HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-16-19 City Commission Packet Materials - A4. Appointment to the DURB
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Brenda Sweeney, Deputy City Clerk
Robin Crough, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board
(DURB)
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2019
MEETING TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint one member to the Downtown Area Urban
Renewal District Board, Voting Position, with a term ending June 30, 2020.
BACKGROUND: The Downtown Urban Renewal District Board (DURB) currently has one
vacant voting position with a term ending June 30, 2020. One existing non-voting board member
has applied to the vacant voting position.
The Downtown Bozeman Improvement District Board (DURB) was created under the Urban
Renewal Plan, which was adopted by the Commission under Ordinance No. 1409 on November
20, 1995. The Board consists of five voting members who shall have a demonstrated interest in
downtown Bozeman, and two non-voting members. The Mayor shall appoint the members, with
the advice and consent of the City Commission. In accordance with Section 7-15-4234, M.C.A.,
members shall serve staggered four-year terms. The voting members shall be residents of the city,
and a majority of the voting members shall not hold any other public office under the
municipality. Non-voting members must possess a demonstrated interest in downtown Bozeman
and may represent a specified list of organizations which include, but are not limited to, the Parking
Commission, Chamber of Commerce, MSU/Museum of the Rockies, Gallatin Development
Corporation, Bozeman School District, City of Bozeman, Gallatin County and the Downtown
Bozeman Association. Non-voting members need not be city residents. This board is
administrative.
This board currently has one vacancy. The City Clerk’s Office has received one application,
with their relevant qualifications indicated below.
1. Voting position, expiring June 30, 2020 | Qualifies: M. McKenna
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Discussions have taken place regarding the potential to move a current board member holding a
non-voting position (McKenna) into the vacant voting position. No change to the current
structure of board membership would be necessary.
Applicants:
Marley McKenna
Commissioner Jeff Krauss is the City Commission liaison for this board. DURB appointments are Commission appointments.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Attachment: Board Application
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From:Agenda
To:Agenda
Subject:CAB Application - Marley McKenna
Date:Tuesday, December 03, 2019 12:28:06 PM
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application
Date & Time:12/03/2019 11:45 AM
Response #:215
Submitter ID:22215
IP address:216.166.171.80
Time to complete:24 min. , 48 sec.
Survey Details
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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.).
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Applicant Information
First Name Marley
Last Name McKenna
Physical Address 4572 Waters St.
PO Box (if different from
physical address)
Not answered
City Bozeman
State Montana
Zip Code 59718
Primary Phone (406) 544-9004
Additional Phone Not answered
Current Occupation Commercial Realto
Employer Self
Email marleymckenna1385@gmail.com
Which position are you applying for?
(○) Downtown Urban Renewal District Board (DURD)
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?)
DURD - non-voting - 5 months
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences:
As previous downtown business owner, commercial realtor and co-owner of a design+build company with
my husband, I'm deeply invested in the growth of our community and the maintenance of downtown as the
heart of our town. I have been a non-voting member on the downtown urban renewal district board since
this summer and have learned and grown in this position and believe I contribute in valuable ways. I would
be glad to step into a voting position on this board.
References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
Reference 1
Chris Naumann
chris@downtownbozeman.org
Reference 2
Katie Adams
406-581-7562
katie.adams406@gmail.com
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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 training?
(○) Yes
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?
Current board 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 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.
Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
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