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• Graduated from Northwestern College (in Roseville, Minn.) with a bachelor's degree in business administration • Received my master's of business administration from the University of St. Thomas • A certified public account- ant in the state of Minnesota • Former chief financial offi- cer of Northwestern College (in Roseville, Minn.) and cur- rently the chief financial officer of Twin City Coops Federal Credit Union; TCU has 10 branches in the metro area and is a $500 million organization. I am active and involved in many community endeavors. I am currently on the follow- ing: • Cooperative Foundation Board • Investment Committee of the Lindbergh Foundation • Alumni Council of Northwestern College • Supervisory Committee of Minnesota Corporate Credit Union • Leadership in a local church (former chair) • Central Purchasing Services (former chair and CEO) • Board member of a sub- sidiary of senior housing start -ups for Presbyterian Homes serving the senior population Q: List your political experience: Stoltz • Circle Pines City Council from 1995 to 2001; was mayor pro tem • Was on the Planning Commission • Served on the Utility Commission that Circle Pines owns and operates that competes in the open market- place • Appointed to the Fire Department Steering Committee as a council liai- son that serves the Lino Lakes, Centerville and Circle Pines communities. I know the operations and the lead- ership of the Fire Department — outstanding! Q: Why are you running for office? A: I feel that with my past and current experience that I can be an asset to the city and bring a professional and reasonable voice to the coun- cil. I adhere to the principles of servant leadership — serving others for the com- mon good. I am committed, dedicated and loyal. This community is great — I would consider it a privilege and honor to serve and repre- sent Lino Lakes. Q: What are the biggest challenges facing the city today, and what solutions can you offer to address Uell [lL a icaovlLau.t, ia, r..+. J. believe that with my past experience and my financial expertise, I would serve the city and its residents well at this important juncture in our history. Q: How do you feel about city growth and improvements? What can be done to improve the city's ability to supply the needs of residents? A: Again, it must be inten- tional, strategic and respon- sible — more importantly, what do the residents of the city want and expect. I will listen. I have absolutely no agendas. Q: What part of city government most interests you, and how would your knowledge in that area be beneficial to the City Council? A: Planning, development, leadership, public services (police, fire and public works) and finances — I have extensive experience in all of these areas. Q: What else do you want voters to know about you? A: I believe in accountabil- ity and stewardship. I expect the best for this community — experience, pride and financial expertise. It would be a privilege to serve! Election Day is November 4 REMEMBER TO CAST YOUR c'tiov0 City Councilor Scott Robinson Q: List your personal information: • 41 years old • A 1980 graduate from Forest Lake Senior High School • Attended one year at St. John's University in Collegeville, Minn. • Married for 21 years to my wife, Jean • Two children — Joshua, 19 and Shanna, 15 • Have worked for the family business — A &L Superior Sod Co. — for almost 30 years • Enjoy hunting, fishing and working outdoors Q: List your political experience: • Served on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Turf Association for nine years — three years as pres- ident and currently serving as past president • Catechist at St. Joseph's Parish in Lino Lakes for four years • Building Committee mem- ber for St. Joseph's Parish as well as the parish pas- toral council and currently serve as lector • Served on restructuring executive committee and as parish council chairman • Assistant scoutmaster and scoutmaster for my son's troop in the Boy Scouts. • Chosen by my peers for the Order of the Arrow in the Boy Scouts Q: Why are you run- ning for office? A: The city of Lino Lakes and its citizens are at a crossroads. I believe the people want their leaders to turn potential problems with growth into positive solutions for the communi- ty. When development hap- pens, the community has to benefit. This means addressing growth head -on before growth is dictated to the city. Growth in the com- munity is inevitable. Robinson Instead of "no growth" poli- cies, the leadership in the community needs to plan sensibly and smartly. Our leaders need to be proactive to help the community make good long -term deci- sions that promote a healthy future for every individual in our communi- ty. Q: What are the biggest challenges facing the city today, and what solutions can you offer to address these challenges? A: The three most acute challenges we face are 1) increasing the tax base of our community; 2) shifting the bias on the council from shortsighted "no growth" policies to visionary plan- ning; and 3) running the city more like a business. The solutions are relatively easy — the council today is so paralyzed with trying to avoid growth that we miss many opportunities that would benefit everyone in the community with lower property taxes, parks and increased safety. Q: How do you feel about city growth and improvements? What can be done to improve the city's ability to supply the needs of residents? A: We need to take advan- tage of federal, state and county dollars when they are offered to us. The cur- rent council has squan- dered opportunities in this area and that has to stop. The "no growth" faction on the City Council promotes "patchwork" planning. Our neighbor Blaine, on the other hand, promotes mas- ter planning of undevel- oped parcels. This forward - looking policy allows road, park and other infrastruc- ture improvements to be provided before they become irreversible prob- lems. Q: What part of city government most inter- ests you, and how would your knowledge in that area be beneficial to the City Council? A: Planning the future of Lino Lakes. My grandfather was born in Centerville in 1894; my parents were born and raised here. I live a few hundred feet from the house where I grew up. My family has seen many changes in this city. I am excited to be a part of the future of Lino Lakes. Q: What else do you want voters to know about you? A: I am a lifelong resi- dent and longtime business- man in the community. As a business owner, I bring a needed business perspec- tive to government spend- ing and policy making. Most importantly, being born and raised in Lino Lakes, I have a unique devo- tion to the community and a sincere hope of a secure future for our children, our seniors and our families. VOTE Tuesday, Nov. 4