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mr'w ■li>' iim H->- • P-j.'-: : v; <..j ■ .••' «f' Mv Reasons for wanting to s&rve on the Planning Commission: I moved to Orono in June of 1991 from Los Angeles, California. I think that after living in Los Angeles for the last 9 years I can offer a different perspective then most applying for this position. In coming from a big city I know what the hazards of uncontrolled growth are. I have experienced them first hand. Out of all the lakeside communities, I chose O'^ono to relocate too because of its beauty and country charm. I get the feeling I live out in the country every time I drive home. I do not want to lose that feeling. I have a very strong sense of community and want to get involved. I want the opportunity to help protect the beauty that first attracted me to this cit>. I have the time this position requires, a great deal of energy and would consider it an honor to serve on the commission. Mv view of the role of the Planning Commission: ;‘r. I see the role of the planning commission as that of an independent oody that not only represents the interests of those seeking variances but the interests of the community at large. The planning commission is responsible for analyzing requests of property owners which are by their na*’ure not in accordance with the city's current ordinances. The commission being made up of residents of the community acts to ^'nsure that those seeking variances are treated fairly and consistently in their requests while at the same time protecting the community's intersts as well. r' ■ : V The Planning Commission has a really tough job. They have to treat each case separately while at the same be consistent. The commission members act as the eyes and ears of the city council in performing their duties. There duties then culminate into a recommendation to the city council as to each individual variance request. Mv other comments: I relocated to Minnesota as a result of a job transfer. The company I work for develops, manages, and operates regional shopping malls throughout the country. In California I was the controller of the development company, t am a CPA and am very well versed In all as.'ects of the construction Industry. I moved to Minnesota to become the Corporate Controller of the management company. The company's headquarters are in Saint Louis Park. Here in the Minneapolis area we manage Southdale, Rosedale, Brookdale and Knoll wood. I think that my knowledge of the construction industry would be an asset in performing the duties of this position. Nm-