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Home My WebLink About10-14-19 City Commission Packet Materials - A1. Appointment to the BHPAB Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Brenda Sweeney, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment to the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board (BHPAB) MEETING DATE: October 14, 2019 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint one member to the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board to an At-Large position with a term ending June 30, 2020. BACKGROUND: The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board (BHPAB) currently has one vacant position with a term expiration of June 30, 2020. One new application has been received. The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board was created under Chapter 2, Article 5, and Division 6 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. This chapter is designed as a measure to establish a local historic preservation program designed to promote the preservation of historic and prehistoric sites, structures, objects, buildings, and historic districts by addressing historic preservation issues at the local level and integrating them into local, state, and federal planning and decision-making processes. The historic preservation program includes identification, evaluation, and protection of historic resources within the city (Ordinance No. 1180, Section 2, 1985). The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Commission, Planning Board, Zoning Commission, and other staff members or boards seeking advice on historic preservation issues (Ordinance No. 1454, Section 2, 1998; Ordinance No. 1180, Section 3, 1985). Members are appointed to staggered two-year terms comprised of up to seven members per Ordinance 1927 via any combination of the following: 1. At least three members shall meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards in the disciplines of history, planning, archaeology, architecture, architectural history, historic archaeology, or other historic preservation-related disciplines such as cultural geography or cultural anthropology. 141 2. At least one member shall be an architect holding state or NCARB registration. Retired professionals shall be given consideration equal to that of practicing professionals. Residency within the city shall not be a prerequisite for membership as a professional representative. 3. At least one member shall live in or own property in a Bozeman historic district, on file at the city planning office. A member may be chosen from a locally or nationally designed district. 4. At least four members shall be at-large representatives who reside or own property within the city limits. This board currently has one vacancy. The City Clerk’s Office has received one application, with their relevant qualifications indicated below. 1. At-Large Position with a term expiring June 30, 2020 | Qualifies: K. Brustuen Applicants: Kevin Brustuen Commissioner Jeff Krauss is the City Commission liaison for this board. Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board appointments are Commission appointments. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachment: Board Application 142 From:Agenda To:Agenda Subject:CAB Application - Kevin Brustuen Date:Friday, September 27, 2019 1:39:40 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:09/27/2019 11:56 AM Response #:190 Submitter ID:20903 IP address:97.121.222.249 Time to complete:37 min. , 20 sec. Survey Details Page 1 WELCOME 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. CONTACT INFORMATION 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 *. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency (Bozeman Municipal Code, Section 2.03.490.C.). 143 Applicant Information First Name Kevin Last Name Brustuen Physical Address 1315 S. Montana PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (612) 710-5185 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Writer and live theater producer Employer Self Email kbrustuen@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board (BHPAB) 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? (○) No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I have long been fascinated with historic places, people, and events. I currently write a monthly column for the Bozeman Magazine covering Theater and Stage, in which every article I write begins with placing a locally produced play in a historic context. I have been engaged on numerous occasions to research historic background on Bozeman and Southwestern Montana history to provide background for authors, playwrights, and historians. I am a member of the Gallatin County Historical Society and a member of the Sons of Norway heritage organization. In addition to my research and writing history, I have also been employed at MSU's International Programs Office, during which I led tours of Montana's historic locations across the state, as well as local tours which included walking tours of Bozeman's historic districts. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Dr. Gretchen Minton; 612.269.2159; gretchen.minton@montana.edu Reference 2 Mike Cok; 406.587.9465; mikecok@cokkinzlerlaw.com The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. 144 If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics training? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Bulletin Board in City Hall 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 ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (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. 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