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30 <br />SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1987 <br />In summary, Mr. Johnson said he felt he would be an assest to this <br />City because of his knowlege in the field, his public relations skills <br />and he believed in a fair taxation process. He also noted he has <br />attended about seven Board of Reviews. <br />Mayor Benson thanked Mr. Johnson for attending this evening and <br />explained that Mr. Schumacher will get back to him with a letter and a <br />telephone call. <br />Mr. Bisel felt Mr. Johnson was personable and outgoing however a metro <br />telephone would be a requirement. <br />David Anderson, Fridley was the second candidate interviewed. Mr. <br />Anderson presented his background to the Council. Mr. Anderson is a <br />graduate of St. Thomas College and a certified assessor. He has <br />worked for Anoka County, Oak Grove Township and Centerville. He has <br />also worked for several lending institutions and has experience as a <br />residential appraiser with First Minnesota. He is currently employed <br />by Ramsey County and has experience with commercial properties <br />particularly with apartments and also commercial and industrial <br />properties. <br />Mr. Reinert noted that Mr. Anderson has moved around somewhat. Mr. <br />Anderson explained he has had three positions since graduating from <br />college and he has moved to better himself. <br />Mr. Marier asked if Mr.Anderson had any agriculture experience. Mr. <br />Anderson explained that Ramsey County has only two farms but he has <br />experience with hobby farms. Mr. Marier asked if he was switching <br />from Ramsey County to Lino Lakes. Mr. Anderson explained that he <br />would continue his present position and do Lino Lakes on weekends and <br />.evenings. Since he did appraisals for Anoka County in Centerville he <br />felt he was fairly familar with Lino Lakes. He has also done mortgage <br />appraisals in Lino Lakes. Mr. Anderson said he would get a separate <br />telephone line and return calls promptly. <br />Mayor Benson asked Mr. Anderson to tell the Council why he would be an <br />asset to Lino Lakes. Mr. Anderson explained he has a wide range of <br />experience, works well with people and will do a good job. <br />Mr. Schumacher asked Mr. Anderson if he would need help to do the Lino <br />Lakes assessments. Mr. Anderson said he probably would and has worked <br />with an individual for several years and this individual would be <br />helping him. Mayor Benson asked what percentage of time would Mr. <br />Anderson spend on the Lino Lakes assessments as compared to the <br />assistant. Mr. Anderson said he would be responsible for the <br />assessment and will take telephone calls. <br />PAGE 2 <br />