CITY OF THORNTON CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE A G E N D A … · 2015. 9. 29. · CITY OF THORNTON CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE. A G E N D A . Planning Session . January 6, 2015 . 5:45 p.m

CITY OF THORNTON CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE

A G E N D A Planning Session

January 6, 2015

5:45 p.m.

Training Room

1. Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine

positions relative to matters that are subject to negotiations, develop strategy for negotiations, and instruct negotiators regarding the Thornton Water Project

2. Ward 3 Vacancy Interviews 3. Rangeview Library District Meeting Update by Councilmember Nizam 4. DRCOG Board of Directors Meeting Update by Mayor pro tem Vigil 5. Urban Drainage and Flood Control Meeting Update by Mayor Williams 6. E-470 Authority Meeting Update by Mayor Williams 7. Executive Session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(e) to determine

positions relative to matters that are subject to negotiations, develop strategy for negotiations, and instruct negotiators with regard to the Airport Coordinating Committee.

JANUARY 6, 2015

Interview Schedule for Ward 3 Vacancy

Time Applicant

7:00 George Apodaca

7:15 Michal Michalkow

7:30 Kevin Kerber

7:45 John Hough

8:00 BREAK

8:15 Mark Gormley

8:30 Justin Scott

8:45 Dana West

9:00 SomXai Vue

2014 City Council Ward 3 Interview Questions

1. In your perception, would you give us of an example of something that was not a good policy or not a good decision of the City Council?

2. What would you like to do for Ward 3 and the other citizens of Thornton?

3. What specific talents, skills, or job experience would you bring to this Council?

4. What one improvement would you like to see made in the City?

5. Is there anything you came in prepared to tell us or to answer a question if we did

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6. Are you aware of the time commitment of being a Councilmember?







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Kevin R. Kerber

Kevin is a husband, father and

native to Colorado. Formerly, a

professional engineer specializing

in structural design; Kevin now

owns a successful financial

services practice. Passionate for

small business ownership and local

commerce, Kevin is Ward 3’s

Newest Councilman.

Kevin R. Kerber

Thornton, CO 80602

[email protected]

THORNTON CITY COUNCILMAN:

Kevin R. Kerber

Small Business Owner

Husband

Father

Colorado & Local Native

2015

Kerber for Sustainable Growth A Desired City to Live, Work and Play

Infrastructure Commerce

Education Partnership

Infrastructure: maintain, anticipate and build infrastructure to create and sustain growth.

Education: improve education (Adams 12 and 27-J School Districts)

Commerce: attract and sustain sought after businesses with a long-

term desire to establish their business in a thriving community.

Partnership: stronger relationships with surrounding cities and

municipalities including: Westminster, Northglenn, Broomfield,

Erie, Henderson, Adams County and CDOT.

mailto:[email protected]







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Stimulating local skilled and professional job creation to sustain income and growth.

Business Development

Business Development

Revitalizing our cherished past and assuring intelligent development choices for the future.

Urban Rejuvenation & Wise Planning

Urban Rejuvenation & Wise Planning Sustainable, healthy

choices and conservation to maintain our environment and protect our lives.

Quality of LifeQuality of Life

Mark Gormley for Ward 3 City Councilmember

Thornton’s Future Depends On The Right Mix

• 15+ years Thornton Resident• Previous Thornton Assistance Funds Committee Member• Horizon High School Improvement Team Member• Eclectic Insight from Multi‐faceted Career Track and Experiences• 7 Years Spanish Language Education and Cultural Exposure• Graduate Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Mark believes in an ancient African proverb: “I am, because you are.” ‐‐ which means briefly that we are all connected. Mark has a strong sense of community service, responsibility, and an extremely strong sense of ethics. Mark will serve Ward 3 and Thornton in exemplary fashion.







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JUSTIN SCOTTFOR CITY COUNCIL

“A truly great community starts by listening to the people. I’ll make sure you have a clear voice in shaping the future of the great city of Thornton.” -Justin Scott

A Common Sense ApproachJustin Scott takes a common sense approach to city council. He believes in promoting local businesses and reducing restrictions on small businesses. He believes this approach encourages growth in the community and will ultimately attract more business to the city.

Justin is deeply committed to listening to the residents of Ward 3, ensuring they have a clear and audible voice in city politics.

About JustinJustin grew up in the Arvada/Westminster area and moved to Thornton in 2001. He is employed full-time as a fleet maintenance manager and also runs a small business, helping keep Thornton businesses clear of snow in the winter. He and his wife have two children and are heavily involved in their kids’ school. He served for two-and-a-half years as treasurer of their Parent-Teacher Organization. Justin’s wife is employed with Adams 12 Schools District.







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Thornton City Council Members,

If you look at my qualifications and experience, you’ll find someone who would continue the

leadership stability that Thornton residents desire.

A few highlights:

2015 is the start of my 8th year (5 as President) on the Woodbridge Station HOA Board

of Directors. With 628 homeowners, it’s one of the largest in Thornton. The residents

and I use the GoRequest app when we see opportunities for improvement.

We’ve partnered with the City on maintenance and landscaping issues. You provided

the paint so we could repaint the 56 fire hydrants in the HOA. We re-stained several

open space fences to improve the appearance along Summit Grove Parkway and the

many walking trails.

During my 19-year Senior Manager career at Radio Shack, I was the #2-rated manager

out of 5,000 at one point. My employees and I turned our downtown location into the

top-rated store for overall sales, tickets written, profits, and highest-paid employees in

Colorado. Many new store managers requested me as their indoctrination manager to

get them started on the right foot. Three years were as part of Radio Shack’s

“President’s Council,” the best-of-the-best senior store managers. We helped solve

company issues for senior management and even helped develop the advertising logo,

“You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.”

During my tenure at Qwest Communications as product SME (Subject Matter Expert),

for the first time ever we turned our call center into the top-rated location for Internet

and Satellite TV sales. I also was a winner of Bravo Club status. That’s the highest-rated

employees for product sales and service.

I’m a volunteer on several group’s Boards of Directors.

A couple of years ago, I was selected to be on the first Business Advisory Task Force.

After that ended, I was appointed to the Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board.

Giving back with a can-do attitude and lots of optimism is part of my character. I like to

help out if I can make a difference.

If you have any questions or concerns, let me know.

Dana West

Just Imagine…

A Great City with:

Employment Opportunities

Good Schools & Education

Easy Transportation Access

Renew the Optimism & Continue the Stability! Vote for

Dana West

Thornton City Council







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SOMXAI VUE!------------------------FOR------------------------!

WARD 3!

Awarded The 2010 Asian American Heroes Award

Respected Local & National Community Leader

Experienced Community Organizer

Diversity Leadership***** IT’S WHAT OUR CITY NEEDS *****

Values Small Business & Jobs We NeedImprove Transportation System

Improve The Quality of Life

[email protected]

Thornton City Council

Nancy McNally

6450 W 108 Ave.

Westminster, CO 80020

Dear Thornton City Council:

I am writing to recommend SomXai Vue for the vacant city council position. I have known SomXai for 10

years. He first invited me to a Hmong New Year’s celebration which takes place the Friday and Saturday

after Thanksgiving. The celebration is filled with their traditions and is intergenerational. It is wonderful

to see great grandparents, grandparents, and parents with their children all learning and remembering

strong traditions in their culture.

SomXai always was wonderful since so much of the event is in their native Hmong language, to translate

for me and answer my questions so I too could learn. After several years, the Hmong community made

me an honorary Hmong and dressed me in their traditional dress for the event.

SomXai has asked me many questions about how to get involved in your local community. I have shared

about your boards and commissions and know he has applied in the past.

SomXai along with other Hmong clans helped put together a summer event where all the clans came

together. They have always reached out to elected officials and asked people to come for any time they

could so they could share experiences.

SomXai has invited me to his home for a dinner where I have had a chance to talk to young women who

asked how to get involved in their communities.

SomXai would be a great addition to your council. He would bring a wonderful perspective on council.

He would ask questions and work hard at his job as a council member. Community is important to

SomXai and I know each council person believes that also.

After you review his resume you see he has a great varied background, has held many leadership

positions and has great organizational skills. SomXai would be a great addition and voice to Thornton

City Council.

Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions 303-469-4707.

Sincerely, Nancy McNally

Nancy McNally

Please see attached document for full answer.



Full answers from SomXai Vue to the following questions (copied straight from the application): Why are you interested in this position on City Council? “Note: I was out of town for the last Regular Municipal Election and did not get to vote. I am interested in this position on the City Council because I want to make a difference in our city by helping to provide services, better plans/projects, provide better resources and better life for the citizens of Thornton. I want to be the eyes and ears for the residents of City of Thornton. To seek and listen to concerns from the community about the City projects and services.” What do you think are the two most pressing issues in Thornton today and why? “1. Public school & facilities - with the city populations growing fast, there aren't enough school for the children; and that mean less and less quality education for our children. 2. Transportation and business developments. For business development - Xcel Energy Substation in the neighborhood. This posed concerns from the neighborhood and other nearby communities. The same time, we also want to find the best way to bring businesses into the city.” Please list any other community activities or groups (church, civic, sports, etc.) that you are currently involved with or have been involved with in this community or any other community: “>Got elected for President of the Hmong American Assocociation of Colorado, to providing better and quality of life to the 6,500 (estimated) members of the Hmong in Colorado; majority are in Westminister, Thornton, Arvada and Broomfield. >Worked with Honorable Mayor Nancy McNally, her City Council Members and the City Park/ Recreation crew for the Hmong Top-Spin field on Zuni and 72nd of Westminster. >Chief Executive Officer for the Vue National Association, Inc., managed the day to day operations of the organization, state-wide; including budgeting, projects and services/ programs. Working directly and collaboratively with the organization's Board of Directors, Officers, and overseeing all the committees. >Was Project Manager for the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival (CDBF), making sure all projects done according with budget and deadlines. The festival is a $600,000 to a million budget annually, that took place at Sloan Lake.

>Chief of Staff for the United States National Defense Corps, a veteran organization with over 2,500 members state-wide. Making sure all units are operational and trained for in case of disaster strike and ready to response for that kind of events. That each unit able to perform Final Military Honors. National Convention planning and budgeting. I was actively involved with the Hmong, Laos and other Asian American communities in various aspects and also served on the following additional roles: • Board of Director for NAAAP Colorado and advises its technology committee • Election & Bylaws Committee Chair, Vue Family Ad-hoc • Treasurer, Laotian Republican of Colorado • Board of Director & Public Relations officer, HMAAC • Senior Advisor, HND’s 13th Hmong National Conference, Denver Colorado • Campaign Volunteer and Host Committee Member, Bob Beauprez, United State Congress • Staff SGT and Webmaster, United States Volunteers – America, Inc. • Treasurer, Hmong Colorado New Year Committee • Chairman, Annual Hmong Couple Gala”

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CITY OF THORNTON CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE A G E N D A … · 2015. 9. 29. · CITY OF THORNTON CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE. A G E N D A . Planning Session . January 6, 2015 . 5:45 p.m