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011303 CC Sp AgP .J Special Meeting Notice The Shorewood City Council wiD hold a special meeting on the following date: ~onday,January13,2003 Beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room at 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, Minnesota The purpose of this meeting is to interview candidates for appointment to the Planning Commission, MCES Board and LMCD Board. The following interviews have been scheduled: A. 5:15 p.m. B. 5 :30 p.m. C. 5:45 p.m. D. 6:00 p.m. E. 6:15 p.m. F. 6:30 p.m. G. 6:45 p.m. Craig W. Dawson City Administrator MCES Rep Tad Shaw, 5580 Shore Road Planning Dale Woodbeck, 26475 StrawberryCt Planning Klaus Clark, 19685 Sweetwater Curve LMCD Rep Tom Skramstad, 28020 Woodside Road Planning StevenDzurak, 19570 Vine Ridge Road Planning InnPisula, 26715 Shorewood Oaks Dr Planning Deborah Borkon, 5590 Shore Road Dinner will be provided for Council r~UM ~HHM~UCK H~~NC1~~ iNC. ~HUN~ NU. ~~d 4(4 ~(ld Jan. ~( d~~~ 1~:4~HM ~1 January 7. 2003 FAX to SI<ifA~N~CK AGENCIES. INC. Jean Panchyshyn City of Shorewood RE: MCES AppoitHnl(~nt Dear Jean: Thank YOll for your klter of27 Decemberregarding reappointment to the MCES Advisory Council. I do wish to contin\;-: servil'lg on the MCES Board, and would appreciate being reappointed by the ( . i! Y Council to that post. I have two other m(.;~~l ings at 7 PM on Monday the 13th, one in Excelsior and one at the high school, so I wi 1\ b~ operating on a very tight schedule that evening! Call with exact timl.: so I can be there. Thanks, <;j~. 23075 HIGHWAY 7 . P.O. BOX 475 . EXCELSIOR. MINNESOTA 5e PHONE 952-474-0929 tit FAX 952-474-0712 A. 5: I~ Dale A. Woodbeck 26475 Strawberry Ct. Shorewood, l\1N 55331 January 5,2002 Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood,~ 55331 Re: Appointments to Shorewood Planning Commission Dear Mr. Dawson: I am writing to request appointment to the Shorewood Planning Commission. I am a ten year resident of Shorewood and a twenty year resident of the South Lake area. I have business and non-profit board experience to bring to the Planning Commission. I have owned and operated two manufacturing businesses since 1988. I have sold my interests and ended my affiliation with those businesses. I can therefore make the necessary time commitment to provide excellent service to the Planning Commission. My business experience includes the construction of several manufacturing facilities on a company-owned site. Each of these projects required working with the host city to facilitate meeting the needs and concerns of the community. If you (or the City Council) would like additional information about me or my experience, please contact me by telephone at 952-470-7939, or by email at dalewoodbeck@aol.com. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Dale Woodbeck r "., r.: '1 ;.. '. ,. I . . .. r \,-' .: t', ':. U G.; 1.-- JAN B; 5: 30 -----original Message----- From: Klausclark@aol.com [mailto:K1ausclark@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 03,20021:50 PM To: cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us Subject: Planning Commission - Craig Dawson Klaus Clark 19685 Sweetwater Curve Shorewood, MN (952) 401-3642 December 3, 2002 To: Craig Dawson, City Administrator Subject: Planning Commission Dear Sir: The ShoreReport indicated an opening on the Planning Commission and I wish to add my name as an applicant. I moved to Shorewood in 1998 and intend to live here for at least four more years. I have always wished for a common sense approach to city planning and now wish to put my thoughts into action. I graduated from high school in 1963 and just completed my liberal arts degree with a major in computer science from DePaul University, last June. With school ending, I find that I have too much free time on my hands and need to do something constructive. During my lifetime, I have lived in Germany, Japan, France, Kentucky, Missouri, California, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Connecticut and Illinois. Having seen the USA and Europe first hand brings a different perspective to city planning: commuting problems, shopping areas, recreation needs and commercial areas need to be addressed within a single solution. I recognize the need to work with our surrounding neighbors, but that does not mean we cannot lead them when we plan our future. While in Naperville, IL, I was treasurer of a 550 family Homeowner's Association for three years. While treasurer, I reduced the annual dues from $40 to $25 per year, without eliminating any neighborhood social events. One of my cost cutting proposals replaced professional grass cutters with high school children who cut the grass in the common areas, keeping the money in the neighborhood. I haven't mentioned my professional career yet: I started as a computer programmer in 1969, writing programs for the First National Bank of Chicago. I eventually directed a project for IBM to create software for online computer connectivity. After 20 years of working for someone else I became a consultant, running my own business. When my daughter came home after being in a fight at daycare, I decided to stay at home and raise her. That was 12 years ago, and now that she is a freshman at Minnetonka High, I finally have free time to do whatever I want (so long as I am at home when the bus gets there). /1 L. ('" 5 ~tl Being part of the planning commission would be a new challenge for me, allowing me to contribute my talents and time. I am stillleaming the history of Shorewood and Excelsior, as well as Minnesota and realize that real planning cannot be done without the input of history and the population of our town. Sincerely, Klaus Clark Jean Panchyshyn From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Tom Skramstad Itoms@mr.net] Sunday, December 29,200212:53 PM cityhall@cLshorewood.mn.us; Jean Panchyshyn Craig Dawson For Jean Panchyshyn Hello Jean, Thank you for your recent letter regarding the annual process to appoint an LMCD Board representative from Shorewood. I hope it is appropriate in this day-in-age to respond with an email. I have served as the LMCD Board representative from Shorewood for 3 years and have enjoyed the opportunity. As I hoped when I first accepted the position, this is an excellent position for me, given my experiences and interests. Here are a few points for you to consider. - I have lived in the Lake area for almost my entire life. I believe this experience is of great value in serving the Lake area and its citizens. - I have been involved in a number of related "programs", such as serving as a Water Patrol Deputy and being a Lake Watch volunteer (taking water quality readings, etc.) I have been doing Lake Watch work for the DNR for about 10 years. - I served on the Shorewood Planning Commission prior to this LMCD assignment. It was good experience. - As an LMCD Board member, I try to take an active role in understanding the issues the LMCD deals with. Examples: I worked with the Hennepin County crew in putting in the buoys in the spring of 2002. I have been out with the milfoil harvesting crew and have driven the harvesters. I participated in the annual multiple dock license inspection/audit in 2002. In facing upstream development in Six Mile Creek and Long Lake Creek, I have driven watercraft up both of these streams as far as possible so that I could more fully understand their condition and use. I do not believe a Board member can make good judgments by sitting in a Boardroom, listening to dialogue, and looking at 2 dimensional drawings, so I try to get out in the field as much as possible. - I have been the Treasurer for the LMCD for the last 2 years and have been re-elected for 2003. I have helped to make important changes to budgeting and financial reporting at the LMCD, bringing some "business discipline" to the operation. - In 2002, I took on the leadership role for the LMCD to try to ensure that Hennepin County would provide 100% funding for the proper number of Water Patrol deputies. This effort is now completed (and Commissioner Tambomino told me a few weeks ago that this funding has been included in their 2003 budget.) - I have tried to fulfill the agreed upon commitment to provide the Shorewood City Council with effective communication on LMCD matters. This has been accomplished in each of the last 3 years by a written communication along with a City Council "presentation" 3 times per year. I am interested to be re-appointed for 2003, and will plan to be available the evening of Monday, January 13th, for all interview. Please let me know if you need anything else. Thank you, Jean. 1 -Dr (o~OD Tom Skramstad 28020 Woodside Road Excelsior, MN 55331 952-474-5374 Steven J. Dzurak 19570 Vine Ridge Road Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 December 8, 2002 Mr. Craig Dawson, City Administrator City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 Dear Mr. Dawson: I am interested in serving on the Shorewood Planning Commission. This is my letter of interest. Enclosed is my resume. I believe that I would make valuable contributions to the City as a planning commissioner for the following reasons: 1. I take volunteer public seIVice seriously. This is demonstrated by my 5-1/2 years of service as a park commissioner for Shorewood and four years of seIVice as a reserve officer for the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department. 2. I have substantial experience in administering laws and resolving disputes. As an appeals officer for the Minnesota Department of Revenue I spend most of my time evaluating facts, interpreting and administering statutes, and trying to fairly resolve the disputes that arise out of those facts and statutes. 3. I can disagree without being disagreeable. During the late 1980's I was involved in the dispute over the Old Market intersection. I was on the losing side of that dispute. I nonetheless conducted myself in a manner that allowed me work constructively with the City's staff and council members on subsequent issues and as a member of the Park Commission. Please call me at (651) 215-5966 (office) or (952) 470-1871 (home) if you have any questions or if the City Council would like to interview me for a position with the Planning Commission. S~' ere1y, ....fM~~ St ~urak r.. ....._.._-_.._._-_._-;~.~,~_.;.... DEe 1 1 2002 ;-,...', E. (0;/5 STEVEN J. DZURAK, J.D., C.P.A. 19570 Vine Ridge Road, Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 Office Phone: (651) 215-5966, Home Phone: (952) 470-1871 CANDIDATE AND ACmEVEMENTS Results-oriented Attorney and Certified Public Accountant with solid accomplishments in dispute resolution, taxes, accounting, and general business matters. Solid technical and organizational skills. A sound grasp of tax policy. Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing, planning and problem solving, especially with respect to tax issues. Effective interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. . Licensed to practice law in Minnesota; hold CPA license in Minnesota. . Experienced with tax administration in the public sector. . Experienced with tax planning and preparation in the private sector. - Familiar with the legislative process and testifying before legislative bodies. - Drafted language for proposed statutes, rules, fact sheets, and similar documents. EMPLOYMENT mSTORY MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, St. Paul, MN, 1994 - present Appeals Otlicer (Revenue Tax Specialist - Senior) . Analyze appeals and conduct conferences to independently resolve difficult to complex sales and use tax administrative appeals (including obtaining the information necessary to establish the facts; performing legal research necessary to evaluate the relative strengths of the taxpayers' and Department's positions; analyzing the facts, the Department's policies and the law to make a decision on the appeal; conferring with taxpayers and Department personnel to resolve appeals; implementing the decision through settlement agreements, notices of determination on appeal, or other means). . Resolved approx. 350 appeals (including approx. 70 negotiated settlements) to date; provided detailed letters explaining the Department's position in almost all of those appeals. . Provide technical assistance to the Appeals and Legal Services Division and the Sales and Use Tax Division. . Won an Achievement Award for sales tax policy development. . Provide litigation support to the Attorney General's Office. - Won a PRIDE Award for litigation support. - Drafted language for numerous proposed changes to the sales and use tax statutes. - Drafted Revenue Notice 95-05 (Sales and Use Tax - Construction Contracts - Purchasing Agent Exemption). - Co-drafted Revenue Notice 00-10 (Sales and Use Tax - Nexus Standards) . Drafted Sales Tax Fact Sheet XX (Nexus) (issuance pending). MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, St. Paul, MN, 1993 - 1994 Revenue Examiner 2 . Administered the various aircraft sales and use tax programs. . Audited sales and use tax returns to ensure compliance with statutes, rules and Department policies. . Identified non-filers and obtained their compliance with statutes, rules and Department policies. . Educated general public with respect to their filing, payment and other obligations. - Ghost-wrote article for supervisor on sales and use tax obligations of aircraft owners. Steven J. Dzurak Page 2 LAPP, LAURIE, LIBRA, ABRAMSON & THOMSON, Minneapolis, MN, 1992 -1993 Attorneys-at-Law Attorney . Drafted legal correspondence, memoranda, reports and other documents. . Researched legal and tax issues and communicated the results. . Planned and conducted investigations (including interviews with witnesses and analysis of documents). . Assisted attorneys with preparation for trials and motions. - Successfully negotiated settlements. - Researched legal issues, prepared documents, prepared witnesses and outlined oral arguments to persuade County Board to approve repurchase of tax-forfeited real estate. BOULAY, HEUTMAKER, ZIBEU & CO., Minneapolis, MN, 1989 - 1991 Certified Public Accountants Employee Benefits Specialist - Researched tax issues and communicated the results. - Drafted correspondence, memoranda, reports and other documents. - Designed, drafted and installed retirement plans which resulted in substantial tax savings. - Prepared, and reviewed the preparation of, tax returns. . Designed, structured and documented the merger of retirement plans which resulted in substantial reductions in the client's administrative costs. . Presented seminars to colleagues and clients on tax and employee benefits topics. MAHONEY, WALLING & KELLEY, P A., Minneapolis, MN, 1987 - 1989 Attorneys-at-Law Attorney . Successfully represented clients undergoing IRS audits. - Researched legal (tax) issues and communicated the results. - Drafted legal correspondence, memoranda, reports and other documents. - Drafted Registration Statement and other necessary documents for $1,200,000 initial public offering of common stock and warrants. . Planned and conducted investigations (including interviews with witnesses and analysis of documents). . Prepared tax returns and other reports. O'CONNOR & HANNAN, Minneapolis, MN, 1985 - 1987 Attorneys-at-Law Attorney - Saved approximately $95,000 for client by successfully negotiating settlement of IRS audit relating to amortization and timing of deductions for items similar to goodwill. - Designed liquidating trust to save $750,000 of capital gains deductions. - Researched legal (tax) issues and communicated the results. - Drafted legal correspondence, memoranda, reports and other documents. - Used Minnesota dissolution procedures to protect corporate client from $2,000,000 judgement where client wished to avoid bankruptcy proceedings. Steven J. Dzurak Page 3 PETRIE, STOCKING, MEIXNER & ZEISIG, S.C., Milwaukee, WI, 1983 - 1985 Attorneys-at-Law Attorney - Drafted legal correspondence, memoranda, reports and other documents. - Researched legal (tax) issues and communicated the results. - Prepared tax returns and other reports. - Probated interlocking series of non-spousal, pre-ERTA estates worth approximately $1,200,000, resulting in total estate and inheritance taxes of less than $5,000. ARTHUR YOUNG & COMPANY, Milwaukee, WI, 1981 - 1983 Certified Public Accountants Tax Accountant - Represented clients undergoing IRS and state tax audits. - Prepared tax returns and other reports. - Researched tax issues and communicated the results. EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN LAW SCHOOL, Madison, WI, 1978-1981 - Juris Doctor. - Dean's List, Book Award for Civil Procedure. UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT, Chicago, IL, 1977-1978 - Master of Arts in Economics of Antitrust and Regulation. - Ph.D. pass on Field Exam. MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee, WI, 1973-1977 - Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Economics. - Honors Program Degree, Dean's List, graduated magna cum laud.e. CIVIC ACTIVITIES GLEN LAKE MIGHTY MITES, 2001 - present - Member, Board of Directors. - Responsible for obtaining sponsors for each team and advertisers. - Serve as Fields Supervisor. SOUTH LAKE MINNETONKA POllCE RESERVES, 1998 - present - Patrol with licensed officers and assist them as needed. - Assist with traffic and crowd control. - Respond to emergency call-outs. - Keep the Department informed of recent relevant judicial opinions. Steven J. Dzurak Page 4 CITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION, 1990 - 1995 Chair, 1993 - Developed marketing plan to pass Park Capital Improvement Referendum; Communicated the same to the City Council and the public at public hearings and presentations. . Assisted in preparation of master park plans and operating and capital budgets. . Developed program to help police more effectively enforce park ordinances. - Made periodic presentations to the City Council and Planning Commission. - Drafted articles of incorporation, bylaws and minutes for Shorewood Parks Foundation. PROFESSIONAL WRITING WISCONSIN BAR TAXNEWS, 1983 - 1986 Member: Board of Editors . Authored and edited articles on various tax topics. MILWAUKEE LAWYER, 1984 - 1986 Member: Board of Editors . Authored and edited articles on various tax topics. -----Original Message----- From: Pisula, Jim [mailto:jdpisula@ix.netcom.com] Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 10:59 AM To: cdawson@ci.shorewood.mn.us Subject: Reappointment Request Letter 02 January 2003 Mr. Craig Dawson City Administrator City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 Dear Craig: I would like to be considered for reappointment to the City's Planning Commission. I have seven years of service in total, 1993-97 and 2001-02. During that time, I believe I have established a record of scrupulous objectivity in balancing the desires of property owners and residents with applicable laws and regulations, seeking to protect the neighborhoods that characterize the city. I take what I do seriously and believe my knowledgeable, unique perspective contributes to the work the Commission performs for Shorewood citizens. Thank you for passing this request along to the City Council. Very truly yours, Jim Pisula 26175 Shorewood Oaks Drive Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 Phone (952) 474-1949 Fax (952) 380-1158 Email jdpisula@ix.netcom.com (: 0:3D " :J Deborah Ayn Borkon 5590 Sbore Road Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 January 3, 2003 Shorewood City COWlcil Shorewood City Hall 5755 CoWltry Club Road Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 Dear Mayor Love and City Council Members, I would like to be considered for reappointment to the City of Sborewood Planning Commission. I understand that it will be necessary for me to go through tbe interviewing process in order to be considered for tbe position. I look forward to the process and the opportunity to answer any questions or discuss any issues you may have. If possible, I would like to schedule my interview anytime after 6:30 PM on either January 13th or 2'fh. I have enjoyed working with the City on this Commission and appreciate the opportunity you have given me to seIVe my community. Although, Shorewood is close to developing all its buildable property, there remain many challenging issues for exploration and recommendation. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration. S'Val 0JflV YiaJ ~~ah Ayn Borkon ~-:...-:- <-:.:~ f;"'::-~ n ';' JAM - 3 2003 6-. 0;,-/5