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Prepared By: Noah Simon. Assistant City
Administrator
Council Meeting Date: September 8, 2008
Resolution 2008-043: A Resolution Appointing Caryl Barnes to the Communications Committee for a
Three Year Term
Budgeted Amount:
Actual Amount:
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Recommendation:
Approve Resolution 2008-043: A Resolution Appointing Caryl Barnes to the Communications Committee
for a Three Year Term Until September 30, 2011
Supporting Documents:
1. Resolution 2008-043
2. Application and resume from Ms. Barnes
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-043
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CARYL BARNES TO THE COMMUNICATIONS
COMMITTEE FOR A THREE YEAR TERM
WHEREAS, the City Council appoints residents to serve in an advisory capacity to the
City Council regarding communications and newsletters;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The City Councrl appoints Caryl Barnes to serve
on the 2008 Communications Committee until September 30, 2011.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS
8th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2008.
Stanley D. Harpstead, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ronald J. Moorse City Administrator
Caryl Barnes
3744 Cleveland Avenue N., Apt. 229
St. Paul, MN 55112
(651) 330-4500
carvlbarnes@comcast. net
Noah Simon, Staff Liaison
Dave McClung, Council Liaison
Brenda Holden, Communications Committee Member
Dorothy McClung, Communications Committee Member
Arlene Mitchell, Communications Committee Member
Mary Nosek, Communications Committee Member
City Hall
1245 West Highway 96
Arden Hills, MN 55112
June 18, 2006
Dear People Involved with the Communications Committee:
Enclosed please find my application form and resume. I am interested in joining the
City of Arden Hills Communications Committee. I have lived in Arden Hills for ten
months after many years of living in south Minneapolis. I like it here and would
enjoy meeting other residents and helping with the newsletter. I am an experienced
writer, editor, and proofreader.
I am semi-retired although I copyedit and write for several small businesses and
Access Press, a newspaper for people with disabilities where I was just hired on
conract.. My resume targets my specific activities for the community of people with
disabilities while my application form lists other community activities and
memberships.
Thank you for your attention to my application. Please call or e-mail me with any
questions.
Sincerely yours,
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Caryl Barrnes
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Parks, Trails, & Recreation (PTRC)
Economic Development Commission (EDe)
Planning Commission
Financial Planning and Analysis Committee (FP AC)
Special Interests
As the Council prioritizes its goals, it may create additional/new committees or task forces from time to time. If you
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Please return this form along with a letter of interest and your current resume to:
City of Arden Hills
Attn: Assistant City Administrator
1245 West Highway 96
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Phone: 651.792.7800
Fax: 651.634.5137
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Caryl Barnes
3744 Cleveland Avenue N., Apt. 229
St. Paul, MN 55112
(651) 330-4500
carvlbarnes@comcast.net
QUALIFICATIONS
-Excellent editor and writer of newspapers, newsletters, and magazines for non-profit agencies,
universities, and state government units.
-Reliable follower of production schedules.
-Meticulous proofreader and copy editor.
-Effective staff supervisor: was executive director of three agencies, project manager in many capacities,
and chair of the Women's Studies department at a state university.
-Successful recruiter, coordinator, and trainer of volunteers.
-Seasoned grant writer with outstanding track record.
-Basic computer skills and outstanding research abilities.
-Cooperative, creative coworker.
-Active and productive member of the national, state, and local disability community.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Selected Publications
-Newspaper assistant editor: high school and college; a newspaper for women.
-Newsletter editor: What's New In University Extension, University of Wisconsin; Communique,
State Council on Vocational Technical Education; a regular news publication of the State
Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans.
-Magazine editor: Adult Education, an academic journal, and Arts in Society, an interdisciplinary
quarterly.
-Website copy editor: Shelter from Hate, three small businesses.
Administration
-Executive Director: Twin Ports Women's Growth Center, Cedar-Riverside People's Center.
-Development Director: Ascension Place, All About Kids, Hunger Connection.
Grant Writing and Fundraising
-Received dozens of grants on behalf of clients including ARC, Lutheran Social Service, three metro area
technical colleges.
-Solicited individual contributions.
-Assisted with fundraising dinners, placement of collection boxes, and raffles.
ACTIVITIES IN THE DISABiliTY COMMUNITY
-Former board member: Minnesota Association of Centers for Independent Living and Minnesota
Association of Community Health Centers.
-Former chair: Social Action Committee Minnesota Conference, United Church of Christ, which focused
on civil and human rights for people with disabilities.
-Wrote "Disability and the Church," Voyager (newspaper of the national UCC).
EDUCATION
-B.A., English, Pomona College.
-ABD, Adult Education, Universities of Wisconsin and Minnesota.