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Margaret Driscoll From.: support@civicpl:us.com ��=�� : Sent: ihursday, February 12, 20D9 9:10 PM �'„ To: Garolyn Curti; Margaret Driscoll Subjeef: Online Form Submittal: Commission Application The follouving form was submitted via your website: Commission Application Please check commission a�plying for: Par}�s and Recreatian Commission Tf other, please list name: Name:: William olein Acldress:: 2403 N. Dunlap St. City, State, Zip: Roseville, MN 55I13 � Y7ork ExperienCe: I worked for the Ca��y of Raseville for more than 30 years. I began as a si�mmer playground leader and. a warming house attendant at Lexington Park in 1962. Atter gradua�.ing from high school, I worl�ed in the park maintenance department for several years while in college and before I became the Director of �he Rosevi�le Skating Center in �.975, a pasi�ion I held: tin�.il retirement in 2005. Education;: University Of Minnesata Minneapolis, Mn December 1973 BacYze�.or af Science Major: Park & Recreation Adminis�ra�ion Alexander Ramsey Sr, High Sclzool Roseville, Mn June 1964 Diploma Civic and Voluntee.r Activities (past and Presentj:: Koseviile Voluntieer F'ire Department ! 97� - �994 --Rank af Lieutenarl� -�Medal of Honor �992 --Distinguished Service Award, Ameracan Heart Association 1992 --Certificate of Commendation, American Legion 1�92 Ameri,can sand�i Association 1987-1992 Narth Suburban Yotith Founda�ion �,586-1993, 2005-PYe5ent Please state your reasans f�r wariting �.o serve on the Commission/Committee/Task Force:: Tn7hen I began my career at �.he City of Ros�ville, it was during a periad of time when the par� system was first under development. A r�ferendum was passed in the early 60's Chat allowed the City to purcYzase parcels of �and to develop oixr park system as we know it today. I worked on many of our parks as they were developed from swamp or low Iands inta bea�CituT neighborhoad parl�s. I� was especially rewarding to work on Central Park and help with the earYy development of this "Gem" of our park system. I would very much like to return to my °roats" in this wonderful park system, to further serve the community iri the coneinued de�relo�ment and implementation of our parlcs and recreation programs. What is your view of the role of this Cammission/ Committee/Task Force?: I realize thati the Park and Recreation Cammission is an advisory commission to the C2ty Counc��. Tl�at its rale is to Yisten ta the wishes of the community as they pertain to the p�rk and reereation setting, and �h�n to make wise and fair decisions that can be passed on to the Council for their review. �lny further inforrnation yotY would like the City Counczl to consider or that you feel is relevant ta the appoin�rnent yau are seeking.: I would like to inform you tl�at � have an out of state commitment from March 5�hrough March 13, and would nat be available during tlze scheduled interview time frame. I'm hopefu� that if cansidered, an alterna�ive interview date m�ght be available.