03-24-14 CC Special Mtg packetCITY OF SHOREWOOD
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2014
AGENDA
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
A. Roll Call
B. Review Agenda
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
LARGE CONFERENCE RM
6:30 P.M.
Mayor Zerby
Hotvet
Siakel
Sundberg
Woodruff
2. INTERVIEW CANDIDATE FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION
A. 6:30 PM Jeffrey Ische, 25365 Smithtown Rd Letter of Interest
3. ADJOURN
DEC 2 0 2013
25365 Smithtown Road
Shorewood, Minnesota 55331
December 19, 2013
To Whom It May Concern:
In response to the December, 2013 Shore Report article requesting City Board and Commission
Volunteers, I would like to volunteer for the Parks Commission. As a resident of the city and a father of
two young children, my family uses these facilities for recreation, exercise and organized youth sports.
After reviewing my enclosed resume, I hope you will agree that my educational background and work
experience is relevant to the issues that the Parks Commission surely deals with. In addition to the daily
upkeep of the golf course I work at, I have also managed many projects on the property, most recently a
$1.9 million tee construction and irrigation system installation project. My area of responsibility
included reviewing plans, preparing and reviewing bid documents, negotiating with contractors,
approving completed work and managing the grow -in and turf restoration following the completion of
the project. These are all skills that could prove useful as the city looks to improve its parks and ball
fields in the future.
Please contact me at (952) 270 -7679 or'isi che@gvgcc.com with any questions or to hopefully arrange an
interview with the city council if necessary.
Happy Holidays,
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Jeffrey Ische
JEFFREY L. ISCHE
25365 Smithtown Road Shorewood, Minnesota 55331
(952) 270 -7679 • jis�cc.cwn
• Extremely motivated and detail oriented, expecting excellence of myself and my staff
• Very organized and possess leadership skills to manage tournaments and projects of any size and nature
• Able to establish and foster solid working relationships with all board, committee and club members
• Fully understand expectations associated with maintaining a championship golf course and its grounds
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Golden Valley Golf and Country Club • Golden Valley, Minnesota
Executive Director, Property and Sports Operations — February, 2011 to Present
Golf Course Superintendent— February, 2004 to January, 2011
A. W. Tillinghast designed 18 hole private country club, nine tennis courts, swimming pool, $950,000 golf and
grounds maintenance budget, bentgrass/poa greens and fairways, bentgrass tees, 23,000 rounds annually.
Complete golf course, pro shop, pool, tennis and facility maintenance responsibilities including, but not limited .
to, the following categories:
Golf Course Playability and Financial Management
• Develop and implement annual and long term operating, capital and property improvement project plans
and budgets for all areas of the golf club listed above
• Identify property improvement needs, estimate and prioritize project expense and maintain relationships
with architects and contractors
• Recommend and manage in -house property improvement projects saving considerable contractor expense
• Plan and implement environmentally and financially sound agronomic and cultural maintenance programs
• Prepare golf course for winter months utilizing proven plant protestant and greens' covering techniques
• Collaborate with controller to monitor year to date expenditures and forecast annual expenses to ensure all
budget objectives are being met
• Survey turfgrass daily for early plant stress diagnosis, treatment and management modifications
• Negotiate pricing and purchase all products and equipment required for operation of golf course
• Ensure course is set up properly for daily play, club events and PGA, MGA and WMGA tournaments
• Improved member experience with successful completion of over $3,000,000 of improvement projects
Peer Relationships and Communication
• Communicate with club president, board liaisons and grounds' committee via weekly e -mail updates
• Initiate conversation with golf pro daily and actively participate in management team meetings
• Maintain complete and accurate records for pesticide and fertilizer applications, irrigation well use,
underground' fuel storage tanks and Hennepin county hazardous waste management plan
• Conduct annual member survey to gauge satisfaction and identify areas for improvement
• Established Property Maintenance Standards that are reviewed, modified and agreed upon annually
• Represented club during planning and completion of projects performed on club property by the city of
Golden Valley, Three Rivers Park District, Xcel Energy and BNSF Railroad
Staff Management and Development
• Work closely with assistant superintendents to identify and address deficiencies and advance their careers
• Mentor student interns and challenge and support all staff members to take on new responsibilities
• Promote workplace safety utilizing SOP training checklists developed by my staff
• Assist staff members with maintenance operations to learn from them and set performance expectations
• Create a friendly, fun and supportive work environment for all employees
Jeffrey L. Ische — Page 2
(952) 270 -7679 ^.Injische(a�gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Spring Hill Golf Club • Orono, Minnesota
Assistant SuperintendenilAssistant Construction Project Manager — March, 1998 to .Tanuary, 2004
Tom Fazio designed private club, opened in 1999, 175 local and national members, bentgrass greens, tees and
fairways, 8,000 annual rounds.
Assisted superintendent with all golf course responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:
• Monitored work quality and made final approvals during all phases of golf course construction
• Ensured compliance with guidelines toward Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System certification
• Prepared golf course for annual Minnesota Gophers Invitational Golf Tournament
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, Pennsylvania
Turfgrass Management Technical Program GPA: 3.98
Concentrations in agronomy, horticulture and the turfgrasses
Maealester College • Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Bachelor of Arts: Biology GPA in Majors: 3.50
Bachelor of Arts: Environmental Studies GPA Overall: 3.34
Core Concentration: Geography
Education in plant biology, ecology and natural resource management
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (1996 -2012)
Attended numerous educational seminars, including the ones listed below
• Turfgrass Stress Management • Plant Growth Regulators
• Managing Turfgrass Root Systems in the North • Pea annua Control and Management
• Spanish for Golf Course Management • Leadership of Latino Employees
• Communication Skills for the Interactive Superintendent • Interpreting Soil and Water Test Results
Minnesota/Northern Green Expo (1996 - 20112)
Participated in many relevant seminars during the fifteen years that I have attended the conference
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Golf Course Superintendent portfolio nearly completed
Minnesota Pesticide Applicator License
Minnesota Phosphorous Applicator License
American Red Cross First Aid, CP12 and AED Certified
PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS
Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association (MGCSA) Board of Directors
• Education committee co- chair— Plan and schedule all association sponsored educational offerings
• Environmental committee co -chair -- Assisting with the creation of Best Management Practices
Minnesota Turf and Grounds Foundation (MTGF) Board of Directors
• Coordinate three days of golf related education presented at the Minnesota/Northern Green Expo
Minnesota Golf Association (MCA) Board of Directors
• Provide a voice for Minnesota's gol"course superintendents at MGA meetings
Hazeltine National Golf Club — Assisted with daily preparations for the 2002 & 2009 PGA Championships
Ioterlachen Country Club -- Assisted with daily prcparations for the 2008 Women's US Open