Ramsey Resident - 2019 - January/February

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Advisory Board & Commission Chairpersons Spotlight Outside of his work with the City, Michael is inter- Commission/Board: ested in following Minnesotas sports teams at all levels. He is an avid gardener and supports wildlife both in Economic Development Authority Ramsey and at his lake cabin near Brainerd. Michael is Michael Valentine the current President of the Crow Wing Lake Improve- Environmental Policy Board ment District that has been formed to preserve and Shane Bennett improve the quality of lake waters through proper water Parks and Recreation Commission management. When hes not doing those things, Michael Randy Bauer Planning Commission Shane has served as the Chair of Shane Bennett: Background: the Park and Recreation Commis- Jim has served sion since 2015. In his role, Shane as Chair of the Economic De- leads Commission meetings and velopment Authority (EDA) to maintain, improve and develop serving the EDA in 2002. Jim is our park system and programming. responsible for leading the EDA Shane was appointed by the City meetings and working with City Council to the Park and Recre- ation Commission in November initiatives. It is the EDAs goal 2009. to support and retain Ramseys Shane Bennett Outside of work and the time local businesses and to attract new he spends in his role with the City, businesses to Ramsey. Ultimately, the EDA strives to he enjoys time with family, playing golf and hunting. grow the Citys tax base, foster job creation and improve Shane is a big sports fan he has been a Vikings season the quality of life for its residents. ticket holder for 20 years and enjoys coaching youth sports. biking and hiking. Having lived in Ramsey and on the Rum River for the last 18 years, his favorite hobby is Randy has Randy Bauer: served as Chair of the Planning years, Jim and his wife, along with their company, Trott Commission for the past two years, however, he began serving on the Commission in 2010. Ran- raised over $160,000 in college scholarships for gradu- dy and other members of the Plan- ating seniors in the community. ning Commission advise the City Council on land use concerns. Michael Michael Valentine: Randys main interest is has served as the Chair of the En- serving in his role as Deacon at St. vironmental Policy Board (EPB) Katharine Drexel Catholic Church since May 2018. He began serving Randy Bauer in Ramsey. Since retiring in July 2017, he and his wife, Nancy, have spent much of their Council in reviewing environ- Riverstone Development, then helped their oldest son mental policies and development proposals to support healthy, moved their youngest son from Anoka to Columbia balanced growth and to preserve Michael Valentine Heights, Minnesota. the Citys natural resources. Ramsey Resident January/February 20195