11. Appointments - Impact Fee CommitteeApril 10, 2009
TO: Kalispell City Council
FROM: Sharon DeMeester
415 Chestnut Dr.
Kalispell, MT 59901
SUBJECT: Impact Fee Committee Openings
Dear Council Members,
Now that I am retired I feel it is time to give back to my community. The community that we live in is
only as good as the citizens that get involved with volunteering there time to make it a better place.
So now it is my turn to give of my time.
I would like to apply for the impact fee committee. I feel that I have an understanding of the issues and
would participate fully by educating myself on the issues that come before this committee. I am a tax paying
citizen of Kalispell. My husband and I own commercial property in the 400 block of north main. We have
lived in this community for 32 years.
My background is:
Married for 45 years (to the same person)
Two sons that graduated from Flathead High School
Education: B.S. degree in Education U. of Idaho
education and special education.
1977 with a double major - elementary
Teaching Experience: Fall of 1977 - long term sub special ed. at Evergreen Jr. High
1978 - Jan. to 1984 Flathead Special Ed. Co-op ( Schools of responsibility;
Marion, Kila, Batavit and Boorman)
1984 - 1994 Special Ed. Elementary Columbia Falls, MT
Small Business Owner - Paper Chase Copy Center established in 1984
My husband was the full time member and I worked part time.
1994 - Rolls reversed - I was full time and husband was part time.
2008 - Business sold
Being a small business owner makes one understand the many aspects of running a business - taxes,
employee relations, business management and most of all being profitable.
I would appreciate your consideration for this position.
Thank you,
Sharon DeMeester
Jeff Goudreau
55 Rockefeller Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
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Mayor Pamela B. Kenn&I
P.O. Box1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Dear Honorable Pamela B. Kennedy, Mayor:
I am writing to formally apply for the Impact Fee Advisory Committee member opening
I have a degree in mechanical engineering and have background work experience in civil
and mechanical engineering as a consultant. I am knowledgeable in this profession
should be able to add well rounded construction related knowledge to a board of my
peers. I also have several years of professional environment experience, which has given
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skills. My previous experiences have taught me how to effectively communicate to
individuals/groups, and how planning and communication is essential to successfully
complete a task and or plan for a large project.
Being knowledgeable of, and actively involved in, city and community dealings are
something that I am quite passionate about. As an advisory board member, I will
welcome new experiences and willingly learn new skills. I will be mindful of the
responsibilities and details that come along with this position. I pride myself on my
dependability and ability to work well with others.
I would appreciate an opportunity to b the Impact Fee Advisory Committee and work
with the Kalispell City Council. Please call me to arrange an interview at your earliest
convenience, or for more information. I look forward to speaking with you. Thank you
for your time and considerations.
Sincerely,
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Pam Kennedy
Mayor
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59901
ENTERPRISES/ CONY ACTORS
Re: Impact Fee Advisory Committee
Dear Pam,
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I would like to apply for a position on the impact fee advisory committee.
Decisions made regarding impact fees will have a paramount effect on Kalispell
development in the future. I believe a program can be implemented which will
protect our city but we need to be mindful that we don't squash the opportunity
for development during this time of economic crises.
I have been involved personally in a majority of the commercial construction in
our city over the past three decades and have a strong sense the thoughts and
mindset of people anticipating building a project.
I have a working relationship with:
Chad Wolford
Mark Goldberg
Phil Harris
I think it is critical that we have real input from major area developers as these
aril the people vie will as": to ay them on y of L~�e fees.
I will bring a balance as a business owner, contractor and major city employer
to the board. This will we beneficial as we have seen this process moving along
in jerks so far. We need a committee member who is "out there in the field"
working with both sides of the issue to bring facts and reality to the table to
create cohesiveness and direction,
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Dewey Swanlz�''"`
Swank Enterprises �`