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Home My WebLink About01-13-20 City Commission Packet Materials - A2.6. Appointments to the RPABCommission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Mike Maas, Interim City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB) MEETING DATE: January 13, 2020 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint five members to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board for the terms specified by the position. BACKGROUND: The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB) currently has ten vacant positions, four are due to an expired term. Two term renewal applications were received. Additionally three new applications were received. There is currently no qualified applicants for the following positions: 1. One Secondary or Home-Schooled 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 294 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 ten available positions. The City Clerk’s Office has received five applications, with their relevant qualifications indicated below. 1. MSU Student, expiring August 31, 2020 | Qualifies: J. Holmes Applicant: Jacob Holmes 2. At-Large, expiring December 31, 2022 | Qualifies: K. Prather Applicant: Kendra Prather 3. City Resident, expiring December 31, 2022 | Qualifies: A. Kociolek, B. Close, K. Bills Walsh Applicants: Angie Kociolek Brian Close Katie Bills Walsh 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 Applications Report Compiled on: January 7, 2020 295 From: Agenda To: Agenda Subject: CAB Application - Jacob Holmes Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 4:23:36 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time: 11/12/2019 4:21 PM Response #: 200 Submitter ID: 21832 IP address: 2600:6c67:5180:3b4b:a077:7959:8c7a:2743 Time to complete: 40 min. , 48 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.). 296 Applicant Information First Name Jacob Last Name Holmes Physical Address 2685 Bl;ackbird Dr PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59718 Primary Phone (603) 438-8403 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation MSU Student Employer N/A Email jrholmes4@comcast.net 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: Hello, my name is Jake Holmes and I am currently an MSU student living in Bozeman. Parks and recreation have been an intergral part of my life since childhood. Most notably, I was involved in the Boy Scouts of America since the age of 10. During my 8 years in the Boy Scouts, I participated in countless park/campground restoration projects with hundreds of volunteer hours to my name. Specifically, my favorite project was my Eagle Scout project, in which I lead a group of individuals including myself in fundraising, planning and building a large wooden Gazebo at a local park in my hometown on behalf of the parks and recreation department. With this MSU Student position on the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board in Bozeman, I hope to continue my service to the local parks in my community. Thank you for your consideration. I greatly appreciate this opportunity. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Paula Dobens 6035338000 pdobens@myfairpoint.net Reference 2 297 Aaron Fitzgibbons 6037654330 smtroop261@gmail.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 training? (○) 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 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 This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 298 From: Agenda To: Agenda Subject: CAB Application - Kendra Prather Date: Friday, October 18, 2019 12:05:59 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time: 10/18/2019 11:53 AM Response #: 193 Submitter ID: 21298 IP address: 208.75.141.230 Time to complete: 7 min. , 31 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.). 299 Applicant Information First Name Kendra Last Name Prather Physical Address 4450 Trail Creek Rd. PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (219) 241-7439 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Licensed Landscape Architect Employer Big Country Landscapes Email klprath13@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.) (○) No 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: As a landscape architect, I have worked on many projects that require or should require open space and places for recreation. It is important for the overall health and connectivity of the community. Past projects include parks, natural playgrounds, open space, community planning. multifamily developments. As an active person, I think recreation opportunities are important. Again, this ties back to the physical and social health of the community. It allows people to come together with common interests and create connections while being active. It gets children outside to explore nature and exercise their imaginations. Much of my current work is in neighborhoods in and around the city as well as a handful of commercial projects within the city, therefore I am well versed with the municipal code. I strive to follow the quote "Be the Leslie Knope of whatever you do." A board position will quite literally help me achieve part of that. Her character was extremely passionate about her job, as am I. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Erik Aasheim, 406-580-5210, erik@bigcountrylandscapes.com Reference 2 David Nelson, 415-434-4664, david@mpadesign.com 300 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? Bozeman website Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I am extremely interested in getting on an advisory board to help shape our community. I love that I could have an active part. 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 This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 301 From: Agenda To: Agenda Subject: CAB Application - Angie Kociolek Date: Thursday, October 24, 2019 9:02:03 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time: 10/23/2019 10:35 AM Response #: 194 Submitter ID: 21396 IP address: 172.221.78.151 Time to complete: 8 min. , 13 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.). 302 Applicant Information First Name Angie Last Name Kociolek Physical Address 620 N Tracy Ave. PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 209-2570 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Licensed Acupuncturist Employer self Email dangie@me.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? (○) 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: My career life and volunteer service span multidisciplinary fields with populations ranging from children to the elderly and have given me a well-rounded skill set and broad perspective. My professional experiences over the past thirty years include working in state and national parks; as an educator both at home and abroad; as a researcher in the natural sciences; as a volunteer coordinator; and as a private business owner/healthcare practitioner. I’ve worked with individuals, governmental agencies, private non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and various partnerships. Before becoming a Licensed Acupuncturist and starting a practice, Rootstock Acupuncture LLC, in 2014, my most recent employment position was Road Ecology Research Scientist with the Western Transportation Institute at MSU where I worked from 2005 to 2014. I’m a recreation enthusiast and have used Bozeman’s city parks to run, bike, ski, watch birds and other wildlife, ice skate, paddleboard, play in water, geocache, picnic, enjoy live music and performances, admire art, journal, read, rent pavilions to celebrate special occasions, watch soccer, commute to work, and take young children to swing, slide, climb and simply feel free outdoors. My appreciation for living in Bozeman is largely due to its park system and recreational opportunities. As a member of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, I would share my drive, curiosity, attention to 303 detail, willingness to listen, and passionate commitment to offer accessible and valuable parks and park experiences to everyone, including future generations. EDUCATION CREDENTIALS B.S. Biology (1992) & Master’s Certificate in Public Administration (1995) – Seton Hall University M.Sc. Biological Sciences (Thesis: The Effects of Climate on Species Distribution: A GIS Approach) & Master’s Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies/Conservation Emphasis (1997) – Montana State University Master of Acupuncture (2014) & Master’s Certificate in Chinese Herbal Studies (2013) – Academy for Five Element Acupuncture VOLUNTEER SERVICE Elementary Teacher Trainer in Environmental, Health & English Education – Peace Corps Thailand (1998- 2000) Conservation Chair and Avian Wetland (now Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve) Survey Coordinator – Sacajawea Audubon Society (2006-2009) Patient Companion - Hospice of Southwest Montana (now Hospice of Bozeman Health) (2009-2010) Education Coordinator – Montana Association for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (2015 to present) ‘Moms Like Me: Shattering the Myth of the Postpartum Experience’ Event Planning Committee (2018-2019) CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS Acupuncturists Without Borders Big Sky Wind Drinkers (Bozeman running club) Bozeman Business & Professional Women Montana Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Northeast Neighborhood Association (NENA) Prospera References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Rob Ament (406) 600-6348 rament@coe.montana.edu Reference 2 Janay Johnson (406) 579-2208 janaymjohnson@gmail.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 training? (○) Yes 304 How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Voter education organization Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I am so excited to apply to Bozeman’s Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. For years, I’ve expected a lot of my City officials and now I feel like it’s time for me to step up and serve. Volunteerism is not new to me. In fact, it’s a cornerstone of my life experience. Now, with my son in first grade, my private practice in its fifth year, and my husband’s support, I have the time and space to dedicate to serving on a board. Our house on North Tracy Avenue will likely be our forever home and our daily view of Centennial Park is a reminder of how fortunate we are. I believe the negative space that parks provide in our otherwise built environment are key to our collective mental, emotional and physical well-being. Everyone should have the right to enjoy our parks in ways that are inspiring to them while being respectful to others. It would be an honor to keep and work to enhance Bozeman’s gems of parks and recreational opportunities. Thank you for considering my application. I eagerly await your reply. 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 This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 305 From: Agenda To: Agenda Subject: CAB Application - Brian Close Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 9:52:11 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time: 11/13/2019 9:49 AM Response #: 201 Submitter ID: 21845 IP address: 71.15.210.14 Time to complete: 10 min. , 18 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.). 306 Applicant Information First Name Brian Last Name Close Physical Address 1140 Cherry Dr PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 582-0478 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation attorney Employer self Email taxatty123@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? (○) 11 years or more Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?) 5 yrs Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I have served on RPAB fro the last 5 years and have been elected by my peers as it chair I also serve, ex officio, on the subdivision review sub-committee Previous to that I have served on the planning board, zoning board, transit committee and as an elected member of the city charter commission. I have extensive experience in government, planning, and the law, which I have brought to this board and which will be of greater importance and as an asset with the movement towards a park district and full funding of the department. I am also a user of the parks and its programs. I respectfully request re-appointment so I can continue the good work. 307 References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Jarvis H. Brown, of 3386 S. 29th Ave., Bozeman, MT 59718 (Ph.: 406-587-8237) Reference 2 Carson Taylor, 8 W. Harrison St, Bozeman, MT 59715 Ph: 585-4230 carsongtaylor@gmail.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 training? (○) No How did you hear about this board or vacancy? staff 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 This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 308 Supplement to the Application of Brian F. Close In addition the the material previously submitted (which was done in haste I must admit), I would like to apprise the commission with the work accomplished, work pending, and challenges facing RPAB in the past year and going forward. First, with Caroline leaving and the time spent replacing her with Ms. Jadin (an admirably competent person) all work on the PROST plan was deferred for the past year. This plan is long overdue for an update and, I understand, it will receive priority in the next fiscal year. Frankly, the scope of the PROST update should significantly change should the park district be approved by the voters. Second, the first third of the year was taken up in significant part with the board reviewing the issues surrounding the approval and implementation of the park district. The board is now well versed in this issue and will be an asset to the city in educating the public on these issues before the vote in May. Third, I took it upon myself to visit as many parks as I could to assess deficiencies in service. As a result I engaged with staff and we are now implementing a plan to create a master index of park master plans, identify parks that do not have master plans, and criteria for updating existing plans. I initiated this project due to the delay of the PROST update. I believe the current board is up to the task of assisting staff and monitoring the implementation of a park district should the citizens of Bozeman so approve it. Finally, the board membership is in flux from retirements due to additional responsibilities for some (Ms. Gray becoming president of Gallatin Community College), health (Steve Schnee and Richard Shanahan) and members leaving the area (the two county representatives). Despite this, I believe the board has a solid core and we all look forward to new members joining us in January. Respectfully Submitted, Brian F. Close Chair, RPAB 309 From: Agenda To: Agenda Subject: CAB Application - Katie Bills Walsh Date: Wednesday, December 04, 2019 11:25:11 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time: 12/04/2019 11:23 AM Response #: 216 Submitter ID: 22239 IP address: 63.153.0.213 Time to complete: 12 min. , 28 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.). 310 Applicant Information First Name Kathryn Last Name Bills Walsh Physical Address 301 South 5th Ave PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (860) 716-1056 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Teaching Assistant Employer Montana State University Email katie.j.bills@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? (○) 1-5 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?) RPAB (2017-present); Gallatin County Consolidated Board of Adjustment (2017-present) Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I would be delighted and eager to serve another term on the City of Bozeman’s Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB). I am a geographer currently working towards a PhD in Earth Sciences at MSU. In my broad training as a geographer I have taken courses in community planning and recreation which will provide useful context when serving on the RPAB. I completed my Master’s Degree in 2012 from the University of Victoria in Victoria, BC, Canada. My thesis project examined visitation levels, types of utilization and effectiveness of park accessibility, and infrastructure of a Community Park in Victoria, BC designed exclusively for senior citizens. Information was gathered regarding the participants’ general health, park awareness and use of the park, activity patterns, and health attitudes and beliefs. Over the course of this research I became familiar with the academic literature on recreation and public park spaces in a local community context. I also interviewed city government officials about the park planning process and recreational experts on the park’s layout, infrastructure, and appropriateness for the senior population it was meant to serve. These educational experiences are incredibly valuable and will assist me in a role on the RPAB. 311 I feel passionate about contributing to the community in which I reside. Bozeman is not just a stopping point during the course of my studies, it truly feels like and is home. As a citizen of Bozeman I feel it is my duty and privilege to serve in a civic capacity. Moreover, I have long been interested in participating in city or local government, and holding a position on the RPAB will be a meaningful foray into civic servitude. Ultimately, the connection I feel to the City of Bozeman as my home has motivated me to re-apply for the opportunity to serve on the RPAB and I would be grateful to serve my community. I am free and able to attend all RPAB meetings on the second Thursday of each month. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Dr. Julia Haggerty julia.haggerty@montana.edu 406-994-6904 Reference 2 Dr. William Wyckoff bwyckoff@montana.edu 406-994-6914 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? Re-applying to serve on RPAB 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 This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 312