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Memo V-II
To: Mayor Hicks and City Council
From: John Hinzman, Planning Director
Date: January 16, 2007
Subject: Economic Development Commission Appointment - Lynn
Moratzka
REQUEST
The City Council is asked to approve the appointment of Lynn Moratzka to serve on the
Economic Development Commission. The length of the term is two years, expiring on
December 31,2008. Members may serve up to six consecutive years upon approval of the
City Council. Lynn would replace the vacancy of Richard Welshons.
City of Hastings
Commission Application
Thank you for your interest in serving on a City of Hastings appointed official.
To help us have a better understanding of your interests and background, we ask
candidates for some general information. Please complete the required information
section in full and feel free to complete the desired information section; please sign the
application.
Please type or print clearly.
Required Information
Commission Applying For:
D Natural Resources & Recreation (NRRC) D Planning
D Historic Preservation (HPC) D Industrial Park
xD Economic Development D Charter
D Housing & Redevelopment (HRA) D Other/No Preference
Name: Lynn Moratzka
Address: 1161 Southview Dr. P.O. Box 483
Phone Number: 952-891-7033 651-437-7869
(Day) (Evening)
How long have you lived in Hastings? 35 years
Please provide a short paragraph summarizing why you are seeking an appointment to
a City of Hastings commission.
As a former city council member I was the council representative to the Economic
Development Commission. I am very interested in continuinq my participation on the
Commission. Because I have been participatinq on the Commission I am familiar with
the issues and studies the Commission is currently workinq on and I have a workinq
knowledqe of purpose and history of the Commission.
Desired Information
Employer: Dakota Countv
Occupation: Planninq Manaqer
Prior Experience as public employee, elected, or appointed official: 12 years as a
Hastinqs City Council member. 6 years on the Natural Resources and Recreation
Commission. 6 years on the District #200 Community Education Advisory Board. I
have worked for Dakota County for 17 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. If needed, please add a separate page.
I have both public sector and private sector experience. I am currently the
Planninq Manaqer for the Physical Development Division for Dakota County. In my
position I work on and manaqe many proiects related to economic development for
Dakota Countv. In my previous role on the Citv Council, I had to make decisions on the
recommendations of the Economic Development Commission.
Mv private sector experience includes previouslv owninq and operatinq two
businesses in Hastinqs both located on Vermillion Street. My experiences in both the
public and private sectors allow me to understand and appreciate the needs of both in
order to allow the Commission to reach consensus on recommendations to the Council.
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 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 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, Ihrough ownership of stock or as a beneficiary of any pension or retirement plan."
Please return to: City of Hastings
Attention: Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk
101 Fourth Street East
Hastings, MN 55033
Telephone: 651-480-2350
Fax: 651-437-7082
e-mail: citvhall@ci.hastinqs.mn.us
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Updated: December, 2005