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Home My WebLink About02-27-17 City Commission Packet Materials - A8. Bicycle Advisory Board AppointmentsBozeman Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board MEETING DATE: February 27, 2017 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint up to seven members to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board to six vacant positions with updated terms expiring on December 31 st , 2018, and one vacant position with an existing term of December 31, 2017. BACKGROUND: The Bicycle Board currently has one vacancy due to a resignation and six vacancies due to expired terms. Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) was created by the City Commission in September 1990 (Resolution No. 2817). Its purpose is to recommend safe bicycle practices throughout Bozeman in regard to enhanced bicycle circulation and design, community- wide bicycle education and safety programs, and other matters relating to bicycling in the Bozeman area. Bozeman Municipal Code Sec. 2.05.2510 Membership. A. The bicycle advisory board shall consist of up to 11 voting members and one non-voting liaison to be appointed by the city commission. One member shall be a student of Montana State University. One member representing the county may be recommended by the county commission and appointed by the city commission. One additional non-voting liaison shall be a student of Bozeman High School. Members of this board shall serve two-year staggered terms. Each member may be reappointed without any limitation on the number of reappointments. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments for the balance of the term remaining. B. With the exception of the non-voting high school liaison, only persons of legal age may be appointed to the board. High school representatives under age 18 must provide a signed consent from a legal guardian stating they may participate in board activities. A majority of the board shall be residents of the city. Nonresident members of the board shall have some interest in the city by virtue of working in the city, owning property in the city, or entering the city frequently for any lawful purpose. In addition, the members should be knowledgeable of bicycling and/or traffic safety in the Bozeman area. 404 This board has seven vacant positions. The Clerk’s Office has received five re-applications and six new applications. There are 11 applications received in total. Re-Applicants New Applicants Jason Delmue Christian Black Samuel Haraldson Andrew Brechbuhler Jason Karp (County Representative) Elise Cranmer Jennise Schule Emily Mason Dillon Warn Jennifer Wirth Austin Wallis Attachments: Board Applications 405 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 391 Form inserted: 2/17/2017 12:23:25 PM Form updated: 2/17/2017 12:23:25 PM Name: Jason Last Name: Delmue Physical Address *: 2 E Peach St P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 600-2896 Additional Phone: Email *: delmue@yahoo.com Your current occupation *: small scale infill developer Employer *: self How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: (BABAB) City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: since approx 2003 If so, where ?: BABAB Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I've been on the BABAB for many years and so am familiar with how the city government and financing work, generally, as well as how capital improvement projects and transportation planning are handled. 406 Reference 1 *: John Vandelinder Superintendent of Bozeman Street Dept Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Rob Pertzborn Planner/Architect with Intrinsik Architecture Other Info: How did you hear about us?: Prior service on this board. Are You Human?: 220755 407 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 366 Form inserted: 12/15/2016 12:46:45 PM Form updated: 12/15/2016 12:46:45 PM Name: Sam Last Name: Haraldson Physical Address *: 211 LINDLEY PLACE P.O Box: City*: BOZEMAN State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 249-6841 Additional Phone: Email *: sam@bozemanbikekitchen.org Your current occupation *: Solar Electric Installation Manager Employer *: OnSite Energy How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: (BABAB) City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: Six years If so, where ?: Bozeman Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: Current member, re- applying. Reference 1 *: Carson Taylor 408 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: John Vandelinder Other Info: How did you hear about us?: Re-applying Are You Human?: 304847 409 410 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 382 Form inserted: 1/24/2017 11:15:39 AM Form updated: 1/24/2017 11:15:39 AM Name: Jennisse Last Name: Schule Physical Address *: 1015 West Alderson Street P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 249-2577 Additional Phone: Email *: njschule@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Student Employer *: Intrinsik Architecture, Inc. How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for? *: (BABAB) City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: Since October If so, where ?: Currently serving on BABAB Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: Was the Transportation Supervisor for several New Jersey school districts. Involved Safe Routes to Schools, etc. Am a certified League of American Bicyclist Safe Riding instructor. Currently serving on BABAB, was told to reapply. 411 Reference 1 *: Rob Pertzborn Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Paul Vonder Heyden Other Info: How did you hear about us?: Currently Serving Are You Human?: 704409 412 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 357 Form inserted: 12/2/2016 12:43:10 PM Form updated: 12/2/2016 12:43:10 PM Name: Dillon Last Name: Warn Physical Address *: 655 Matheson Way P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 431-7941 Additional Phone: Email *: dillon.warn@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Educator Employer *: MSU-Museum of the Rockies How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for? *: (BABAB) City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: Two Years If so, where ?: BABAB Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I've been a member of the Bike Advisory Board for two years, and have served as the chair of that board for 16 months (ish). I'd love to continue serving on the board. I am still an avid bike commuter, occasionally road or mountain bike for recreation. I am also an educator by training, so I am comfortable 413 talking to people. Reference 1 *: Angie Weikert angela.weikert@montana.edu 269-370-1402 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Rebecca Gleason rebecca.gleason1@montana.edu 406-600-0800 Other Info: Things I'd like to do with the Bike Board in 2017: revise the bike map advocate for improved trails and signage annual bike count hand out or sell flashy lights How did you hear about us?: I don't remember, I think I googled it. Are You Human?: 821269 414 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 360 Form inserted: 12/8/2016 2:05:07 PM Form updated: 12/8/2016 2:05:07 PM Name: CHRISTIAN R Last Name: Black Physical Address *: 1719 Midfield St P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: MT Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 600-9048 Additional Phone: (406) 600-9048 Email *: blackak@gmail.com Your current occupation *: GIS Mapping Technician Employer *: Montana State University How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: (BABAB) City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: no If so, how long?: NA If so, where ?: NA Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: As a resident of Bozeman and a serious year-round bike commuter I feel that I can bring valuable perspective to the Bicycle Advisory Board. • Bicycle commuted from the northwest (Baxter Meadows) and the north east (Legends at Bridger Creek) neighborhoods and have commuted to and from Montana 415 State University • Participated in annual bike counts as a volunteer • Participated in Bike to work week and bike to school events on an annual basis • Created GIS data and mobile applications to assist campus planners in collecting bicycle parking data on MSU’s campus. • Researched literature reviews in GIS classes at MSU that focus on urban bicycle networks studied in other communities • Interested in improving Bozeman’s bicycling network • Winter bike commuting panelist for University Wellness Program Reference 1 *: Candace Mastel 406-599-8273 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: EJ Hook 406-599-7601 Other Info: How did you hear about us?: Candace Mastel Are You Human?: 274936 416 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 386 Form inserted: 1/27/2017 2:17:12 PM Form updated: 1/27/2017 2:17:12 PM Name: Andrew Last Name: Brechbuhler Physical Address *: 7020 Bristol Lane P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 581-2587 Additional Phone: (406) 522-0369 Email *: a_brechbuhler@msn.com Your current occupation *: Architect Employer *: Self 417 How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: (BABAB) City Limits *: no 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. *: My experience riding bikes for commuting started in Boulder Colorado where I attended for my undergraduate studies. I am an avid mountain biker who bikes often with family. 4 members being my kids ages 4-11. I would like to see a trail and bike system in Bozeman that ties the recreation to the town in a safe manner for running, biking, walking, or other non-motorized transportation. I believe my experience as a designer and as a member of this community would be helpful to the board. Reference 1 *: Dave Crawford 406.580.7612 david.crawford@tdhengineering.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Ryan Wilson 406.570.2777 ryan@rockfordcoffee.com Other Info: Feel free to ask me any questions if you have them... How did you hear about us?: Rebecca Gleason 418 Are You Human?: 401252 419 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 381 Form inserted: 1/22/2017 9:47:34 PM Form updated: 1/22/2017 9:47:34 PM Name: Elise Last Name: Cranmer Physical Address *: 1407 S. 3rd Avenue P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (970) 219-3389 Additional Phone: Email *: escranmer@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Building Attendant: Hosaeus Fitness Center Employer *: Montana State Univeristy How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for? *: (BABAB) 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. *: While I am just emerging as a voice in the bicycling community, I am very interested in doing as much as possible to create a safe and inclusive environment for bicyclists in Bozeman. I am a junior at MSU majoring in environmental studies and sustainability, and am very interested in alternative 420 transportation issues. I am also a daily bicycle commuter, year-round. I grew up in an avid bicycling family in a very active biking community, Fort Collins, Colorado. Fort Collins is a Platinum-level bicycle friendly community. I believe it is important to have a voice from MSU on the bike advisory board - representing a significant proportion of the population in Bozeman. - Last summer I interned for the City of Fort Collins in their city planners office for FC Bikes - the city's bike program helping with events and programs - I am certified bike ambassador in Fort Collins - I taught bike camps for kids for the City of Fort Collins recreation dept. - I am very familiar with Bozeman streets and infrastructure from a motorist and bicyclist perspective - I have pariticpated in and volunteered at organized bike rides Reference 1 *: Jamie Gaskill-Fox: jgaskill-fox@fcgov.com Tessa Greegor: tgreegor@fcgov.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Kristin Blackler: kristin.blackler@montana.edu Teresa Greenwood: tgrnwd@montana.edu Other Info: I worked with the safe routes to school coordinator in Fort Collins I helped create education and engagement campaigns that are still being used in Fort Collins I am very interested in helping Bozeman reach gold level certification from the League of American Cyclists How did you hear about us?: I was looking for bike advocacy groups and boards to join Are You Human?: 485499 421 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 389 Form inserted: 2/3/2017 4:18:47 PM Form updated: 2/3/2017 4:18:47 PM Name: Emily Last Name: Mason Physical Address *: 2703 Westridge Dr. P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: MT Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (303) 809-4270 Additional Phone: Email *: emilykmason@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Success Advisor Employer *: Montana State University How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for? *: (BBAB) 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. *: City planning, land use, architecture, landscape design and simply making a community something to be proud of are issues that I've been extremely passionate about for many years. While I don't have any formal training in any of those areas, I have read extensively on those issues and followed current 422 trends. Having lived in Boulder, Colorado, the Bay Area, Spokane, WA, Salt Lake City and the Washington, DC metropolitan area, I have a lot of experience with cities grappling with density issues and trying to ensure that the look and feel of a city reflects the values of it's residents. I have a Masters degree in Journalism and Public Affairs, a Bachelors degree in American Studies, with an emphasis on the political and social forces that changed post-WW2 urban America. I have worked as a reporter, a public relations manager, and a high school social studies teacher. I currently work at MSU as a Success Advisor, helping students achieve their fullest potential. Reference 1 *: Kally Bosshart Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success (406) 994-7627 Kally.bosshart@montana.edu Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Nina Matos Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success (406) 994-7627 saturnina.matos@montana.edu Other Info: How did you hear about us?: I inquired with the City. Are You Human?: 405325 423 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 351 Form inserted: 11/15/2016 5:39:52 AM Form updated: 11/15/2016 5:39:52 AM Name: Jennifer Last Name: Wirth Physical Address *: 709 S. Tracy Ave. P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 589-6641 Additional Phone: Email *: jenniferfwirth@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Post-doctoral researcher Employer *: MSU How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: (BABAB) 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 citizen with an interest in all things biking. I bike to work and bike kids to school. I bike for both utilitarian and recreational purposes. I have lived in communities with better and worse biking infrastructure. I would like to see Bozeman continue to support biking as it grows. There are great trails as well 424 as on and off street bike routes in this town. But there are still major gaps that make it difficult to fully commit to being a bike commuter. As a parent of children who now regularly bike around town, I am even more concerned about safe routes, driver awareness and cyclist education. Reference 1 *: Jenna Fallaw 406-587-1973 jenna_grimm@hotmail.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Mark Young 406-581-6549 Other Info: How did you hear about us?: Former member Are You Human?: 362784 425 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 352 Form inserted: 11/16/2016 2:29:59 PM Form updated: 11/16/2016 2:29:59 PM Name: Austin Last Name: Wallis Physical Address *: 71 Hitching Post Road P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (775) 848‐9932 Additional Phone: Email *: austin.wallis431@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Catering Manager Employer *: The Emerson Grill 426 How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 1‐5 yr Which position are you applying for? *: (BABAB) 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 have about 10 years of experience working as a bicycle advocate in my hometown of Reno, Nevada. I participated in the Truckee Meadows Bicycle Alliance as their public relations coordinator in 2013 to help them plan the county‐wide Bike to Work Week event in conjunction with the national bike to work week celebration. I worked with the Reno Bike Project, a non‐profit community bike shop that worked in advocacy and bringing bicycles to the people. They have public work stations that are free to the public, and they refurbish bikes to provide low‐cost transportation to people who need it most. Over the years I worked as a volunteer for numerous events, and also worked as their public relations coordinator for two years during college (from 2010‐2012). I also helped to teach bike education classes in Washoe County School District through their Major Taylor program which was a youth outreach program. We went into elementary and middle schools and taught bicycle safety and maintenance classes and took the kids out riding bikes. Bicycling is my passion. I love the bicycle community and I know that a more bike‐friendly community is a more PEOPLE‐friendly community. More people on bikes makes our streets more vibrant, reduces our environmental impact and ultimately makes for a more diverse and safe community. I want to be a staunch advocate for cyclists in this community and I believe that I can be an asset to this board as a new, youthful voice. Reference 1 *: Jeff Mitchell jeffreymichaelmitchell@gmail.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes 427 Reference 2 *: Noah Silverman Noah@renobikeproject.com (775) 323‐4488 Other Info: I don't want to be an apathetic citizen. I want to be involved in my community and stand up for the things I am passionate about. How did you hear about us?: I want to play an active role in my government. I sought out this information on my own. Are You Human?: 293425 428