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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20080721 - VI-14Hastings Bridge Coalition Membership Application (Application Deadline is July 15, 2008) V~-14 Thank you for your interest in serving on the Hastings Bridge Coalition. This committee is a joint coalition of the City of Hastings and the Hastings Area Chamber of Corh~merce and Tourism Bureau. To help us have a better understanding of your interests and background, we ask candidates for some general information. Please complete the following information section in full. I am applying as an appointee of the: X City of Hastings ^ Hastings Area Chamber** Name: Brian E. Jones Address: 1573 Stonegate Road. Hastings MN 55033 Employer: First Judicial District, State of Minnesota Occupation: Assistant District Administrator Home Phone: 651-480-1766 Work or Cell Phone: 651-438-8230 (work) Email Address: brianJones@comcast.net Are you a resident of Hastings? )C Yes ^ No If so, how long have you lived in Hastings? 9 years Are you a member of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce? ^ Yes X No Prior Experience as public employee, elected, or appointed official: See attached resume -worked for state court system for most of the last 10 years and also worked for the League of Minnesota Cities for approximately 3 years. Briefly describe your background, experience, and any other information not previously given, which you believe should be considered regarding the appointment you are seeking. Please summarize why you are seeking an appointment to this commission. Please see attached application letter and resume. Continued on next page *Must reside within the City of Hastings Ordinance 2.81: City of Hastings Code of Ethics "Subd. 3 Responsibilities of Public Office. Public Officials are agents of public purpose and hold office for the benefit of the public. They are bound to uphold the Constitution of the United States, the Constititution of Minnesota, and to impartially carry out the laws of the nation, state, and the City of Hastings and thus foster respect for all government." "Subd. 7. Public Disclosure. (1) Each public offcial...shall file...a sworn statement...which must contain... (1) The names of all businesses, corporations, companies, firms, partnerships, or other business enterprises, doing business with or in the City of Hastings, in which said public official is connected thereto as an employee, owner, director, officer, advisor, or consultant, or in which said public official has a continuing financial interest, through ownership of stock or as a beneficiary of any pension or retirement plan." ** Must be a member of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, or chamber affiliate. Hastings Chamber of Commerce appointees must be a Chamber member in good standing, or identified as a partner in regard to the bridge construc#ion. No member appointed by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce shall speak on behalf of the Chamber or form any position on behalf of the Chamber. No action by any coalition member shall be binding upon or constitute an expression of, the policy of the Chamber until it shall have been approved or ratified by the Board of Directors. I have read and understand the above requirements. Name Date Please return to Telephone: Fax: e-mail: For Office Use: Date Received: Forwarded to: Michelle Jacobs 651-437-6775 651-437-2697 michelle(c~hastingsmn.org Written May 20, 2008 July 2, 2008 Michelle Jacobs, President Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau 111 Third Street East Hastings, MN 55033 Dear Ms. Jacobs, Please accept my application for an appointment to the Hastings Bridge Coalition, which was recently posted in the Hastings Star Gazette newspaper. I possess a unique combination of government, legal, and business experience that I think would be helpful to the coalition. Presently, I work as the Assistant District Administrator for the First Judicial District, which has 36 judges and more than 250 staff handling nearly 200,000 cases annually in the counties of Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott, and Sibley. The Dakota County Judicial Center in Hastings is the largest courthouse in the district and will certainly be impacted by the planned Hastings Bridge replacement. In the past four months, I worked extensively on various tasks associated with the current bridge maintenance and repair project, given its impact on our court employees and the public we serve. I partnered with Matt Mendenhall from Dakota County as we coordinated efforts to survey our respective employee groups on their interest in a shuttle service. I also communicated on a regular basis with our judges and court staff in the Hastings and Red Wing courthouses about the project timelines, decisions, and impacts. I previously worked for the League of Minnesota Cities where I obtained a wealth of knowledge and exposure to many of the issues that arise in the area of municipal operations. As a research assistant, I responded to 10-20 inquiries daily from city attorneys, local officials, and citizens on abroad range of topics. Other tasks included attending annual conferences and city attorney updates, collecting materials on municipal topics, and providing support to League staff. Thereafter, I was promoted to research analyst because of my experience and knowledge with local government topics. Through these positions I developed effective working relationships with various individuals throughout the state who work in local government. Asa 9 year resident of Hastings, I am personally committed to ensuring that the bridge replacement is done as effectively and efficiently as possible, thereby minimizing the negative impacts that may occur to our citizens and local businesses. I have stayed on top of the bridge project since its inception given its impact to my employer and also my personal interest. I hope the information provided reflects my genuine interest in serving as a member on the coalition. I can certainly be available for the posted meeting schedule. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Brian E. Jones BRIAN E. JONES 1573 Stonegate Road Hastings, Minnesota 55033 651-438-823 0(w)/651-480-1766(h) Professional Assistant District Administrator, March 2001 -Present Experience First Judicial District, State of Minnesota, Hastings, MN Highly responsible leadership position providing administrative and management support to 36 judges and the judicial district administrator. Oversee the major functional areas of information technology, facilities, guardians ad litem, communications, and jury management. Direct court administration activities in Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties. Supervise four court administrators, aswell as judicial district administrative and technical services staff. Responsible for all aspects of personnel management in a manner that is conducive to high morale and productivity. Develop effective work teams and motivate individuals to meet goals and objectives, thereby providing services in the most effective and efficient manner. Participate in numerous state, district, and county committees. Resolve complaints on court rela#ed matters from the public, law enforcement, attorneys and others. Assume the duties of the district administrator in his absence. Project Specialist, October 2000 -February 2001 Target Financial Services Systems Division, Minneapolis, MN Managed technology initiatives for various business areas at Target Financial Services. Worked directly with Target Technology Services and client teams to develop effective project proposals, design, usability and controls. Responsible for prioritizing, testing and analyzing support and development issues, as well as ongoing project status reports. Ensured strong client service and satisfaction by meeting the needs and requests of internal and external clients in a complete and timely manner. Proactively tracked business changes and trends, seeking innovative solutions for technology needs. Additional responsibilities included compliance issues, data encryption, and overseeing portfolio data management by external vendors. Assistant Training Coordinator, April 1999 -September 2000 Fourth Judicial District, Hennepin County District Court, Minneapolis, MN Assisted with the overall design, development, implementation and evaluation of the continuing education curriculum for over 650 judicial and non judicial court personnel. Worked directly with judges, managers and supervisors to assess needs, recommend training goals and priorities, and direct the development and delivery of appropriate training. Responsibilities included coordination of classroom and computer-based training, preparing materials, scheduling, researching and contracting with trainers, as well as coordinating access to state and county training and development. Miscellaneous tasks included conducting employee orientation sessions, facilitating group meetings, and serving as the district court representative on numerous internal and external committees. Judicial Law Clerk, February 1997 -March 1999 Fourth Judicial District, Hennepin County District Court, Minneapolis, MN Hon. Tanya M. Bransford, Hon. Robert H. Lynn, and Hon. John Q. McShane Managed judicial dockets and attended trials, motions and sentencing hearings, while performing numerous court-related duties. Researched and analyzed various substantive areas of law. Prepared bench memos advising the judge on the facts, legal issues and arguments, drafted orders and supporting memoranda. Responded to inquiries from attorneys, law enforcement and court personnel, as well as the public regarding legal matters. Research Analyst, August 1996 -January i 997 League of Minnesota Cities, St. Paul, MN Promoted to Research Analyst in August 1996. Duties included those listed below under Research Assistant, as well as the following: prepared research memoranda for general distribution to member cities and the public; published articles in Minnesota Cities, a magazine of statewide circulation; project research for in-house counsel; and routine advice and support to research assistants and other staff: Research Assistant, May 1994 -July 1996 League of Minnesota Cities, St. Paul, MN Researched and responded to a variety of oral and written inquiries, with legal and policy implications, primarily for city attorneys, city officials and in-house counsel. Considerable knowledge in taxation and finance, government data practices, licensing, elections, competitive bidding, as well as other areas of municipal law and policy. Areas of specialization included personnel matters, municipal expenditures, zoning, intergovernmental relations and general liability. Education Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, May 1996 Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, MN Admitted to practice in Minnesota and the United States District Court, District of MN Elective courses included taxation and finance, government regulation of business, employment law and discrimination, business associations, state and local government, contracts, labor law and administrative law. Class Rank: 221183 {Top 12%) G.P.A. 3.35/4.0 Master of Business Administration, May 1993 North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND Courses included advanced fmancial management, accounting controls, strategic marketing, business policy and strategy, information systems and advanced organizational communication. G.P.A. 3.75/4.0 Bachelor of Science, February 1992 North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND Major: Sociology/Criminal Justice Minors: Business Administration and Psychology Courses included criminal justice system, production/operations management, accounting, research methods, principles of management, business law and marketing. G.P.A. 3.35/4.0 Volunteer Coach and Volunteer Committee Member, July 2006 -Present Experience Hastings Youth Athletic Association (HYAA); Hastings Hockey Boosters {HHB) Volunteer in a variety of ways for both the local youth athletic association and hockey program. Serve as a head baseball and soccer coach, parent representative, volunteer committee member, etc. Citizen Review Volunteer, January 1998 -September 2003 United Way of the St. Paul Area Reviewed, screened and prioritized proposals for funding according to UWSPA funding values and criteria, thereby ensuring contributions are invested wisely to meet the needs of the community. Recommended funding levels and length of agreements. Participated in information visits with three to five agencies annually. Fostered and promoted a positive relationship with agencies during visits and throughout proposal review process. Attorney, November 1996 -February 1997 .Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, St. Paul, MN Provided independent legal advice and representation to persons with low income in domestic relations, real property and other areas of practice. Guardian Ad Litem, December 1993 -February 1997 Second Judicial District, Ramsey County District Court, St. Paul, MN Court appointed special advocate in both family and juvenile court. Made legal recommendations regarding a child's best interest throughout each stage of the court process. Responsibilities included researching the allegations, interviewing parties, writing reports and motions, and case management. Activities and American Bar Association Memberships Hastings Hockey Boosters/Hastings Youth Athletic Association (past and present) Hamline Journal of Public Law and Policy, Associate Member Hamline Student Bar Association, Elected Class Representative Hamline Business Law Society Hennepin County Bar Association, Public Attorneys and New Lawyers Committees Hennepin County Training Association Minnesota Justice Foundation Minnesota State Bar Association, Public Law Section Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity North Dakota Legislature, Assistant Lobbyist for NDSU North Dakota Student Association, Head Delegate for NDSU North Dakota Intercollegiate State Legislature, Head Delegate for NDSU and House of Representatives Seat NDSU Student Government, Commissioner and Senator NDSU Pre-Law Club, President and Public Relations Chair Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hastings, MN Sons of the American Legion, St. Paul, MN Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, President and Educator Interests include spending time with family, reading, sports and outdoor activities Honors Guardians Ad Litem: Minnesota's Response to the Growing Dissatisfaction with a "Friend, " 17 Hamline J. Pub. L. & Pol'y 427 (1996). Dean's Honor Roll, NDSU (1990-1993) and Hamline (1994-1996) National Collegiate Student Government Award NDSU Orientation Leader Order of Omega National Honor Society Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Leadership Academy Top Member and Top Senior of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Listed in Who's Who: American Law Students Listed in Who's Who: American Colleges and Universities References Michael J. Kelley Assistant District Administrator Fourth Judicial District 300 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55487 612-348-0136 Laurie Kusek Court Administrative Supervisor Fourth Judicial District 626 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55415 612-348-5017 Hon. Edward I. Lynch District Court Judge Dakota County District Court 1560 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033 651-438-4352 Jerry Winter Judicial District Administrator First Judicial District 1560 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033 651-438-4330 Jul. $. 2008 11:4$AM :Design Partnership No. 5423 P. 1 Hastings Bridge Coalition Membership Application Thank you far your interest in serving on the Hastings Bridge Coalition. This committee is a joint coalition of the City of Hastings and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. To help us have ~a better understanding of your interests and background, we ask candidates for same genera! information. Please complete the following information section in ftall. ! am applying as an appatntee of the: ~I City of Hastings* ^ Hastings Area Chamtae~'° Name: _ '{~enrli~! ~ ~i? il~e. Address: X11 ~~s~ ~}~ ~~E~~~ Employer: `~~ ~~~~~ ~.~~.~r~k;U, L~~I. ~ccx,patian: ~ ~ U~ ~ ~e~~ Home Phone: Worttk ar Cell 17hone::1~51.33$. ~Z+~ ~ Email Address c~~3et~n~ .~U~~aw?~~~ . neT Are you a resident of Hastings? ~) Yes ^ No if sa, how Iong hate you lived in Hastings? ~i_ D nears Are you a member of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce? ^ Yes ~ Na Prior Experience as public employee, elected, or appointed official: ti~'~~~5 ~t,~ ; Gt~~r+ti~S~Dfi _ r.:Dr+~~tCRcr>S,Ut: Y~~~~irnq ~C~ri rl~, _ ~Jr.-~E~-+~! ~n,~~n~ u ~r^,~'y ~~• Briefly describe your background, experience, and any other information not previously given, which you believe should be considered regarding the appointment you are seeking. Please summarize why!you are seeking an appointment to this commission. 7h~~6'j'`~s_i~ ~rr.~'1~7~c.~y~~. V1~~~~ 'P~~,v-+~i~t ~tS ~~+''iL ~t~Srr.~-~,~r~. _~-I~,s~;'MS },~ ~a~ at ~~~, ~1~5~~ c,5~b~~~~',o~n ~;~~ yes '~`aro br; ayes. 1 ,~.u:.-~ ;~ o ~orl4 ~,~ ~a! S~,e' 'J•1~e ,r~~ CY`,~af ; S ~ S~r~~ j'f~te}t~~.ti7iA~ t~~ ~aS~'s x i~'S rr~9~~N . ~N~ t~S~~~7~ Continued an next page Jul. 8. 2008 11;4$AM Design Partnership "'Must reside within thEs City df Hastings No. 5423 P, 2 Ordinance 2.81. Gi , of Hastings Cade of Ethics "Subd. 3 Responsibilities of Public Office: Public Officials are agents of public purpose and hold ofi'ice for the benefit of the public. They are bound to uphold the Constitution of the United States, the Constitit~rtion of Minnesota, and to impartially carry out the laws of the nation, state, and the City of Hastings and thus foster respect for all govemment.° °Subd_ 7. Public Dissrlosure. (1) Each public official...shall file...a sworn statement...which must contain.._(1) The names' of all businesses, corporations, companies, firms, partnerships, or other business enterprises, doing business wifih or in the City of Hastings, in which said public official is connected thereto as an employee, owner, director, officer, advisor, or consultant, or in which said public official has a continuing financial interest, through ownership of stock or as a beneficiary of any pension or retirement plan." "``` Must be a member of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, ar chamber affiliate. Hastings Chamber of Commerce appointees must be a Chamber member in goad standing, ar identified as a partner in regard to the bridge construction. No member appointed by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce shall speak an behalf of the Chamber or fofm any position on behalf of the Chamber. IVo action by any coalition member sha{I be binding upon ar constitute an expression af, the policy of the Chamber until it shat(have been approved or ratified by the Board of Directors. I have read and Understand the above requirements. ~~ ~ U~ Name Date Please return to: Telephone: Fax. e-malt: For ONie® Use: Date Received: Michelle Jacobs 6b1-437-6775 651-437-2687 michelleCcDhastin scLmn.ora Forwarded to: 1Alrrttan May 2Q, 2~8 Hastings Bridge Coali#ion Membership Application Thank you for your interest in serving on the Hastings Bridge Coalition. This committee is a joint coalition of the City of Hastings and the°HastingsArea Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. To help us have a better understanding of your interests and background, we ask candidates for some general information. Please complete the following information section in full. I am applying as an appointee of the: ~ City of Hasting~* ^ Hastings Area Chamber'"k Name:. Address: '2c,'7 '/~ 2 AtD ~. t3 . ~~ Z.-- Employer: ~iY O.~Ftc.~, -.~m„-~eQ Occupation: ~~: ~.~_.~iv~Q Home Phone: ~~ I -~-~p- Z~(vZ- Work or Cel! Phone: Email Address Are you a resident of Hastings? [~ Yes ^ No If so, how long have you lived in Hastings? ~~years Are you a member of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce? ^ Yes ~ No Prior Experience as public employee, elected, or appointed official: _~ Briefly describe your background, experience, and any other information not previously given, which you believe should be considered regarding the appointment you are seeking. Please summarize why you are seeking an appointment to this commission. I have recently retired from the discipline of civil engineering to pursue personal interests. I bring a general background of understanding of the engineering and construction processes. -lbfy Merest however in being a member of the fridge Coalition is to bring input i~pto: the need for the replacement bridge #o preserve the wonderful and charming visual appearance that the last two river bridges have graced our city with in over a hundred years. Continued on next page *Must reside within the City of Hastings Ordinance 2.81: City of Hastings Code of Ethics f5ubd_ 3 Respons}b}lilies of Public Office. Public Offtcia}s are agents ofpublic-purpose and hold office for the benefit of the public. They are bound to uphold the Constitution of the United States, the Constititution of Minnesota, and to impartially carry out the laws of the nation, state, and the City of Hastings and thus foster respect for all government$ ~5ubd. 7. Public Disclosure. (1) Each public offiaaly shall filet' a sworn statementy which must containy (1) The names of all businesses, corporations, companies, firms, partnerships, or other business enterprises, doing business with or in the City of Hastings, in which said public official is connected thereto as an employee, owner, director, officer, advisor, or consultant, or in which said-public official teas a cont}nu}ng financial interest, through ownership of stock or as a beneficiary of any pension or retirement plan.S *" Must be a rpember of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, or chamber affiliate Hastings Chamber of Commerce appointees must be a Chamber member in good standing, or identified as a partner in regard to the bridge construction. No member appojnted by the Hastings Area Chamberof Commerce shall speak ion behalf of the Chamber or form any position on behalf of the Chamber. No action by any coalition member shall be binding upon or constitute an expression of, the policy of the Chamber until it shall have been approved or ratified by the Board of Directors. I have read. and upderstand the above requirements. ~ Z.c;~ N me Da Please return to: Michelle Jacobs Telephone: 651-437-6775 Fax: 651-437-2697 e-mail: m}che}leCcr~hastinasmn orq For Office Use: Date Received: Forwarded to: Written May 20, 2008.