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Home My WebLink About03-05-18 City Commission Packet Materials - A11. Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory BoardCommission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Brenda Sweeney, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment(s) to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB) MEETING DATE: March 5, 2018 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to restructure the existing membership of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and appoint and/or re-appoint up to three members to the following positions and terms: One City Resident Position with an existing term of December 31, 2018, One City Resident Position with an updated term of December 31, 2020, and/or One MSU Student Position with a term ending August 31, 2018. BACKGROUND: The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB) currently has five available positions. One term renewal application has been received, and two existing applications are being submitted for the restructured membership: 1) One City Resident position with an existing term of December 31, 2018 2) One City Resident position with an updated term of December 31, 2020 3) One MSU student position with a term ending August 31, 2018 There are currently no qualified applicants for the following vacancies: 4) One Secondary or Home-Schooled Student position with a term ending August 31, 2018 5) One County Recommendation position with a term ending December 31, 2020 One of the City Resident positions, with a term expiration of December 31, 2018, is held by an MSU Student. The MSU Student position is vacant. A qualified applicant exists for the City Resident position currently held by the MSU student. Three applications have been received; one term renewal application, and two existing applications for restructure. There are currently no 354 qualified applicants for the Secondary or Home-School Student position. The county is advertising for applicants to the expired/resigned County Recommendation position. The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board membership was clarified with Ordinance No. 1993 adopted on February 3, 2018 to include one student from Montana State University. The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board is established under Section 2.05.150 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. The Board consists of up to fourteen members appointed by the City Commission serving three-year staggered terms, except for the two students, who serve one-year terms. Members must represent the following: 1. Seven of the members shall be city residents appointed by the city commission; 2. Two members shall be recommended by the county board of commissioners, with final appointment to be made by the city commission; 3. Up to (3) additional at-large members may be appointed by the city commission, with city residency being a consideration, but not a mandatory requirement; and 4. Up to (2) student members, one from Montana State University, the other from an area secondary school, including home schooled students, may be appointed by the city commission, with city residency being a consideration, but not a mandatory requirement. If no students apply for these positions by October of a given year, then interested residents may apply for and be appointed for one year terms. Student one year terms shall begin in September and end in August of each year. A majority of the members on the board, regardless of its size, shall be residents of the city. The Board is advisory, making recommendations to the City Commission on policy and procedural matters in the field of recreation and playgrounds as well as parkland dedications or cash-in-lieu proposals forwarded during the planning/subdivision process. This board currently has five available positions. The City Clerk’s Office has received three applications, with their relevant qualifications indicated below. 1. City Resident position, expiring December 31, 2018 (currently held by K. Clifton) | Qualifies: J. Rasker 2. City Resident position, expiring December 31, 2020 (term renewal) | Qualifies: S. Gray 3. MSU Student, expiring August 31, 2018 (currently vacant) | Qualifies: K. Clifton Applicants: Jodi Rasker Stephanie Gray Kylar Clifton Deputy Mayor Chris Mehl is the City Commission liaison for this board. 355 RPAB appointments are Commission appointments. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachments: Board Applications 356 From: Brenda Sweeney To: Agenda Subject: CAB Application - J. Rasker Date: Monday, October 16, 2017 8:48:05 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time: 10/15/2017 8:02 PM Response #: 16 Submitter ID: 2430 IP address: 174.45.64.172 Time to complete: 13 min. , 32 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 Jodi Last Name Rasker Physical Address 811 S. Grand PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 585-9695 Additional Phone (406) 599-7480 Current Occupation Library Technician Employer MSU Email jodi.rasker@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes 357 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?) Gallatin County Historic Preservation Board - 4 years Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: My most recent and relevant experience is serving on the Board of Friends of the Story Mansion for 3+ years. I've been involved in our annual Story Under the Stars film at the Mansion and coordinator for our annual Story Mansion Holiday Tea. My background in public history began in 1990 where as a Geography and History major at MSU, I have have either volunteered or been employed in public history, local conservation or trails efforts. I have volunteered in local trails efforts through GVLT, assisting with data entry and trail work. I also assisted GVLT, Trust for Public Land and the City of Bozeman (under Mayor Krauss) in establishing a connecting trail extending College Avenue to the Galligator Trail network. I am committed to public space and public places that contribute to community connections that foster a love for Bozeman and those that live here. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Andy Epple -- former City Planner and President of Friends of the Story Mansion cell -- 580-3219 acepple@hotmail.com Reference 2 Kim Allen Scott Archivist and Historian 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? I have attended meetings and inquired about availability Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? As a member of the board for FOSM, I am confident that by working collaboratively with the City of Bozeman we can maintain and expand the roll of the Story Mansion as a vital and thriving community center providing opportunities for music, education, art, community gatherings and events that will be appreciated and remembered for generations to come. 358 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 directly to this email. 359 From: Brenda Sweeney To: Brenda Sweeney Subject: CAB Application - Stephanie Gray Date: Thursday, February 01, 2018 8:03:27 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time: 01/31/2018 7:12 PM Response #: 55 Submitter ID: 3873 IP address: 172.24.96.111 Time to complete: 22 min. , 56 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 Stephanie Last Name Gray Physical Address 1050 Boylan Rd. PO Box (if different from physical address) #12 City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 586-3380 Additional Phone (406) 586-3380 Current Occupation Manager Employer Gallatin College Email stephgraymt@hotmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes 360 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?) four years. Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I am currently on the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and the TOPS committee in order to maintain those volunteer positions I am required to complete another application. My professional experience includes the following: -Grant Management -14 yrs. of non-profit management at HRDC (budgeting, HR, program development) -5 yrs. higher ed. administration (strategic planning, policy and program planning,, research) -TOPS Committee 2 yrs. -Alcohol and Drug Services of Gallatin Valley Board of Directors 7 years. I believe its important to give back to your community and provide a citizen's perspective on city issues. I understand that one of Bozeman's strongest assets are the outdoor activities, trails, and parks. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Bob Hietala, 406-994-5523, robert.hietala@montana.edu Reference 2 Charlynn Malcom, 406-599-1060, charlynn.malcom@montana.edu 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? I've been on the board for 4 yrs. 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 archived and available to the public. 361 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. 362 From: Brenda Sweeney To: Agenda Subject: CAB Application - Kylar Clifton Date: Friday, September 29, 2017 10:21:51 AM From: webadmin@bozeman.net [mailto:webadmin@bozeman.net] Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 10:14 AM To: Agenda <agenda@BOZEMAN.NET> Subject: Citizen Advisory Board Application A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time: 09/28/2017 10:14 AM Response #: 12 Submitter ID: 2263 IP address: 153.90.39.74 Time to complete: 11 min. , 8 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 Kylar Last Name Clifton Physical Address 115 S 15th Ave Unit A PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59717 Primary Phone (406) 231-4877 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Student Employer ASMSU Email asmsupres@montana.edu 363 Which position are you applying for? (○) Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB) 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? (○) 1-5 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I am the current Student Body President of Montana State University and was born and raised in Montana. I work directly with all of our campus and community partners to advocate for student needs and ensure they are being represented in all levels of decisions that affect the University. I am interested in expanding my public service role and my representation of students by serving on the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. I believe this opportunity will help inform me and the city of Bozeman about the needs of our 16,703 college students that live in Bozeman. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Marianne Brough, Director of the Office of Student Engagement at Montana State University. (406) 994- 2933. marianne.brough@montana.edu Reference 2 Matt Caires, Dean of Students, at Montana State University. mcaires@montana.edu (406) 994-2826 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? Not answered 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 364 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. 365