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Request for Council Action
Prepared By: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development
Council Meeting Date: October 29, 2012
Director
Economic Development Commission Appointment
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Recommendation:
The City Council is asked to appoint Dan Altstatt to the Economic Development Commission.
Supporting Documents:
1. Memorandum dated October 29, 2012, from Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director.
2. Attachment A – Letter of Interest.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 29, 2012
TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
Patrick Klaers, City Administrator
FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director 99
SUBJECT: Economic Development Commission Appointment
Background
The City of Arden Hills has a nine-member Economic Development Commission(EDC). The
EDC advises the City Council on issues related to economic and business development. Since
the resignation of Rob Davidson in September 2012, the EDC currently has only three members.
An application for EDC Commissioner was received from Dan Altstatt, a resident of Arden Hills
since 2011. Mr. Altstatt lives at 1921 Jerrold Avenue and works as a commercial real estate
advisor.
Commissioner Appointment
Pursuant to City policy on appointments to the EDC, Mr. Altstatt was interviewed by the Mayor,
Council Liaison to the EDC, and the staff liaison to the EDC. The EDC Chair was unable to
attend the interview, but had an opportunity to speak with the applicant following the interview.
The interview committee was impressed by the applicant's professional experience, his
commitment to volunteer community service, and his well-spoken and intelligent demeanor. Mr.
Altstatt's work experience in the commercial real estate industry is particularly relevant to the
work of the EDC.
Mayor Grant asked that staff prepare a recommendation for the City Council to appoint Mr.
Altstatt to the EDC.
Recommendation
The City Council is asked to appoint Dan Altstatt to the Economic Development Commission.
City of Arden Hills
City Council Meeting October 29, 2012
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Attachment
Dan Altstatt — Letter of Interest
October 29, 2012, City Council Meeting
COPY
To Whom It May Concern:
R.E. Letter Of Interest—City Committee
I am writing this letter of interest to highlight my desire for involvement with the City of Arden Hills. My
wife and I moved to Jerrold Avenue in Arden Hills a year ago from Minneapolis. We moved here to
become more a part of the community, and raise our children in an area with good education and strong
family values.
As a professional I am a commercial real estate advisor, recently joining the Colliers International
(Welsh) brand, and concentrate on assisting users and buyers of office property. Considering this, my
passion and impact on the community would likely match best with the Economic Development or
Planning Commission teams.
In the event the City is interested in discussing my background and objectives further, I welcome an in-
person interview at your convenience.
Best Regards,
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Dan Altstatt
1921 Jerrold Avenue