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To: Members of the Elk River City Council From: Franz Weckauff Subject: Planning Committee member Date: December 4, 1999 I would like to tell you about myself and why I am interested in becoming a member of the Elk River Planning Committee. I was born in Cologne, Germany of German parents on September 29, 1921. My father came to Minnesota in 1929 and after working for a year, he sent for my mother, my sister and me. I was 8 years old. I grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in 1940. After I attended a vocational trade school for a year, I enlisted in the Navy. I spent 30 months in the Pacific Ocean in the Amphibian Forces during World War II. I was discharged in October 1945. I began working for Honeywell in January 1952 as a machinist and worked there for 32 years. I retired in 1983 as a production engineer. Almost four years ago, my wife and I moved to Elk River to a Country Crossing Townhouse. In May 1996 1 had a heart attack. In June of that year, my wife died of cancer. In September, I had a triple heart by-pass. In December I underwent a second surgery to replace part of the main artery in my left leg. Since then I have quit smoking, I walk two times each day, seven days a week, and I feel great! My hobby was woodworking. I still do some wood caving. I belong to Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) and do volunteer work in Elk River. I recently purchased a computer and am having a great time learning how to use it. I enjoy living in Elk River and would like to have a part in making decisions as to the growth in the area. I served as President of the of Country Crossing Townhouse Board for almost two years. I am still active as a volunteer committee member. I hope that you will consider me for a position on the Planning Committee. If you have any questions I can be reached by phone at 241-8327 or e-mail at weckauff~cs.com. I look forward to hearing from you. '~ Sincerely, 'Franz .W,/erckauff