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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-20 City Commission Packet Materials - A4. Appointment to the City Planning Board Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Mike Maas, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointments to the City Planning Board MEETING DATE: March 23, 2020 AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint to the City Planning Board one member, Jennifer Madgic, whose term expired January 31, 2020 for a new term expiring January 31, 2022. STRATEGIC PLAN: 1.2 Community Engagement: Broaden and deepen engagement of the community in city government, innovating methods for inviting input from the community and stakeholders. BACKGROUND: One Mayoral Appointment position’s term expired January 31, 2020. The City Clerk’s office received a renewal request from the applicant. The City Planning Board shall encourage local units of government to improve and plan for the future development of the City of Bozeman and areas adjacent to the City to the end that highway systems be carefully planned; that new community centers grow only with adequate highway, utility, health, educational, and recreational facilities; that the needs of agriculture, industry, and business be recognized in future growth; and that residential areas provide healthy surroundings for family life. The City of Bozeman Planning Board powers and duties, jurisdiction and composition are codified in the Bozeman Municipal Code in Sections 2.05.500 through 2.05.520. The composition is listed as follows: Sec. 2.05.520. Composition. A. The planning board shall consist of nine members, appointed to two-year terms to expire on January 31, as follows: 1. One member appointed by the city commission from its own membership. The term of the appointed member shall be coextensive with the term of office to which such member has been elected or appointed unless the commission, on its first regular meeting of each year, appoints another to serve as its representative or unless the appointee's commission term is terminated; 366 2. Three members appointed by the city commission, one of whom, at the commission's discretion, may be an employee of the city or hold public office in the city or the county. The appointments shall be for two-year terms, with those terms to expire on January 31 of odd-numbered years; 3. One member appointed by the mayor, upon designation by the county board of commissioners, who may be a member of the board of county commissioners or an office holder or employee of the county. This appointment shall expire on January 31 of odd-numbered years; 4. Four citizen members appointed by the mayor, who shall be resident freeholders within the city limits, and who shall be qualified by knowledge and experience in matters pertaining to the development of the city. These appointments shall be coterminous with the term of the mayor. B. The city clerk shall certify the members appointed by the city commission. The certificates shall be sent to and become a part of the records of the planning board. The mayor shall make similar certification for the appointment of citizen members. This board currently has one expired Mayoral Appointment position. The City Clerk’s Office has received a reapplication request with their relevant qualifications indicated below. 1. One Mayoral Appointment positions with a term expiring January 31, 2022 | Qualifies: J. Madgic Applicant: Jennifer Madgic Mayor Chris Mehl is the City Commission liaison for this board. City Planning Board appointments vary, some are City Commission appointments, some are Mayoral appointments and one is a Gallatin County Commission appointment. This position is a Mayoral appointment. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. FISCAL EFFECTS: None Attachments: J. Madgic Application Report compiled on: 03/10/2020 367 From:Agenda To:Agenda Subject:Planning Board App. - J. Madgic Date:Friday, March 13, 2020 10:01:17 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:03/13/2020 9:57 AM Response #:230 Submitter ID:25530 IP address:69.145.61.139 Time to complete:8 min. , 26 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.). 368 Applicant Information First Name Jennifer Last Name Madgic Physical Address 624 S. 3rd PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 582-9544 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation consultant Employer self Email jmadgic@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) (City) Planning Board 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?) City planning board for the past two years Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: Master's degree in community planning and 14 years as a Montana land use planner References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Cathy Costakis 406-581-8650 costakisce@gmail.com Reference 2 Hap Happel henryhhappel@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 369 How did you hear about this board or vacancy? I'm currently on the board 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. 370