HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-06 Appoint Heritage Preservation Commissioners Ashley Alitz Edell, Maggie McCoy, and Patricia Bremer and Reappoint Heritage Preservation Commissioner Richard Smith
To: Mayor Fasbender and City Councilmembers
From: Justin Fortney, City Planner
Date: December 19, 2022
Item: Appointments to the Heritage Preservation Commission:
Council Action Requested:
The City Council is asked to make one reappointment and three new appointments to the
HPC.
Commissioner Smith has served the HPC well since 2016 and is currently the Vice Chair.
The Interview Committee (Councilmember Folch, HPC Chair Toppin, Wietecha, and
Fortney) have interviewed the following new appointment candidates and believe they
have shown a good understanding of commission’s role in the community and have a great
appreciation for its history.
Reappointment Richard Smith 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2025
New Appointment Ashley Alitz Edell 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2025
New Appointment Patricia Bremer 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2025
New Appointment Maggie McCoy 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2023 (partial term vacancy)
Background Information:
The HPC has nine-member positions with three terms expiring every year. There are no term
limits for HPC members. However, after three consecutive terms, the positions must also be
open to new applicants. Requests for interested citizens to apply have been advertised in the
newspaper, city website, city newsletter, and Facebook.
The vacancies are from three commissioners that are stepping away from service on the
commission due to their availability. Kathy Sovik Siemens (1996), Connie Blasing (2021), and
Emily Chouman (2021). They will hopefully have an interest in returning in the future.
Financial Impact: N/A
Advisory Commission Discussion: N/A
Council Committee Discussion: The Interview Committee unanimous recommended the
proposed appointment at their 7:40 am interviews on December 13, 2022
Attachments: City Commission Interest Forms: Ashley Alitz Edell, Patricia Bremer,
Maggie McCoy
City Council Memorandum
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Advisory Commission Interest Form
The City of Hastings encourages active participation of its residents. City Advisory Commissions are one
form 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. Information about City commissions is available on the City’s website at
www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/commissions.
Commission (Please indicate your interest)
Heritage Preservation Commission
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
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?
Ashley Alitz Edell
224 7th St W. Hastings, MN 55033
651-210-3313
651-210-3313
aalitz19@gmail.com
A total of about 20 years-with my parents always living here, so I
always would visit. I was born here, graduated high school then lived
out of town for 14 years. We bought a historic home (224 7th St W.)
in town in Oct. 2020. My family is from here for many generations.
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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.
Supplemental Information
Employer:
Occupation:
What experience would you bring to the Commission?
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)
I would like to learn more about the Heritage Preservation Commission
because I have a historic home.
News Reporter
KDWA Radio
I have worked as a quality manager in the food industry for many
years. I am skilled at reading and sharing regulations. Part of my job
was learning new FDA regulations and "translating" them for our sales,
manufacturing and marketing teams. All to say, I am good with the fine
print, black-and-white, "always get it in writing" kind of thinking-which I
think would be helpful in government.
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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 https://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/commissions-task-forces.
Commission
(Please indicate your interest)
Questions?
Contact 651-480-2350 or the person (s)
below
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 David Wilske
(PSAC) dwilske@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
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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)
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