2014-01-21 Council Workshop Park Rec Comm InterviewCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA
January 21, 2014 — 6:00 p.m.
Mendota Heights City Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Parks and Recreation Commissioner Interviews
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City of Mendota Heights
Advisory Commission Interview
6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2014
City of Mendota Heights
Advisory Commission Interview Rating Sheet
6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Name:
Questions:
1. Tell us a little about yourself
2. Why are you interested in serving on this commission?
3. What can you contribute to this commission and what makes you the best candidate?
4. Any other comments?
Applicant Name
Appointment Requested
Question #1
Question #2
Question #3
6:00
Jack Evans
Parks and Recreation Commission
Grading Scheme: 1 through 10 for each question: 1 extremely poor —10 excellent.
Notes:
Please return rating sheet to staff following discussion /selection of candidates.
January 9, 2014
Jackson Evans
Justin Miller
City Administrator
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Dear Mr. Miller:
I write to apply for the opening on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
I am interested in the position because I would like to give back to my community and become
— involved in local- government My family moved -to Mendota - Heights _approximately a year and a half ago
and we are thrilled to live here. My wife and I are glad that we chose this community as the place to raise
'a family.
I believe that I am well qualified for the position. I have worked in state government for the last
six years. This experience in government has shown me how complex the most seemingly routine aspects
of governance can be. This is particularly true when there are multiple agencies or units of government
that have jurisdiction over the same issue. Additionally, my experience as an attorney will also be
beneficial as I am skilled in reading and understanding complex statues and administrative rules.
I hope that you consider me for the opening on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Jackson Evans
Enclosures: Resume
Jackson Evans
EXPERIENCE
Minnesota Attorney General's Office, St. Paul, MN May, 2008 — Present
Assistant Attorney General — Labor, Health, Human Rights & Corrections Division.
• Senior attorney for litigation involving Occupational Safety and Health. Responsible for
handling all fatalities and other complex cases.
• Lead attorney for a large litigation caseload; manage cases from beginning to end and
responsible for determining litigation strategy, discovery strategy and settlement strategy.
• Handled a wide range of employment related issues, such as employment discrimination, wage
and hour issues, whistle blower, workers' compensation issues and workplace safety issues.
• Strategize with clients regarding legislation, rule making and enforcement strategy.
• Represent government clients at all levels of litigation, including non - dispositive and
dispositive motion hearings, mediations, trials and appeals.
• Facilitated mediations on behalf of the Department of Human Rights.
• Represent a- broad - range -of government clients- including- the- Departmentof_Labor and
Industry, Department of Health, Department of Human Rights, and Department of Corrections.
• Represent clients in state court, federal court, Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, Minnesota
Court of Appeals and Minnesota Workers Compensation Court of Appeals.
Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, Eau Claire, WI July, 2007 — May, 2008
Litigation Associate
• Successfully tried an automobile accident in a district court bench trial and several conciliation
trials.
• Conducted depositions and argued motions in court.
• Assisted partners by drafting motions, discovery and research memorandums.
EDUCATION
William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 2007.
GPA: 3.24 Class Rank: 64/282 (Top 23 %)
Activities: William Mitchell Negotiation Team; Rudy R. Vale Corporate Law Moot Court;
William Mitchell Arbitration Team; William Mitchell Trial Competition (competed at the
American Trial Law Association regional competition)
Honors: Graduated cum laude. Deans List: Spring Semester 2006; Fall Semester 2006. CALI
Award: Construction Law, 2007
Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN Class of 2003.
Bachelor of Arts. Major: History Minor: Political Science