HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-17 CC Mtg - A9. MURB AppointmentsCommission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk
Robin Crough, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Appointments to the Bozeman Midtown Urban Renewal Board (Formally
North Seventh Urban Renewal Board (NSURB))
MEETING DATE: January 9, 2017
MEETING TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS: I move to appoint one non-voting member to a position with
an existing term expiring January 31, 2018, and one non-voting member to a position with an
existing term expiring January 31, 2019, to the Bozeman Midtown Urban Renewal Board.
BACKGROUND: Two non-voting members resigned with existing expirations of January 31,
2018 and January 31, 2019. These are both non-voting positions appointed by the Mayor. Two
new applicants have applied for these positions.
In 2006 with Ordinance 1685, The Commission adopted an urban renewal plan to act as a policy
guide for the North Seventh corridor and adjacent properties, and created the North Seventh
Avenue Urban Renewal District, and the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board (NSURB) to
implement this plan.
In 2015 with Ordinance 1925, the North Seventh Avenue urban district was created and the
Bozeman Midtown Urban Renewal District Plan adopted. The NSURB was renamed the
Bozeman Midtown Urban Renewal Board (MURB) for the implementation and administration of
the Bozeman Midtown urban renewal district.
Individuals appointed to the MURB shall have a demonstrated interest in the District or adjacent
neighborhoods. Pursuant to MCA S 7-15-4234, the mayor, by and with the advice and consent of
the City Commission, shall appoint the MURB, which shall consist of five voting members.
Each appointment shall be for 4 years.
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(3) Any person may be appointed as voting members if they reside within the municipality. The
preferred composition of the MURB would include two residents of the District, two business
owners in the District, and one member at large.
(4) A voting member may be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office.
(5) The appointment of voting members shall be ratified annually by the City Commission.
A majority of the voting members shall not hold any other public office under the municipality
other than their membership or office with respect to the MURB.
In addition to the five voting members, the MURB shall be composed of a non-voting
membership of not more than four individuals, appointed to 4 year terms. These individuals
must possess demonstrated interest in the district, specific expertise or other qualifications
necessary to help implement the plan.
There are two non-voting positions and two new applicants have applied.
Applicants:
Nicholas Rodgers
Leila Sterman
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Attachment: Board Applications
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AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 362
Form inserted: 12/12/2016 10:28:45 AM
Form updated: 12/12/2016 10:28:45 AM
Name: Nicholas
Last Name: Rodgers
Physical Address *: 215 Virginia Way
P.O Box:
City*: Bozeman
State*: Montana
Zip Code*: 59718
Primary Phone *: (406) 586-7791
Additional Phone: (406) 586-7791
Email *: nick@bozemanautobody.com
Your current occupation *: Chief Operations Officer
Employer *: A & D Auto Body
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 1-5 yr
Which position are you applying for? *: (NSURB)
City Limits *: yes
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: no
If so, how long?:
If so, where ?:
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: To Whom It May
Concern, I have been Montana resident for 12 years and in Bozeman for almost 2 years now.
This is an amazing, beautiful city with growth happening and potential for much more. I would
like to be a part of what is happening as far as development around our business, A & D Auto
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Body here on 7'th Avenue. I have been through miultiple leadsership trainings and am ready and
willing to grow my knowledge in the developmentmental processes on this board. Thank you for
your consideration. Nicholas Andrew Rodgers
Reference 1 *: Brad Meuli (406)580-1951 taz99brad@gmail.com
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2 *: Matthew McDonnell (406)671-9652 matthew.mcdonnell@gigskycol.com
Other Info: Uncompromising Itegrity is the standard that I live by. I'm deeply interested in
growing with Bozeman and becoming a part of its development. I operate A & D Auto Body and
oversee Crash Repair in Livingston, MT. Both of which have honed my leadership skills. I
would be an asset to you. I would love the oppurtunity to be on this board and would only
impress you with devotion.
How did you hear about us?: By researching online
Are You Human?: 611152
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AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 350
Form inserted: 11/14/2016 12:32:17 PM
Form updated: 11/14/2016 12:32:17 PM
Name: Leila
Last Name: Sterman
Physical Address *: 120 N 10th Ave
P.O Box:
City*: Bozeman
State*: Montana
Zip Code*: 59715
Primary Phone *: (914) 523-9421
Additional Phone:
Email *: leila.sterman@gmail.com
Your current occupation *: Professor
Employer *: Montana State University
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 yr
Which position are you applying for? *: (Midtown)
City Limits *: yes
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: no
If so, how long?:
If so, where ?:
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: As an academic and a
social scientist, I am well practiced at ensuring that policies and plans meet guidelines and in
thinking and discussing the merits and disadvantages of policy. As a resident of the area I
frequently walk, run, drive and bicycle across the district, crossing North 7th daily via those
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various types of transportation. Based on that experience I have an understanding of the current
issues and improvements in the district. In graduate school I lived in Manhattan, New York. This
experience of living in a densely populated urban center that is firmly bound by physical limits
(the rivers and ocean, density of bedrock)allows me to view the densification of Bozeman from a
broad perspective. I believe I am well suited to read and understand guidelines and proposals and
evaluate them based on the needs of the businesses, city, residents, and infrastructure.
Reference 1 *: Shannon Willoughby shannon.willoughby@montana.edu 406-570-3995
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2 *: Doralyn Rossmann doralyn@montana.edu 406-994-6549
Other Info:
How did you hear about us?: People in the neighborhood
Are You Human?: 316202
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