A CONVERSATION WITH HARVEY DUNDAS  by Caroline Snyder     REPRESENTING SUBDISTRICT  D OF DAYTON’S BLUFF    Harvey‘s passion for the great outdoors is exemplified in the many  athletic and physical activities he enjoys in the wilderness areas as  well as a sincere dedication to the protected wild life refuge areas of  Greater Minnesota.  One naturally complements  the other.   He literally  brings to the Council a breath of  fresh air.   Since early childhood  he traveled from community to community with his father, mother and  younger sisters.  His father’s occupation as a federal employee with the  Fish and Wildlife Service Department gave him the opportunity to be  right up close to nature and its captivating story.  A man who has  returned to his roots (in a manner of speaking) here in Dayton’s Bluff  30 years ago is a compelling biography of the love he and his wife  Rosalie possess for all of the natural inhabitants of our lakes and  forests.  This passion has blended well with his role on the Land Use  and Community Development Committee at Dayton’s Bluff.    Residing at the same residence on the East Side since 1976, (Valentine’s  Day) they have recently renovated and expanded their home, preserving  the original architecture of its 1905 heritage.  The cedar shingles on  the second floor expansion were matched to perfection and the restored  cast iron radiator complement the original radiators  that are still  functioning today.  The original architectural plans of their home were  in  the historical publication “House Plans.”  Even the garage expansion  was given special attention to preserve the same design qualities as  that of the home.    Living in the Duluth area for a period of time with his grandparents, he  has a special empathy for  Lake Superior.  McGregor, Minnesota was home  for an unusual length of time so it became his ”home town.”  Rosalie,  his wife is originally from the city of Caledonia.  She is a graduate of  Hamline University.    Harvey served as an officer on a Navy destroyer during  the Vietnam War.  The destroyer “Ernest G. Small” (named after a  commander) saw action in the “Gulf of Tonkin.”  It was commissioned in  August of 1945 and has since been decommissioned.  Before his service in  the military, he attended St. Cloud University where he obtained a math  degree.   He became employed with 3M as a system’s analyst (design  corporate business computer applications)  and in the evenings attended  Metro State College (in the Metro Square downtown location).  He  received his bachelor degree in business management during this time.    Harvey is an avid fly fisherman.  He fly ties his own baiting equipment  along with other friends in the St. Paul Fly Tiers Club of which he is  the president.  They have a special camaraderie and its 55-60 members  will enjoy their 50th Anniversary in 3 years.   They plan several outings  which may last  2 days with an overnight camp and trout fishing during the  season.  They always include at least 1 winter ice fishing event.  He and  his wife of  25 years recently began to share in the sport of fly fishing.    Another outdoor activity they share together since their early dating  years is downhill skiing.  They have vacationed in Aspen and Vail.  Their favorite  area is around Salt Lake City, not to mention our own  Buck Hill.   Bird watching compliments their fishing excursions and  identifying the various birds by their calls and searching with  binoculars to discover new varieties is exhilarating to say the least.  Harvey is a former officer and Board member of the Minnesota  Conservation Federation which advocates for acquiring and protecting  wild life habitat..  Because of their many similar interests, their  marriage is an example of sharing and caring commitments that promote a  successful marriage and permanent residency in a community that offers  them the challenges and rewards which we all aspire to experience in our  lifetime.    Is it any wonder why Harvey was easily persuaded to serve on our Council  and bring with him the unique sensitivities he has acquired for the  preservation and development of    endangered areas in the Dayton’s  Bluff Historic area and new development of  businesses in the 7th Street  Corridor.  Serving on the Land Use and Community Development Committee  for the past 2 1/2 years gives him  special input.  Issues such as crime  prevention, bad tenants and landlords are very relevant to him.  In  addition the Metro Waste Water Treatment at Pig’s Eye is a challenging  endeavor and he has attended many meetings at the Met. Council.   A  proposal to dry sewage sludge and manufacture fertilizer pellets at the  plant has concerned  him enough to obtain signatures for adapting a high  efficiency burning and energy recovery proposal instead.  Dayton’s Bluff  will benefit from greatly reduced odors. The economic climate of  Dayton’s Bluff also concerns Harvey.  The Phalen-Corridor initiative, he  believes is only part of the solution.  An Industrial Parkway attracting  modern, clean industry for the 7th Street area is a priority with him.  Arcade and 7th street promises some retail possibilities with  availability for parking.  He doesn’t believe light rail is the answer  to enticing new businesses and housing.  “ Seventh Street will not  become another Grand Avenue.”    Some of his personal prides in the community include the Historic  District, the future library construction at Metro University and the  bike paths.  St. Paul Grand Round includes the parkways and paths that  circle the city connecting the neighbors and parks of Lake Como and Lake  Phalen with the Mississippi.  The master plan will include native  plantings, community gardens and public art.    Acting as a representative on the  Neighborhood Energy Consortium (NEC) Board is another “pride” he wishes to exalt.  The neighborhood has an exceptional recycling program.  The energy commission sponsors a bike classic annually and the Grand Round (Phalen,  Como and Mound’s Park) are an attractive asset to many potential residents  to our community.    Modest in his leadership roles in many areas, he underplays his  contributions.   Thanks to his friend who gave him a little “friendly  persuasion” to apply for a board council position, we are all fortunate  to have his unique experiences and professional expertise represented on  our Council.