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CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES <br /> APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO <br /> PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION <br /> NAME: Sharon Thurlow <br /> PERMANENT RESIDENT: Yes X_ No <br /> (Jenkins Twsp. ) <br /> PERMANENT ADDRESS: 34513 W. Nelson Lk Rd. Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 <br /> LAND ADDRESS (IF NON-RESIDENT): Owner w/ spouse of 3895 Brown St & 40 Acre <br /> Parcel of land E. of Sibley Center on Ackerson Rd. <br /> PHONE: (Home)_ _ _ (Work) 218-568-4555 <br /> OCCUPATION: Ex. Director/ HRA EMPLOYER: Housing Authority/ Peguot Lakes <br /> HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU LIVED IN THE AREA? 34 yrs. <br /> STATEMENT OF INTEREST: <br /> Please explain why you would like to serve (or continue to serve) on the commission: <br /> My interest in Planning and Zoning issues comes from my service as a Jennkins Twsp. super- <br /> visor for 18 years and my work as Ex Director of the Housing Authority. I enjoy working <br /> with people on issues related to housing, land acquisition, zoning requirements, and <br /> planning. I have had experience appearing before the County P & Z on issues related to <br /> Jenkins Twsp. land use and zoning. I have watched the growth of the Pequot lakes area <br /> and surrounding townships, and would like to be more directly involved in the future <br /> direction of this growth. I am interested in the development of sound comprehensive <br /> ordinances that will serve the public and at the same time protect the natural beauty <br /> of the area in light of this growth. <br /> EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: <br /> Describe your educational and professional experience or skills that qualify you to serve on this <br /> board or commission. <br /> Bachelor of Arts Degree/English (former teacher) Masters Degree (Gerontology/Psychology) <br /> Housing Director/ HRA of Pequot Lakes - 28 yrs. Developed three building projects. <br /> Currently working on land acquisition for building affordable homes. <br /> Jenkins Twsp. Supervisor (Chrm. for 8 yrs.) - 18 yrs. service. Currently working on <br /> comprehensive plan for township with Region 5. Past experience working with county on <br /> �. variances, platting, and zoning changes for Jenkins Twsp. <br /> Region 5 Commission Member - 6 yrs. Served on Economic Development advisory group, Housing <br /> group, and Area Aging Council. <br /> Currently Commissioner of Crow Wing County HRA - 6 yrs. Experience with TIF, economic <br /> development, housing programs. <br />