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04-18-13 - Envision Connection Project Executive Board Agenda AGENDA Envision Connection Project Executive Board Regular Meeting April 18, 2013 7 pm Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Conference Room Board of Directors: Shep Harris, Chair; Blair Tremere, Vice Chair; Lynn Gitelis; Sharon Glover; Jim Heidelberg; Cindy Inselmann; Helene Johnson; Philip Lund; Dean Penk; Mike Schleif; Marshall Tanick Staff Liaison: Cheryl Weiler, Communications Manager 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda* 3. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes— February 28, 2013 4. Old Business • Memorial Day Program— Lynn Gitelis • July 4'h Event—Shep Harris • Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Campaign—Shep Harris 5. Reports and Updates • Bridge Builders • Quarterly Event April 20, 2013 • Golden Valley Days presence and staffing • Envision Award • 2013 Hall of Fame • Ice Cream Social � Lilac Planting 6. Communications 7. Other Business • Need for better marketing — Mike Schleif 8. Upcoming Meetings • May 9, 2013 • June 20, 2013 • July 18, 2013 9. Adjourn * To add something to the agenda, mention it at the time the agenda is approved. MINUTES Envision Connection Project Executive Board February 28, 2013 7 pm City Hall Council Conference Room Directors Present: Shep Harris (Chair), Jim Heidelberg, Helene Johnson, Philip Lund, Dean Penk, Mike Schleif, Marshall Tanick (arrived at 8:30 pm) Directors Excused: Lynn Gitelis, Blair Tremere Directors Absent: Sharon Glover, Cindy Inselmann Staff Liaison: Cheryl Weiler, Communications M ::`" Guest: Tom Burt, City Manager 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7 pm wit £ quorum. Heidelberg asked for an overview of upcoming es for.#��Envision ��a . Harris explained the City Council wants to formalize a eration of th r��ne its budget, " have someone other than the mayor serve as chai�, � r Harris an ��tcil member Joanie ' lausen will draft bylaws and an ordinance to make th �si Board a��#��Commission. After meeting with Board members, they will bring the n � .y� . and ordina o the City Council for approvaL Burt said the staff liaison change from ry nteert�cdinator �dy Wertz to Communications Manager Weiler would �;�l�rtz, a pa "-��me empl �� more �to focus on building the City's volunteer services p �i: �;�; � �� ' � � 2. Approval of Agend� �� : �� Motion: Schleif move �i a�prov�; �Agenda ritten. The motion was seconded by Lund and � unanirr��` � ��> � � , £� . � ��_� 3. Apprs�� f Novem� , 20 �� inutes `�" ,��`�� Motio was moved b �-�'� k and'' conded by Heidelberg to approve the minutes as written. Motion ca��• � 4. Old Business` � � None. �� r:. r :.: x 5. Reports and Update � Bridae Builders � �� , Discussion centered around scheduling the next Bridge Builders quarterly meeting, possibly for March 16 or 23 at MnDOT in Golden Valley, with a 10 am meeting followed by a tour. Past meetings have always included updates by Bridge Builder groups followed by a tour to show off Golden Valley's various amenities. Topics for the next meeting would include how to get more youth involved in Bridge Builders. Harris introduced the idea of getting Bridge Builders involved in the Beyond The Yellow Ribbon campaign, in which Golden Valley is planning to partner with Crystal, Robbinsdale, and New Hope to provide help to veterans and their families. Harris will report back to the Envision Board after attending the March 6 Yellow Ribbon meeting. One possibility is to ask the old 125th Anniversary Committee to take responsibility for Golden Valley's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon campaign efforts. While considering ways to promote Bridge Builders and the quarterly meetings, the Board discussed putting together a structure for future quarterly meetings as well as a calendar, then decided a March meeting wouldn't leave enough time from promotion. Motion: Moved by Harris, seconded by Penk, to have Penk schedule the next Bridge Builders quarterly meeting for April 20 and contact the City for help with promotion. Envision Award A subcommittee of Lund, Penk, and Heidelberg met at 6:30 pm to discuss and approve nomination of Kristine Frey and Leslie Hendricks, founders of Market in the Valley, for a Visi Award, to be presented at a March or April City Council meeting. Motion: Moved by Schleif, seconded by Johnson, approved u�animously that Lund will contact nominees and present the award at the Council meeting. T��`vas a general consensus to nominate Trees for Tyrol for the next Visi Award. :. �xy .., � � Ice Cream Social ��"` �� Heidelberg will contact City Recreation Supervisar��a Soltve��arding dates for the John Philip Sousa concert and report to the Board in, { �efi. *�::;� Board members discussed the need for more�}' s to promote the Ice � ;am Social as well as strategic placement. They also considered the ��of getti�g�nore perma�a�banners or s, � sandwich boards to promote the ev t. Weiler will `"��"' '�� =�oard members�� ace lost signs � and get pricing on banners and sa boards. <� � y... Lilac Plantina Lund reported for the Lilac Committee. ` nting��#ion for 2U'!3 will be the cloverleaf of the Hwy 55/Hwy 169 north inter r�� Planting �#e is set } tember 2$, 2013. �; ��; ��. � Hall of Fame ��*�} ��.. The board discussed's��dards fi�r�he Hall of�' , e; who will make selections and when; when and where to present th �ogn�#�t� � nd whet �the process should be more selective. Penk, Tremere, ��k will u�t�!�� :�1 of Fa �'�' ommittee members to the March 21 Envisior� �rd r to di� s the prt�C�s��n minees. The Hall of Fame recognition event is scl��is��d for Frid��,�ay 1 ,-f� ; ;#day before��lden Valley Days. �� ; � Motion: v�d by Johnso��-;_ cond �r Heidelberg, approved unanimously that the Envision Board will i�r�� ith the form�� •25t�A `�� ,'� rsary Hall of Fame committee to lead the process this year. The Env �,Board will `�' �valuate going forward. _K_ 6. Communications�`�;' °= Memorial Dav Proara �' Harris gave an overview�t�f a°��Vlemorial Day program planned by John Giese with help from Gitelis and Mark Lowe. Current plans include a Civil War re-enactment, a band, and flags along Golden Valley Road. Julv 4 Event Harris introduced an idea for a July 4 community engagement event featuring a naturalization ceremony at City Hall. The Board discussed inviting other citizens to attend to renew and/or celebrate their citizenship, as well as how it would be a way to connect cultures, which is a Connection Project goal. Harris will explore possibilities and report at the next Board meeting. 7. Other Business Schleif expressed concern about the need to better market and promote stories like Golden Valley Days and Bridge Builders and the need for better search engine optimization on the City website. Heidelberg suggested placing the item on the next Board meeting agenda. 8. Future Meetings The next meeting will be Thursday, March 21, 2013, 7 pm, City Hall Council Conference Room. 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9 pm. .;3 5 ` �:,; �:=: , � s#. � � � � i� �£ �t�t� � � �.. �� v �.. � �� T�� .,,;r��.� ��x� �� x �:: �: �:, , � ,: � ��.: � t �t�: �� , � � � � � �: � �,r , �., � r�..; #� ��. z,:� `r��: �. � `�� "� �' � , � � �t:,= �� " � �x. Wufoo • Entry Manager https://goldenvalleymn.wufoo.com/entries/hall-of-fame-nomination-form/ Hall of Fame Nomination Form #32 Name of Nominee * Chester Bird Is the nominee living? * No Age of Nominee(if known) Address of Nominee (if known) Why should the nominee be in the Hall of Golden Valley resident, Chester D. Ptaszek, was a Private in the 29th Fame?* Infantry Unit of the 115th Regiment of the US Army. He gave his life in 1941 as part of the first wave of soldiers to strom Normandy, France, at Omaha Beach. In honor of his bravery and sacrifice, the Golden Valley American Legion was established and named in 1946 for Private Ptaszek or Chester"Bird" (Polish for Ptaszek). When did the nominee live or work in According to US Census data, Private Ptasek lived in Golden Valley Golden Valley?* with his wife, Alice, around 1935. Name * Shep Harris Address * � 2425 Zane Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55422 United States Phone Number* (612) 219-8531 Email * sharris@goldenvalleymn.gov -. _ __ ___ . ___— _ ____ _ __._.....w... _.. _. _ __ _------� ; Created Updated ! 18 Mar 2013 71.195.43.205 18 Mar 2013 � 10:01:27 PM IP Address 10:57:20 PM � _._ .__ _ _ ____ _ PUBLIC PUBLIC Complete ,� 1 of 1 3/21/2013 5:31 PM Wufoo •Entry Manager https://goldenvalleymn.wufoo.com/entries/hall-of-fame-nomination-form/ Hall of Fame Nomination Form #11 Name of Nominee * Chester Bird Is the nominee living? * No Age of Nominee (if known) Address of Nominee (if known) Why should the nominee be in the Hall of Fame? * Chester Bird (Ptaszek) is perhaps the most noted national celebrity from our town. The opening scene in the now famous movie, "Saving Private Ryan"depicts the very beach and time on which Chester Bird was on an fought. The Chester Bird post honors and is dedicated to the memory of Private Chester D. Ptaszek, U.S. Army (pronounced: pea-ot-zig). Private Ptaszek lost his life in the Second World War. "Chester Bird"was his nickname, as Ptaszek is a Polish derivation of"bird". Pvt. Ptaszek was 35 when he was reported Missing In Action (MIA) and then confirmed to have died in France on August 1, 1944. Chester Bird served in the 29th Infantry, 115 Regiment, who were part of the first wave of soldiers to storm Normandy, France, at Omaha Beach, on June 6, 1944. This was the very beach depicted in the now famous movie, "Saving Private Ryan". More than 32,450 soldiers landed at Omaha Beach that day, where over 2,000 were killed on the first day alone. The 115th Regiment then proceeded to The Northern France Campaign. lst first objective was an important submarine base at Brest, France. Fierce fighting was reported in the battle that took place from July 27-29, 1944. Chester Bird was reported to have died before August lst, and was listed as MIA from the 29th of July untif reported Killed In Action. He is believed to be laid to rest in Southern France among thousands of other soldiers who gave their lives in this campaign. While Chester Bird did not live to complete the 115th campaign, his regiment continued into Belgium and later culminated their service in the capture of Germany. The American Legion chartered Post 523 in February 1946, and dedicated it to Chester D. Ptaszek, Private, United States Army; whom served with honor and dedication; and paid the ultimate price for to the freedom of our nation. When did the nominee live or work in Golden Valley?* Name * Joseph Yenkosky Address * 2502 Unity Avenue N Golden Valley, MN 55422 United States Phone Number * (612) 202-7678 Email * jyenkosky@gmail.com 1 of 2 3/21/2013 5:22 PM Wufoo • Entry Manager https://goldenvalleymn.wufoo.com/entries/hall-of-fame-nomination-form/ � Created ' Updated i 12 Sep 2011 204.169.161.1 12 Sep 2011 � 6:45:30 PM IP Address 6:49:12 PM f �...----.....___ _________ �----____ ---__...._.___._�_.__............ _ .._-- --+ ; PUBLIC ' PUBLIC ` , F ., �..�.,�, ._ ._.p� ��w ,,. .__ ._..N.�� ...._.��,. .��. .. __�.��.�.x,�t� w,�v.� Complete � 2 of 2 3/21/2013 5:22 PM Wufoo •Entry Manager https://goldenvalleymn.wufoo.com/entries/hall-of-fame-nomination-form/ Hall of Fame Nomination Form #35 Name of Nominee * Larry Brown Is the nominee living? * No Age of Nominee (if known) Address of Nominee (if known) Why should the nominee be in the Hall of Fame? * Brown, Lawrence A. (Larry/Bubba)A WWII vet and member in good standing of"The Greatest Generation," died March 14 at home. A Golden Valley resident for almost 43 years, he was 92. Larry grew up in North Minneapolis and was a proud graduate of North High, class of'37. In his youth he spent considerable time at the Phyllis Wheatley Settlement House, which he credited with much of his later success. He repaid the help he got there by volunteering as a coach and mentor at Phyllis Wheatley and later tutoring in the Minneapolis Public Schools well into his 80's. He coached football and Babe Ruth and Little League baseball in Brooklyn Park and youth baseball in Golden Valley, and was an assistant football coach at North High for seven years. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942 and spent WWII serving in a segregated unit in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. He was wounded in Italy and spent 18 months recovering in Army hospitals. In 1957 he married Alice (Jo) Kelly and they had three children, Kevin, Laurie and Janine. Among otherjobs, Larry worked in the Minnesota Dept. of Revenue as a tax auditor. He used that experience to good advantage by helping set up an income tax withholding system in Uganda, East Africa, from 1966-68 under a contract with U.S. Agency for International Development. When he and his family returned to the U.S. he worked for three years as deputy director of the Urban Coalition in Minneapolis, and later held other positions in the private sector. Larry attended Mankato State College on a football scholarship, the University of Minnesota, and ultimately earned his bachelor of arts degree from Metropolitan State University after retirement. When his daughter Laurie was being treated at the University of Minnesota Hospital for leukemia in the early 1960s, he recognized the need for housing for parents of hospitalized children, many of whom came from outside the Twin City area. He was one of the three original founders of the Ronald McDonald House in Minneapolis, which opened its first house in 1979. More recently he has been heavily involved in the Red Tail Project, which operates educational programs about the Tuskegee Airmen, the legendary black fighter pilots who served with distinction in WWII. His brother, Col. Harold Brown, is a Tuskegee Airman. A proud and involved father and grandfather, Larry often could be found cheering on his offspring at sporting events, especially hockey. Larry was preceded in death by his daughter, Laurie. Besides his wife of 55 years,Jo, he is survived by son Kevin (Kathleen), daughter�anine (Tom), grandchildren,Jackson, Shaefer, Lily, Ethan, Mei and Ava, his brother Col. Harold Brown (Marsha), special nieces Kathy, Marcy and Sue, many other nieces and nephews, caregiver and friend Greg Salyers, and dozens of other relatives and friends. A celebration of Larry's life will be held on Saturday, April 7, from 4:00 to 7:00 at the Calhoun Beach Club for family and friends. Memorials may be given to the Ronald McDonald House (rmhtwincities.org) or the Red Tail Squadron (www.redtail.org) When did the nominee live or work in All this information is printed above. Golden Valley?* 1 of 2 3/21/2013 5:32 PM Wufoo •Entry Manager https://goldenvalleymn.wufoo.com/entries/hall-of-fame-nomination-form/ Name * DeDe Scanlon Address * 7345 Olympia Street Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 United States Phone Number * (763) 545-0669 Email * dedescanlonC�comcast.net � ----. — - --- __ _... ___—__ —�_ _ __---__ _----___._.___� Created Updated ` ; 21 Mar 2013 69.180.138.57 : 21 Mar 2013 ` 3:03:51 PM IP Address 3:07:58 PM i ____.____..___.. _.__-. PUBLIC — --- PUBLIC _..__ ___._.._--_ . Complete � 2 of 2 3/21/2013 5:32 PM Wufoo • Entry Manager https://goldenvalleymn.wufoo.com/entries/hall-of-fame-nomination-form/ Hall of Fame Nomination Form #31 Name of Nominee * Christopher Ewald Is the nominee living? * No Age of Nominee (if known) Address of Nominee (if known) Why should the nominee be in the Hall of He was progenitor of a famly that started in the floral business and Fame?* later developed the well-known Ewald Dairy. An early business leader, he helped develop the community and established a renown dairy buisness. When did the nominee live or work in He lived and worked on a family farm in GV at the turn of the 20th Golden Valley? * century and well into the 1900s. Name * Marshall Tanick Address * � 1230 Angelo Drive Golden Valley, MN 55422 United States Phone Number* (763) 529-1053 Email * mtanick@hjlawfirm.com __ _ _____ _- - _. __ ______ ____ __ ___________� Created Updated 16 Mar 2013 66.41.45.251 16 Mar 2013 6:28:55 PM IP Address 6:35:27 PM � _. ._.._ __. _ _..__. __ _ _— ___� PUBLIC PUBLIC rx.._ ��...w. ,� � __ u�w.... . .w ,_. ..aw..�_ �.._.. _u�� .xx � . . . ,.„„ ...,�, .v,.N.�, w. �� Camplete �� 1 of 1 3/21/2013 5:31 PM Wufoo • Entry Manager https://goldenvalleymn.wufoo.com/entries/hall-of-fame-nomination-form/ Hall of Fame Nomination Form #36 Name of Nominee * Clayton Moore Is the nominee living?* Yes Age of Nominee (if known) Address of Nominee (if known) Why should the nominee be in the Hall of Fame? * Clayton Moore was the professional name adopted by Jack Carlson Moore who was a circus performer, a model, and motion picture actor. He appeared in over 70 feature films. His renown was firmly established as he starred in a new television series as The Lone Ranger which debuted in 1949. It was one of the first shows filmed exclusively for television. With a two year break, Moore performed in the series until 1957. He moved to Golden Valley to start a real estate firm with a relative and he and his family lived in a new house they had built on Rhode Island Ave. South. Moore continued to promote the Lone Ranger character and appeared at many public events locally and nationally. When did the nominee live or work in Approximately 1964 until mid-1971. Precise dates are being Golden Valley? * confirmed and will be submitted. Name * Blair Tremere Address * 2305 Lee Ave. N. 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