss this exciting opportunity. Todd Gerhardt 1330 Stratton Court Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: 952-470-9451 TODD R.GERHARDT 1330 Stratton Court Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 IW) 937-1900 ext. 119 [H) 470-9451 HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS: · A builder of relations with neighboring local governments · Managed a wide variety of administrative duties WORK EXPERIENCE: 1986-Present 1988-Present 1998-1999 City of Chanhassen, Chanhassen, MN ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/ASSISTANCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACTING CITY MANAGER (6 months) OF Acting City Manager Experience · Finalized 1999 General Budget Fund · Reviewed alternative organizational structures · Started the City's strategic planning process · Managed Public Safety Task Force that recommended the city go with an exclusive police contract with Carver County Sheriff s Department · Managed a staff dealing with leadership and organizational changes · Participated in an intergovernmental committee working together in sharing funds for the construction of schools, library, and recreational facilities Partnership Experience · Created a partnership with School District #112; planned, organized, and constructed a $9 million elementary school and adjoining $2.3 million city recreational center with athletic fields · Entered into an agreement with Carver County to assist with the reconstruction of $15 million worth of county road improvements · Created a partnership between the Chanhassen EDA and the Carver County HRA in constructing a 65-unit market-rate senior housing facility · Coordinated the Vision 2002, "Focus on the Downtown," a one year community-based planning process for the future development of downtown Administrative Experience · Assist with the annual audit to assure compliance with State and Federal requirements ° Coordinate activities with the city's Financial Bond Counsel in preparation of official statement and bond sale prospectus · Assist with the annual budgetary process and present it to the city council and public · Oversee the general operations and detailed budgets of $6 million for city hall maintenance, cable television, four T[F districts, and the Historical Trust Fund · Supervised for over ten years, the Building Manager, Community Services Officers, Crime Prevention Specialists, Administrative Interns, and indirectly, Department Heads and Support Staff. TODD R.GERHARDT (952) 470-9451 Page 2 WORK EXPERIENCE - (Continued) ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY/ACTING CITY MANAGER, City of Chanhassen, Chanhassen, MN (Continued) Human Reso. rces Experience · Administer and annually review the city's insurance programs (general liability, Workers Compensation, life, health, etc.) · Recruited, interviewed, and hired over 25 employees · Administer the city's personnel policy · Successful in receiving the city's comparable worth certification Construction/Property Management Experiencl~ · Project manager for the construction of a $700,000 ISTEA/TIF funded pedestrian bridge that received a MN Society of American Institute of Architects Award · Coordinated the city hall space needs analysis and the remodeling of the city hall, library, and senior center · Manages the EDA's 40,000 square feet of rental properties · Remodeled city's railroad depot, coordinating volunteers and revenue funding through brick sales, goodwill, etc. Economic/Ho-sirtff Development Experience · Coordinate and supervise the downtown redevelopment project and provide written and oral recommendations to the City Council and EDA in the following areas: Complete reporting standards for six TIF Districts Negotiated and acquired $30 million of under-utilized land and buildings - Expanded the city's tax base by encouraging $80 million in new commercial and industrial developments - Monitored the installation of $25 million in public improvements - Negotiated the relocation of 25 businesses and 30 apartment residents - Successfully developed two commercial lots returning $323,000 on the city's investment Experience in working with the following development professionals: Ryan Construction, Opus Corporation, Kraus Anderson, and Amcon Corporation Assisted in creating 35 affordable owner-occupied housing units Established TIF policies and a strategic plan for the EDA 1986 - 1988 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT · Administered the HRA's/EDA's Special Assessment Reduction Program · Completed federal, state, and county reporting standards for the economic development districts · Developed a set of personnel policies for all city employees 1986 PLANNING INTERN · Wrote staff reports on preliminary plats, variances, and site plan reviews · Prepared and presented reports to the Planning Commission and City Council · Assisted in updating the city's comprehensive plan (952) 470-9451 TODD R.GERHARDT Page 3 EDUCATION: MA, Urban and Regional Studies BS, Urban and Regional Studies/Geography Mankato State University, Mankato, Minnesota AFFILIATIONS: · Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce · Lake Minnetonka Area Cooperating Cities · Community Leader Group · Collaborative Project Finance Committee · Metropolitan Area Urban Assistant Managers Association · League of Minnesota Cities · International City Managers Association VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS: · Church Trustee (2 years) · Teaching Sunday school (6 years) · Assisting with the church audit (3 years) · Coaching youth soccer, basketball, and baseball (4 years) · Playing basketball, fishing, and reading TODD R.GERHARDT REFERENCES Tom Workman Minnesota State Representative 181 South Shore Court Chanhassen, MN 55317 (h) 952-934-0343 Ron Moorse Orono City Manager 2750 Kelley Parkway Orono, MN 55356 (w) 952-473-7357 Ron Batty Kennedy & Graven, Ltd. 470 Pillsbury Center 200 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 (w) 612-337-9262 Mark Ruff, CIPFA Ehlers & Associates 3060 Centre Pointe Drive Roseville, MN 55113-1105 (w) 651-697-8505 June 6, 2001 2001 Mayor and City Council 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Members of the Governing Body: Please accept my application for the position of city manager of Chanhassen, Minnesota. I have a master's degree in public administration and have over 19 years of successful experience working in and around a wide variety of municipal governments. I have served as the chief administrative officer of three communities including Grand Forks, North Dakota where I managed 539 employees in 12 departments. The city has an operating budget of $69.7 million and capital budgets of $53 million. I also served over nine years as the city administrator (city manager) of South Jordan, Utah, one of the state's fastest growing cities. The City Council hired me after an investigation by the state auditor's office into the financial affairs of the city. Under my leadership, the city instituted sound fiscal and management practices. I also worked with the mayor and city council on long-range planning issues. I developed for the city council a strategic planning, implementation and evaluation process to guide administrative and legislative policy decisions. I was later recruited by the Utah Municipal Risk Management Mutual Association to work with cities throughout the state. In this capacity I conducted training for mayors, city councils, planning commissions, boards of adjustment, city managers, department heads and employees on a wide range of city management and liability issues. I also conducted audits and inspections of municipal operations throughout the state of cities up to 100,000 residents. Twice I was elected to the South Jordan City Council. I have the experience of having served as both an elected and appointed official. I have also had my own local government consulting business. Ivins, Utah, hired me bring sound management practices to the community after an investigation began by the FBI, County Attorneys Office, State Attorney Generals Office and the State Auditors Office into the city's activities. I am highly competent and have high professional standards and personal integrity. I have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with elected officials, staff, special interest groups, business leaders and citizens in setting goals and achieving them. ! am an excellent negotiator, problem solver and can build consensus around solutions. I would appreciate the opportunity to visit with you in an interview and show you examples of my work. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully submitted, Richard N. Warne RICHARD N. WARNE 2383 BELMONT ROAD, GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA 58201 PHONE: (701) 795-5893 CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA POSITION: CITY ADMINISTRATOR (ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR) (2000-01) POPULATION: 49,321 DUTIES AND EXPERIENCES: Served as the first chief administrative officer of North Dakota's third largest city. City has a Mayor and 14 members of the City Council. Services include administration, finance, assessing, police, fa'e, streets, water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment; storm water, garbage collection, landfill for 37cities and counties, city-county health department, housing authority, city and county police and fire dispatching center, municipal court, animal control, planning and zoning and public mass transit system. ADMINISTRATION: Hired to implement change, streamlining and restructuring in city government as City Council moves from 14 members to seven members. Oversee city operations involving 539 employees in 12 departments. City has operating budget of $69.7 million and capital budgets of $53 million. Restructured and streamlined city operations; worked with the Mayor and City Council to develop a work plan with 37 goals and objectives; persuaded City Council to delegate 32 items previously approved by the Council to the departments; proposed major reforms in the accounting, financial reporting and budgeting systems; achieved substantial cost savings by centralizing purchasing of many items; suggested alternatives and proposed redirection of federal and state funds; enforced for the first time many city ordinances and personnel policies and procedures; worked with the employee unions; improved staff reports and information going to the Mayor and City Council; proposed cost reduction measures and elimination of administrative duplication; merged the privately operated senior bus system with the city bus system, saving a substantial amount of money for the city and the senior citizens; conducted a feasibility study and led the effort to merge the Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau with the city's Convention Center organization; commenced construction on $350 million dike project; developed a strategic planning, implementation and evaluation process to guide administrative and legislative decision making. IVINS CITY, UTAH POSITION: CITY MANAGER (2,000) POPULATION: 5,000 DUTIES AND EXPERIENCES: Hired after an investigation began by the FBI, State Attorney Generals Office, County Attorneys Office and State Auditors Office into the activities of the city. Worked with investigative agencies to clear the Mayor and City Council members. Brought day-to-day management expertise to the city; reorganized and restructured city accounting system, financial reporting system and budgeting system; reorganized, restructured and streamlined city departments, offices and employee duties; hired and terminated consultants and employees; worked with the Mayor and City Council to develop community values, community vision and mission statements; managed water use cutbacks during summer drought; negotiated purchase of water rights to cover city water shortages; wrote new ordinances for the approval of residential, commercial, industrial site plans and subdivision plats. INTERMOUNTAIN CITY AND COUNTY ASSISTANCE SERVICES, LLC POSITION: OWNER AND PRESIDENT (1999-2000) DUTIES AND EXPERIENCES: Owned and operated local government consulting firm. Projects included serving as staff to the Daggett County, Utah Boundary Commission in an annexation dispute between county, city and property owners. Work assessed compliance with Utah's annexation law and the fiscal and service delivery impacts of the annexation. Wrote a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Master plan assessed current conditions on over 300 acres of parks and open space. Plan established goals, objectives, policies and strategies for land acquisition, park development, maintenance and recreation participation. Consulted with the Utah Department of Transportation on liability insurance premiums charged by the Utah Department of Administrative Services in self-insurance program. Work reduced annual insurance premiums by approximately $1 million and identified over $17 million in insurance overcharges for a ten-year period. SOUTH JORDAN CITY, UTAH POSITION: CITY COUNCILMAN (1996-2000) POPULATION: 31,594 DUTIES AND EXPERIENCES: Elected twice as a City Councilman for one of Utah's rapidly growing communities. City was growing at 15 percent per year. Duties include reviewing and voting on the municipal budget, ordinances, resolutions, subdivision plats, commercial development proposals and industrial site plans; served on the city's municipal building authority board, redevelopment agency board and as the city's representative on the local taxing agency committee for redevelopment projects; served on city's negotiating team for a large commercial development involving a golf course and 1.2 million square feet of office buildings; worked with state legislators and transportation officials to bring millions of dollars in state funding for road improvements to community; negotiated telecommunication tower agreements; led the city's open space preservation efforts that resulted in substantial amounts of land being purchased and donated for parks and open space. UTAH MUNICIPAL RISK MANAGEMENT MUTUAL ASSOCIATION (1991-99) POSITION: RISK MANAGER (MUNICIPAL ADVISER, TRAINER AND AUDITOR) POPULATION: CITIES FROM 800 TO OVER 100,000 DUTIES AND EXPERIENCES: Served as municipal adviser, trainer and compliance auditor for city liability insurance pool created by 31 cities and towns by an interlocal agreement. Association provided a wide range of city management and risk management services to Utah municipalities. ADMINISTRATION: Set up the Association's first double-entry accounting and financial reporting system; purchased computer hardware and accounting software; supervised the development of Association fixed asset accounting system; worked with employees and programers in the development of claims and litigation management soRware; conducted underwriting exposure analysis for reinsurers that resulted in reduced premium costs; established loss prevention and loss control programs. CITY MANAGEMENT: Advised and acted as a consultant to mayors, city councils, city managers and other municipal employees on a wide range of city management and municipal liability issues; helped cities comply with state and federal laws and regulations; implemented annual performance audit program that covered claims, city contracts, vehicles, personnel, planning and zoning, water utility operations, sewer utility operations, traffic control devices, sidewalks, police and parks; conducted performance audits of municipal operations; established personnel systems based upon merit in several cities; wrote accounting, financial and budget policies for municipalities; wrote model ordinances and administrative policies; conducted reviews of development impact fee ordinances across the state. POSITION: SOUTH JORDAN CITY, UTAH CITY ADMINISTRATOR (CITY MANAGER) (1982-91) POPULATION: 15,000 AWARDS: Utah City Management Association Administrator of the Year Award; Government Finance Officers of the United States and Canada Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation and Award of Financial Reporting Achievement. DUTIES AND EXPERIENCES: Hired after an investigation by the State Auditors Office into city financial affairs. Served over nine years as chief administrative officer (city manager) of one of Utah's fastest growing cities. Services included police, fire, streets, parks, culinary water, secondary water, cemetery, garbage collection, municipal court, redevelopment agency, building inspection, planning and zoning. ADMINISTRATION: Developed a strategic planning, implementation and evaluation process to guide legislative and administrative decisions; worked with the Mayor and City Council to establish city goals and employee performance standards; obtained grants from the federal government to construct streets, bridges, sidewalks and railroad crossing improvements; cut new city hall costs by 60 percent by purchasing a partially completed building from bankruptcy court and using employees and volunteer labor to complete it; negotiated cable television and telecommunications towers agreements. FINANCE: Set up city's first double-entry financial accounting system; wrote financial accounting, purchasing, investment and budget policies; reduced the city's long-term debt; set up city risk management program that resulted in major reductions in insurance premiums; expanded annual budget and financial reports to include ten-year financial histories and additional information on the financial position of the city. Financial reports were awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. This award is nationally the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. PERSONNEL: Wrote city personnel ordinance and established personnel system based on merit; supervised preparation of city's first employee classification system and pay plan; established employee code of professional ethics; wrote city sexual harassment policy; implemented employee drug testing program; established employee performance evaluation system. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Responsible for the annexation of 3,905 acres, increasing the city size by 40 percent; wrote new city zoning ordinance and sign ordinance; helped City Council revise city land-use and streets master plans; worked with the City Council to implement development impact fees; established cost-sharing policies for city participation with developers in utility and other infrastructure improvements; worked with City Council to develop streetscape master plan to govern trees planted on city collector streets. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT: Guided the preparation of the city's economic development plan; helped establish economic development goals and strategies; market the city; obtained industrial development revenue bond allocations from the state for businesses; formed a redevelopment agency to provide for tax-increment incentives to new businesses; supervised the preparation of blight studies for redevelopment agency project areas; set up special improvement districts to finance industrial infrastructure with tax-free bonds. Some economic development successes include the attraction of a 450-employee medical equipment manufacturing firm and 340-employee dental products company. PARKS AND RECREATION: Responsible for the development of city parks and recreation master plan; constructed four parks; obtained 46acres of state and county property (at no cost) to develop city parks; negotiated the purchase of over 75 acres of property for future parks; formed a special service district to provide park and recreation services in part of the community; obtained a ten-acre park donation from a major corporation. PUBLIC WORKS: Served as city project manager for all public works projects; started a secondary water system using irrigation water for outside watering; supervised preparation of secondary water master plan; converted garbage collection an automated-collection system; implemented city recycling program; directed preparation of engineering standards for public infrastructure; started city-wide Geographic Information System (GIS) to keep track of city infrastructure. PUBLIC SAFETY: Establish city ambulance service; cut police and fire dispatch costs by contracting for dispatch service with another agency; rewrote the city judicial code to bring it into compliance with state law and generally accepted legal practices; reduced trial backlog and cutting court costs; increased court revenues and reduced backlog ofundelivered warrants by contracting with a private firm for warrant delivery; supervised the preparation of a computer program to automate the clerical functions of the court. UNITED STATES ARMY ACTIVE DUTY (1979-1982) RESERVES (1982-1991) RANK: CAPTAIN BRANCH: MILITARY INTELLIGENCE AWARDS: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Service Medal, Parachute Badge. Consistently rated in top three percent of miliary officers on Officer Efficiency Reports. DUTIES AND EXPERIENCES: Served as an Air Reconnaissance Liaison Officer, Battalion Operations Officer; Imagery Interpretation Platoon Leader, Military Intelligence Detachment Commander and Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) at the Pentagon. NEPHI CITY, UTAH POSITION: INTERN (Concurrent while graduate student, 1978-79) POPULATION: 3,000 DUTIES AND EXPERIENCES: Helped set up the city's first double-entry financial accounting system; implemented city's fixed asset accounting system; developed city employee performance evaluation system; reorganized city cemetery records; performed other assignments as directed. TULARE CITY, CALIFORNIA POSITION: SUMMER INTERN (1978) POPULATION: 15,000 DUTIES AND EXPERIENCES: Served on management negotiation team in labor negotiations with police union; developed strike contingency plan; developed, tested and validated police physical agility exam; served on budget task force that developed budget alternatives after passage of Proposition 13; recruited and selected city employees. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS POSITION: MISSIONARY (1973-75) DUTIES AND EXPERIENCES: Served two-year church mission in Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama; learned Spanish language; held various leadership and administrative positions including assistant to the mission president; traveled throughout Central America on church assignments; organized church relief operations after major hurricane in Honduras. FORMAL EDUCATION BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY: Master of Public Administration Degree--1979 (Distinguished Graduate) Areas of Specialization: City Management and Government Finance BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY: Bachelor of Arts Degree--1977 (Cum Laude Graduate) Major: Political Science REFERENCES John D. Packett Grand Forks Police Chief 122 South 5th Street Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201 Work Phone: (701) 787-8001 Doug Christensen Grand Forks City Councilman 19 Inland Hills Court Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201 Work Phone: (701) 775-0521 Carl Johnson Plant Manager, RDO Foods 1511 14th Avenue South Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201 Home Phone: (701) 772-4748 Work Phone: (701) 775-3154 Tim Burke Grand Forks City Councilman 208 Conklin Avenue Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203 Home Phone: (701) 746-4245 Work Phone: (701) 795-6981 Terry Bjerke Grand Forks City Councilman 5356 5th Avenue North Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203 Home Phone: (701) 746-1017 Lowell P. Stevens Grand Forks City Councilman 1809 6th Avenue North Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203 Home Phone: (701) 772-2460 Duane Lunak Grand Forks City Councilman 1521 Walnut Street Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201 Home Phone: (701) 772-8442 Dix H. McMullin South Jordan, Utah Mayor 10516 South 1540 West South Jordan, Utah 84095 Home Phone: (801) 254-4850 Work Phone: (801) 253-1111 Thomas M. Melena 14071 15th Street South Afton, MN 55001 RECEIVED CiTY OF CHANH^SSEN June 12, 2001 City of Chanhassen, 690 City Center Drive, Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re: City of Chanhassen City Manager Position Dear Sir or Madam: I would like to take this opportunity to apply for the Chanhassen City Manager's position as outlined in the recent ICMA employment announcement. I am hoping to advance in my career and I think this would be a very good opportunity. I would be very interested to be considered for this position and will provide you with whatever information you require. I would like to point out that in my career I have made a conscious decision to work in communities that allow me to have hands on relationships with ftae city council, staff and the community. That is to be in a community that is large enough to be able to solve problems, but small enough to be home and to have a small town character. As outlined in my attached resume, I have worked very successfully in the development field. That development background has also included using development financing and planning tools such as TIF, Comp Plans, CIPs and multiple year budgets. I have purposely worked in communities with strong desires to either develop or redevelop both in housing and commercial/industrial sectors. Those efforts have ensured a growth in the commercial sector that used the "prime the pump" principle that started the development which in mm brought the follow on development that made the public investment profitable. Although not always easy, we have found ways to make the cash flow work and yet giving the community the necessary services and jobs and development desired. It is also with a great deal of pride that I can comment on my experience in putting together working teams. Those teams have been made up of both paid employees and volunteers and have been very successful and innovative. In addition the team building efforts I have experienced with Teams, Boards and Commissions have been both worthwhile and useful. This in mm has allowed us to be excellent problem solvers and consensus builders. Additionally, I have extensive experience in intergovernmental relations as can be seen in my experience with the Zoo School project, the Management Academy, and the City- County experiences in several of my positions. I have also been very involved in grant management and procurement. This experience along with my exposure to international management has given me a good background in operations that are culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse. I firmly believe that I fulfill all the technical/educational needs and requirements for the Chanhassen position, but even more so, I believe I would be a good fit for this position. With my experience and attitude toward Public Administration, I believe I am what you are looking for in this position. I am looking forward to hearing from you hope I will be selected for an interview. I can be reached at my work number, 651-439-4439 or home number, 651-436-2084 at your convenience. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Thomas M. Melena THOMAS M. MELENA 14071 15th Avenue South Afton, MN 55001 Work (651) 439-4439 Home (651) 436-2084 EDUCATION Graduate: Undergraduate: Doctorate of Public Administration, Hamline University, St. Paul, MN, Doctoral Candidate Major: Public Administration, Dissertation; Multi-Ethnic Redevelopment of Brcko, Bosnia Masters of Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN, 1982 Major: Urban and Regional Studies Bachelor of Science, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN, 1996 Major: Construction Management; Minor: Bus~ness Administration Bachelor of Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN, 1969 Double Major: Economics and Political Science; Minor: History EMPLOYMENT February 1998- Present City of Oak Park Heights 14 I68 Oak Park Boulevard North, Oak Park Heights, Minnesota City Administrator Executive Director, Economic Development Authority Growing river city on the east side of Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area with an approximate population of 5,000. Home of a commercial/business center for a community of 25,000+ people. The City of Oak Park Heights is unique as a contract city with only 22 full time employees an~l a $3.5 million operating budget. Our maior development projects includes the new $70 million senior community of 600 housing u~ts, the $70 million expansion/development pl. the~,~c^entr.a,1, busi~,ness district, the redevelopment of the St. Croix Mall andBusiness Center, and the ,~u minion Kern Center Industrial Park. We have additionally completed major water, sewer and street infrastructure rehabilitation/expansion to better accommodate the economic and housing growth. The Mall redevelopment was accomplished through an adaptive reuse of the shopping center structure and converting it to the major Corporate Offices for Andersen Windows. Our Economic Development efforts have generated over 1,200 new head of household jobs in the last 2 years. Updated budget and revenue ~liversification programs were implemented With the re. sult of .tax rate st,Sbili~tion; w.e now have the same tax rate as we enjoyed in 1996. Implemented an updated comparable wortl~ system, improved labor relations, remodeled City Hall, updated PW/Parks facilities and equipment. May 1994 February 1~98 Melena Municipal Consultants, Inc. 12845 Foliage Avenue, Apple Valley, Minnesota Owner and CEO Consulting projects included working with cities, counties, the federal government, and the United Nations. The projects included; team building and strategic~pla .nning fhcilitator for both citi? and counties; six month project as consolidation coordinator for the communities of 13ranch/Nortl~ Branch, MN, a new community of 5,000 people; six month assignment as United~a_~o^n^s^Advis, or to Haiti for liaison between the U.N. and local government of Cap Haitian, a city of ! >0,0.00 people; one year project as interim County Administrator for Rice County, Minnesota (Fafi'bault) a county government with 300 employees and a population of 55,000 people; re'ne _month. a.s.s.ignme~nt .as advisor to the Office of the High Representative in Brcko, Bosnia for the rebuilcl~ng of the community and liaison between Office df the High Representative and the local community, serving a pre-war population estimated at 80,000 people. Thomas M. Melena Page Two November 1987 - April 1994 City of Apple Valley 14200 Cedar Avenue, Apple Valley, Minnesota City Administrator Executive Director, Economic Development Authority Fast growing affluent suburban community of 40,000 in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area with 145 full-time employees and 200 part-time employees and a $20 million annual budget. The City is the home of the Minnesota State Zoo, has its own 18-hole golf course, ice arena, swimming pool, and indoor sports facilities in its 44 parks. The community is developing rapidly and growing at the rate of $4(J million per year. Implemented revised wage/benefit and comparable worth packages for all employees. Administered a very effective team management program that Incorporated strategic planning through council/staff goal-setting workshops. Supervised the review, design and financing of an interactive computer MIS system. Implemented downtown development and redevelopment infrastructure improvements totahng $7 milIion. Implemented a 7-year C.I.P., a 7-year staff projection program, and a 7-year budget and revenue projection program. We moved to being an entrepreneurial revenue diversified City. For the last F~ve years, were able to keep a constant tax rate, with no tax increases during that period of time. Special ~projects included extensive Economic Development Programs and Joint Development Packages with other governmental entities. An example was the joint effort of the School District, State Zoo and City to develop the first ever Environmental Studies High School, located at the Zoological Gardens, financed by the sale of City Development Bonds. November 1985 - November 1987 Town of Salem 33 Geremonty Drive, Salem, New Hampshire Town Manager A fast growing suburban community of 28,000 in the Boston metro area on the Massachusetts/New H.arnpshire state line. Town Manager fo,Tn of government employing 215 full-time employees with a $16million annual budget. Had full authority to administer all departments except for an elected Town Clerk and Tax Collector. Established the Town's first LegaIDepartment. Established and organized a Community Development Department made up of Plahning,'inspections, Sanitation and Engineering to help control development, which ,averaged $40 milhon per year. Finalized the implementation and computerization of the town s financial operations. Implemented a fund accounting system and instituted a yearly updated long-term Capital Improvements Program. Coordinated $10 million in public construction in 1986 and $4 million in 1987. Conducted and coordinated studies on traffic, solid waste, water treatment, storm water drainage, and a hazardous waste site. Completed hookup to regional sewage waste treatment facility. Implemented a strong safety program; lrmproved labor management relations and team management/communications. March 1981 - November 1985 City of Mankato 202East Jackson, Mankato, Minnesota Assistant City Manager/Community Development Di_rector Executive Director, Housing and Redevelopment Authority Free standing community of 31,000 with 240 full-time employees. City Manager form of government with an annual budget of $20 million. Services an area population of 40,000 including a major university. Principal assistant to City Manager, served as Manager in his absence. Handled all labor relations and contract negotiations. Negotiated and administered the City cable franchise. Acted as general overall troubleshooter for the City Manager. For a short period was interim Finance D~rector. Directed and supervised Community Development Department of 25 people with the responsibilities of Development, Planning, Inspections, Sanitation, Housing and OSHA. ExtensNe work in City development using the tools of Tax Increment Financing, IRB' s, UDAG' s CDBG's, Land Leasing, Bargain Sales, and S.B.A. programs. Coor&nated downtown redevelopment projects to include financing, planning, and development actives. Made extensive use of City/County cooperation. The Planning, Sanitation, and HRA functions were joint City/County programs, staffed by City employees under City direction and supervision. Thomas M. Melena Page Three May 1978 - March 1981 City of Morris 609 Oregon, Morris, Minnesota City Manager Executive Director, Housing and Redevelopment Authority Free standing university community of 5,5~00 with 50 full-t' ~rme City employees..C, it2f' M .anager form, ofgovemment with an annual budget of $~ million. Full authority to administer all_City ctep .artrqen. ts ancl personnel. Instituted long-term Capital Improvement Program budgeting. Computerized the City financial operations. Conducted ali personnel administration and '_hTn-proved labor/management relations through hard but realistic negotiations. Established and organized a Community Development Department. Implemented an effective team management program. Improved and simplitSed the annual budgets. Initiated study and implementation of a master fire protection sys.tem. Contracted services to surrounding townships and County for fire protection and planning services. February 1977 - May 1978 City of Red Wing 30OFourth Street, Red Wing, Minnesota Personnel Director/Assistant Administrator Free standing community of 15,000 with 150 full-time City emp_loye.es. Adm!n. ist.ra.tor fo.rrn~.of eovemment. Assistant to Administrator, acted as Administrator iri his absence. Aclmlmsterecl t;lty labor relations, negotiations, arbitration with the four City unions. Controlled all hiring, firing, promotions, and wage increases. Administered City s insurance and OSHA/sa ety progr, ams: Coordinated all City personnel work. Worked intensively with the planning staff on the historic redevelopment of downtown Red Wing. June 1973 - February 1977 TEACHING EXPERIENCE 1992-1995 1988-1993 1981-1983 City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota Administrative Assistant Affluent suburban community of 48,000 with 220 full-time City employees. City Manager.form o.f government. Acted as Assistant to City Manager. Worked as financial and budge_tmTd_, analyst anct City Purchasing Agent. Member of labor relations/negotiation team. Administered City insurance andOSHA/Safety programs. Worked extensively on the planni_ng/re..searc.h aE..d' de.sign for.the downtown 50th and France Avenue redev,elopment project. Coordmated all health services planning. Acted as conversion agent of City s financiaI LOGIS computer system. Inver Hills Community College - Part-time Adjunct Instructor of Business Project Business - Junior Achievement/Applied Economics Program, Apple Valley High School Minnesota State University, Mankato - Adjunct Faculty in Public Administration and Planning OTHER INTERESTS Hobbies include sailing, bicycling, skiing, camping, roller blading, reading, and history. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS International City/County Management Association Minnesota City/County Management Association- Member, Board of Directors National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials David Schaaf 6201 St. Croix Trail N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 651-208-8735 -Cell 651-439-9501 - Home Former Mayor, Oak Park Heights Jerr?' Turnquist 14298 N. 56th St. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 651-439-1619 Former Council Member, Oak Park Heights Mark Swenson 14846 Upper 55th St. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082. 651-439-1479 Council Member, Oak Park Heights William A. Bassett 4504 Washington Blvd. Madison Lake, MN 56063-9649 507-24,~-4.~46 Former City Manager, Mankato Michael J. McCauley 430 Idaho Ave. N. Golden Valley, MN 55427-4937 763-451-1282 Home 763-569-3309 Work City Manager, Brooklyn Center JOHN NEIL HELIN 5 June 2001 2605 23~° Avenue, Central City, Nebraska 68826 (308) 946-5416/jnhelin~hotmail.com City Manager Selection Committee City of Chanhassen 690 City Center Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 I am applying for your position of City Manager. I am a native Minnesotan, bom and raised in Minneapolis and a graduate of the University of Minnesota. I have over twenty years of executive management and leader.qh¥ experience. Attachedis a copy ofmy resume, which will fitmi.qh you with information concerning my background, capabilities and education. The following summarizes my qua__lifications for thi.q position: · - EDUCATION Committed to life long learning. Awarded two Masters Degrees, the most recent in public administration (MPA). Continuously update .qkill.q through advanced professional training. · - EXPERIENCE · Experienced manager of a fidl-service community. Responsl~ole for aH city functions, including supervision of all utilities, including electric, natural gas, water, sewer and wastewater treatment, as well as parks, cemetery, airport, admini.qtration, finance, zoning and code enforcement, library, community and economic development, as well as all public safety departments. · Extensive work with economic development and redevelopment of downtown. · . SKILLS · Innovative and visionary leader with a hi._qory of developing high performing teams · Consensus builder who excels at executing policy and goals set by elected officials I have a proven tack record of dedicated service in the public sector as a senior leader and manager with experience in managing multi-million dollar budgets, developing the professional .qkill.q of subordinates, and supervising the management, construction, and improvement of infrastructure. Committed to working in a participatory manner with the Council and citizens in the community. I am a highly motivated and experienced leader with high energy levels who focuses on managing resources in the most effective and cost efficient manner possible. Committed to the concepts of continuous improvement, service excellence, and the highest ethical standards. Strategic thinker who takes an innovative and visionary approach to manicipal management. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at the telephone number and/or address listed above and on my resume. Thank you for your time and professional courtesy in reviewing this material N. Resume and References enclosed RECEIVED JUN 0 8 2001 CITY OF CHANHASSEN JOHN NEIL HELIN 2605 23m Avenue, Central City, Nebraska 68826 (308) 946-5416 / Email: jnhelin~hotmail.com SKILLS SUMMARY A proven, versatile leader with creative problem solving skills who is known for exceeding expectations when achieving results. A seasoned professional with years of public administration management experience. Energetic, adaptable, with proven communication, delegation and analytical skills. A change agent who continuously seeks to improve the organization and it's outputs. Strengths are: interpersonal, organizational and coordination skills; oral and written communication skills; consensus and team building; stafftraining and development; and a common sense approach. A lifelong commitment to the highest professional ethics and standards. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CITY AI)~TRATOR CENTRAL CITY, NEBRASKA 1996 - PRESENT Administrator for a full service city which owns and operates it's own municipal electric, natural gas, water, sewer and wastewater treatment utilities. Job responsibilities include the day to day management of all general services and municipal utilities. Major projects completed include the coordination and preparation ora $10.1 million annual budget; planning, coordination and direction of an Infiltration and Inflow study; water distribution study; design and construction of two new municipal water wells; and construction of a new $4.5 million wastewater treatment facility. Completed a $350,000 CDBG housing project for low-to-moderate income families which includes construction of a new subdivision with streets, and all utilities. Key player in desiring and negotiating a $360,000 CDBG economic development project which is bringing fourteen new jobs to the community, as well as a new 15,000 square foot manufac~g facility which the city owns and rents to the manufacturer for more than it's monthly loan payment. Key team member in getting a city sales tax passed to support infrastructure improvements and economic development. Provided leadership for first annexation in over thirty years. Perform all public affairs duties for the city, including preparing press releases and working directly with the media. Manage municipal emergency services (police, fire, ambulance), airport, cemetery, public transportatiOn, parks and pool ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER WAMEGO, KANSAS 1995 - 1996 Served as Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Wamego, Kansas, a full service city which owns and operates municipal electric, including production, water and sewer facilities. Assisted in the planning, development and implementation ora new merit pay and annualperformance evaluation system Researched, developed and wrote the city's drug and alcohol testing policy and re-wrote the city's personnel policy. Assisted the City Manager as needed. MANAGEMENT / STAFF U.S. GOVERNMENT 1972 - 1993 Served in a variety of positions as a senior manager, staffleader and assistant to senior leadership in numerous organizations with the federal government. Responsible for planning, budget, training and daily operations of large, culturally diverse organizations in various locales in the United States. JOHN NEIL HELIN PROFESSIONAL BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - Plan, develop, coordinate and prepare annual city budget of $10.1 million. Capital Improvement Planning process to the city budget process. Introduced HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Analyzed and approved position classifications, wrote and implemented policies on Equal Opportunity, Performance Evaluation, and Prevention of Sexual Harassment. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Key player in recruiting hospital bed manufacturer. Obtained $360,000 CDBG grant to assist the city in btfilding a 15,000 sq. ft. manufactm/ng and office facility which the city owns and leases to the manufacturer. - Authored successfifl proposal which brought $600,000 in super-low mortgage rates to assist low income, first time home buyers FACILITY MANAGEMENT - Managed 100,000 acre facility consisting of 542 miles of road, four hazardous waste storage facilities and a maintenance security workforce of 65 employees. STAFF DEVELOPMENT - Initiated and taught professional development program for city supervisors and staffto increase teamwork and ensure a more professional approach to serving the public. COST SAVING AND EFFICIENCY INITIATIVES Negotiated the purchase of electric subtransmission lines and substations which will save the city $100,000. a year. Initiated request for proposal process for aH engineer work resulting in a cost savings to the city of over $36,000 for just two projects. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT & IMPROVEMENTS - Initiated the planning, design and construction oftwo new city water wells. - Supervised the planning, design, financing and construction of a new $4.5 million wastewater treatment fac'flity circumventing possible non-compliance fines of $1 OK a day. REGIONAL COOPERATION - Member of State of Nebraska CDBG Advisory Committee. - Chairman, Board of Directors, American Public Energy Agency. This is a $1 billion dollar company which purchases and manages pre-paid natural gas supplies. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - Member, Board of Directors of~ Merrick County Fimess Center; Merrick County Economic Development Corporation; and the Central City Main Street Organization. - Received prestigious leader,qhip award from organization of 180 municipalities in 5 states. Master of Public Administration Master of Science in Administration EDUCATION Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI (1998) (1987) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS International City and County Management Association (ICMA) Nebraska City Management and Economic Development Associations JOHN NEIL HELIN 2605 23'`o Avenue, Central City, Nebraska 68826 (308) 946-54 ! 6 REFERENCES Richard M. Duxbury Executive Director, NMPP Energy P.O. Box 95124 Lincoln, NE 68509-2595 Work: (800) 234-2595 Michael Bair City Administrator 905 13t~ Street City of Aurora, Nebraska 68818 Work: (402) 694-6992 Roger Mock President / CEO, American Public Energy Agency 1111 "O" Street, Suite 200 Lincoln, NE 68509 Work: 800-476-3749 Michael Egan President, Quality Consulting Services 1736 Geneva DePere, WI 54115 (920) 336-0605 / 337-9892 Chris Anderson City Administrator 2304 Silver Street City of Ashland, NE 68779-0747 Work: (402) 944-3387