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021108 CC Sp AgPCITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2008 AGENDA 1. CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING A. Roll Call 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD CONFERENCE ROOM 5:45 P.M. Mayor Lizee Woodruff Turgeon Vacant (W3) Wellens B. Review Agenda 2. INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD, AND THE SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION (Att.-Candidate's Letter of Interest) A. 5:45 p.m. Richard Saikal, 25680 Birch Bluff Road LMCD B. 6:00 p.m. Greg Baranivsky, 27475 Blue Ridge Lane Park C. 6:15 p.m. Travis DeMers, 24185 Wood Drive Park D. 6:30 p.m. Jeremy Norman, 23690 Gillette Curve Park E. 6:45 p.m. Steve Quinlan, 5795 Brentridge Drive Park 3. OTHER 4. ADJOURN Page 1 of 1 Jean Panchyshyn From: Craig Dawson Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 2:45 PM To: Jean Panchyshyn Subject: FW: LMCD Board Applicant From: Rsiakel@cs.com [mailto:Rsiakel@cs.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 2:39 PM To: Craig Dawson Cc: cgordonlizee@mchsi.com Subject: LMCD Board January 15, 2008 Dear City of Shorewood, The purpose of this letter is to express my interest in the LMCD Board Member position for 2008. My family and I have been residents of Shorewood for the past 14 years and Lake Minnetonka residents for over 25 years. The lake is the center point of our family's recreational and social activities and has provided an ideal setting for raising our children. I feel strongly about management of the lake and the need to balance the interests of its users and the reasonable conservation efforts to preserve and improve it with respect to the environment and safety. For the past 5 years I have served as a sworn Special Deputy with the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office Water Patrol Unit. This unit is responsible for over 100 named lakes in the County as well as the 3 major rivers that flow through it. However, the largest single area of activity is Lake Minnetonka. The majority of my time is spent with Water Patrol is providing law enforcement, emergency medical and fire fighting responses. We also conduct inspections for special use and structure permits. I feel that my first hand knowledge from both living and working on the lake provide me with an extensive and broad perspective of the lake and its users. This balance will assist me in the role as board member for the city of Shorewood. My full time occupation is with Northwest Airlines where I work as a pilot. Debbie, my wife is in the Pharmaceutical industry and our children attend Minnetonka High School. We are long time supporters of the community and have a commitment to keep the city of Shorewood and Lake Minnetonka a great place to live. I look forward to discussing the LMCD position with you and ask that you consider me as your 2008 board member. Sincerely, Richard Siakel 25680 Birch Bluff Road ,~ ~ 1/28/2008 From: Greg Baranivsky [mailto:gbaranivsky@q.com] Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 9:39 AM To: CityHal) Subject: Interest in Park Commission board seat I would like to be considered for the open Park Commission board seat. My family and I (wife Heather, daughters Anastasia (5), Ivanna (2)) moved to Shorewood in August 2001 and very much value the outstanding quality of life the city offers including the park and recreational opportunities. I would like to give back to the community and feel I could be a valuable contributor to the Park Commission's efforts. Attached is my resume highlighting my professional experience for your review. If you'd like to continue discussions, please do not hesitate calling me. Kindest Regards, Greg Baranivsky 27475 Blue Ridge Lane Shorewood, MN 55331 2/1/2008 Gregory I. Baranivsky, CFA 27475 Blue Ridge Lane Shorewood, MN 55331 An investment-driven, client focused professional with a passion for growing assets and revenues. Over twelve years of well-rounded asset management industry experience. Have held leadership roles in the areas of key accounts, sales, management, and product. A dedicated, motivated, and dependable team player capable of working with all levels in an organization with little guidance or direction. Experience in building out third party mutual fund distribution from the ground up. very interested in helping a firm with exceptional people and competitive products succeed in the marketplace. CAREER EXPERIENCE First American Funds, Minneapolis, MN (December 1998 -Present) Managing Director, National Accounts Manager (March 2003 -Present) • Lead firm's National Accounts efforts. Led the transition of the firm's retail mutual fund distribution focus from proprietary channels to third-party broker dealers. • Align First American Funds key accounts efforts with sales, marketing, product, and investment management in order to best meet client needs. • Responsible for executing firm's dealer agreements. Executed firm's first agreements with top-tier organizations including Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney, and Charles Schwab. • Own all broker dealer research team relationships. Have earned over twenty recommended list and model portfolio placements including at Merrill Lynch, Wachovia Securities, Smith Barney, Charles Schwab, National Planning, and Morgan Keegan. • Sold over $200 million in broker dealer research team placements in 2006. On pace for $100 million in new sales for 2007. • Responsible for positioning firm within broker dealers' critically important fee-based platforms. Have positioned funds within leading programs. including Wachovia's FundSource and CustomChoice, Merrill Lynch's MFA, Charles Schwab's Managed Portfolios, and Smith Barney's TRAK program. • Successfully executed and hosted firm's first and second Investment Conferences targeted at broker dealer home office partners and research analysts in 2006 and 2007. • Member of firm's Distribution Advisory Committee. Experienced in reporting business results to fund Board of Directors and parent company Vice Chairman. • Georgie Award Winner in 2006 (firm's employee of the year award). Managing Director, Product Group (February 2000 -February 2003) • Responsible for the effective execution of all product management and product development efforts of the mutual fund family. Product responsibilities included all open-end funds, closed-end funds, and variable annuity portfolios. ® Managed successful team of six product managers. Built team from one to six product managers in less than one year. Excellent employee retention with only one employee turnover in three years. • Led marketing and communications efforts for First American and Firstar funds merger completed in September 2001 including product lineup rationalization, fund family share class pricing, fund merger communications to distribution partners and the development of fund family's new marketing materials. With team, successfully combined 86 funds to 55 funds under accelerated timelines. Senior Product Manager /Product Manager (December 1998 -January 2000) • Responsible for leading marketing initiatives of 17 equity mutual funds with assets of over $7 billion. Included positioning, promotion, pricing, and distribution of funds for sale through internal and external distribution channels. • Drove the overall direction of the product management group from an analytical/project orientation to a marketing/sales orientation more consistent with asset-raising objectives: • Worked with fund portfolio managers on a daily basis. In addition to creating fund marketing materials, communicated fund stories through internal/external conference calls and meetings, targeted emails, and product training presentations. Van Kampen Funds, Oakbrook Terrace, IL (July 2005 -November 1998) Product Specialist, Mutual Funds (August 1997 -November 1998) • Served as a liaison between investment management, marketing, and the sales force by fielding questions regarding specific mutual fund product information and general market trends. • Acted as the key source of relaying product information to both internal and external clients. • Worked in conjunction with the mutual fund marketing group to develop, produce, and maintain marketing tools. Fund Administration Analyst (July 1995 -July 1997) • Produced financial statements and other financial reports for both open and closed-end mutual funds which included annual and semi-annual reporting to shareholders, quarterly financial statements for the Board of Directors, and SEC reporting. • Prepared fund performance analyses including the completion of third party tracking agency questionnaires. Acted as a liaison between tracking agencies and the portfolio management teams by fielding fund related performance inquiries. Other Work Experience Available Upon Request EDUCATION Illinois Institute of Technology, Stuart School of Business (July 1998) M.B.A. Marketing CUM G.P.A. 3.93/4.00; Academic Distinction Benedictine University (May 1994) B.A.Finance CUM G.P.A. 3.88/4.00; Magna Cum Laude Named Outstanding Graduating Senior, Department of Economics & Business CFA Charterholder, (September 2001) NASD Series 7, 63 PERSONAL, Husband and father of two little girls, ages 5 and 2. Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Ukrainian Credit Union, Minneapolis, MN (2005 -present) Board of Directors, V irginia Highlands Home Owners Association (2005 - 2007) Strong interest in the outdoors particularly boating, fishing, and anything with the family. Page 1 of 1 Jean Panchyshyn From: Armewristroller@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 12:26 PM To: janchyshyn@ci.shorewood Subject: Park Commission vacancy Office of Travis G. DeMers 1 /16/07 Jean Panchyshyn„ In regards to the Park Commission vacancy on February 28th I am still interested in serving. I live just up the street and believe I could be quite helpful. You most likely have all my information on file. Call me if I can help. Travis DeMers Resident 24185 Wood Drive Shorewood, MN Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. 1/16/2008 Travis G. DeMers 24185 Wood Drive Shorewood, MN 55331 (lR_TF.f TTVF. A rewarding position with a modern, innovative company utilizing my business, technical, training, investment, property development and entrepreneurial experiences. EXPERIENCE Present Edina Realty REALTOR® 2/93 - 9/06 Jacks Telecom/UNATEL (owner/founder) Phoenix, AZ (Sold office) • All phase of running a Voice and Data company • Providing training to new Telecom technicians and cable installers • Meeting with customers, designing their phone and voice mail systems • Telecom equipment repair and refurbishing • Daily business office operations accounts payable and receivable • Maintaining and servicing high-profile government accounts • Onsite and remote customer training and instruction (individual and classroom) • Experienced voice and data telecom technician • Scheduling installations and service requests • Trade show planning, setup and execution • AT&T, Lucent, Avaya, Toshiba, 3com, Nortel, Intertel, TIE, NEC, Nitsuko, Atlas, Vodavi, Bogen, Viking, Valcom, Music on Hold, and most Voice Mail systems 2/91 - 1/93 TransWest Telephone Co. (Sales & Service) Phoenix, AZ 1/89 - 2/91 Hawaiian Communications (Technician & sales) Honolulu, HI 1/89 - 9/90 Pan Oceanic Investments (Licensed Stock broker) Honolulu, HI 6/83 - 1/89 US Navy Special Operations (Navy Diver) Worldwide EDUCATION • Hawaii Pacific College (now University) • University of Hawaii • Mesa Communty College AZ • Telecom Industry (numerous) • US Navy (Aviation and Diving) • Southwest High School (Minneapolis) Business Administration Business Administarion Various classes Voice and Data courses Various Schools and Courses Graduated `83 ACHIEVMENTS United States Patent (Utility Patent) United States Trademarks Fitness & Rehabilitation Device Various registered trademarks From: Nermey@aol.com [mailto:Nermey@aol.com] Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 10:39 AM To: Twiia Grout Subject: Fwd: Reup for Park Commission Twila, here is the a-mail I sent last week. Thanks! Jeremy In a message dated 1/2/08 12:27:32 PM, Nermey writes: Craig/Jean, I would like to continue on as a Park Commissioner for another term. Please let me know if you need any additional information. Thanks! Jeremy Norman Mr. Steve Quinlan 5795 Brentridge Drive Shorewood MN 55331 December 28, 2007 Mr. Craig Dawson City Administrator City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood MN 55331 Dear Mr. Dawson: My term on the Shorewood Parks Commission expires in February 2008. I would like to continue serving on the commission and therefore would like to be considered for the term beginning on March 12008. I have enjoyed my time on the commission and hope to continue working with you, the commission and the City Council. Best regards, Steve Quinlan ~~