2023-11-01 PC Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

10/19/23, 10:02 AM Revize Online Forms Experience and Qualifications Skills and Interestes I am interested in urban planning, especially issues related to economic development and transportation planning. Professionally, I have 20 years experience in the field of transportation planning. I also have experience working with demographic data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS; i.e. using computers to create maps and analyze spatial data). In my free time, I enjoy baseball, geocaching, reading, and paddle boarding. Employment, Occupations or Other Relevant Experience Present Job: - Planning Analyst in the Transportation Planning Department of the Metropolitan Council Previous Jobs: - Transportation Planner at Parsons Brinckerhoff - Research Analyst at Minnesota Department of Transportation - Machinist Mate, United States Navy (1992 - 1998) Civic Involvement: - Currently serving as Vice Chair of the Mounds View Planning Commission - Formerly served as Chair of the Mounds View Economic Development Commission - Served on Mounds View Comprehensive Plan Task Force Memberships, Accomplishments or Other Qualifications What is your reason for wanting to service on this Commission/Committee I have lived in Mounds View for about 19 years. My wife and I have raised both our sons in this city. When my wife and I were looking for a place to buy our first house, Mounds View provided a place that was both affordable and offered a high quality of life. I am grateful to this city and want to give something back by continuing to volunteer on the Mounds View Planning Commission. Please attach additional information if desired: Choose File No file chosen Optional PRIVACY NOTICE: The information provided by you on this application will be used to determine your suitability for appointment to an advisory commission. Participation as an advisory commission member is strictly voluntary and you are not required by law to provide this information. However, should you not furnish this information the City may have difficulty determining your suitability for appointment, contacting you regarding your information, and if selected, notifying you of your duties on the advisory commission. Under Minnesota State Statute 13.601, subd.3, the following information is considered public information before appointment: name, city of residence, education and training, employment history, volunteer work, awards and honors, prior government service, veteran status. Once an individual is appointed, the following additional items of data are considered public: residential address, telephone number, email address. I have read and understand the Tennessean Warning and certify that the statements in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge: Applicant Signature Dennis Farmer Date 10/19/2023 Format: MM/DD/YYYY The City of Mounds View is committed to the policy that all persons shall have access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard for race, ethnicity, gender, age or physical abilities. Economic Development Commission The EDC is an advisory commission to the EDA consisting of seven members, (four resident representatives of Mounds View and three business representatives). While the commission doesn't have the authority to take action, it serves as a sounding board for the EDA. Examples of commission projects are economic development marketing/branding initiatives, brainstorming ideas for redevelopment sites, reviewing financing and economic development policies, hearing from speakers on hearing economic development updates & issues affecting Mounds View, and setting annual priorities as it relates to assisting the EDA's initiatives. Planning Commission https://moundsviewmn.rja.revize.com/reports/403475 2/3