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Home My WebLink About02-27-17 City Commission Packet Materials - A7. Economic Development Council AppointmentsCommission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointments to the Economic Development Council MEETING DATE: February 27, 2017 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint one member to a vacant position with an existing term of February 1, 2018, one member to a vacant position with an existing term of February 1, 2019, and two members to positions with updated terms of February 1, 2020 on the Economic Development Council. BACKGROUND: This Council has two vacant positions due to resignations with existing terms of February 1, 2018 and 2019 and two seats that expired on February 1, 2017. The Clerk’s office has received two new applications, and two re-applications from applicants. The creation and appointment of an Economic Development Council was recommended and described in the Economic Development Plan adopted by the City Commission on August 3, 2009. In February, 2010, the seven member Council was appointed. Shortly thereafter, the Council brought forward Ordinance No. 1784 adding Chapter 2.86 of the Bozeman Municipal Code for the official creation of the Economic Development Council and establishing the duties and responsibilities thereof. Council members shall serve three year staggered terms. Excerpt from the implementation matrix found on page VIII of the Economic Development Plan (EDP): 5. c “Establish an Economic Development Council, consisting of: business leaders, city staff, economic development leaders, and others; to advise the City Commission on economic development issues and to review the implementation of this City of Bozeman Economic Development Plan.” This council has two vacant positions, and two expired positions, with two new applicants and two re-applicants applying. 394 2 New Applicants: Re-Applicants: Scott Mizner Daryl Schliem Eva Skidmore Rebecca Mahurin Attachment: Council Applications 395 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 379 Form inserted: 1/20/2017 3:18:47 PM Form updated: 1/20/2017 3:18:47 PM Name: Scott Last Name: Mizner Physical Address *: 1355 Brookdale Dr P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 522-3550 Additional Phone: Email *: smizner@americanbankmontana.com Your current occupation *: Chief Credit Officer Employer *: American Bank How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Economic Development Council City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: Seven years combined If so, where ?: Great Falls & Kalispell Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I have served on numerous community and municipal boards over a twenty-year banking career. I served on the Board of Directors of Montana West Economic Development in Kalispell for 9 years including 7 on the Executive Committee and 2 years as Chairman of the Board. I also served on the 396 revolving loan fund committee for 12 years, chairing the committee for 9 nine years. I was appointed to the Flathead County Economic Development Authority in 2014 and was involved in the successful award of a $10 million TIGER grant to redevelop the core area and build a rail park. I have served on the City of Kalispell Brownfield Steering Committee and City of Great Falls Community Development Council. Reference 1 *: Katharine Thompson Community Development Manager City of Kalispell (406) 758-7738 kthompson@kalispell.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Kim Morisaki Director of Marketing & Business Development Montana West Economic Development (406) 257-7711 kim@dobusinessinmontana.com Other Info: I am very interested in economic development and being a part of the Bozeman community. I have found community service targeted in that area to be very rewarding and would love to become more involved. How did you hear about us?: City website Are You Human?: 183644 397 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 349 Form inserted: 11/12/2016 4:22:43 PM Form updated: 11/12/2016 4:22:43 PM Name: Eva Last Name: Skidmore Physical Address *: 323 N PLUM AVE P.O Box: City*: BOZEMAN State*: MT Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 570-0604 Additional Phone: (406) 570-0604 Email *: eva.skidmore@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Business Consultant Employer *: Self Employed How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Economic Development Council 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. *: I am a business development and marketing professional with 10+ years of program strategy, design, and collaborative execution in Fortune 100, growing mid-sized and start-up companies. I am a habitual problem solver, passionate about applying innovation and data insights to address issues 398 and challenges. I have experience with research and analysis, public relations, digital and social marketing, budget management, operations and public events to foster business growth. My experience in public sector has been from the business side and I'd love to participate in the government as a citizen representative. Reference 1 *: Laura Ziemer 406-522-7291 lziemer@tu.org Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Erika Smith erikasmith3000@gmail.com 206-619-8271 Other Info: How did you hear about us?: Carson Taylor Are You Human?: 057088 399 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 393 Form inserted: 2/21/2017 8:36:26 AM Form updated: 2/21/2017 8:36:26 AM Name: Daryl Last Name: Schliem Physical Address *: 2000 Commerce Way P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: MT Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 922-0448 Additional Phone: (406) 586-5421 Email *: dschliem@bozemanchamber.com Your current occupation *: President/CEO Employer *: Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Economic Development Council City Limits *: no Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: 6 years If so, where ?: Bozeman Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I have over 28 years in the Chamber of Commerce Industry, 7 of those in Bozeman and Gallatin County. At each Chamber we have always had an Economic Development Division that addressed Community Issues related to Economic Development. I have been the Chair of the Economic Development 400 Council for the past six years and have also been part of addressing Storm water, Fiber Optic, Transportation and many other opportunities that we face in the future. I would be honored to be considered for another term. Reference 1 *: Brit Fontenot | Director of Economic Development City of Bozeman | 121 North Rouse Avenue | P.O. Box 1230 | Bozeman, MT 59771 M: 406.579.1302 | E: bfontenot@bozeman.net | W: www.bozeman.net Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Chris Kukulski Bozeman City Manager ckukulski@bozeman.net (406) 582-2306 Other Info: Have been very active with the City of Bozeman and the Economic Development Council for nearly 7 years now. It is a Great Partnership and we look forward to our Future. How did you hear about us?: Pearl Michalson , Brit Fontenot Are You Human?: 909524 401 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 394 Form inserted: 2/21/2017 1:37:40 PM Form updated: 2/21/2017 1:37:40 PM Name: Rebecca Last Name: Mahurin Physical Address *: 304 Montana Hall P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59717 Primary Phone *: (406) 994-2752 Additional Phone: (406) 994-2752 Email *: rmahurin@montana.edu Your current occupation *: University Administrator Employer *: MSU How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Economic Development Council City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: 2014-current If so, where ?: EDC Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: For 25 years I served as the Director of the Technology Transfer Office at MSU, moving technologies from the laboratory into the private sector. During this period of time, MSU licensed technologies to more than 60 high-tech startups, including more than 2 dozen optics/photonics companies, establishing 402 this cluster as one of the most prominent in Montana. I have served on Prospera Board for 5 years and also chaired the Montana Science and Technology Alliance under the Montana Department of Commerce. In this position, we invested $25 million into both research and start- up and early stage companies. Reference 1 *: Rob Goodwin Takeda Pharmaceuticals 585-2733 robert.goodwin@takeda.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Larry Johnson Montana Photonics Alliance 581-2305 larry@montanaphotonics.org Other Info: How did you hear about us?: Pearl Michalson Continuing on this board Are You Human?: 297431 403