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October 21, 2013 Sarah Ksiazek 3008 Crestview Drive St. Anthony, MN 55418 612 - 741 -0564 shksiazek @gmail.com Mayor Jerry Faust c/o the City Clerk City of St. Anthony 3301 Silver Lake Road St. Anthony, MN 55418 Dear Mayor Faust and members of the City Council, Please find the attached application for your consideration for the membership on the Parks Commission of St. Anthony Village. I am honored by your consideration. About four years ago, my husband and I began the intentional search for our "forever home" — the place in which we would raise our children, attend Friday night football games, welcome children back to during college breaks, and eventually become empty nesters. When we began this search, it quickly became clear that we weren't looking for a particular house, we were looking for a community. It didn't take long for us to decide on St. Anthony Village. While there were a number of factors in our decision — all of the factors that make you so proud to serve this city — the park system was one of the most important. The vision created and sustained by previous and current leaders of St. Anthony has truly created a system treasured by its residents. In our time here we have enjoyed an easy walk from our home to both Silver Point and Central Park, playing ball in the summer and skating in the winter. Our children are regulars at the splash pad, and my husband and I enjoy including the "Central Park loop" on our jogs. The whole family has enjoyed the events at Salo Park as well. I also understand that continued leadership is needed to not just sustain but continually improve a resource such as the park system. Clearly the Parks Commission has the important job of making strategic recommendations to the City Council in order to ensure this resource is here for years to come. As an active resident, a mother of young children, and a frequent user of the parks system, I believe I can offer a unique and important perspective as a Parks Commissioner. Though this will be my first time participating directly in city government, I know my professional experience has prepared me to understand complex issues and decision - making, and I look forward to the opportunity to learn more about our city's operations. I invite you to contact me for any additional information needed during your review, and I look forward to partnering with all of you on the important job of keeping our city's parks vibrant and sustainable. Regards, Sarah Ksiazek