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Home My WebLink About03-27-17 City Commission Packet Materials - A6. Appointments to the Bicycle Advisory Board Bozeman 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: March 27, 2017 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint up to two members to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board to two vacant Voting At-Large positions with terms expiring on December 31st, 2018, and December 31, 2017. BACKGROUND: The Bicycle Board currently has three vacant positions, one of which is a high-school student representative position. None of the applications received at this time fit the qualifications needed to fulfill the student position. 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. 105 This board has two vacant At-Large Voting positions. The Clerk’s Office has received six qualified new applications for these positions. New Applicants Christian Black Andrew Brechbuhler Elise Cranmer Jennifer Wirth Austin Wallis Leila Fleishman Attachments: Board Applications 106 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 107 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 108 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 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 109 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 Are You Human?: 401252 110 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 111 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 112 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 113 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 114 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 115 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 116 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 117 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 397 Form inserted: 2/24/2017 1:15:15 PM Form updated: 2/24/2017 1:15:15 PM Name: Lila Last Name: Fleishman Physical Address *: 503 N Black Ave #3 P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: MT Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (919) 282-6413 Additional Phone: Email *: lila.fleishman@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Partner Development Manager Employer *: KERBspace 118 How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: < 1 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 a strong interest in creating a bicycle friendly community as well as education in active transportation planning and experience as a bicycle commuter. While completing a degree in Human Geography and minors in City and Regional Planning and Sustainability Studies from the University of North Carolina, I was the vice- president of a student urban planning/ active transit group, studied active transportation and land use in Germany and North Europe, took multiple Master's level courses relevant to this committee and interned with the local transit agency working on educating college students on multimodal transit options. Since graduating I have lived in several locations across the US and been an avid bike commuter. I attended events hosted by the Washington DC area Bicycle Association while making a daily commute to work in the city in 2015. Since moving to Bozeman in the summer of 2016 I have loved biking to work, running errands and for fun as well as a few hours volunteering at the Bozeman Bicycle Kitchen. I applied to this board a few months ago and received a phone call letting me know I would be considered for the next round, so this is a re-application. I attended one meeting in the Fall and believe I would be an asset to the board. Thank you for your consideration! Reference 1 *: Rachel Atkinson (919) 824-7198 rcp.atkinson@me.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Bill Clem (206) 931-7542 bill.clem@kerbspace.com 119 Other Info: How did you hear about us?: Are You Human?: 965172 120