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�� APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO <br /> Tr CITY BOARD/COMMISSION <br /> city or <br /> E���ik <br /> .�.-, [EDA, HRA, AND LIBRARY BOAR <br /> tuver l�aeu-t¢�s fbegla�a�ong o¢� ao�atary <br /> 13(W,9O vi R k_,e <br /> 763.635.I(RX1 . <br /> Thank you for your interest in serving your community! Please indicate in order of preference on <br /> which of the following boards and commissions you are interested in serving with 1 indicating your <br /> first choice,2 your second choice, and 3 your third choice. <br /> 2 Economic Development Authority <br /> The EDA is composed of four Councilmembers and three citizens.The length of term for the <br /> Councilmembers coincides with the term of office for Council.The length of term for the citizen- <br /> members is six years. <br /> 3 Mousing and Redevelopment Authority <br /> The HRA consists of five Commissioners composed of one City Councilmember and four citizens at <br /> large. The term of office is five years. <br /> 1 Library Board <br /> The Library Board consists of five members.The term of office is three years. <br /> See the specific board and commission description for additional information. <br /> APPLICANT INFORMA'T'ION <br /> Name: Britt Aamodt <br /> City of Residence: Elk River I� E C��CE - '�i �_r <br /> Occupation: Radio and print journalist Employer: Self-employed <br /> Statement of Interest: Please state briefly why you are interested in serving on this <br /> board/commission for which you are submitting this application. <br /> I believe a library is a cornerstone of democracy. Like public schools, libraries provide <br /> free access to the storehouse of human experience, thought and endeavor. I love my <br /> Elk River library and the librarians, friends and collaborators in learning. <br /> Education/Professional Experience: Describe your educational and professional experience or <br /> skills that qualify you to serve on this board/commission. <br /> My undergraduate degrees are in Art, Biology and Korean Culture. My master's in Mass <br /> Communications with an emphasis on PR and journalism. I couldn't be a journalist, <br /> educator and writer without my library and Monica, Jennifer, Laura, Jan, Pam & Will. <br /> Relevant Personal/Professional Experience: Please describe your professional,civic,or <br /> community participation,which mat be relevant in serving on this board/commission. <br /> I have participated on grant-funding boards for the Central Minnesota Arts Board, <br /> responsible for judging applications and allocating grants. As a writer and historian, <br /> have had the opportunity to emcee and lead panels and discussions, As a journalist, I'm <br /> interested in new media and how we can connect to audiences across technological, <br /> generational and cultural divides. <br />