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Home My WebLink About2023-11-15 City Council (Special Meeting) Packet1 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL November 15, 2023 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55016 COUNCIL CHAMBER- 6:00 PM 1 Call to Order 2 Roll Call 3 Agenda Item A City Council Vacant Seat Appointment Staff Recommendation: Conduct Councilmember selection as outlined in the attached memo. 4 Adjournment 1 City Council Action Request 3.A. Meeting Date 11/15/2023 Department Administration Agenda Category Action Item Title City Council Vacant Seat Appointment Staff Recommendation Conduct Councilmember selection as outlined in the attached memo. Budget Implication N/A Attachments 1. DuBry (Combined and Redacted) 2. Falkner (Combined and Redacted) 3. Garza (Combined and Redacted) 4. Jurgens (Combined and Redacted) 5. Lucas (Combined and Redacted) 6. Umbreit (Combined and Redacted) 1 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Jennifer Levitt, City Administrator FROM: Tammy Anderson DATE: November 15, 2023 RE: City Council Vacant Seat Appointment Discussion Below is the process approved by the City Council on October 4, 2023 for the Councilmember selection process on November 15, 2023. Applicants were asked to give a 3 minute or less presentation expressing their interest and qualifications for the City Council Open Seat. Applicants were given the option to pre-record a video with SWCTC on Thursday, November 9th at 5 PM or present live to the City Council on November 15, 2023 at a 6 PM Special Council meeting. Applicants that chose to pre-record their videos were given one take and taping was stopped at 3 minutes. These applicants will not be given an additional three minutes to present to the Council live. Pre-recorded videos will be played at the November 15, 2023 Special Council Meeting. After each candidate is heard, the selection process will begin: Round 1- The Mayor will call for the first paper ballot. • Each Council Member will select up to three (3) candidates by paper ballot. • The City Clerk will read aloud each Council member's choice, identifying the Council Member and his/her choices. • Candidates receiving one or more votes will advance to Round 2. • The City Clerk will announce the names of the people advancing to Round 2. Round 2 - The Mayor will call for the second paper ballot. • Each Council Member will select up to two (2) candidates by paper ballot. • The City Clerk will read aloud each Council member's choice, identifying the Council Member and his/her choices. • Candidates receiving two (2) or more votes will advance to Round 3. • The City Clerk will announce the names of the people advancing to Round 3. 2 Round 3 - The Mayor will call for the third paper ballot • Each Council Member will select one (1) candidate by paper ballot. • The City Clerk will read aloud each Council member's choice, identifying the Council Member and his/her choices. • Any candidate receiving three (3) or more votes will be considered for appointment. At the December 6, 2023 regular meeting, the Mayor and Council will ratify the selection and the newly appointed Council Member will be sworn into office and take his/her seat at that meeting. Recommendation Conduct Councilmember selection as outlined in the attached memo. Attachments 1. DuBry (Combined and Redacted) 2. Falkner (Combined and Redacted) 3. Garza (Combined and Redacted) 4. Jurgens (Combined and Redacted) 5. Lucas (Combined and Redacted) 6. Umbreit (Combined and Redacted) October 12, 2023 Letter of Intent to run for Cottage Grove City Council My name is Terry DuBry Sr and I am an electrical maintenance supervisor at Xcel energy. I have lived and worked in and around Cottage Grove, MN for 10 years. I plan to run for Cottage Grove City Council in the 2023 special election. I moved to Cottage Grove from Las Vegas, NV in 2013, where I was a journeyman electrician for 20 years. I attended University of Tennessee Knoxville College where I received an electrical instruction diploma. Since then, I have pursued a career in commercial nuclear power and am currently employed at Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant in Welch, MN. I have been a property owner in Cottage Grove since I bought my home here in 2015. My wife is a resident of Cottage Grove, and is an human resource specialist at . I am the proud father of 4 wonderful adult children. My family has lived and worked in and around Cottage Grove for 10 years and there is no place I’d rather call home. I have a vested interest in the Cottage Grove community, I have had a passion for a long time to take part in local government but with young children, I waited until the opportunity was right in order to put my best effort into taking part in local government. I feel that at this point in my life I have the knowledge and time to devote to this important position. Due to the various ways in which I am already involved within the community, such as connecting with and maintaining positive relationships with residents, local businesses, facilities and institutions, being involved with my children’s education, and keeping up to date with local issues including the economy and decisions made by the current city council, I feel that the next natural step is for me to become actively involved in local politics. If I should get elected to city council, I will focus on community safety, developing opportunities for new businesses and support for our existing community businesses. I will promote responsible fiscal decision making, support our local schools, and work toward offering more opportunities for youth recreational programs that promote important values such as tolerance and respect in an ever evolving diverse community. I will work to ensure that local government has positive effects on our quality of life and not be intrusive to the residents. I would like to see an improvement in the condition of city streets to keep our city looking clean and beautiful. I would ensure that all residents have a voice and make decisions that are in the best interest of the city and its residents. I am also very devoted to long-term planning since I plan on living in this community for the rest of my days and hopefully, even watch my grandchildren grow up here. Respectfully, Terry DuBry Sr FORMAL EDUCATION Journeyman Wireman Electrician IBEW - NJATC APPRENTICESHIP 5 YEAR PROGRAM Las Vegas, Nevada JATC Electrical Instructor UNIVERSITY of TENNESSEE Knoxville, Tennessee CERTIFICATIONS 3M Fiber Optics, Protective Grounding, Transformers, High Voltage Termination 35k, OSHA 30, INPO Nuclear Maintenance Supervisor SPECIAL TRAINING Lock Out-Tag Out, NEC Code, Process Improvement, Communication & Reporting, CPR & First Aid, Passport, SAP & Maximo Operating Systems, MOV Testing Supervisor, FFD Supervisor, Confined Space Supervisor, Safety At Heights Competent Person, Teledyne Quiklook 3. PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE Electrical Maintenance Supervisor/Supplemental Worker Oversight – Xcel Energy Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant 2013-Present • Effectively supervise contractor & maintenance personnel to ensure that all assigned maintenance activities are performed safely and effectively by qualified workers in accordance with plant procedures, NRC regulations, and the site schedule. • Ensure department personnel are properly supervised, trained, and qualified to perform assignments, including emergency plan qualifications. • Administer coaching, mentoring and performance management, including initiation of disciplinary action, for assigned employees. • Effectively communicate significant plant and personnel issues to Maintenance Manager and all applicable levels of station management. • Foster open communications and collaboration between all organization internal and external to the plant including INPO and regulatory agencies. • Ensure effective communication of company programs, announcements, policies, etc. to assigned employees and feedback to the company from assigned employees. • Participate in various aspects of work control, coordination, scheduling, and engineering meetings involving online, load reductions, forced outages and refueling outages activities, to ensure that assigned work is properly assigned, planned and ready to work. • Understand, support and administer all Maintenance processes, such as the training program, surveillance program, procedure revisions and CAP to ensure effective work practices. • Supervise motor operated valve diagnostic testing. • Supervise vendor inspections and repair of plant equipment. • Assure effective procurement and use of material, parts, tools, equipment and M&TE. • Participate in all aspects of Maintenance Department management to support safe and efficient operation of the plant, including the development, implementation and performance monitoring of all corporate, site and divisional business goals and objectives. • Work with the Maintenance Department to determine if additional outside resources are required for large projects to determine the amount of oversight and additional supervision required to support projects. • Work jointly with Human Resources, implement Employee/Contractor Life cycle process. • Prepare contractor control plan for projects utilizing contract personnel. • Verify contractors/vendors/supplemental personnel are qualified or trained for the tasks they are required to perform. • Responsible for continuous improvement of outage planning, scheduling and execution process by working with the outage core team and industry best practices. Lead Electrical Supervisor - Fluor Maintenance Inc. Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant 2012-2013 • Effectively supervise craft/union personnel to ensure that all assigned maintenance/outage activities are performed safely and effectively by qualified workers in accordance with plant procedures, NRC regulations, and the site schedule. Ensures department personnel are properly supervised, trained, and qualified to perform assignments, including emergency plan qualifications. • Administer coaching, mentoring and performance management, including initiation of disciplinary action, for assigned employees. • Effectively communicate significant plant and personnel issues to Shift Manager and all applicable levels of station management. Fostering open communications and collaboration between all organizations internal and external to the plant including INPO and regulatory agencies. • Ensure effective communication of company programs, announcements, policies, etc. to assigned employees and feedback to the company. • Participate in various aspects of work control, coordination, scheduling, and engineering meetings involving online, load reductions, forced outages and refuel outages activities, to ensure that projects are properly assigned, planned and ready to work. • Understand, support and administer all maintenance/outage processes, such as the training program, surveillance program, procedure revisions and notifications to ensure effective work practices. Identify and support improvement opportunities, when applicable. • Supervise vendor inspections and repair of plant equipment. Assure effective procurement and use of material, parts, tools, equipment and M&TE. • Participate in all aspects of Maintenance/Outage Department management to support safe and efficient operation of the plant, including the development, implementation and performance monitoring of all corporate, site and divisional business goals and objectives. • Projects include but not limited to caustic/acid replacement, 4kv upgrade, polar crane upgrade, process control system upgrade & security upgrades. Lead Electrical Field Engineer/Planner - Bechtel Power Monticello Nuclear Power Generating Plant 2011-2012 • Duties include review of technical proposals, inspection / verification of installed work, and communication with design engineering as required, to resolve issues. • Perform inspections and documentation of all instrument work in progress on a continuing basis to ensure quality and conformance to project specifications, codes, and contract (customer) requirements are met. (Instruments, Impulse Lines, Sample Lines etc) • Participate in system turnover walk downs as required, both Construction and Client turnovers; initiate, track and resolve punch-list items for assigned areas of responsibility • Review Design documents, 3D Models, and vendor fabrication drawings for completeness, adequacy, and constructability items. • Communicate with design engineering and vendors to resolve issues including preparation of field change documents. • Communicate with procurement to prioritize, expedite and control material deliveries to the site. • Execute field take offs from Issued For Construction drawings, provides input to the quantity tracking applications and reports weekly installed quantities to Project controls. • Assist in development and execution of PASSPORT electrical/instrumentation bulks work packaging program (Instruments, Impulse Lines, Sample Lines etc) • Verify materials, equipment, and workmanship, to ensure all installation meets all contract, design and code requirements. • Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety, provides leadership and takes personal accountability for site safety, environmental and health program. General Foreman – Shaw Group Harry Allen Power Generating Station 2009-2011 • Manage daily electrical contracting operations on a wide variety of major industrial projects. • Supervised up to 110 onsite journeyman/apprentice personnel building the $500 million Harry Allen Power Generation Station. • Responsible for layout, manpower commissioning, startup union crafts. • Supervised Installation of cable trays, pull wire, run conduit, install electrical switchgear, and complete high/low voltage terminations. • Monitor job progress and conduct regular performance and safety meetings. • Organized/directed work schedules saving over $1 million in overall project costs. • Implemented Six Sigma procedures and VPP Star Safety Programs – zero accident policy. Electrical Project Foreman – Bechtel Nevada/National Security Technologies Nevada National Security Site/Yucca Mountain 2000-2009 • Planned, scheduled, monitored corrective and preventive maintenance. • Generated detailed work packages including specification and procurement of materials and components, cost control, and interfaced with Engineering to resolve equipment/doc issues. • Addressed, resolved, produced FCR, DCN, and RFI’s. • Provided extensive electrical support for national defense organizations including NNSA, LLNL, LANL, SNL, AND OST at Unicorn, U1a, U1h, and Beef facilities. • Conducted studies/investigations and prepared reports to improve efficiency and progress. • Implemented the 5 core functions of ISMS. • Coached, mentored, trained, supervised, motivated 15 support personnel. • Performed as Complex Foreman on up to $500 million projects. • Worked with Estimating Group to develop definitive cost estimates. • Implemented/maintained 100% safety with NSTEC, NNSA, AND DOE policy. 11.What has the City Council done well and not so well over the past 5 years? Cottage Grove has done well in many things around this city. The two I would like to point out is the walking trail upkeep and parks. This is very important to me because I have kids and I enjoy this with them. I don' t have to drive to a different city and knowing they are safe for them as well. I also like to say the roads are good and well kept up. the repaving program is a nice touch to this city. 12.Please feel free to tell us anything else about yourself, your education. experiences or other qualifications that you believe would help you to be an effective Council Member for the City. I am the kind of person that wants to bring in the best for the city I live in. I don't make quick decision based on low to no information. I like to research to ensure the right calls are happening. I went to school for criminal justice. I am a people person and enjoy listening to other with good ideas. If appointed I would like to keep running for the position till I can't anymore. I might work for 3M and I have to professionalism to separate the two positions. By signing this application, I swear or affirm that I am qualified under the constitution of the United States and the State of Minnesota to seek public office. J am an eligible voter. I am or will be 21 years of age or older prior to assuming office. I have been a resident of the City for at least 30 days before taking office. Signatur��Date #-2-2,3 City of Cottage Grove City Clerk's Office 12800 Ravine Parkway S. Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Big River Resources Boyceville LLC (Previously Western Wisconsin Energy), Process Operator: August 2007- June 2012 Conduct “Rounds” which include Cook and D&E departments. Take, test, and record sample information Run heavy equipment such as JLG, skid steer, telehandler, scissor lift, power trucks Load and unload belly dump trailers General housekeeping Preventative maintenance by verifying and following written and verbal instructions. Operate main computer system for process operating Fill out and apply Lock Out Tag Out paperwork when requested by maintenance Coordinate projects during shutdowns WRR Environmental Services (August 2006 – June 2007) Operation of various stiles. Preform required maintenance on stiles. Fulfilling shipment orders/ preparing product for shipment to order specification. Filled rail cars with product waste as instructed by laboratory management. Education Globe University: A degree in Criminal Justice, graduated in June 2014 Memorial High School, Eau Claire WI: graduated in 2002 City of Cottage Grove Application for Council Appointment Thank you for your interest in serving as a member of the Cottage Grove City Council for the next several months. Your response to the following questions will help us to consider you for appointment to the position. Please feel free to add additional pages if necessary. Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________ Phone Number _______________________________________________________ Email Address ___________________________________________ 1. What is you full-time occupation? Monique Garza Realtor Supplier Quality Representative Monique Garza City Council Applica�on 1. What is you full-time occupation? Realtor 2019- Present Supplier Quality Representative- Contractor for Abbott 2017-Present 2. List previous service on a governing or decision-making body. Include positions and dates. For example: A Public or Private Board of Directors, Advisory Committee or Commission Member, Fraternal Organization, etc. Board member of the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce 2022- Present Member of the Government Affairs committee for SPAAR 2023-Present Member of the DEI (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion) committee for SPAAR 2022-Present Member of YIMBY Committee 2023- Present Member of Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce 2023- Present 3. What community groups or activities have you been involved with? Please include dates and capacity. As the host of 'Movies in the Park,' I proudly launched this beloved community event in the summer of 2022. Thanks to a collaborative effort that involved the city and the generous support of local businesses, we've been able to offer these cherished movie nights to our community completely free of charge. It's heartwarming to see how this initiative has brought our community together, offering enjoyable movie nights under the stars. I'm eagerly anticipating the continued success and growth of this event, with many more enjoyable evenings to come. I am an active participant in the 'Women in Business' group right here in Cottage Grove. This platform allows me to connect with and support fellow motivated individuals and professionals, fostering a robust network that empowers women to achieve their aspirations. As a proud parent of the Strawberry Fest Ambassador, I'm actively involved in supporting my child's role. I dedicate my time to participate in numerous ambassador events, ensuring their success and contributing to the overall success of Strawberry Fest. It's a rewarding way for me to be engaged in our community and make the festival a truly special and memorable experience for all. 4. What experience in your background would contribute positively to this position? Being a realtor in our community has afforded me valuable insights into the remarkable growth Cottage Grove has experienced and the evolving needs of our city. This, in turn, has fueled my commitment to fostering an inviting community for everyone. Through my involvement in various community initiatives, I've had the privilege of engaging with our residents and gaining a deeper understanding of their perspectives. Organizing events such as outdoor movie nights in the park has allowed me to connect with numerous local families, strengthening my ties to our vibrant community. My professional role in quality management at Abbott has equipped me with indispensable skills for critical thinking and informed decision-making. These competencies are an asset as I strive to contribute positively to the continued growth and prosperity of our city. 5. Is there anything that could routinely interfere with your ability to attend two regular City Council meetings per month plus special workshops and study sessions? Council regular meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. No, I will be able to make 2 meetings per month as well as special workshops and/or study sessions. 6. Have you ever run for office in the past? If so, when and what office? No, I have not run for office before. 7. Explain in detail why you are interested in this position. I am enthusiastic about the prospect of serving on the city council because I strongly believe that I can bring significant value to the position. With my diverse background and in-depth knowledge of our community, I am confident that I can provide valuable insights and contribute to the betterment of our city. My active involvement in various community initiatives has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of our city's unique needs and opportunities. Joining the city council will not only allow me to further my personal growth but also provide me with a platform to make an even more significant impact and help our community thrive. 8. Explain why the City Council should consider appointing you to the position above other candidates. I strongly believe that I can bring significant value to the position. With my diverse background and in-depth knowledge of our community, my active involvement in various community initiatives has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of our city's unique needs and opportunities. I am confident that I can provide valuable insights and contribute to the betterment of our city. 9. What are some of the major issues facing the City today? Highlight issues and your position. Our community is experiencing rapid growth, and we are putting in substantial effort to ensure that our infrastructure can accommodate this expansion. Currently, our schools are operating at full capacity, and the demand for expansion is pressing. 10. If appointed to the vacancy. what major goals or projects would you like to see addressed during the several month term of office? School capacity, local business growth 11. What has the City Council done well and not so well over the past 5 years? The groundbreaking of the Low Zone Water Treatment Plant represents a significant achievement for our city, one that the dedicated efforts of our city council made possible. 12. Please feel free to tell us anything else about yourself, your education. experiences or other qualifications that you believe would help you to be an effective Council Member for the City. My desire to serve on the city council stems from my profound passion for our city and my commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all residents to relish. This summer, I had the honor of receiving the HERO award from SPAAR in recognition of my extensive contributions to both my local community and the real estate community, a testament to my dedication to assisting others. Monique Garza ŽƩĂŐĞ 'ƌŽǀĞ͕ DE ϱϱϬϭϲ KĐƚŽďĞƌ ϭϯ͕ ϮϬϮϯ Mayor and City Council ƩĞŶƟŽŶ : City Clerk ŝƚǇ ŽĨ ŽƩĂŐĞ 'ƌŽǀĞ ϭϮϴϬϬ ZĂǀŝŶĞ WĂƌŬǁĂǇ ^. ŽƩĂŐĞ 'ƌŽǀĞ͕ DE ϱϱϬϭϲ ĞĂƌ DĞŵďĞƌƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ^ĞůĞĐƟŽŶ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĞ͕ / Ăŵ ǁƌŝƟŶŐ ƚŽ ĞǆƉƌĞƐƐ ŵǇ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ ŝŶ ĂƉƉůǇŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ǀĂĐĂŶƚ ŝƚǇ ŽƵŶĐŝů ƐĞĂƚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŝƚǇ ŽĨ ŽƩĂŐĞ 'ƌŽǀĞ͘ Ɛ Ă ĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĂĐƟǀĞ ŵĞŵďĞƌ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͕/ Ăŵ ĚĞĞƉůǇ ĐŽŵŵŝƩĞĚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ďĞƩĞƌŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ĐŝƚǇ ĂŶĚ Ăŵ ĞĂŐĞƌ ƚŽ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƚĞ ŵǇ ƐŬŝůůƐ ĂŶĚ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞƐ ƚŽ ƚŚŝƐ ŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶƚ ƌŽůĞ͘ KǀĞƌ ƚŚĞ ǇĞĂƌƐ͕ / ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĞŶ ƉƌŝǀŝůĞŐĞĚ ƚŽ ďĞ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ǀĂƌŝŽƵƐ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ŝŶŝƟĂƟǀĞƐ ĂŶĚ ŽƌŐĂŶŝǌĂƟŽŶƐ͘ DǇ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ĂƐ ƚŚĞ ŚŽƐƚ ŽĨ ΖDŽǀŝĞƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ WĂƌŬ͕Ζ ĂƐ Ă ŵĞŵďĞƌ ŽĨ ΖtŽŵĞŶ ŝŶ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ’͕ and as a board member for ‘dŚĞ ŽƩĂŐĞ 'ƌŽǀĞ ŚĂŵďĞƌ ŽĨ ŽŵŵĞƌĐĞ’͕ ŚĂǀĞ ĂůůŽǁĞĚ ŵĞ ƚŽ ƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ŶĞĞĚƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŚĂůůĞŶŐĞƐ ŽƵƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĨĂĐĞƐ͘ / ďĞůŝĞǀĞ ƚŚĂƚ ĞīĞĐƟǀĞ ůĞĂĚĞƌƐŚŝƉ ŝƐ ƌŽŽƚĞĚ ŝŶ Ă ƉƌŽĨŽƵŶĚ ƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ŽĨ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĚǇŶĂŵŝĐƐ͕ Ă ǁŝůůŝŶŐŶĞƐƐ ƚŽ ůŝƐƚĞŶ͕ ĂŶĚ Ă ĚĞĚŝĐĂƟŽŶ ƚŽ ƐĞƌǀŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐ͘ / ƉŽƐƐĞƐƐ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶ͕ ƚĞĂŵǁŽƌŬ͕ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽďůĞŵ-ƐŽůǀŝŶŐ ƐŬŝůůƐ͕ ĂŶĚ / Ăŵ ŬŶŽǁŶ ĨŽƌ ŵǇ ƵŶǁĂǀĞƌŝŶŐ ĐŽŵŵŝƚŵĞŶƚ ƚŽ ĨŽƐƚĞƌŝŶŐ Ă ƐĞŶƐĞ ŽĨ ƵŶŝƚǇ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽŐƌĞƐƐ ŝŶ ŽƵƌ ĐŝƚǇ͘ Monique Garza 1 Monique Garza SKILLS  Excellent knowledge in software including Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint, Project, Adobe, Publisher, and Outlook  More than 20 years of experience in quality control and documentation, including creating and reviewing Standard Operating Instructions, Work Instructions, and Reports.  Familiar with International Organization of Standardization (ISO) procedures and FDA government regulations  Excellent knowledge of various PDMs such as Windchill and Oracle  In-depth knowledge of various methodologies of SAP systems  Experience ensuring accuracy of Bills of Materials  Accounts payable experience using Quickbooks  LRQA Quality Management Representative and Internal Audit training  Six years of experience in auditing, including internal and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)  Train the Trainer Training, 5S, Yellow Belt training  Excellent team leader and a team player  Ability to compile data, expedite work on project site, and coordinate with engineering professionals  Attention to detail and ability to understand the requirements of customers  Outstanding time-management and organizational skills  Excellent written and verbal communication skills PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Realtor Sales Person October 2019 - Current  Working with clients to fulfill their homeownership goals  Educating buyers and sellers on various aspects of real estate  Continuous education to stay up-to-date with all our market and real estate changes Abbott (Hiregenics) Supplier Quality Assurance July 2017- Current  Working with suppliers to ensure they are compliant with governing bodies  Qualifying new suppliers for business elements  Helped to create two new quality systems for business elements  Work with senior management throughout the business to creating quality documents related to these new quality systems  Working with various departments throughout the business to identify and resolve discrepancies with quality documents  Process change orders for senior management for documents related to quality business plans and reports  Providing technical support to project teams as required. Monique Garza 2 Element Materials Technology Business Development Associate February 2017- July 2017  Service, maintain, and solicit existing, inactive and prospective accounts via email, telephone (including cold calls), and written correspondence.  Provide quotations and proposals in routine and non-routine projects.  Provide technical support to existing and prospective customers  Resolve customer complaints, which may be quality, pricing, or delivery related, while balancing the interests of both the customer and Element  Use, maintain and update company Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database in order to track all sales activity as well as identify and document key decision-makers, interest, opportunities.  Manage business relationships, both internal and external, where conflicting priorities must be managed with customer satisfaction as a primary goal.  Supports Company goals in a manner that defines the individual accountability for achievement of the goals Calibration Lab Coordinator June 2015 - January 2017  Responsible for all coordination of calibrations of all equipment within production areas and laboratory  Develop and maintain open working relationships with production staff to assist with troubleshooting and any other requirements regarding the equipment calibration and maintenance  Maintain associated procedures and documentation related to calibration and the calibration lab  Complete documentation of calibration records coordinate service contract preventative maintenance of equipment  Communicate with the appropriate Quality Manager/s on matters concerning: Calibrations, problems, variances, maintenance of equipment, corrective actions, documentation, testing and staff.  Communication with Production Managers and Supervisors when variations are outside of calibration/equipment tolerances  Update calibration system from paper to paperless Sterilucent, Inc. (Aerotek) June 2014 – April 2015 Document Control Administrator  Review, control, and maintain quality system documents per relevant processes and procedures.  Identify and implement improvements to the document control system. Train personnel regarding document format, content, use, control, and the document control system. Provide technical writing services as appropriate.  Process document change orders including record control, verification, approval routing, updating documents as approved, proofreading, and updating vault and archive libraries.  Prepare purchase orders from requisitions, place orders, and follow up to ensure delivery. Receive and inspect products, reconcile, and enter receipts and invoices.  Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.  Ensure operation of equipment by administrating the calibration system; schedule calibration and repairs.  Maintain equipment records and evaluate new equipment and techniques.  Provide product, promotion, and pricing information by clarifying customer requests; selecting appropriate information; forwarding information; and answering questions.  Review customer requirements; enter customer orders; and coordinate delivery, installation, and servicing.  Process customer returns and coordinate resolution of customer complaints.  Resolve order and inventory problems by investigating data and history; identify alternate means for filling orders. Monique Garza 3  Prepare presentations by compiling data, and developing presentation formats and materials.  Maintain workflow by studying methods, implementing cost reductions, and developing reporting procedures.  Resolve administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data, and identifying solutions.  Create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms control, and office layout; implement changes.  Design and implement office policies by establishing standards and procedures, measuring results against standards, and making necessary adjustments. DiaSorin (Aerotek) Oct 2012 – June 2014 Quality Specialist  Assisted in migrating the company from Microsoft Office 2003 to 2010, and all related software and applications.  Validated current spreadsheets that were being used in the manufacturing floor to ensure formulas, macros, and security settings are working properly.  Worked with managers and supervisors to create regulated spreadsheets for use in manufacturing.  Worked with Quality Systems to identify and resolve discrepancies with quality documents and software Saint Jude Medical April 2012 – October 2012 Post Market Surveillance Specialist I  Received reviews and investigated medical device complaints, managed follow-up with external and internal sources to ensure timely investigation and completion of files.  Managed database input related to investigation of complaints.  Assessed reportability of events to various regulatory agencies.  Prepared, filed and maintained correspondence for external regulatory reports for the applicable geographies.  Reviewed, interpreted and analyzed investigation results, generated customer letters, and ensured timely closure of complaint files to meet performance objectives for processing time.  Provided feedback to appropriate personnel involving field events and complaints.  Maintained and updated the area operating procedures (SOPs). Documentations Specialist (Aerotek Contract) July 2011 – April 2012  Compared Bill of Materials (BOMs) between systems to identify discrepancies.  Updated discrepant documents and SAP entries, and generated Change Requests for review and approval.  Created, updated, and removed documents during the consolidation of libraries in Windchill.  Performed where-used analysis of product BOMs identified for obsolescence and generated Change Requests to carry out obsolescence.  Provided technical support to project teams as required.  Maintained controlled documentation and records.  Ensured that all change requests complied with procedure requirements.  Took the lead role of the contractors to facilitate projects and meetings. Ingersoll-Rand / Climate Control April 2004 – May 2011 Classification Analyst in IT Engineering (2008-2011)  Analyzed common values from engineering data, vendor data, Internet data, and engineering standards for the classification of the commodities  Recorded classification values using various tools and applications such as Windchill and Partslink  Maintained and update the data as required in the Partslink application Monique Garza 4  Reviewed parts classification and documentation ensure quality and integrity  Worked with directory structures for storing and filing electronic drawing files  Assisted in the development of future applications, functionality and processes for part classification  Review data for document control  SharePoint site administrator  Ongoing volunteer work in SOX auditing Quality Management Representative (2006-2008)  Created, reviewed and monitored documentations for accuracy needed in compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) standards, and ISO compliance.  Was an Oracle Super-user for the implementation project which included training other employees on the Material Review (MRN) process.  Supported and helped resolve product and material issues found in Production areas.  Recreated the process for the Corrective Action Request (CAP) system and maintained the system.  Work with Purchasing using the Oracle/SAP systems, to resolve product and material issues with suppliers.  Developed and implemented sampling plans for incoming inspection and production processes.  Identified and resolved print and product problem issues with Engineering.  Developed, implemented, and controlled the business document and procedure system.  Conducted QMS audits, SOX audits, and ISO audits, and trained employees to do departmental audits.  Supported company’s QMS system and ISO 9001-2000 Initiatives.  Initiated change using the ECO process through the PDM.  Created, updated, and maintained Bills of Materials, including troubleshooting.  Was SharePoint site administrator. ISO Coordinator/Executive Administrative Assistant (2004-2006)  Maintained ISO document control in the quality system by creating, reviewing, and updating documentation.  Resolved preventative/corrective action customer requests using the DMAIC approach.  Oversaw various strategic quality projects.  Coordinated internal auditing, SOX auditing, and external audits.  Supported several departments for their administrative needs including the director of the department.  Assisted in the turnover of documents and drawing at the completion of jobs.  Worked with directory structures for storing and filing electronic drawing files.  Handled the tasks of scanning hard copies to create electronic copies.  Assigned the tasks of preparing records, distributing documents, and keeping files by using paper- based and electronic systems.  Facilitated and monitored circulation of documents for authorized signatures.  Created, updated, and maintained Bills of Materials (BOM), including troubleshooting. CITY OF COTT AGE GROVE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 12800 RAVINE PARKWAYS COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 OBJECTIVE To obtain an interim position on the Cott.age Grove City Council SKILLS I am a hard-working, dedicated member of the community. My strengths include my work ethic, positive attitude, organizational skills, and ability to work as a team. EXPERIENCE MATH TEACHER -SCHOOL DISTRICT 833 1994 -present My current role involves teaching mathematics at Oltman Middle School; 2 sections of Middle School Algebra (grade 8) and 3 sections of Middle School/High School Intermediate Algebra (grades 7-8). I am also coaching volleyball (grade 8) this fall at Cottage Grove Middle School and teaching credit recovery all year (grades 9-12) at Park High School. During the summer months, I taught credit recovery at Park High School, summer school math at Cottage Grove Middle School, and SOAR on line math for grades 6-8 across all of the schools in the district. EDUCATION MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING University of St. Thomas Coursework in education. Degree earned in 1994. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS University of Minnesota -Institute of Technology Coursework in mathematics and science. Degree earned in 1990. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Park High School Degree earned in 1986. LEADERSHIP I have been a member of multiple site teams, school improvement teams, student achievement teams, and data teacher leader teams. Some of the sports/activities I have coached/advised: student council, math team, volleyball, student newspaper, homework club, and cheerleading. City of Cottage Grove Application forCouncilAppointment Thank you for your interest in serving as a member of the Cottage Grove City Council for the next several months. Your response to the following questions will help us to consider you for appointment to the position. Please feel free to add additional pages if necessary. Name Amy Lucas 1.What is you full-time occupation? I am a math teacher at Oltman Middle School in Cottage Grove. I've been teaching in South Washington County School District 833 since 1994. 2.List previous service on a governing or decision-making body. Include positions and dates. For example: A Public or Private Board of Directors, Advisory Committee or Commission Member, Fraternal Organization, etc. For the past 30 years, I have been a member of the teachers union, Education Minnesota (EM). I am also a member of the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) and the MN Middle School Association (MMSA). As an educator, I have served on a variety of commitees. These committees include SIP (school improvement team), SAS (school achievement), DATL (data), and the site team. 3.What community groups or activities have you been involved with? Please include dates and capacity. My children played sports (soccer, baseball, hockey, lacrosse) in Cottage Grove while growing up. I did not serve on the board for any of these sports, but did volunteer at a lot of sporting activities throughout the years. An example would be that every year for hockey, we provide security at Strawberry Fest. My family also loves to participate in the annual "Hale to the Bird" SK at Hamlet Park to benefit the local food shelf. 4.What experience in your background would contribute positively to this position? I'm a lifelong Cottage Grove resident, so all of my experiences in this community willcontribute positively to this position. I have chosen to stay in Cottage Grove after growingup here, to work here, and to raise my family here. 5.Is there anything that could routinely interfere with your ability to attend two regular City Council meetings per month plus special workshops and study sessions? Council regular meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM.No, I cannot think of anything that would interfere. 6.Have you ever run for office in the past? If so, when and what office? No, not for public office. I have only run for site team positions at work. 7.Explain in detail why you are interested in this position, This position interests me because I love living in Cottage Grove and would like to be a voice in its future endeavors. Our city is growing and changing and I see so many positives . I want to help our city continue to grow and help our citizens develop more pride m our community. 8.Explain why the City Council should consider appointing you to the position above other candidates. There are not any women on the City Council, so I believe that you are missing something. As a lifelong Cottage Grove resident, wife, mother, and educator, I think that I can provide a valuable voice to the Council. 9.What are some of the major issues facing the City today? Highlight issues and your position. The biggest issue to me is the safety of our community. We have beautiful parks and walking trails. Some of the parks though, including the beautiful inclusive playground , are not as safe as I would like them to be. Our families should feel safe and welcome to use all of our parks. 10.If appointed to the vacancy. what major goals or projects would you like to see addressed during the several month term of office? This is a one year vacancy, so I would not head into it expecting to complete any major projects. I would treat it as a learning experience to determine if this is something that would interest me long-term and share my voice on all of the projects the city is working on. 11.What has the City Council done well and not so well over the past 5 years?The City Council has done an amazing job making our city a great place for all ages. We have expanded the senior housing market, added single family homes, townhomes, and now 3 new apartment buildings. Many of our parks and playgrounds have been remodeled and are providing outdoor fun, as well as the maintenance of our walking trails. The updates to the Ravine Park are beautiful as well. The new fields at Hamlet and the new park off of Keats are a great addition to our athletic fields. 12.Please feel free to tell us anything else about yourself, your education. experiences or other qualifications that you believe would help you to be an effective Council Member for the City.The schools th�t sh�ped. ] educati �n are Hillside Elementary (K)! Pine �ill Elementary (1-6), Park Junior High (7-8 , Park High School (9-12), the University of Minnesota -Institute of Te chnology (B. athematics), and the University of St. Thomas (MA). By signing this application, I swear or affirm that I am qualified under the constitution of the United States and the State of Minnesota to seek public office. I am an eligible voter. I am or will be 21 years of age or older prior to assuming office. I have been a resident of the City for at least 30 days before taking office. Date_l o-J-/-=1.,'--0 -'--'/2"'""'-=---3 __ , I City of Cottage Grove City Clerk's Office 12800 Ravine Parkway S. Cottage Grove, MN 55016 5.Is there anything that could routinely interfere with your ability to attend two regular City Council meetings per month plus special workshops and study sessions? Council regular meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Given advanced notice of dates and times, there is no issue. 6.Have you ever run for office in the past? If so, when and what office? No, I have not. 7.Explain in detail why you are interested in this position. I'm interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the rationale behind the city's decision making processes, while actively contributing to and serving both the city and the community in which I reside. 8.Explain why the City Council should consider appointing you to the position above other candidates. Having worked in both the non-profit sector and the public sector, I've had the chance to interact with a wide range of stakeholders, including residents, community leaders, construction contractors, and other members of the community. These interactions have involved individuals seeking safety, as well as those who are fortunate and eager to give back to the community. 9.What are some of the major issues facing the City today? Highlight issues and your position. Our community is steadily growing, but there seems to be a lack of affordable housing, which is an issue. The city is in need of venues that are both recreational and entertainment focused to promote community vibrancy. While there are numerous places to dine in or take out, there is a limited range of choices available. These items align with the City Council's strategic goals and should be further explored and advanced. 10.If appointed to the vacancy. what major goals or projects would you like to see addressed during the several month term of office? Evaluating the community's residents and their level of connectedness, access to basic necessities, and overall economic well-being is essential to gain an accurate understanding of the community's status and needs. These metrics can serve as valuable insights for informing future City projects. 11.What has the City Council done well and not so well over the past 5 years? The City has effectively addressed social and civil unrest during the pandemic, demonstrating a strong response. They have also successfully improved traffic flow by redesigning the main roadways. Improved communication methods with constituents are necessary, with a reduced reliance on social media as the primary contact point. Ensuring accessibility is important for community connectedness. The relocation of the Ravine Park entrance has made the park more accessible. Moving public safety to Ravine Parkway has also seemed to lower response times. When appropriate, City Council, as well as other City departments should have a presence at community events that serve as touch points and offer opportunities for community engagement and interaction. 12.Please feel free to tell us anything else about yourself, your education. experiences or other qualifications that you believe would help you to be an effective Council Member for the City. I have developed a strong aptitude for creating and maintaining meaningful relationships with individuals and stakeholders. This skill enables me to foster connections, collaborate effectively, and cultivate a positive and productive work environment. I possess the ability to grasp complex concepts and distill them into easily understandable language. This skill allows me to effectively communicate intricate information to others, ensuring clarity and comprehension. I have a keen eye for identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency in my roles. This skill enables me to proactively seek out innovative approaches, optimizing workflows, and maximizing productivity. By signing this application, I swear or affirm that I am qualified under the constitution of the United States and the State of Minnesota to seek public office. I am an eligible voter. I am or will be 21 years of age or older prior to assuming office. I have been a resident of the City for at least 30 days before taking office. Signature G (lxQ i )� Date \ \j 1 I '202.5 City of Cottage Grove City Clerk's Office 12800 Ravine Parkway S. Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Program Assistant, Community Affiliates and Contributions The Saint Paul Foundation, Saint Paul, MN 2012 -2015 Oversaw and organized a range of program-related responsibilities while serving as the initial point of contact for volunteer Community Affiliate board member o Processed all invoices and expenses for 17 community affiliates o Maintained statistical reporting for all community affiliates o Researched and resolve any questions or issues with grants, fund statements or donor portal access o Assisted in completion of due diligence process and clarification of grant information for community affiliates o Trained all new board chairs and treasurers on the program and its procedures o Managed and maintained all community affiliate board member records including donor portal access and GiveMN pages o Managed and executed all communications to community affiliate board members Managed the contributions and daily receipt process from beginning to end, including data entry, research, reconciliation, reporting and gift acknowledgement for gifts received to the Foundation Administrative Assistant 2012 -2012 The Saint Paul Foundation, Saint Paul, MN Executed a diverse range of administrative duties for the Community Affiliate program staff, community funds, and volunteer board members. o Coordinated meetings, expense reporting, mailings and communications for the director, department, and Spectrum Trust funds o Assisted with the planning and execution of the Facing Race Ambassador Awards o Served as project lead and implemented the community affiliates program and events manuals o Implemented a short cut for data entry for accurate reports and reporting o Served as a main point of contact for community affiliate volunteer board members on general issues and questions o Managed and maintained board contact information in RE o Maintained community affiliate GiveMN pages o Supported Marvin/Warroad scholarship program o Participated in donor portal testing prior to the site going live Volunteer Services Coordinator 2008 -2011 Canvas Health (formerly Human Services Inc.), Oakdale, MN Managed all aspects of recruiting, programming, training, and supervising volunteers across all agency programs, including program restructuring and training initiatives. o Recruitment, programming, and supervision of volunteers for all agency programs o Planned and organized yearly volunteer recognitions o Restructured volunteer processes and programs during Company merger o Implemented the restructured Volunteer processes and programs after Company merger o Maintained statistical reporting in databases for an average of 1,000 volunteers o Community Outreach and Education o Chaired internal United Way campaign to meet yearly fundraising goals EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Human Services AS Degree Inver Hills Community College, MN Facilitator Training Certification -Girls Circle and Voices Group Models Volunteer Leadership Certification -Minnesota Association on Volunteer Administration (MAVA) Human Services BS Degree (in process) Metropolitan State University, MN Facilitator Training Certification -Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration (MAVA) Advisory Board Member -Women In Leadership, Minnesota State University, Mankato