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Home My WebLink About08-28-17 City Commission Packet Materials - A9. BABAB Appointments Bozeman Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Robin Crough, City Clerk Anna Rosenberry, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Appointment(s) to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) MEETING DATE: August 28, 2017 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint up to two members to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board to two vacant at-large voting positions expiring on December 31, 2018. BACKGROUND: The Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) currently has three vacant positions: 1. At-large voting, expiring December 31, 2018 2. At-large voting, expiring December 31, 2018 3. Bozeman High School representative non-voting, expiring December 31, 2017 None of the applications received at this time fit the qualifications needed to fulfill the Bozeman High School Representative non-voting position. Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) was created by the City Commission in September 1990 through 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. 391 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. This board has three vacancies. The City Clerk’s Office has pulled all applications received during 2017, with their relevant qualifications indicated below: 1. (2) At-large voting, expiring December 31, 2018 | Qualifies: all applicants 2. Bozeman High School representative non-voting, expiring December 31, 2017 Mayor Taylor is the City Commission liaison for this board. BABAB appointments are Commission appointments. Applicants: Andrew Brechbuhler Tawnya Healy Austin Wallis Jennifer Wirth Attachments: Board Applications 392 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 393 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 394 From:tawnyahealy@gmail.com To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Submittal Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2017 7:56:35 PM AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 422 Form inserted: 5/16/2017 7:56:14 PM Form updated: 5/16/2017 7:56:14 PM Name: Tawnya Last Name: Healy Physical Address *: 4364 Glenwood Drive P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59718 Primary Phone *: (406) 589-5537 Additional Phone: Email *: tawnyahealy@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Marketing/Admin and Mother Employer *: Mountain Time Arts 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. *: In the 5th grade, I rode my bike on 50 continuous, one-mile stretches along the Grand River to raise money forCystic Fibrosis. Once, I rode my bike while holding a tin can with an open slot in the top, 395 going door to door to raise money for the Jerry Lewis Telethon. I have raced bikes, commutedby bike, advocated for biking, built trails, ridden my bike by moonlight, ridden bikes while in costume, had bikes stolen, turned friends on to riding, and met my husband at a mountain bikefestival. We now share our passion for biking with our son. In truth, I am a better person after I have ridden a bike. But my desire to be on the BABAB goes beyond my long-standingrelationship with bikes. It is intertwined with my vision to see an innovative and sustainable future for cycling in Bozeman, recreational and otherwise. It includes education, safe routes toschool, work and beyond. It includes advocacy, something I did while working for the International Mountain Bicycling Association. Working on the host team for the IMBANational Summit in Washington D.C. was an incredible experience. Dozens of us met with Representatives and Senators to advocate for Safe Routes to School. I want people in theGallatin Valley to have the option of riding their bike to work or the grocery store because there are safe, accessible routes. I want to see families on bike rides together on safe trails.When I see a disconnected bike trail, I want to fix it. This is why I want to serve on your board. Reference 1 *: Aaryn Kay, 303-241-2726, aarynkayconsulting@gmail.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Meg Hall, 406-579-0424, meg@spireclimbingcenter.com Other Info: I have event production experience and have done quite a bit of online and socialmedia marketing work. I believe that a community grows when people can connect to it by bike. You get to preview neighborhoods and places that you can't see from your car. You are ahealthier, happier individual for having ridden a bike. I want to share my passion and help foster a bigger biking community in Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley. I look forward tohearing from you. How did you hear about us?: Dede Taylor Are You Human?: 336468 396 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 397 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 398 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 399 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 400 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 401