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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-19 City Commission Packet Materials - A8. Appointment to the RPAB Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Brenda Sweeney, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB) MEETING DATE: September 9, 2019 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint one member to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, to the Secondary or Home-Schooled Student Position, with a term ending August 31, 2020. BACKGROUND: The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB) currently has one vacant position due to an expired term. One term renewal application has been received. There are currently no qualified applicants for the following positions: 1. One MSU Student position with a term ending August 31, 2020. The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board is established under Section 2.05.150 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. The Board membership was clarified with Ordinance No. 1993 adopted on February 3, 2018 to include one student from Montana State University. 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 549 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 six available positions. The City Clerk’s Office has received four applications, with their relevant qualifications indicated below. 1. Secondary or Home-Schooled Student, expiring August 31, 2020 | Qualifies: L. Utsch Applicant: Lucas Utsch Deputy Mayor Chris Mehl is the City Commission liaison for this board. RPAB appointments are Commission appointments. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachment: Board Application 550 From:Agenda To:Agenda Subject:CAB Application - Lucas Utsch Date:Monday, August 19, 2019 10:30:05 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:08/18/2019 12:13 PM Response #:189 Submitter ID:19575 IP address:174.45.68.243 Time to complete:45 min. , 20 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 lucas Last Name utsch Physical Address 507 S 8th Ave PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 551 Primary Phone (406) 479-3869 Additional Phone (406) 585-4198 Current Occupation student Employer none Email lucasutsch10@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 How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 6-10 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?) RPAB 6 months 2019 Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I was on the RPAB for 6 months in 2019 and really enjoyed meeting everyone and learning about all that our city is doing with its parks. I will be a sophomore at BHS this year and want to continue to bring a youth's perspective to the board. I play tennis and run xc and use our parks all the time. I help to run a small charity in town called "eggs for education" , I sell my chicken's eggs and donate the money to HRDC for the Headstart program. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Felicia Hutchison 406-570-7324 feliciahutchison@hotmail.com Reference 2 Tanya Cunningham 404-964-8128 tanya.cunningham@mac.com 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? my parents Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? 552 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. 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. 553