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Home My WebLink About02-05-18 City Commission Packet Materials - A6. BABAB AppointmentsBozeman Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Brenda Sweeney, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment(s) to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) MEETING DATE: February 5, 2018 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint up to four members to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board; three members to three At-Large Voting positions expiring on December 31, 2019 and one member to the MSU Student Representative position expiring on December 31, 2019. BACKGROUND: The Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) currently has five vacant positions: 1. Three At-Large Voting, expiring December 31, 2019 2. One MSU Student Representative, expiring December 31, 2019 3. One Bozeman High School Representative Non-Voting, expiring December 31, 2019 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 378 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. This board has five vacancies. The City Clerk’s Office has received four applications with their relevant qualifications indicated below: 1. Three (3) At-Large Voting, expiring December 31, 2019 | Qualifies: L. Fleishman, R. Rockafellow, C. Mastel 2. One MSU Student Representative, expiring December 31, 2019 | Qualifies: E. Cranmer 3. Bozeman High School Representative Non-Voting, expiring December 31, 2019 Applicants: Lila Fleishman Rachel Rockafellow Candace Mastel Elise Cranmer Commissioner Krauss is the City Commission liaison for this board. BABAB appointments are Commission appointments. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachments: Board Applications 379 From: Brenda Sweeney To: Brenda Sweeney Subject: CAB Application - Lila Fleishman Date: Monday, December 11, 2017 11:06:06 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time: 12/10/2017 12:39 PM Response #: 32 Submitter ID: 3157 IP address: 98.127.255.60 Time to complete: 14 min. , 2 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Thank you for applying for a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the process of decision-making. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or phone 406-582-2320. Applicant Information First Name Lila Last Name Fleishman Physical Address 630 E Lamme St. PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (919) 282-6413 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Partner Development Manger Employer KERBspace Email lila.fleishman@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes 380 How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 1-5 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?) Currently serving on the Bozeman Area Bicycle Board since March 2017 Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: As a current member of the Bozeman Area Bicycle Board, I bring new perspectives and relevant educational experiences to the board. As a student at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, I took several Master's level courses in the Department of City and Regional Planning including public transportation- focused coursework that has provided me with the understanding and tools needed to be an informed and impactful member of the board. Having attended events and meetings of bicycle advocacy groups in multiples states as well as commuting by bicycle I have a wide understanding of both the lived experiences in other communities and the planning histories in other communities. I have enjoyed serving on the BABAB this past year and working with others committed to furthering cycling infrastructure and culture in Bozeman. I am passionate about sustainable transportation and would love to continue to serve on the BABAB into the new year. Thank you! References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Linda Dupriest 406/589-5779 linda@ldpstrategies.com Reference 2 Rachal Atkinson (919) 824-7198 rcp.atkinson@me.com The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? term nearing expatriation alert Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Not answered If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our Interim ADA Coordinator, Chuck Winn, at 582-2307 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. 381 Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 382 From: Brenda Sweeney To: Brenda Sweeney Subject: CAB Application - Rachel Rockafellow Date: Monday, January 29, 2018 8:39:12 AM Form Name: Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time: 01/27/2018 10:13 AM Response #: 53 Submitter ID: 3798 IP address: 172.24.96.111 Time to complete: 8 min. , 1 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Thank you for applying for a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the process of decision-making. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or phone 406-582-2320. Applicant Information First Name Rachel Last Name Rockafellow Physical Address 1202 S. Spruce Dr. PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 586-2405 Additional Phone (406) 580-1099 Current Occupation Registered Nurse Employer Bozeman Health Email HealthMatters.Rachel@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 11 years or more 383 Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?) This board for one year Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I represent the health aspect of the importance of bicycle transportation as a mean of fitness and wellness. Do I need references again? Don't remember who I used last time. Babs and I worked together for 13 years before she retired last May, and I'm still working with Kelly as long. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Babs Truex 406-580-2989 BabetteMT@gmail.com Reference 2 Kelly Sveen 406-600-4569 johnsveen@msn.com The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? notification of term expiration Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I walk or bike to work year round. If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our Interim ADA Coordinator, Chuck Winn, at 582-2307 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply 384 directly to this email. 385 From: Brenda Sweeney To: Brenda Sweeney Subject: CAB Application - Candace Mastel Date: Monday, October 23, 2017 1:23:48 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time: 10/23/2017 1:12 PM Response #: 20 Submitter ID: 2504 IP address: 153.90.162.234 Time to complete: 8 min. , 24 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Thank you for applying for a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the process of decision-making. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or phone 406-582-2320. Applicant Information First Name Candace Last Name Mastel Physical Address 3139 Rose Street PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59718 Primary Phone (406) 599-8273 Additional Phone (406) 994-7457 Current Occupation Campus Planner Employer MSU Email cmhcissymt@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes 386 How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 11 years or more Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?) BABAB Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I am currently Chair of the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board. My experience with the board has been so positive. We feel like we are influencing positive change throughout the community and planning correctly for the next 10-20 years of future commuters and citizens. My background is City, Campus and Park Planning. I have experience managing construction projects, writing and implementing master plans, and planning for future transportation issues. I am a daily, year-round bike commuter but I also own a car and enjoy getting out to the mountains to snowboard and mountain bike. As we grow as a community and town we need to proactively deal with transportation related issues aggressively and intelligently and I want to be part of that solution by staying an integral team member on BABAB. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Rebecca Gleason rebecca.gleason@montana.edu 406-994-6541 Reference 2 Taylor Lonsdale paul.lonsdale@montana.edu 406-994-7031 The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Current member Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Not answered If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our Interim ADA Coordinator, Chuck Winn, at 582-2307 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically 387 archived and available to the public. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 388 From: Brenda Sweeney To: Brenda Sweeney Subject: CAB Application - Elise Cranmer Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 9:01:01 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time: 11/27/2017 10:30 AM Response #: 29 Submitter ID: 2962 IP address: 153.90.41.152 Time to complete: 9 min. , 36 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Thank you for applying for a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the process of decision-making. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or phone 406-582-2320. Applicant Information First Name Elise Last Name Cranmer Physical Address 703 S 10th Avenue PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (970) 219-3389 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Student Employer Montana State University Email escranmer@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes 389 How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 1-5 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?) Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board- April 2017- December 2107 Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I am the current Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator at MSU and have a strong dedication to advocating for bicyclists and their safety. I have experience working with the City of Fort Collins and their bike program and am an avid bicyclist. I also hold a unique position as an adviser to the ASMSU President and and in tune with student and campus needs in relation to the City. I am also in the process of working with the City and the University to implement a bike share program in town and on campus. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Teresa Greenwood tgrnwd@montana.edu 4069945936 Reference 2 Kristin Blackler kristin.blackler@montana.edu 4069946825 The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? currently on the board Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I am currently on the board and am applying for reappointment as the MSU representative. If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our Interim ADA Coordinator, Chuck Winn, at 582-2307 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. 390 Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 391