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She explained that she would be most interested in addressing the safety of the children and <br />crossing guards in front of the school. <br /> <br />Donald Pierce-Public Safety Board: Stated that he moved to Ramsey in December from <br />Milwaukee and he can see needs coming up for the safety services in the City with all the <br />growth. He felt that he could be a benefit with all his expertise. He explained that as an FBI <br />agent he dealt with controversial issues all the time, noting one instance where there was alleged <br />misconduct on the part of an employee. It was not a criminal issue so he felt it should have been <br />held at a local level rather than at Washington. He argued that fact with his boss who agreed and <br />subsequently the internal auditors also agreed. He stated that he felt that the safety services in <br />Ramsey would have to expand because the area is growing rapidly and he would imagine that as <br />the population increases there would be an increase in crime. <br /> <br />Keith Kiefer-EDA Appointment: Stated that he would like to serve on the EDA because he likes <br />to serve the community and feels that Ramsey does need to attract good quality businesses and <br />feels he has experience that can contribute to that. He explained that he has worked in the <br />engineering field over 35 years in a wide variety of areas and knows the ins and outs of many <br />businesses disciplines. In regards to controversial issues he has worked with the youth in the <br />area and many times there are personality conflicts and people desiring to have different things <br />happen with the youth groups. He has found that if you lend a person an ear you can often come <br />up with a compromise that creates a win win situation for everyone. In regards to the future <br />growth of Ramsey he is aware of the City wanting to move forward with a down town center that <br />will need to have many aspects to be viable. He felt that he could help in that area to find a good <br />balance. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak stated that she would like to see on the Public Safety Board more of a <br />"common man", since the Board is already made up of law enforcement officials and Fire <br />Fighters. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec agreed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson stated that both the Public Safety Board candidates had strengths, but <br />different strengths. <br /> <br />Consensus of the interview panel was to appoint Alison Ward to the Public Safety Board. <br /> <br />EDA Chairperson Chris Reilley stated that he would recommend appointing Jim Steffen and <br />Keith Kiefer to the EDA. He stated that Mr. Kiefer has been involved in different commissions <br />and brings knowledge of the whole City and Mr. Steffen brought a financial professional view. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson reviewed the scores of the candidates for the EDA <br />appointments. <br /> <br />City Council/June 4, 2002 <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />