KAREN JEAN ANDERSON:

An Inventory of Her Papers at the Minnesota Historical Society

Manuscripts Collection

OVERVIEW


	Creator:	Anderson, Karen Jean, 1940- , creator.
	Title:	Karen Jean Anderson papers.
	Dates:	1985-2015.
	Language:	Materials in English.
	Abstract:	Papers of a Minnetonka, Minnesota city council member and mayor, including information about typical issues confronting municipal government, homeland security, and her involvement in organizations advocating for cities.
	Quantity:	7.8 cubic feet (15 boxes, including 18 volumes).
	Location:	See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

Karen Jean Anderson served on the Minnetonka city council from 1986 to 1993, and as mayor from 1994 to 2005. During her tenure she was president of the League of Minnesota Cities. She was elected president and served as a director of the National League of Cities, and was the organization's point person on homeland security issues.

Karen Jean Schubert was born March 14, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. She married Thomas Craig Anderson in 1960, and the couple came to Minnetonka in November 1964. Anderson joined the Minnetonka League of Women Voters in 1967 and became interested in school and city issues. She graduated in 1990 from Metropolitan State University, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in communications.

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SCOPE AND CONTENTS

The collection consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, snapshot photographs, meeting agendas, invitations, reports, speeches, campaign materials, memorabilia, and other papers documenting Anderson's years in local government, her involvement in the League of Minnesota Cities and the National League of Cities, and in homeland security issues in the years following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Most of the material is contained in large, chronologically-arranged scrapbooks. Each scrapbook includes an album index and bibliographic information on articles contained therein. All listed items in albums are single pages unless otherwise noted. The album indexes serve as guides, and most albums include additional un-noted items and/or pages.

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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Availability:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Karen Jean Anderson Papers. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession number: 17,289

Processing Information:

Processed by: Brandon Schorsch

Inventory created from album indexes prepared by the creator.

Catalog ID number: 9989755440004294

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

CITY COUNCIL YEARS SCRAPBOOKS

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144.C.8.2F-1

Album 1, 1985-1989. 1 volume.

Campaign for Minnetonka city council at-large. 21 pages.

Announcing candidacy, running against incumbent Peter Cotton, winning the Primary and General Elections, Campaign materials, and newspaper articles.

First four-year term as Minnetonka council member at-large. 15 pages.

First National League of Cities Congressional Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. 2 pages.

1986 issues:

Greenbrier housing development.

Challenge of city council's closed meetings.

Sojourner Women's Shelter.

Boisclair development.

Minnetonka Summer Fest. 6 pages.

1987 issues:

Beginning discussions for recycling program.

Sculpture contest for entry plaza in Minnetonka Community Center.

City council policy on trip reimbursement.

Grassfire burns 350 acres near Gray's Bay Dam.

Fire station no. 4 dedication.

Grace Bane, age 88, ordered to fix her "unsafe house."

Minnetonka Community Center dedication.

First televised city council meeting in old council chambers.

Dedication of Gloria Tew sculpture in front of community center.

Fire station no. 3 dedication.

City council in new chambers in community center.

National League of Cities Congress of Cities in San Antonio, Texas.

Board of directors of Association of Metropolitan Municipalities election.

Congress of Cities meeting in Las Vegas.

1988 issues:

City council endorses light rail concept as transit option.

Groundbreaking for new police facility.

Approval of Passageways, group home for mentally ill.

Establishment of $18 million Community Investment Fund.

Purgatory Park golf course rejected.

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144.C.8.2F-2

Album 2, 1989-1993. 1 volume.

1989 issues:

Campaign for a second 4-year term as Minnetonka council member at-large. 6 pages.

Appointed chair of League of Minnesota Cities Elections and Ethics Committee.

Local cable TV community programming begins.

Re-elected to city council.

Trail segment, 4.3 miles dedicated.

Featured article, Minnesota Center for Women in Government.

1990 issues:

First mention of deer issue.

Karen Anderson graduates from Metropolitan State University. 2 pages.

National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C.

Discussions to redefine "family" for zoning purposes.

Council rejects "family" ordinance.

Minnesota Center for Women in Government conference at Hamline.

Council acquires historic Raymond house.

National League of Cities conference in Houston, Texas.

Minnetonka Summer Festival, June 30, 1990.

1991 issues:

Council approval of "strict sign ordinance."

State Governor's Advisory Council on State Local Relations.

State of City address.

Elected Vice-President of Association of Metropolitan Municipalities.

Raymond house demolished.

Appointed to Hennepin County Recycling Task Force.

Discussion of mowed lawn versus natural grasses.

Discussion of controversial Townline Road upgrade. 2 pages.

Tim Bergstedt elected mayor for second 4-year term.

1992 issues:

Serving as Association of Metropolitan Municipalities President, appointed to League of Minnesota Cities board of directors.

Discussion of I-494 upgrade to three lanes.

Appointed to National League of Cities Transportation and Communications Steering Committee.

Appointed to Governor's Metropolitan Council Nominating Committee.

1993 issues:

Anderson initiates discussion on changing city fire department's American Indian arrowhead logo.

Participant in Cleveland State University's "Governing Local America, Maximizing Responsiveness and Efficiency."

Discussions of removing diseased trees in city.

Anderson announces candidacy for mayor, July 1993.

Campaign materials, letters to the editor, and articles.

Anderson elected first woman mayor of Minnetonka. 2 pages.

Controversial senior housing project approved. 2 pages.

National League of Cities Transportation and Communications Steering Committee meets in Minnetonka.

National League of Cities Congress of Cities in Orlando, Florida.

"Women make headway, history in November elections."

Council votes to change American Indian logo in fire department.

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MAYORAL YEARS SCRAPBOOKS

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144.D.1.2F-1

Album 3, 1994-June 1996. 1 volume.

1994 issues:

Anderson sworn in as Minnetonka mayor. 2 pages.

New fire department logos unveiled at first city council meeting of 1994.

State of the City article and address.

Appointed to Governor Arne Carlson's Task Force on Affordable Housing.

Council supports proposal for golf course.

Controversial Williston Road upgrade approved.

First discussions of mixed use development at I-394 and Hopkins Crossroad.

City council meets with Hopkins School Board.

Deer management program discussed and moved forward.

Information meetings on deer control program.

Minnehaha Creek corridor plan approved by council.

"Met Council may revive housing plan, low-income efforts would be tied to federal funding," June 5, 1994.

National League of Cities Transportation and Communications Steering Committee, Norfolk, Virginia, June 16, 1994.

Minnetonka Summer Festival, June 25, 1994.

Appointed to League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust board of directors.

Council okays draft agreement for Hopkins Schools Minnetonka Activity Center.

Williston Road project reconsidered and moved ahead.

Deer management program gets going in December.

National League of Cities Congress of Cities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2 pages.

Anderson elected to National League of Cities board of directors.

Controversial Oakland Road project approved and moved ahead.

1995 issues:

State of the City article and address.

Deer management program continues amid protests and death threat.

Anderson elected President of the League of Minnesota Cities.

Minnetonka Summer Festival, June 24, 1995.

Continued open hearings on deer management program.

Carlson Center expansion approved on east side of Interstate 494.

League of Minnesota Cities completes construction of new building at Rice and University.

City opens cross-country ski trail with Hopkins High School.

Opposition continues to city's deer management program.

1996 issues:

State of the City article and address.

Minnetonka awarded new urbanism grant from Metropolitan Council for the Boulevard Gardens development.

Anderson presides as President at the League of Minnesota Cities annual conference in Rochester, Minnesota.

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144.D.1.2F-2

Album 4, June 1996-December 1997. 1 volume.

1996 events:

League of Minnesota Cities annual conference in Rochester, continued Minnetonka Summer Festival, June 29,1996.

"Suburbs search for affordable answers," July 12-18, 1996.

"Lucky winners in the housing sweepstakes," July 1996.

Discussions regarding deer management program and potential deer feeding ban.

Activists march on Mayor Anderson's house.

City council fails to pass deer feeding ban.

Council approves controversial 30-unit affordable town home development.

Grand opening of Lindbergh Center.

Council approves permit for Hennepin County to build golf course.

National League of Cities Congress of Cities, San Antonio, Texas.

Participant, National League of Cities panel, "Panelists Envision Virtual City..." at the Congress of Cities in San Antonio.

1997 events:

Present at several 53rd presidential inaugural events of President Bill Clinton in Washington, D.C.

State of the City article and address.

City council joins Metropolitan Council "Livable Communities" program.

Implementation of city's first strategic framework.

Discussions of Interstate 394 toll lane proposals.

City council meets with Minnetonka school board to discuss potential arts facility.

Council discusses proposed tree preservation ordinance.

Council discusses anti-graffiti ordinance.

Council approves bank development on Highway 101.

League of Minnesota Cities annual conference, Saint Cloud, Minnesota, June 10-13, 1997.

Minnetonka Summer Festival, June 28, 1997.

Anderson files for re-election for mayor of Minnetonka.

"Women changing the face of politics as usual," September 1, 1997.

Minnetonka Ice Arena grand opening.

Anderson elected to second, four-year term as mayor.

National League of Cities Congress of Cities in Philadelphia.

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144.D.3.2F-1

Album 5, January 1998- October 1999. 1 volume.

1998 events:

Anderson sworn in as mayor of Minnetonka for second four-year term.

National League of Cities Strategic Planning Committee, Dallas, Texas, January 23-25, 1998.

Mayor Anderson at White House with United States Conference of Mayors, January 28-30, 1998.

Council sets home occupation restrictions to settle home swim lesson issue.

State of the City article and address.

"Cities, Older Suburbs Becoming Allies," February 22, 1998.

National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C., March 6-10, 1998.

Appearance on C-Span representing National League of Cities.

Council approves controversial Opus office plan proposal.

Council adopts anti-graffiti ordinance.

Nature trail system dedicated at Lone Lake Park.

National League of Cities-Risk Information Sharing Consortium Pool Trustees Workshop, May 14-16, 1998.

Hamline University, Minnesota Center for Women in Government, May 21, 1998.

City Open Space Preservation Task Force established.

Controversial pony barn issue sparks council livestock ordinance discussion.

League of Minnesota Cities annual conference, Duluth, Minnesota, June 16-19, 1998.

Minnetonka community celebration (Summer Fest), June 27, 1998.

"Preserving Local Authority" article by Karen Anderson, June-July 1998.

Ongoing discussion between city and Northern States Power Company.

Participant/speaker at Economic Status of Women Commission promoting affordable housing.

National League of Cities Advisory Council meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, July 16-18, 1998.

Council adopts farm animal ordinance.

"Diversity in housing," August 5, 1998.

Finance and commerce, "Affordable housing perplexes city," August 8, 1998.

"Wheels keep on turning, Inadequate transit major concern in Minnetonka," August 26, 1998.

Minnetonka Council and School Board discuss arts center.

Hamline University's Minnesota Center for Women in Government workshops and reception, November 1998.

Women in government from Kazakhstan visit Mayor Anderson, November 1998.

National League of Cities Congress of Cities in Kansas City, Missouri.

1999 events, January-October:

State of the City article and address.

United States Conference of Mayors at the White House.

Council approves Habitat for Humanity site.

Joy Rikala named Minnetonka public safety director.

Cultural Arts Center at Minnetonka High School approved.

National League of Cities-Risk Information Sharing Consortium Pool Trustees Workshop, Lexington, Kentucky, April 29-May 1, 1999.

Council gives final approval to Minnetonka comprehensive plan.

Council amends animal ordinance.

League of Minnesota Cities annual conference, Rochester, Minnesota, June 15-18, 1999.

Shady Oak Beach grand opening celebration.

DeGhetto Plaza dedicated at Minnetonka Summer Festival, June 26, 1999.

National League of Cities board of directors meeting, Boca Raton, Florida, July 9-10, 1999.

Council buys residence and land on Minnehaha Creek for open space.

National League of Cities Annual Leadership Summit, Welches, Oregon, August 15, 1999.

Council directions, "Smart growth gaining ground," Metropolitan Council, September-October 1999.

"Fear, family and finances," September 15-28, 1999.

Council approves policy on open space preservation.

Minnetonka denies Northern States Power Company substation expansion.

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144.D.3.2F-2

Album 6, October 1999-December 2000. 1 volume.

1999 events, October-December:

"Twin Cities worlds away from the...cooperation marks economic approach," October 3, 1999.

Council denies Northern States Power Company application for substation expansion.

Grand opening of Hennepin County Ridgedale Area Library.

Council approves installation of communication antennas.

National League of Cities report of study trip to Israel, November 8, 1999.

National League of Cities Congress of Cities in Los Angeles, November 30-December 4, 1999.

Anderson runs for National League of Cities 2nd vice-president.

Anderson is elected by membership to be National League of Cities 2nd vice-president,

Council approves new site for Sojourner Project Incorporated's shelter for battered women and their children.

Historic Burwell House significantly damaged by suspicious fire.

2000 events:

National League of Cities officers meeting, Boca Raton, Florida, January 14-16, 2000.

United States Conference of Mayors at the White House, January 28, 2000.

Presentation at Bet Shalom Congregation Shabbat Worship Services.

State of the City article.

Presentation at Orlando Mayors Forum.

Girl Scouts Thinking Day, presentation by Mayor Anderson, February 27, 2000.

Council passes tree preservation ordinance.

National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in D.C. and presentation by President Clinton.

Star Tribune article, "16 Mayors will look for ways to increase affordable housing," March 17, 2000.

Neighborhood to share in purchase of property with city.

Ribbon cutting, County Road 101 trail underpass.

Governor Ventura holds press conference on affordable housing.

Anderson appointed to Met Council's mayor's Regional Housing Task Force.

National League of Cities-Risk Information Sharing Consortium Pool Trustees Workshop in Girdwood, Alaska.

League of Minnesota Cities annual meeting, Saint Cloud, Minnesota, June 13-16, 2000.

Minnetonka Summer Festival, June 24, 2000.

Re-opening celebration, Minnetonka Heights Town homes and Apartments.

"Image of Minnetonka one of green, open space and pride in development…," June 28, 2000.

National League of Cities board of directors meeting, Wichita, Kansas.

Council discusses city's open space plan.

National League of Cities Leadership Summit, Washington, D.C., August 17-19, 2000.

Minnetonka mayor rallies against racism.

Minnetonka rejects Lake Minnetonka Conservation District's funding request for additional deputies.

Anderson appointed by Governor Jesse Ventura to Metropolitan Council Nominating Committee, September 25, 2000.

Featured speaker, Iowa League of Cities annual conference, Dubuque, Iowa, September 27- 29, 2000.

Speaker, Kentucky League of Cities annual convention, Louisville Council, September 27-30, 2000.

Council discusses ordinance to prevent frequency of false alarms.

Star Tribune editorial, "Work Force Housing," metro mayors take courageous step, December 5, 2000.

National League of Cities Congress of Cities in Boston, Massachusetts, December 5-9, 2000.

Boston Globe editorial, "City Success Stories," December 9, 2000.

Sun-Sailor, "City of Minnetonka is exploring idea of a land trust," December 20, 2000.

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144.D.17.8F-1

Album 7, 2001. 1 volume.

Minnesota Women's Press, "Minnetonka mayor elected to national post," January 2, 2001.

National League of Cities inaugural events for President George W. Bush.

State of the City article and presentation.

"Affordable housing a concern for Met Council, local city councils," February 15, 2001.

Presentation to Sensible Land Use Coalition, "What Creates Community."

National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in D.C., Advisory Council discusses land use decisions, March 9-13, 2001.

"Mayors unveil affordable housing recommendations," Metropolitan Council, January-March 2001.

Council approves plans for Minnetonka Youth Hockey Association hockey arena at Minnetonka High School.

National League of Cities-Risk Information Sharing Consortium Pool Trustees workshop, San Antonio, Texas, April 19-21, 2001.

Anderson to speak at Public Technology Incorporated Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

"Graduates make a difference through public service," Alumni news, 2001.

"Art Scape," Public Policy, Urban Land, by William H. Hudnut III, February 2001.

Council gives substation locations direction regarding Northern States Power Company.

Council discusses parks, open space and trail system plan.

The Music Association of Minnetonka dedication concert for the Minnetonka Cultural Arts Center, May 6, 2001.

Anderson meets with President George W. Bush in the White House.

Minnetonka's historic Burwell House completed.

United Nations Headquarters in New York, General Assembly.

"National League of Cities Representatives Bring City Concerns to the United Nations," June 18, 2001.

Karen Anderson's activities at United Nations.

Anderson plays leadership role at United Nations session focusing on women in local government and programs developed to address the unique needs of women in developing and developed countries.

Featured speaker, Wyoming Association of Municipalities annual convention, Green River, Wyoming, June 7-9, 2001.

Participant and speaker, National League of Cities Officers and State Municipal League Retreat, Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, June 15-16, 2001.

Speaker and participant, League of Minnesota Cities annual conference in Duluth, Minnesota.

United States Conference of Mayors conference in Detroit, Michigan, June 22-26, 2001.

City council OKs use of Community Investment Fund for new operations and maintenance facility.

Minnetonka Summer Festival, June 30, 2001.

National League of Cities board of directors meeting in Detroit, Michigan, July 20-21, 2001.

Includes Anderson's advisory council report on "Building Quality Communities: Making Local Land Use Decisions by Choice and not by Chance."

National League of Cities board meets with members of the Bush Administration.

Speaker, National League of Cities Ninth Annual Leadership Summit, Broomfield, Colorado.

Karen Anderson files for re-election as mayor for third, four-year term.

"Spotlight on women who worked their way up," Jane's Journal, 2001.

September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks greatly impact cities.

Community prayer service, Ridgewood Church, Minnetonka, September 11, 2001.

Interfaith service, Bet Shalom Congregation, September 16, 2001.

Featured speaker, North Dakota League of Cities annual meeting, Fargo, North Dakota.

Anderson's first post-9/11 appearance.

"Tour shows possibilities of "Smart Growth," Anderson speaker on Livable Communities.

Featured speaker, South Dakota Municipal League annual meeting, Spearfish, South Dakota, October 3-5, 2001.

Campaign for re-election for mayor.

Anderson attends swearing in of Tom Ridge as director of White House Homeland Security Office, October 8, 2001.

Speaker and facilitator, National League of Cities meeting with National Association of Home Builders, Washington, D.C., October 24, 2001.

"Anderson is strong mayor for Minnetonka," Our Viewpoint, Sun-Sailor, October 24, 2001.

Anderson re-elected mayor of Minnetonka.

Featured speaker, New Jersey State League of Municipalities annual conference, Atlantic City, New Jersey, November 13-16, 2001.

"Rybak, Kelly agree to collaborate," November 25, 2001.

"A League of Her Own: National League of Cities' Karen Anderson," American City and County magazine..., November 2001.

National League of Cities Congress of Cities, Atlanta, Georgia.

Anderson elected National League of Cities president

"Minnetonka mayor to lead nation's cities," December 8, 2001.

"Minnetonka committed to leading by example," December 12, 2001.

"Minnetonka mayor heads National League of Cities," December 18, 2001.

"Anderson feels prepared for new role," December 26, 2001.

"Ditch the 'feminism' tag," December 26, 2001.

"Anderson announces National League of Cities Homeland Security Committee," working group on Homeland Security.

"Fighting terror a city's defenses," December 26, 2001.

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Album 8, January-August 2002. 1 volume.

"In a League of Her Own," January 2002.

"'Old-lady' mayor carries the torch for 18,000 cities," January 7, 2002.

Minnetonka council adopts new antenna ordinance.

"New National League of Cities president wants feds to share security costs," January 7, 2002.

"Minnetonka mayor seeks more money for cities to offset new security costs," January 16, 2002.

"Ramsey County hesitant on security," January 17, 2002.

Anderson leads National League of Cities' leadership.

Guest speaker, with U.S. Representative Jim Ramstad, at West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust and Fannie Mae, celebrating new initiatives for home ownership in Minnetonka. January 10, 2002.

Fingerhut closing.

Featured speaker at United States Conference of Mayors conference in Washington, D.C.

"Ridge pledges some aid for cities' security costs," January 24, 2002.

"Bush homeland defense vow pleases Minnesota mayors," January 25, 2002.

White House meeting with Governor Tom Ridge, Homeland Security Advisor.

"President proposes $3.5 billion for state, local first responders," January 28, 2002.

City council approves Gray's Bay Plan for city marina on Lake Minnetonka.

State of the City article and address.

"Making choices, Minnetonka city council does more than govern; it changes lives," February 5, 2002.

"Ridge to speak at Congressional City Conference."

"Mayors visit a solemn place," February 4, 2002.

"Best practices in budgeting," January-February 2002.

National League of Cities Working Group on Homeland Security, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas.

"Cities confront security, cities ponder role in national security," February 10, 2002.

Presenter, Florida's Domestic Security Advisory Panel, Orlando, Florida, February 2002.

Possible settlement with Xcel Energy discussed by city council.

City gives out Community Development Block Grant grants.

"A new report on land use decision," March 2002.

Mayor Anderson presides over activities at National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C., March 8-12, 2002.

"National League of Cities honors Pentagon victims in anniversary ceremony."

"Anderson stresses hometown security in Congressional City Conference speech."

"Honoring the fallen, 50 U.S. mayors play tribute to Pentagon loss," Washington Times, March 12, 2002.

"National League of Cities-Homeland Security Partnership," Minnesota Cities, League of Minnesota Cities, March 2002.

Anderson presides at meetings in China in March with National League of Cities group of city officials sponsored by National Committee for U.S.-China Relations, March 2002.

"A nine-member delegation of American mayors and municipal officials engage in a lively talk with Chinese editors during their visit to Shanghai Daily yesterday," March 18, 2002.

"Local elected officials explore Chinese municipal life," April 8, 2002.

"Mayors join affordable housing task force."

Featured speaker, Alabama League of Municipalities, in Mobile, Alabama.

"Council approves permit for 'stealth' telecom towers."

"Study of light rail transit to southwest suburbs begins; Minnetonka mayor expresses skepticism that light rail will be a reality."

Groundbreaking for new city public works building.

Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund annual luncheon.

Mayor Anderson and husband Tom Anderson go to Stockholm, Sweden, June 3-9, 2002:

Visit was at the invitation of Mayor Carl Cedarschold to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the City of Stockholm and to participate in the conference and awards for International Sustainable Cities.

Presenter at the Stockholm Partnerships for Sustainable Cities.

Presenter at the Partnerships Awards Dinner, seated next to King Carl Gustaf.

Attended The National Day Ceremony at Olympic Stadium, presentations by the King and Crown Princess Victoria.

Attended the 750th anniversary banquet.

"National League of Cities President Addresses the World in Stockholm," Nation's Cities Weekly, June 24, 2002.

City council approves Sprint telecommunications tower.

Featured speaker at National Small Cities Day celebration in Buffalo, Minnesota.

Speaker at United States Conference of Mayors annual meeting in Madison, Wisconsin.

"Women still fairly scarce in local politics," June 17, 2002.

City council considers modifying ban on open house signs.

Presenter, League of Minnesota Cities annual conference, Rochester, Minnesota.

"League presents awards of distinction at annual conference."

Featured speaker, Maryland Municipal League Convention, Ocean City, Maryland, June 23-26, 2002.

"Up close with women mayors," June 13, 2002.

Minnetonka roads to get makeover, June 26, 2002.

Minnetonka Summer Festival, June 29, 2002.

"Mayor receives League of Minnesota Cities Award," July 3, 2002.

"American municipal leaders meet counterparts in China," 2002.

"Moving up in Minnetonka," July 13-16, 2002.

"In the city of Minnetonka, we understand the value of 'us'," July 3, 2002.

National League of Cities board of directors meeting in Minnetonka, Minnesota, July 19-20, 2002.

"FBI representatives to meet with National League of Cities board of directors."

Anderson presides over meeting and events.

"Homeland Security cost weighed," July 17, 2002.

"FBI liaison discusses homeland security during Twin Cities visit," July 20, 2002.

Minnetonka Council reviews Ford Park renewal plan.

"National League of Cities Board seeks prompt federal action for Homeland Security," July 29, 2002.

Interview and question and answer session in Communicator, a quarterly publication of EMA Inc.

Dial-a-Ride is up and running.

"City, church partner to build a new park," Lakeshore Weekly News, July 30, 2002.

"National League of Cities convenes in Minnetonka," July 31, 2002.

"Ice arena 'B' renovation discussed," July 31, 2002.

"Council: Sale of bonds approved for open space preservation," July 31, 2002.

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Album 9, August-December 2002. 1 volume.

Keynote speaker, Multistate Tax Commission, "Federalism at Risk," August 1, 2002.

Featured speaker, Nevada League of Cities and Municipalities 43rd annual conference, Carson Valley, Nevada, August 7-10, 2002.

"Better land use decisions improve quality of life," August 5, 2002.

"National League of Cities to hold president's summit on building quality communities," August 5, 2002.

Keynote speaker, Florida League of Cities 76th annual conference, Boca Raton, Florida, August 15-17, 2002.

"Minnetonka adopts new sign ordinance," August 14, 2002.

"Cities plan events to commemorate September 11," August 19, 2002.

"Cities forecast bleak futures for their budgets," August 19, 2002.

Invited speaker and participant, International Conference on Federalism, St. Gallen University, St. Gallen, Switzerland, August 24-September 1, 2002.

Presenter and panelist, "Federalism and Foreign Policy: Participation of Subnational Units in the Foreign Policy …"

Panelists included Justice Antonin Scalia, U.S. Supreme Court; Carol Hillard, Lieutenant Governor, South Dakota. Other featured speakers included St. Gallen Canton Governor Peter Schönenberger; Vojislav Kostunica, President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; Wolfgang Schussel, Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria; Guy Verhofstadt, Prime Minister of Belgium; Giuliano Amato, Vice President of the European Convention, Italy; George Fernandes, Minister of Defense of the Republic of India; Ruth Metzler-Arnold, Federal Councillor, Head of the Federal Department of Justice and Police, Switzerland; and Jean Chretien, Prime Minister of Canada.

Photographs from conference, an international evening in Bregenz, Austria, and post-trip to Berne and Murten.

"Anderson attends international conference on federalism," September 9, 2002.

Featured speaker, Michigan Municipal League 104th annual convention, Dearborn, Michigan, September 11-13, 2002.

"Cities taking on new security roles amid economic concerns," September 9, 2002.

"In their own words, city officials reflect on how their roles have changed since September 11 attacks," September 9, 2002.

"Statement by Karen Anderson on the one-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks," September 9, 2002.

"Reflections and a look forward," League of Minnesota Cities/League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust annual report, August 2002.

"League of Cities president says nation's cities are better prepared," September 12, 2002.

Invited speaker, National League of Cities 10th Annual Leadership Summit, Charlotte, North Carolina, September 19-21, 2002.

Invited speaker and participant, "The status of women in local decision making: where we are, where we want to be," Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, September 25-26, 2002.

Invited speaker, League of California Cities annual conference, Long Beach, California, October 2-4, 2002.

"National League of Cities convenes president's summit on building quality communities," Tempe, Arizona, October 10-12, 2002.

National League of Cities Weekly, October 7, 2002.

"National League of Cities leaders help launch global women's program," October 14, 2002.

Keynote panelist, 18th annual conference on Policy Analysis…, October 22, 2002.

Guest Speaker, League of Wisconsin Municipalities 104th annual conference, Middleton, Wisconsin, October 23-25, 2002.

"National League of Cities leaders serve on President's new security committee," October 21, 2002.

Invited speaker, "National League of Cities-Risk Information Sharing Consortium 2002 Pool Administrators Legal Counsel and Staff Conference, Denver, Colorado, October 30-November 2, 2002.

"Minnetonka mayor appointed to Homeland Security Committee…," November 7, 2002.

"Mayor appointed to security committee," November 5, 2002.

Convention Co-Chair, Housing Minnesota Homes for All convention, Minneapolis, November 15, 2002.

"Bush gets support to push security," November 9, 2002.

"Cities call for prompt post-election action on hometown security," November 11, 2002.

"Hometown security is a priority that Congress and the President can no longer postpone," November 11, 2002.

Invited speaker, Minnesota Public Works Association, Bloomington, Minnesota, November 20, 2002.

Invited speaker, "Hollman ten years later, celebrate," Family Housing Fund and Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, November 22, 2002.

Online NewsHour, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) feature, "Securing the Homeland," November 19, 2002.

"Homeland Security Act does not include first responders," November 18, 2002.

"Council appointees will have a challenge," November 21, 2002.

"Congress passes Homeland Act; fails to fund cities' needs," November 25, 2002.

Photographs of President Bush at the White House signing the Homeland Security Act, November 25, 2002.

Presiding, National League of Cities 79th Congress of Cities and Exposition, and National League of Cities board of directors meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah, December 3-7, 2002.

"Cities: where's our money? Leaders 'outraged' as homeland security funds are bottled up," December 6, 2002.

"Q/A: Karen Anderson, weakening of Met Council 'would be sad'," December 15, 2002.

"City adopts new financial reporting method," December 17, 2002.

"Eyes of cash-strapped states are on Washington," December 18, 2002.

"Council approves plan for intersection's construction," December 19, 2002.

"White House tells National League of Cities Officers it supports prompt passage of $3.5 billion for first responders," December 23, 2002.

"After two decades, traffic signal plan gets a green light," December 24, 2002.

"Return to City Hall is a relief for mayor…," December 25, 2002.

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Album 10, 2003. 1 volume.

"All Things Considered" broadcast on National Public Radio, January 3, 2003.

"Met Council honors Anderson, Tierney," January 7, 2003.

"Council OKs stiffer penalties for tobacco violations," January 9, 2003.

"Council: Wiersum appointed to city council," January 9, 2003.

National League of Cities Officers/Committee Leadership meeting, Miami Beach, Florida, January 9-11, 2003.

Participant, "State and Local Senior Advisory Committee meeting," Washington, D.C., January 23, 2003.

"State, local Homeland Security group meets," January 27, 2003.

United States Conference of Mayors meets in Washington, D.C., January 22-24, 2003.

"Federal aid unlikely, but cities, states line up to ask," January 23, 2003.

"Residents question new fees," January 30, 2003.

"National League of Cities proposes stimulus plan focused on communities," January 27, 2003.

Invited panelist, College of St. Catherine, January 30, 2003.

Shabbat worship services: affordable housing - what can be done?" January 31, 2003.

"Bush sends $2.23 trillion budget to Hill," February 4, 2003.

"Minnetonka approves storm water utility fee," February 4, 2003.

"Carlson Parkway parking deck approved," February 6, 2003.

"City officials respond to orange security alert," February 17, 2003.

State of the City address and article, February 12, 2003.

"Mayor says Minnetonka is prepared for challenges," February 20, 2003.

Invited speaker, "Girl Scout Thinking Day" Minnetonka Community Center, February 22, 2003.

"City allocates block grant funds to several projects," March 6, 2003.

National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, Washington, D.C., March 7-11, 2003.

"To each according to the risks," March 12, 2003.

"Anderson lobbies Washington for local funding," March 20, 2003.

"As war looms, local officials make pitch for federal funds," March 12, 2003.

Invited speaker, League of Women Voters of South Tonka, March 13, 2003.

"Homeland Security: As war looms, what now?" March 17, 2003.

"Anderson gains respect for intelligence, fairness," VOTER, League of Women Voters Minnesota, April 2003.

"Residents have dispute with city…," April 17, 2003.

Invited speaker, The Brookings Institution, May 5, 2003.

"Mayors criticize proposed welfare changes," May 12, 2003.

"City council OKs capital program through 2008," May 15, 2003.

Acknowledgement of theme for the Trust, Rhode Island Interlocal Risk Management Trust annual report, May 2003.

Invited speaker, League of Women Voters of Minnesota State Convention, Duluth, Minnesota, May 30, 2003.

Invited panelist, National League of Cities Washington Economic Roundtable, National Press Club, Washington, D.C., May 27, 2003.

"Not enough federal tax help in sight, says mayor," June 5, 2003.

Speaker, Minnetonka Public Works open house and dedication, June 10, 2003.

"Minnetonka proposes changes for floodplains," June 10, 2003.

Speaker, Gray's Bay public access grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, June 5, 2003.

Participant, League of Minnesota Cities annual conference, Saint Cloud, Minnesota, June 18-20, 2003.

Speaker, "Visions for the Metro Area," sponsored by Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, at League of Minnesota Cities conference in Saint Cloud, June 18-20, 2003.

Speaker, participant, "National League of Cities Working Group on Homeland Security meeting," Dearborn, Michigan, June 27-28, 2003.

Minnetonka Summer Festival, June 28, 2003.

"No decision yet on Sanctuary townhouse project," June 26, 2003.

"Minnetonka mulls Sanctuary project," July 1, 2003.

Letter of appointment to newly formed Homeland Security Advisory Council's State and Local Advisory Committee, July 1, 2003.

State and Local Advisory Committee meeting, with Emergency Response Service Advisory Committee, in Washington, D.C., July 1, 2003.

"Homeland Security group focuses on Federal funding flow," July 7, 2003.

"Ridge calls for continued cooperation to ensure hometown security," July 14, 2003.

Sunrise Ridge Park dedication, July 10, 2003.

"Council green lights housing development," July 17, 2003.

"Minnetonka council says yes to Community Organizing Participatory Action Research development project," July 22, 2003.

Participant, National League of Cities board of directors meeting, New Haven, Connecticut, July 18-19, 2003.

"Gender: Education gaps closing on city councils," July 21, 2003.

"West Oaks Community Church expansion approved."

"Minnetonka OKs plans for Gro Tonka Park improvements," August 2003.

"Riding into the suburban sunset," August 18, 2003.

"One in four elected women runs for higher office," Jane's Journal, Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund, 2003.

Articles about proposed Sanctuary housing development.

"National League of Cities Washington roundtable," September 2, 2003.

"National League of Cities Forum on Building Quality Communities," Washington, D.C., September 4-5, 2003.

"Mayors present silver lining to 9-11 attacks," September 15, 2003.

"Lessons learned since 9/11: making communities stronger," September 15, 2003.

"Legislation would simplify sales, use taxes," September 29, 2003.

"Congress asked to consider internet sales taxes," September 25, 2003.

Keynote speaker, Nevada League of Cities, September 17-18, 2003.

Sanctuary development approved by council, September 18, 2003.

"The Honorable mayor: Anderson's job as mayor of Minnetonka…," September 25, 2003.

United States Department of Homeland Security, State and Local Advisory Committee meeting, Detroit, Michigan, October 2, 2003.

"Minnetonka OKs dome project at high school," October 7, 2003.

"Women largely absent from political office," October 13-15, 2003.

Music Association of Minnetonka celebrates 30 years in Minnetonka.

"The child care industry: ensuring a strong economy," November 14, 2003.

"Minnetonka council approves I-494 plan," November 13, 2003.

"National Award for Smart Growth Achievement," Washington, D.C., November 19, 2003.

Invited speaker, National Academy of Public Administration, Washington, D.C., November 21, 2003.

"Family Resource Center celebrates 10 years," December 2, 2003.

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Album 11, December 2003- December 2004. 1 volume.

Invitation from President and Mrs. Bush to a holiday reception at the White House, December 4, 2003.

"National League of Cities lobbying stops internet tax bill," December 8, 2003.

National League of Cities Congress of Cities, Nashville, Tennessee, December 9-13, 2003.

National League of Cities Officers/Committee Leadership meeting, Miami Beach, Florida, January 8-10, 2004.

National Emergency Management Association meeting Palm Beach, Florida, January 14-15, 2004.

Invited panelist, Energy and Technology Policy Briefing, University of Minnesota, January 28, 2004.

City council approvals, January 29, 2004.

Invited speaker, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, "Over Coffee" series, February 12, 2004.

State of the City, March 2004.

Congressional Quarterly, Homeland Security - Local Response, March 4, 2004.

National League of Cities 2004 Congressional City Conference, March 2004.

"Horsemen have to hit the trail, horse ring on Civic Center campus will become an athletic field," Sun-Sailor, March 18, 2004.

The CURA Housing Forum, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, March 19, 2004.

Invited speaker, "Contrasting Perspectives on the Livable Communities Act and Affordable Housing in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Region."

Statement to the United States House of Representatives Joint Hearing, March 24, 2004.

Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs and Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations, regarding the Homeland Security Department's Plan to Consolidate and Co-locate Regional and Field Offices: Improving Communication and Coordination, Rayburn House Office Building.

Reports on Joint Hearing by Congressional Quarterly, March 25, 2004.

Includes coverage in Nation's Cities Weekly, March 29 and Minnetonka Sun-Sailor, April 8.

City council approvals, March 2004.

National League of Cities Working Group on Homeland Security meeting, Mesa and Nogales, Arizona, May 6-7, 2004.

"Minnetonka approves facelifts for three parks," May 4, 2004.

Air Force Reserve 934th Airlift Wing civic leader tour, May 11-12, 2004.

U.S. Department of Defense, National Defense University Workshop: Homeland Security - Achieving Unity of Effort, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C., May 18, 2004.

"Minnetonka tries new approach for affordable housing," May 18, 2004.

"Preserving a piece of Minnetonka's past," May 26, 2004.

"Building intelligent cities," May 2004.

Invited speaker, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, Minnetonka/Plymouth Business Council discusses homeland security and embezzlements, June 22, 2004.

Homeland Security Committee meeting, Washington, D.C., June 24-25, 2004.

St. Paul Pioneer Press, At Home, June 26, 2004.

Minnetonka Summer Festival, June 26, 2004.

National League of Cities board of directors meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, July 2-3, 2004.

"Fix LaGuardia Airport (LGA) glitch, call a special session," July 16, 2004.

"Cities urge very limited special session to fix LGA glitch," July 14, 2004.

"Fine print could mean big cuts for municipal budgets," July 15, 2004.

"One rogue paragraph will leave cities struggling with budgets," July 21, 2004.

"Cities glad to see aid wrinkle ironed out," July 28, 2004.

City council approvals, August-September 2004.

Participant in media briefing, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, September 8, 2004.

Named to Humphrey Institute Advisory Council, September 2004.

"Funds are coming but not fast enough," September 9, 2004.

National League of Cities "American cities and the American dream: a national town meeting," September 28, 2004.

National League of Cities weekly article and report, October 5, 2004.

"Minnetonka council sets 7.8 percent increase to tax levy," September 21, 2004.

League of Minnesota Cities annual conference and Marketplace, Duluth, Minnesota, October 10-12, 2004.

National League of Cities "Public Safety Committee meets with members of Congress," October 25, 2004.

National League of Cities "Local officials seek answers from Presidential candidates on important domestic issues," October 18, 2004.

Mayors/National League of Cities/National Association of counties hold pre-debate press event, U.S. mayor, October 18, 2004.

Mayor Anderson meets with Cub Scouts, October 26, 2004.

National Association of Regional Councils board of directors meeting, Flagstaff, Arizona, November 5-7, 2004.

"Minnetonka Council increases some fees," November 2004.

Homeland Security Advisory Council, Prevention and Information Sharing Working Group, Washington, D.C., November 18, 2004.

National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition, Indianapolis, Indiana, November 30-December 4, 2004.

United States Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Advisory Council and State and Local Advisory Committee meeting, San Diego, California, December 11-14, 2004.

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Album 12, January 2005- January 2006. 1 volume.

State of the City, January 2005.

National League of Cities Officers/Committee Leadership meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona, January 6-9, 2005.

"Minnetonka council approves 4.5 percent property tax increase," January 4, 2005.

"Anderson makes last state of city address," January 27, 2005.

"Minnetonka mayor receives Bravo Award," January 27, 2005.

"Longtime Minnetonka mayor to step down," January 29, 2005.

"Minnetonka's mayor Anderson won't seek reelection," February 1, 2005.

"Secretary Ridge forged federal/local partnership," January 31, 2005.

City council issues, January 2005.

National Association of Regional Councils policy conference, February 5-8, 2005.

United States Department of Homeland Security, letter granting Anderson SECRET security clearance, February 10, 2005.

Glen Lake Girl Scout Unit "Thinking Day," February 12, 2005.

National League of Cities Congressional Cities Conference, Washington, D.C., March 11-15, 2005.

United States Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Advisory Council, March 22, 2005.

The White House, happy birthday letter from President George W. Bush, March 2005.

United States Department of Homeland Security Homeland Security Advisory Council Intelligence and Information Sharing Working Group, Fusion Center Sub Group meeting Washington, D.C., March 23, 2005.

"Anderson represents National League of Cities on Homeland Security Committee," April 4, 2005.

United States Department of Homeland Security Top Officials (TOPOFF) 3 full scale exercise, Washington, D.C., April 6-8, 2005.

"Mock terrorist attack tests response capacities," April 18, 2005.

"Founding Feminist Award," Minnesota Women's Political Caucus, Saint Paul, Minnesota, April 5, 2005.

"Linner Road development approved," May 12, 2005.

"Anderson will be missed by city," May 12, 2005.

"Best mayor, Karen Anderson, City of Minnetonka," April 27, 2005.

National League of Cities Special Committee on Joining and Participating, Chicago, Illinois, May 19-20, 2005.

National Emergency Management Association and Homeland Security Consortium meeting, Monterey, California, May 24-25, 2005.

"Finish the job on transportation," by Karen Anderson and Elizabeth Kautz, May 31, 2005.

Federation of Canadian Municipalities annual conference, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, June 3-6, 2005.

"Meeting strengthens alliance with Canadian local governments," June 13, 2005.

United States Conference of Mayors, annual meeting, Chicago, Illinois, June 10-14, 2005.

"Crumbling roads may cost Minnetonka," June 15, 2005.

Invited speaker, Lions International Charter Night Banquet, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, June 14, 2005.

"City leaders discuss need for going global," June 17, 2005.

"Local officials see major challenges to improving economic vitality of cities," June 20, 2005.

Minnetonka Summer Festival, June 25, 2005.

National Association of Regional Councils annual conference, Monterey, California, June 25-28, 2005.

"Local offices up for election this fall," July 6, 2005.

United States Department of Homeland Security, new secretary Michael Chertoff, "2nd Stage Review Report," Reagan Building, Washington, D.C., July 13, 2005.

National League of Cities board of directors meeting, Washington, D.C., July 15-16, 2005.

Audrey and Richard, Andy and Eric, Mary Jo and Keith, Dana and Cami all attended for tour of the White House West Wing and for Tom, Karen, Dana tour of Williamsburg, Yorktown and Monticello.

Includes agenda, name cards, events, and photographs.

Minnetonka Summer Festival, June 25, 2005.

"Minnetonka's steadying hand," July 20, 2005.

"Does gender make a difference?" July 20, 2005.

"Next year, enjoy driving on Hopkins Crossroads in Minnetonka," August 2, 2005.

Invited speakers, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, "Homeland Security," Karen Anderson and Chief of Police Joy Rikala, September 17, 2005.

Invited speaker, "Show us the money!" Citizens League Mind Openers, September 14, 2005.

"A 'wake-up call' in wake of Katrina," September 15, 2005.

"Strong response needed in next crisis, leaders say; lessons from Katrina," September 18, 2005.

"Reich Park concept plan approved by council," September 29, 2005.

Nevada League of Cities and Municipalities annual conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 12-15, 2005.

National League of Cities Special Committee on Joining and Participating, Chicago, October 20-21, 2005.

"Personal connections - what National League of Cities is all about," October 21, 2005.

Invited guest, "Hometown Day," for Jessica Byrnes, October 29, 2005.

Mistress of Ceremonies, a benefit concert for the New Orleans Children's Choir, October 30, 2005.

National Association of Regional Councils board of directors, Key Biscayne, Florida, November 10-12, 2005.

"Staying the course in Minnetonka," November 30, 2005.

"Callison becomes city's next mayor," November 10, 2005.

"Minnetonka considers limits on selling cars in driveways," November 22, 2005.

"Senate election may or may not be evidence of drift to Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL)," November 30, 2005.

League of Minnesota Cities annual conference, Rochester, December 1-3, 2005.

"Anderson ready to leave office," December 8, 2005.

National League of Cities Congress of Cities, Charlotte, North Carolina, December 6-10, 2005.

Regional Council of Mayors 2nd annual meeting, Minneapolis, December 14, 2005.

City council agenda item no. 6A, "Recognition of Mayor Anderson," December 19, 2005.

"Reflecting on 20 years of moving Minnetonka forward," December 27, 2005.

"Plans to limit eminent domain worry west-metro city officials," January 11, 2006.

Reception honoring Mayor Anderson, Minnetonka Community Center, January 25, 2006.

Awards and honors from: Girl Scouts of Greater Glen Lake, National League of Cities, U.S. Representative Jim Ramstad, January-March 2006.

Invited Speaker, "Promoting Excellence in Public Management…," April 27, 2006.

"Does party backing taint city elections?" July 26, 2006.

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POST MAYORAL PAPERS

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Biographical sketch, undated.

Retired mayor album, 2006-2015. 1 volume.

2006:

Includes index; some items date from December 2015.

"Reflecting on 20 years of moving Minnetonka forward," December 25, 2005.

"City of Minnetonka celebrating 50 years," June 20, 2006.

"Jubilee Celebration," brochure, City of Minnetonka, August 22, 2006.

"Favors Minnetonka," letter to the editor, August 29, 2006.

Letter of thanks from retiring Police Chief Joy M. Rikala, December 27, 2006.

"Third party struggles in shadow of big guys," September 29, 2006.

2007:

Letters regarding 2007 City of Minnetonka "Reflections Award," recipients.

"Celebrate 25 years" Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund annual luncheon.

Thanks for presentation to the Leadership Academy for Elected Officials, Anoka Ramsey Community College, May 2007.

Humphrey Institute at University of Minnesota Public Leadership Awards, table captain, May 16, 2007.

Political Excellence Award, Women Candidate Development Coalition, June 14, 2007.

"McCollum Seeks to Enhance the Value of National League of Cities Membership," November 26, 2007.

2008:

National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, program, letter of thanks, March 8-12, 2008.

Letter from Herb Kelleher, founder and chairman emeritus, Southwest Airlines, June 9, 2008.

2009:

Letter from Michael Chertoff, Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security, January 19, 2009.

Invitation to Presidential inaugural events for President Obama, National League of Cities, January 20, 2009.

Order of appointment to Minnetonka Charter Commission from James T. Swenson, chief judge, Hennepin County District Court,

Invited panelist, "Rethinking Housing," February 9, 2009.

National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, Washington, D.C., March 14-18, 2009.

Certificate of Recognition, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute at University of Minnesota, for contributions to alumni mentorship program, April 20, 2009.

Presenter "Green by Design," fourth annual statewide conference presented by Minnesota Green Communities, June 10, 2009.

"Share the Torch" program, Women Winning annual luncheon, June 15, 2009.

Invited speaker, Minnesota Go Run, the White House Project, "Debunking the Myths" panel, June 19, 2009.

2010:

Recognition, photo, Hennepin County Sheriff's Advisory Board, May 2010.

"Share the Torch" program, Women Winning annual luncheon, June 7, 2010.

Invited speaker, Legacy Circle luncheon, League of Women Voters Minnesota, May 12, 2010.

2011:

Letter from Chris Coleman, mayor of Saint Paul, thanks for support of his National League of Cities officer campaign, November 21, 2011.

2013:

League of Minnesota Cities annual conference, "Celebrating 100 Years," Saint Paul, June 19-21, 2013.

2014:

National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, program, invites, Chris Coleman as president, Washington, D.C., March 8-12, 2014.

2015:

Recipient, "Lifetime Achievement Award," at "Making History," Women Winning annual luncheon, June 14, 2015.

League of Minnesota Cities annual conference Duluth, honoring executive director Jim Miller's 22 years of leadership, June 24-26, 2015.

Speaker, Jim Miller's retirement celebration, July 16, 2015.

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Index of issue items.

Issue item no. 1: "Affordable Housing For the Region, Strategies For Building Strong Communities," November 2000. 1 volume.

Issue item no. 2: "Affordable Housing, Making it a Reality," October 2002. 1 volume.

Issue item no. 3: "Presidential Summit on Building Quality Communities," October 10-12, 2002. 1 volume.

Meeting of 20 local elected officials from throughout the U.S.

2001 Futures report, "Building Quality."

Issue item no. 4. 1 folder:

National League of Cities "Research Reports."

"The Impact of Federal Fiscal Policy on State and Local Fiscal Crises: Roundtable Proceedings," National League of Cities, May 2003.

"Is the Federal-State-Local Partnership Being Dismantled?: Roundtable Proceedings," National League of Cities, September 2003.

"Land Use and Development Challenges in America's Cities, A Report on the National League of Cities' 2003 National Forum on Building Quality Communities," National League of Cities, February 2004.

Issue Item no. 5: "Thought Leaders Forum on Housing," Hosted by the National League of Cities, Washington, D.C., December 2, 2009.

Issue Item no. 6: National League of Cities awards for Municipal Excellence, Judging, September 2007.

Issue Item no. 7: Karen Anderson as National League of Cities president, 2002.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES

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Homeland Security Advisory Council and State and Local Advisory Committee, notebook 3, January 2002-November 2007. 1 volume.

Includes index.

Tab 0:

Homeland Security meetings, January 14-15, 2002.

City of Minnetonka "Financial Impacts of Homeland Security Actions," January 2002.

National League of Cities Working Group on Homeland Security, February 9, 2002.

Florida Domestic Security Advisory Panel, February 15, 2002.

League of Minnesota Cities, Homeland Security survey, preliminary results, February 20, 2002.

The White House, "Homeland Security Advisory System," March 12, 2002.

National League of Cities - Letter to the president of the United States.

United States Department of Homeland Security - first "National Strategy for Homeland Security," Executive Summary, February 2002.

National League of Cities - Working Group on Homeland Security, July 26-27, 2002.

Tab 1:

National Emergency Management Association, January 14-15, 2004.

National Homeland Security Consortium, December 8-9, 2004.

Tab 2:

United States House of Representatives, Anderson statement before the Government Reform Committee, March 24, 2004.

Notice of conference call with Department of Homeland Security Office of State and Local Government Coordination, March 30, 2004.

Tab 3:

"Homeland Security - Achieving Unity of Effort," a National Defense Organization workshop organized, May 18, 2004.

Tab 4: National Emergency Management Association, June 24-25, 2004.

Includes agenda, attendees list, and draft Proposed National Homeland Security Consortium.

Tab 5: State of Minnesota, Governor's Homeland Security symposium, November 23, 2004.

Includes agenda, letter from Governor Tim Pawlenty, list of presenters, background information, and discussion papers.

Tab 6: National Homeland Security Consortium meeting, May 24-25, 2005.

Includes agenda, attendees list, speakers list, travel reimbursement forms, and background for discussion.

Tab 7:

National League of Cities "Report of the Working Group on Homeland Security," September 2003.

National League of Cities "Lessons Learned" series, 2003-2004.

Presentations included "Protecting Hometown America: Lessons Learned from and for Small Cities and Towns," "SARS: Lessons Learned for America's Cities and Towns" and "Homeland Security: Lessons Learned from the September 11 Terrorist Attacks."

Talking points for Mayor Anderson at National Press Club, September 10, 2003.

"Lessons learned since 9/11: making communities stronger," September 15, 2003.

Tab 8:

National League of Cities Working Group on Homeland Security meeting, Mesa and Nogales, Arizona, May 6-7, 2004.

Letter of invitation to join Twin Cities Security Partnership, October 21, 2004.

Includes Twin Cities Security Partnership bylaws and background.

Invitation to attend Twin Cities Security Partnership meeting, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, August 10, 2005.

Tab 9: National League of Cities memos and background for Federal Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security Advisory Council, June 13, 2006.

Includes meeting agenda, National League of Cities questions, and full meeting report.

Tab 10:

Minnesota Joint Analysis Center, May 2007.

Includes background and contacts list for Anderson's visit with the Center.

Letter Minnesota Senate, Senator Lawrence Pogemiller, September 13, 2007.

Minnesota background for United States Department of Homeland Security Domestic Nuclear Detection Office advisory group meeting, September 2007.

Minnesota fusion process orientation agenda, November 27, 2007.

Homeland Security Advisory Council and State and Local Advisory Committee notebook 1, October 2002- July 2005. 4 folders.

Index.

President George W. Bush's State and Local Advisory Committee first meeting, Washington, D.C., October 16, 2002.

Governor Michael Leavitt (Utah), Chair of 15 member committee. Includes meeting participant list, agenda, notes (names removed at direction of United States Department of Homeland Security staff), and executive order by President Bush establishing the Committees.

State and Local Advisory Committee meeting, Washington, D.C., January 23, 2003.

Includes agenda, statements in response to proposed "statewide template," and discussion questions.

Transition from President Bush Advisory Committees to new United States Department of Homeland Security, March 31, 2003.

Includes notice of increased national threat level from elevated to high risk of terrorist attack or level orange.

State and Local Advisory Committee meeting, Washington, D.C., July 1, 2003.

Includes agenda, Karen Anderson's statement, meeting report to National League of Cities, personal notes (some names removed), Department of Homeland Security organizational chart, TOPOFF 2 Exercise briefing, and meeting expenses.

Proposed National Incident Management System review.

Includes comments to United States Department of Homeland Security from Minnetonka Police and Fire Chiefs

State and Local Advisory Committee meeting, joint meeting with Emergency Response Senior Advisory Committee, Detroit, Michigan, October 2, 2003.

Includes meeting agenda, charter for Homeland Security Advisory Council, and read-ahead packet.

Items regarding proposed "National Homeland Security Award for Excellence," November- December 2003.

Includes conference call agendas, working group comments, and suggestions.

State and Local Advisory Committee and Emergency Response Senior Advisory Committee joint meeting, Washington, D.C., March 30, 2004.

Includes agenda, biographies of all Homeland Security Advisory Council and subcommittee members, as well as expenses and requests for reimbursement.

State and Local Advisory Committee and Emergency Response Senior Advisory Committee joint meeting, Washington, D.C., June 16-17, 2004.

Includes agenda, and report of Task Force on State and Local Homeland Security Funding.

State and Local Advisory Committee and Emergency Response Senior Advisory Committee joint meeting, Washington, D.C., September 21, 2004.

Includes meeting agenda, Karen Anderson's report to National League of Cities; pre-decisional working papers from Department of Homeland Security staff on support to National Incident Management System Integration Center, Prevention and Intelligence and Information Sharing, Governor Mitt Romney. Reports on incident communications, expenses and request for reimbursement, and the implementation of recommendations by Task Force on State and Local Homeland Security Funding.

Prevention and Information Sharing Working Group, United States Department of Homeland Security Homeland Security Advisory Council sub-group meeting, Washington, D.C., October 19, 2004.

Governor Romney chaired the meeting.

Includes agenda, Anderson's report to National League of Cities, memo from Minnetonka Police Chief regarding proposed 'matrix master," and expenses and requests for reimbursement.

Prevention and Information Sharing Working Group, Washington, D.C., November 18, 2004.

Includes agenda, Karen Anderson's report to National League of Cities, comments and discussion of Draft Pre-decisional Working Papers on Intelligence and Information Sharing Initiative, Outline of Draft with Anderson notes, Anderson's memo to Department of Homeland Security, and expenses and reimbursement requests.

State and Local Advisory Committee meeting, San Diego, California, December 12-13, 2004.

Includes meeting agenda, Karen Anderson's report to National League of Cities. Discussion/review of outline of "Intelligence and Information Sharing Initiative" final report, and expenses and reimbursement requests.

Homeland Security Advisory Council Private Sector Information Sharing Task Force meeting, Charlotte, North Carolina, March 21, 2005.

Includes Anderson's report to National League of Cities, Task Force Draft Concept of Operations, and expenses and reimbursement requests.

Homeland Security Advisory Council Intelligence and Information Sharing Working Group, Fusion Center Sub Group meeting Washington, D.C., March 23, 2005.

Includes agenda, Sub Group members, Draft Working Document, Draft Standards, acronyms used in Homeland Security (60+), and expenses and reimbursement requests.

TOPOFF 3 Full-Scale Exercise (T3 FSE) invitation to participate, February-April 8, 2005.

Includes report of participation, "Observers Monitor TOPOFF 3 Mock Terror Attacks submitted by Karen J. Anderson" and itemized expenses and request for reimbursements.

Private Sector Information Sharing Task Force meeting, Washington, D.C., May 10, 2005.

Includes agenda, draft report - V1, review, and discussion. Also includes itemized expenses and request for reimbursements.

Background paper for Intelligence and Information Sharing Initiative, April 28, 2005 and July 20, 2005.

Information sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment, reporting work of Task Force to date.

Homeland Security Advisory Council and State and Local Advisory Committee notebook 2, February 2005- December 2008. 2 folders.

Index to notebook 2.

Notice of SECRET Security Clearance by Department of Homeland Security, February 9, 2005, September 14, 2005, October 6, 2005.

Cover Memo and Anderson's presentation "Homeland Security/Hometown Security," adapted for Citizens League "Show us the Money," Public Safety Officials "The 800 Pound Gorilla in our Backyards," and League of Women Voters audiences; background charts regarding federal resources to local public safety, registration materials, and a memo from Kathleen O'Brien.

Notice of conference call regarding public comment on proposed National Infrastructure Protection Plan, December 2-9, 2005.

Change of Homeland Security Advisory Council Directors and Private Sector Information Sharing Task Force report.

Letter of thanks from Dan Ostergaard, Executive Director of Homeland Security Advisory Council, on his retirement from position, January 12, 2006.

Letter from Doug Hoelscher, new Executive Director of Homeland Security Advisory Council, thanking Anderson for recommendations on Department of Homeland Security 2006 Strategic Plan, April 18, 2006.

Notice of conference call to get feedback on recommendations in the Private Sector Information Sharing Task Force, June 21, 2006.

Copy of final report, August 10, 2005.

Meetings, letters and invitations, June-August 2006.

Invitation to participate as a State, Local, Tribal, and Law Enforcement Subgroup Member of the Information Sharing Council, June 12, 2006.

Letter of thanks from Doug Hoelscher, June 13, 2006.

United States Department of Homeland Security background "Hill Structure,"

Naval Postgraduate School, "The Nation's Homeland Security Educator," August 2006.

United States Department of Homeland Security revised Homeland Security Advisory Council Charter, February 26, 2007.

September events.

Invitation from United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff to observe the TOPOFF 4 Exercise, September 13, 2007.

Letter of thanks from Doug Hoelscher, October 5, 2007.

The White House, presidential proclamation declaring September 11, 2007 as Patriot Day, September 11, 2007.

Draft documents and background for REAL ID and Information Sharing/Fusions Centers.

Draft working document. resulting from State and Local Advisory Committee meeting in Oklahoma City on September 26, 2007, December 2007.

United States Department of Homeland Security Administration Transition Task Force, December 5, 2007.

Draft working document, November 2007.

Department of Homeland Security Ethics Training, Certificate of Completion as Homeland Security Advisory Council member, background briefing paper, December 1, 2008.

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United States Department of Homeland Security meetings, March 2005- December 2008.

Index to meeting folders.

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office memo, March 16, 2005, January 22, 2007.

Executive session of selected Advisory Council and committee members, June 13, 2006.

Department of Homeland Security 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program, July 11-12, 2006.

Includes agenda, letter of invitation, presentation slides, data specific to Minnesota, Anderson's report to National League of Cities, and expense and reimbursement vouchers and reports.

State and Local Advisory Committee meeting, August 15-16, 2006.

Includes agenda, briefing papers on "Common Culture," "Fusion Centers" and "grant making process;" Anderson's meeting notes; "A Fight Against Terrorism--and Disorganization," article by Karen DeYoung, Washington Post Staff Writer; Anderson's report to National League of Cities; and expense and reimbursement vouchers and reports.

Common Culture Task Force meeting, September 13, 2006.

Includes agenda, list of participants, background briefing papers, and expense and reimbursement vouchers and reports.

Common Culture Task Force meeting, Naval Postgraduate School, October 3, 2006.

Includes agenda, list of participants, background briefing papers, including outline of what Southwest Airlines does to create, maintain, and stimulate its common culture; Anderson's meeting notes; and expense and reimbursement vouchers and reports.

Homeland Security Advisory Council meeting, January 11, 2007.

Includes agenda; background briefing papers, including draft report of the Culture Task Force; Future of Terrorism Task Force report; and Federal Human Capital Survey Results and related Culture Task Force recommendations; and expense and reimbursement vouchers and reports.

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office Information Briefing to the Homeland Security Advisory Council, March 14, 2007.

Includes agenda, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office overview to Homeland Security Advisory Council, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office 2009-2013 Strategic Plan, request for guidance, and expense and reimbursement vouchers and reports.

Homeland Security Advisory Council meeting, June 11, 2007.

Includes agenda, list of discussion items, including alternative financing tools to acquire essential technology at Department of Homeland Security, core priorities regarding transition to the next administration, and information to refine and focus the Secure Freight Initiative's concept of operations. Also includes presentation briefing and expense and reimbursement vouchers and reports.

FY 2007 Homeland Security grant program after action conference, July 31-August 1, 2007.

Includes agenda, conference objectives and format, background on grant allocation process, attendees list, contacts list, and expense and reimbursement forms.

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office interior briefing to the Homeland Security Advisory Council, September 17, 2007.

Includes agenda with Anderson notes; briefing papers on Domestic Nuclear Detection Office National Engagement, Southeast Transportation Corridor Pilot, Mobile Detection Deployment Program, Securing the Cities New York Area Initiative, and technical reachback; as well as expense and reimbursement forms.

State and Local Advisory Committee meeting, September 26, 2007.

Includes agenda, Anderson's notes, and briefing papers relating to lessons learned from Oklahoma City bombing, information sharing environment, and the Murrah Building Bombing - A Look at Numbers, with report to National League of Cities by Anderson.

Homeland Security Advisory Council Administration Transition Task Force, November 7, 2007.

Includes agenda and background briefing papers related to Department of Homeland Security Transition Planning, concept of operations, Critical Leadership Vacancies Impede United States Department of Homeland Security, Department of Homeland Security incumbent list, Task Force member list, Task Force discussion questions, as well as Anderson's meeting notes, report for National League of Cities, and expense and reimbursement forms.

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office briefing to the Homeland Security Advisory Council, and Homeland Security Advisory Council meeting, January 9-10, 2008.

Includes briefing papers related to national event planning and Transformational Research and Development, as well as background papers for Department of Homeland Security ethics discussion, draft report of Administration Task Force, Anderson's meeting notes, and expense and reimbursement forms.

Joint meeting of State and Local Advisory Committee and Emergency Response Senior Advisory Committee, May 19-20, 2008.

Includes agendas for both days, background information for visits to Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV Regional Response Coordination Center and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as Anderson's report for National League of Cities and expense and reimbursement forms.

Homeland Security Advisory Council and State and Local Advisory Committee meeting, June 24-25, 2008. 1 volume.

Final meetings of Homeland Security Advisory Council and all subcommittees before transition to a new administration in January 2009.

"Missions Day" with the United States Coast Guard, June 24, 2008.

Events included a flight from Andrews Air Force Base to Naval Station Norfolk and to Integrated Support Command Portsmouth to tour several United States Coast Guard vessels, observe assault demonstrations, and speak with all levels of United States Coast Guard personnel.

Homeland Security Advisory Council and all subcommittee meetings, June 25, 2008.

Includes agendas for State and Local Advisory Committee and Homeland Security Advisory Council. Background information includes the Final Report of Essential Technology Task Force, Top Ten Challenges Facing the Next Secretary of Homeland Security, and National Strategy for Information Sharing, as well as Anderson's meeting notes, her report to National League of Cities, and expense and reimbursement forms.

Private sector involvement in the national strategy for information sharing, December 4, 2008.

Includes agenda. Background briefings for three discussion topics including Information Sharing, Fusion Centers, and SARS; as well as Anderson's meeting notes, summary and follow-up paper, and expense and reimbursement forms.

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SPEECHES

Location

Box

141.D.6.10F

Index to speeches.

Minnetonka city council, 1989-1993.

Speeches as Minnetonka council member at-large given to local, state, and national groups.

mayor of Minnetonka:

State of the City speeches, 1994-2005. 2 folders.

Speeches:

Post-2002 folders include speeches on behalf of National League of Cities as past president given while mayor of Minnetonka.

1994-2002. 7 folders.

Location

Box

141.K.16.7B

2003-2005. 3 folders.

National League of Cities speeches, 2000-2002. 3 folders.

Speeches are from Anderson's terms as 1st vice president and president of National League of Cities.

Miscellaneous speeches:

United Nations, June 5-7, 2001.

Speech to General Assembly and Kofi Annan and Women's Gender Equity Session

Speeches as retired mayor, 2006-2009. 2 folders.

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CAMPAIGN MATERIALS

Location

Box

141.K.16.7B

Index to campaign materials.

1985 election.

1989 election.

1993 election. 3 folders.

1997 election. 2 folders.

2001 election. 2 folders.

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MAYORAL CORRESPONDENCE

Location

Box

141.K.16.7B

Mayor's letters, 2001-2003. 3 folders.

Thanks and support, 1995-2004. 3 folders.

"Wacky" letters, 1994-2003. 2 folders.

Mayoral issue based, 1989-2005. 7 folders.

Affordable housing, 1996-2000.

Templates of letters and projects.

Gun control/NRA, 2000.

Letter template in response to signing United States Conference of Mayors Pledge "Communities For Safer Guns Coalition." Over 4,500 post cards were received (only 46 from Minnetonka residents).

Women's issues, 1989-2005.

Minnesota Women's Political Caucus Founding Feminist Award, April 2005 and Anderson's background for award; testimony to the Commission on the Economic Status of Women, circa July 2004; "A Look at the Year of the Woman," Minnesota Cities magazine, February 1993; and Metropolitan State University papers for Women in Minnesota Life: "Minnesota Women Working for Change," and "Community-based learning experiences," June-July 1989.

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DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Location

Box

141.K.16.7B

Background and foundation of Deer Management program, 1994-1996.

Established with the assistance of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Deer Management articles and counts, 1996, 2005.

Deer Management letters, 1995-1997. 4 folders.

Includes mainly letters of opposition from Minnetonka, greater Minnesota, and beyond as well as some letters of support.

Minnetonkans Against Animal Cruelty, 1995-1996.

Includes letters, protest information, court documents, and articles.

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CATALOG HEADINGS

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics:: Local officials and employees -- Minnesota.; Municipal government -- Minnesota.; National security -- United States.; Terrorism -- United States.; Women city council members -- Minnesota.; Women mayors -- Minnesota.

Organizations:: League of Minnesota Cities, author.; National League of Cities, author.; United States. Department of Homeland Security, author.

Places:: Minnetonka (Minn.) -- Politics and government.

Document Types:: Photographs.

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