Council Candidate Interview
Jerre Miller 6:00 p.rn.
Thomas C. Myers 6:15 p.rn.
Christian Oestreich 6:30 p.rn.
Bruce Rowan 6:45 p.rn.
Kyle Skiermont 7:00 p.m.
Enrique Torrano 7:15 p.m.
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City'of Hopkins
Application for Councilmember
Name:
Address:
Jerre A. Miller
125 15th Ave. No
The City of Hopkins provides selVices to over 17,000 residents and hundreds of businesses.
These selVices include: police and fire protection, streets and alley maintenance, parks and
recreation programs, community development selVices such as building inspections, housing,
and economic development, and utilities such as water, sewer and refuse. The Council works
closely with it's advisory boards imd commissions and takes an active role with civic and selVice
organizations in an effort to improve the quality of life in Hopkins.
The role of the City Council is to set policy direction for the City regarding all of the activities listed
above. set and monitor a $20 million budget and to represent the broadest possible perspective on
all issues. The Council is also responsible for the hiring of the City manager and City Attorney.
For further information, please refer to the "Orientation Manual for Elected Officials and Advisory
Board Members".
Please answer the questions below in the space provided or attach additional pages:
1. Why do you wish to become a member of the Hopkins City Council?
A~l of my ad~lt life I have been involved in municipal service in the
C1ty of.Hopk1n~ where I pr~cti~ed law for 41 years. The city, in a large
sense, 1S my C1ty and serv1ng 1t, my passion.
2. What do you think are the most important issues that face Hopkins over the next two
years? Over the next ten years?
Budgetary conc~rns are traditionally important; however, continued
rede~elopment.1n the Centr~l Business District is highly visible. This
requ1res cons1stent. attent1(:m to maintaining the compact "small town"
atmospher~ ~ost des1red. S1ngle-family housing stock and its maintenance
~ust be d111gently encouraged. The growth of condominiums in the city
1S ~o be assisted, but with careful concerns for space livability and
des1gn. '
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City oj%pkins
1010 :First Street SlJUtli o1fopfi:jns,:M!l>L 55343-7573 0 Plione: 952-935-8474 o:Fa>;; 952-935-1834
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January 4, 2006
Jerre Miller
125 15th Ave No
Hopkins, MN 55343
Re: City Council Interview
Dear Jerre:
Congratulations on your selection for an interview with the Hopkins City Council
for the open City Council seat.
The City has decided to interview six individuals based on the applications
received.
Your interview will be held at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 10. If for some
reason this time should be problematic, please contact me. The interviews will
be held in the Raspberry Room in the lower level of Hopkins City Hall.
The City Council has established a time limit of 15 minutes per applicant. The
same two questions will be asked of each applicant. It is assumed that there will
be additional time to ask follow-up questions from your application form.
Hopefully, there will also be time available for applicants to ask any questions
that they should have.
On behalf of the City Council thank you very much for your interest in serving.
Also, thank you in advance for your time on January 10 and good luck with your
interview.
Sincerely,
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Rick Getschow
City Manager
Partnering wi,n. ,lie Community '0 'Enftana ,lie Q,udity of Life
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City of Hopkins
Application for Councilmember
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The City of Hopkins provides services to over 17,000 residents and hundreds of businesses.
These selVices include: police and fire protection, streets and alley maintenance, parks and
recreation programs, comrnunity development services such as building inspections, housing,
and economic development, and utilities such as water, sewer and refuse. The Council works
closely with it's advisory boards and commissions and takes an active role with Civic and selVice
organizations in an effort to improve the quality of life in Hopkins.
The role of the City Council is to set policy direction for the City regarding all of the activities listed
above, set and monitor a $20 million budget and to represent the broadest possible perspective on
all issues. The Council is also responsible for the hiring of the City manager and City Attorney.
For further information, please refer to the "Orientation Manual for Elected Officials and Advisory
Board Members".
Please answer the questions below in the space provided or attach additional pages:
1. Why do you wish to become a member of the Hopkins City Council?
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1010 :First Street Soutli o1fopfi:jns,:M!l>L 55343.7573 0 P/ion.e: 952-935-8474 o:F~ 952-935.1834
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January 4, 2006
Thomas Myers
217 Blake Road So
Hopkins, MN 55343
Re: City Council Interview
Dear Thomas:
Congratulations on your selection for an interview with the Hopkins City Council
for the open City Council seat.
The City has decided to interview six individuals based on the applications
received.
Your interview will be held at 6:15 pm on Tuesday, January 10. Iffor some
reason this time should be problematic, please contact me. The interviews will
be held in the Raspberry Room in the lower level of Hopkins City Hall.
The City Council has established a time limit of 15 minutes per applicant. The
same two questions will be asked of each applicant. It is assumed that there will
be additional time to ask follow-up questions from your application form.
Hopefully, there will also be time available for applicants to ask any questions
that they should have.
On behalf of the City Council thank you very much for your interest in serving.
Also, thank you in advance for your time on January 10 and good luck with your
interview.
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Rick Getschow
City Manager
Portnering UJi,ft ,lie Community '0 'Enftanu ,lie Qjlafity of Life
. Inspire +'Eaucate. lnvo{ve . Communicate +
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City,of Hopkins
Application for Councilmember
Name:
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Address:
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The City of Hopkins provides selVices to over 17,000 residents and hundreds of businesses.
These services include: police and fire protection, streets and alley maintenance, parks and
recreation programs, community development selVices such as building inspections, housing,
and economic development, and utilities such as water, sewer and refuse. The CQuncil works
closely with it's advisory boards and commissions and takes an active role with civic and selVice
organizations in an effort to improve the quality of life in Hopkins.
The role of the City Council is to set policy direction for the City regarding all of the activities listed
above, set and monitor a $20 million budget and to represent the broadest possible perspective on
all issues. The Council is also responsible for the hiring of the City manager and City Attorney.
For further information, please refer to the "Orientation Manual for Elected Officials and Advisory
Board Members".
Please answer the questions below in the space provided or attach additional pages:
1. Why do you wish to become a rnember of the Hopkins City Council?
2. What do you think are the most important issues that face Hopkins over the next two
years? Over the next ten years?
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Cityoj%pkins
1010 :First Street Soutli 0 :J{opfi:jns,:M!l>L 55343.7573 0 P/ion.e: 952.935.8474 0 :FaJ(; 952-935.1834
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January 4, 2006
Christian Oestreich
719 Seventh Ave So
Hopkins, MN 55343
Re: City Council Interview
Dear Christian:
Congratulations on your selection for an interview with the Hopkins City Council
for the open City Council seat.
The City has decided to interview six individuals based on the applications
received.
Your interview will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, January 10. If for some
reason this time should be problematic, please contact me. The interviews will
be held in the Raspberry Room in the lower level of Hopkins City Hall.
The City Council has established a time limit of 15 minutes per applicant. The
same two questions will be asked of each applicant. It is assumed that there will
be additional time to ask follow-up questions from your application form.
Hopefully, there will also be time available for applicants to ask any questions
that they should' have.
On behalf of the City Council thank you very much for your interest in serving.
Also, thank you in advance for your time on January 10 and good luck with your
interview.
J2 Ufi:A-
Rick Getschow
City Manager
Partneri1lg UJi,ft tlie Community to 'Enn.otUe ,lie Quality of Life
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City of Hopkins
Appli'cation for Councilmember
Name:
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Address:
q MON((OE; Ave, S,
The City of Hopkins provides services to over 17.000 residents and hundreds of businesses.
These services include: police and fire protection, streets and alley maintenance, parks and
recreation programs, community development services such as building inspections, housing,
and economic developrnent, and utilities such as water, sewer and refuse. The Council works
closely with it's advisory boards and commissions and takes an active role with civic and service
organizations in an effort to improve the quality of life in Hopkins.
The role of the City Council is to set policy direction for the City regarding all of the activities listed
above, set and monitor a $20 million budget and to represent the broadest possible perspective on
all issues. The Council is also responsible for. the hiring of the City manager and qty Attorney.. .
For further information, please refer to the ~'Orientation Manual for Elected Officials and Advisory
Board Members".
Please answer the questions below in the space provided or attach additional pages:
1. Why do you wish to become a member of the Hopkins City Council?
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January 4, 2006
Bruce Rowan
9 Monroe Ave So
Hopkins, MN 55343
Re: City Council Interview
Dear Bruce:
Congratulations on your selection for an interview with the Hopkins City Council
for the open City Council seat.
The City has decided to interview six individuals based on the applications
received.
Your interview will be held at 6:45 pm on Tuesday, January 10. If for some
reason this time should be problematic, please contact me. The interviews will
be held in the Raspberry Room in the lower level of Hopkins City Hall.
The City Council has established a time limit of 15 minutes per applicant. The
same two questions will be asked of each applicant. It is assumed that there will
be additional time to ask follow-up questions from your application form.
Hopefully, there will also be time available for applicants to ask any questions
that they should have.
On behalf of the City Council thank you very much for your interest in serving.
Also, thank you in advance for your time on January 10 and good luck with your
interview.
Sincerely,
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City Manager
Partnering witft tlie Community to 'Enfton", ,fte Qgofity of Life
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Name:
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The City of Hopkins provides services to over 17,000 residents and hundreds of businesses.
These selVices include: police and fire protection, streets and alley maintenance, parks and
recreation programs, community development services such as building inspections, housing,
and economic development, and utilities such as water, sewer and refuse. The C0uncil works
closely with it's advisory boards and commissions and takes an active role with civic and selVice
organizations in an effort to improve the quality of life in Hopkins.
The role of the City Council is to set policy direction for the City regarding all of the activities listed
above, set and monitor a $20 million budget and to represent the broadest possible perspective on
all issues. The Council is also responsible for the hiring of the City manager and City Attorney.
For further information, please refer to the "Orientation Manual for Elected Officials and Advisory
Board Members".
Please answer the questions below in the space provided or attach additional pages:
1. Why do you wish to become a rnember of the Hopkins City Council?
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2. What do you think are the rnost important issues that face Hopkins over the next two
years? Over the next ten years?
City oj%pkins
1010 :First Street Soutli 0 :Jfopfi:jns,:M!l>L 55343-7573 0 P/ion.e: 952-935.8474 o:Fa>;; 952.935.1834
We6 arfaress: www./iopfi:jnsmn..com
January 4, 2006
Kyle Skiermont
320 Sweet Briar Lane
Hopkins, MN 55343
Re: City Council Interview
Dear Kyle:
Congratulations on your selection for an interview with the Hopkins City Council
for the open City Council seat.
The City has decided to interview six individuals based on the applications
received.
Your interview will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 10. If for some
reason this time should be problematic, please contact me. The interviews will
be held in the Raspberry Room in the lower level of Hopkins City Hall.
The City Council has established a time limit of 15 minutes per applicant. The
same two questions will be asked of each applicant. It is assumed that there will
be additional time to ask follow-up questions from your application form.
Hopefully, there will also be time available for applicants to ask any questions
that they should have.
On behalf of the City Council thank you very much for your interest in serving.
Also, thank you in advance for your time on January 10 and good luck with your
interview.
Sincerely,
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Rick Getschow
City Manager
Partnering UJi,ft tlie Community to 'Enrianee tlie QJwfity of Life
. Inspire + 'Eiucate + lnvo{ve + Communuate .
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City of Hopkins
Application for Councilmember
Name:
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Address:
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The City of Hopkins provides services to over 17,000 residents and hundreds of businesses.
These services include: police and fire protection, streets and alley maintenance, parks and
recreation programs, community development selVices such as building inspections, housing,
and economic deveiopment, and utilities such as water, sewer and refuse. The Council works
closely with it's advisory boards and commissions and takes an active role with civic and service
organizations in an effort to improve the quality of life in Hopkins.
The role of the City Council is to set policy direction for the City regarding all of the activities listed
above, set and monitor a $20 million budget and to represent the broadest possible perspective on
all issues. The Council is also responsible for the hiring of the City manager and City Attorney.
For further inforrnation, please refer to the "Orientation Manual for Elected Officials and Advisory
Board Members".
Please answer the questions below in the space provided or attach additional pages:
1. Why do you wish to become a member of the Hopkins City Council?
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January 4, 2006
Enrique Torrano
809 Smetana Road #1
Hopkins, MN 55343
Re: City Council Interview
Dear Enrique:
Congratulations on your selection for an interview with the Hopkins City Council
for the open City Council seat.
The City has decided to interview six individuals based on the applications
received.
Your interview will be held at 7:15 pm on Tuesday, January 10. If for some
reason this time should be problematic, please contact me. The interviews will
be held in the Raspberry Room in the lower level of Hopkins City Hall.
The City Council has established a time limit of 15 minutes per applicant. The
same two questions will be asked of each applicant. It is assumed that there will
be additional time to ask follow-up questions from your application form.
Hopefully, there will also be time available for applicants to ask any questions
that they should have.
On behalf of the City Council thank you very much for your interest in serving.
Also, thank you in advance for your time on January 10 and good luck with your
interview.
Sincerely,
!L W:J--
Rick Getschow
City Manager
Partnering witft tlie Community '0 'Enfton.ce ,lie Qya1ity of Life
. Inspire + 'Eaucate + lnvo[ve + Communicate +