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Home My WebLink About02-11-19 City Commission Packet Materials - A4. EDC AppointmentsCommission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Brenda Sweeney, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment(s) to the Economic Development Council (EDC) MEETING DATE: February 11, 2019 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint up to two members to the Economic Development Council to positions with terms ending February 1, 2022. BACKGROUND: The Economic Development Council has two vacant positions due to term expirations as of February 1, 2019. The City Clerk’s office has received two applications for term renewals. The creation and appointment of an Economic Development Council was recommended and described in the Economic Development Plan adopted by the City Commission on August 3, 2009. In February, 2010, the seven member Council was appointed. Shortly thereafter, the Council brought forward Ordinance No. 1784 adding Chapter 2.86 of the Bozeman Municipal Code for the official creation of the Economic Development Council and establishing the duties and responsibilities thereof. Council members shall serve three year staggered terms. Excerpt from the implementation matrix found on page VIII of the Economic Development Plan (EDP): 5. c “Establish an Economic Development Council, consisting of: business leaders, city staff, economic development leaders, and others; to advise the City Commission on economic development issues and to review the implementation of this City of Bozeman Economic Development Plan.” This council currently has two vacancies. The City Clerk’s Office has received two applications with their relevant qualifications indicated below. 1. One position with a term expiring February 1, 2022 | Qualifies: C. Ridgley, E. Skidmore 440 2 2. One position with a term expiring February 1, 2022 | Qualifies: C. Ridgley, E. Skidmore Applicants: Cheryl Ridgley Eva Skidmore Mayor Cyndy Andrus is the City Commission liaison for this council. Economic Development Council appointments are Commission appointments. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachments: Council Applications 441 From: Agenda To: Agenda Subject: CAB Application - Cheryl Ridgley Date: Monday, January 14, 2019 11:28:22 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time: 01/12/2019 2:08 PM Response #: 131 Submitter ID: 14954 IP address: 172.24.96.111 Time to complete: 34 min. , 19 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the decision-making process. 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 by phone at 406-582- 2320. The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk *. Applicant Information First Name Cheryl Last Name Ridgely Physical Address 54 Elizabeth Ct PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59718 442 Primary Phone (406) 579-0797 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Real Estate Sales & Commercial Property Management Employer Independent Contractor w/ERA Landmark Real Estate & Intermountain Property Management Email clridgely@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Economic Development Council (EDC) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) No 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?) Economic Development Council since its inception in 2011; now 8 years Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: As a founding member of the EDC, I have institutional knowledge of the origins and process of the EDC to where it operates today. I have kept abreast of the City's planning and strategic initiatives and have enjoyed lending my time and service to this important community function. I lived in the City limits for 20+ years, and still own property in the City, and am an owner/partner with a vacation rental and property management business with offices located within the City limits. I began my career in Bozeman as a consultant entrepreneur, then completed 15 years of senior leadership service with the area's largest private employer leading business development and market expansion initiatives, and now working as an independent contractor to help grow small business and opportunities in the City and surrounding greater Gallatin Area. I have a passion for economic development initiatives and working to advance our local and regional community. I have worked extensively through the years to support various community organizations including: Prospera Business Network, HRDC, NRMEDD, Bozeman Fiber, Bozeman School District Long Range Planning Committee, and the Bozeman City EDC. I am willing to continue service for another 3 year term, if the City Commission is supportive of maintaining my tenured experience on this council. If the Commission is seeking new membership, I understand and thank them for the opportunity to serve the City for the past 8 years. It has been a rewarding experience to see how far economic development progress has come since the first investment made by our City commissioners. I am excited to experience the momentum and see its future endeavors realized. Thank you for your consideration. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Brit Fontenot City of Bozeman Economic Development Director bfontenot@bozeman.net 406-582-2300 443 Reference 2 Commissioner Chris Mehl Bozeman City Commission cmehl@boxeman.net 406-581-4992 Also: Commissioner Krauss, Commissioner Cunningham, & Mayor Andrus The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual 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 serving on the board & term expires Feb 1 Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I remain committed to the City of Bozeman's plan and strategic direction and would love to continue participation in economic development endeavors. 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. 444 From: Agenda To: Agenda Subject: CAB Application - Eva Skidmore Date: Monday, January 07, 2019 8:36:14 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time: 01/04/2019 10:08 PM Response #: 125 Submitter ID: 14823 IP address: 172.24.96.111 Time to complete: 10 min. , 26 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the decision-making process. 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 by phone at 406-582- 2320. The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk *. Applicant Information First Name Eva Last Name SKIDMORE Physical Address 323 N PLUM AVE PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City BOZEMAN State Montana Zip Code 59715 445 Primary Phone (406) 570-0604 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation VP Marketing Employer Salesforce Email eva.skidmore@hotmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Economic Development Council (EDC) 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 Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?) 1 term on EDC Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: A few items could be relevant for your consideration: - I served one term on the EDC and participated in the development of Marketing efforts with David Fine. - I love this town and this community and hope to see our growth and change be smart, healthy, and intentional. - My role as a remote worker for a large tech company has been helpful to the board (I believe). - In serving on the board of the Bozeman Area Community Foundation since 2014, I believe it is good to have some non-profit representation on the council. - Finally, I am an advisor on the board of a local startup and could offer some perspective there as well. Please feel free to consult my linkedin profile for details on background and experiences! linkedin.com/in/evaskidmore References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Anne Dingerson adingerson@salesforce.com 406-451-2443 Reference 2 Bridget Wilkinson bridget@bozemanfoundation.com 406-587-6262 The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings? (○) Yes 446 How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Carson Taylor Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Thank you for the opportunity! Eva 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. 447