HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-06 Appoint Planning Commissioner Bryce LeBrun City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From: John Hinzman, Community Development Director
Date: December 20, 2021
Item: Appoint Planning Commissioner – Bryce LeBrun
Council Action Requested:
The City Council is asked to make the following appointments to the Planning
Commission:
• Bryce LeBrun of 735 West 6th Street to the Planning Commission from
1/1/22 to 12/31/23. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Emily
King’s departure.
Commissioners are eligible to serve a total of three, two year terms. Action
requires a simple majority of City Council.
Background Information:
Six candidates were interviewed for the position by Planning Committee Chair
Folch, Planning Commission Chair Messina, City Administrator Wietecha, and
Community Development Director Hinzman. Mr. LeBrun the unanimous selection
of the committee Please see attached application for further information.
Financial Impact:
N\A
Advisory Commission Discussion:
N\A
Council Committee Discussion:
N\A
Attachments:
• Advisory Commission Application
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Advisory Commission & Task Force Interest Form
The City of Hastings encourages active participation of its residents. City Advisory Commissions and Task
Forces are two ways in which residents can take a participatory involvement in the planning,
development, and preservation of our growing and historical community. Thank you for your interest
in serving on an advisory commission or task force. Information about these opportunities is available
on the City’s website at www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/commissions.
Commission (Please indicate your interest) Questions? Contact 651-480-2350 or
Charter Dan Wietecha dwietecha@hastingsmn.gov
Hastings Economic Development & Redevelopment Authority John Hinzman (HEDRA) Jhinzman@hastingsmn.gov
Heritage Preservation Commission Justin Fortney (HPC) Jfortney@hastingsmn.gov
Parks & Recreation Chris Jenkins (PRC) Cjenkins@hastingsmn.gov
Planning John Hinzman (PC) Jhinzman@hastingsmn.gov
Public Safety Bryan Schafer (PSAC) bschafer@hastingsmn.gov
Arts Task Force Kelly Murtaugh kmurtaugh@hastingsmn.gov
Other/ no Preference Dan Wietecha Dwietecha@hastingsmn.gov
To help us have a better understanding of your interests and background, we ask for some general
information. Please complete and sign the application.
Name
Address
Day Phone
Evening Phone
E-mail
How long have you lived in Hastings?
Bryce LeBrun
735 6th St W, Hastings, MN 55033
lebrbryce1@gmail.com
920-495-5144
X (1st)
X (2nd)- Was previously a member before reinstatement, would be willing to help out again if needed.
I have lived in Hastings since May 2017, so close to 5 years.
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City of Hastings Page 2 of 2 Advisory Commission Interest Form
Please share why you are interested in becoming involved with a City commission or task force.
Supplemental Information
Employer:
Occupation:
What experience would you bring to the C ommission or
Task Force?
Please return to: City of Hastings City Use
101 Fourth Street East OR via email to the Date Received: Hastings, MN 55033 Commission contact Forwarded to:
§ 31.36 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE.
(A) Each public official of the City of Hastings shall file for public record in the office of the City Clerk, a sworn statement in a form
approved by the City Council and which must contain, at a minimum, the following information:
(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 the public official is connected thereto as an employee, owner, director, officer, adviser, or consultant, or in
which the public official has a continuing financial interest, through ownership of stock or as a beneficiary of any pension or retirement plan;
(2) A description of all parcels of real property, other than property occupied by the public official as a personal residence,
in which the public official has any interest, including the right to occupy any such property; and
(3) The interest of a spouse, or minor child or other member of the immediate household of any public official shall be
considered an interest of the public official for purposes of filing the statement required.
(B) Each person who becomes a public official shall, within 30 days after assuming the office or position, file a public disclosure
required by this section.
(1) Following an initial filing, the information on that filing shall remain in effect and all public officials will continue to attest to
its truth. Within 30 days of any change to the information on the initial filing and following any reappointment or reelection, all public officials
shall file a new sworn statement with the City Clerk. City staff members covered under this provision shall fill out an initial filing and shall
thereafter complete any amended filings within 30 days of any change to the information on the initial filing or at least every 4 years, in the years
in which the Mayor and at large Councilmember seats are up for election, whichever comes first. (Am. Ord. 511, passed 4-5-2004)
(2) This subchapter shall not be construed to require the filing of any information relating to any person’s connection with any
professional society or any charitable, religious, social, fraternal, recreational, civil or political organization or any similar organization not
conducted as a business enterprise.
(3) The City Administrator shall inform each person who is required to file a statement, the time and place for filing, and shall
furnish each such person with a copy of this subchapter and the required statement form. The City Administrator shall inform the City Council
when any person, who is required to file a statement, fails to file the statement in a timely manner. (Prior Code, § 2.81)
Dakota County
Transportation Project Manager
Regarding Planning Comission - I am a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in Minnesota (license No. 59322). I have an in depth understanding of Cityof Hastings processes, standards, construction specifications and codes as well as the roles of city staff, commissioners and council. I am familiar with the Hastings zoning & subdivision ordinance. From my engineering & surveying background I have a good understanding of right of way & property law, and the design, construction, costs & financing of stormwater infrastructure, parking, public & private utilities, buildings,streets, and site work. I have particular interest in and knowledge of bicycle & pedestrian infrastructure, safety and accessibility. I regularly read about and keep up on innovations & changes in development requirements, street design and zoning codes across the US and worldwide. Additionally, I have a good understanding of the roles and responsibilites of various stakeholder organizations (the City, MnDOT, Met Council, MnDNR,Dakota County, etc.)
Regarding the Arts Task Force - I have been involved in music and musical organizations since I was 9 years old. I play percussion and saxaphone along with piano and guitar. I have also been involved in theater productions both on stage and as musical support. Since moving to Hastings, Ihave been participating in the River Valley Band and the Hastings-Prescott Area Arts Council. I was one of the HPAAC members involved in the Hastings is Arts study and I am well aware of the benefits that arts and culture can provide a community in everything that a city does.
Regarding Planning Commission: I have kept updated and informed on municipal issues and developments since moving to Hastings. I have always held a strong personal interest in cities and how growth shapes them and affects thelives of residents & the opportunities for residents, developers and businesses. I believe that there are great opportunitiesfor smart & positive growth in Hastings. One of the things that originally attracted me to move to and, more recently,buy a home in Hastings is that I found a sense of place here that I did not find in other Twin Cities Metro suburbs;I think there are ways to foster local development that will channel & enhance Hastings’ unique sense of place whilesimultaneously improve livability for current & future residents. I think Hastings has an opportunity to grow and revitalizein the next few years in a way that is both recognizable and popular with current residents as well as attractive and unique to newcomers or returners. Joining the Planning Commission is a way I can use my personal interests & time (time I already spend thinking about these topics) to actively assist in continuing to make Hastings a better place to live and work.
Regarding the Arts Task Force - I have been an active member of the arts community in Hastings since moving here as a part of the River Valley Band & the Hastings-Prescott Area Arts Council. I am strongly supportive of Arts & Culture having a structured role in City of Hastings government and projects. This relates to my above-referenced sense of place for Hastings. Many other peer cities arerealizing the value in including arts and culture in city processes and decision making.
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