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Home My WebLink About03-23-20 City Commission Packet Materials - A5. Appointment to Trails Open Space and Parks Committee Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Mike Maas, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment to the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee (TOP) MEETING DATE: March 23, 2020 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint one member to the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee, Recreation and Parks Member Position, with a term ending April 15, 2021. BACKGROUND: The Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee (TOP) currently has one vacancy due to a resignation. One current Recreation and Parks Advisory Board member has applied to the following position: 1. Recreation and Parks Member, expiring April 15, 2021. According to Ordinance No. 1857, Chapter 2, Article 5, Division 19 of the Bozeman Municipal Code this Committee shall be made up of citizens, community leaders and experienced professionals to advise the city commission on parks, trails and open space development possibilities and to assist in the implementation of the city of Bozeman 2012 Parks, Trails and Open Space Bond as adopted by Resolution No. 4386 and approved by the voters on November 6th, 2012. BMC Section 2.05.3010. - Creation; powers, duties and authority; membership. A. Creation; powers, duties and authority. The City Commission creates the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOP) Committee and authorizes the TOP to exercise the following powers and duties: 1. Assist the City Commission in the establishment of procedures and guidelines for the evaluation of projects for which funds are proposed to be expended. 2. Review and make recommendations to the City Commission on proposals for the use of parks, trails, and open space bond funds. 3. Adopt bylaws for the operation of the committee, subject to the approval of the City Commission. 4. The TOP may have such other duties and responsibilities as directed by the City Commission. B. Actions advisory only. C. Members; appointments and terms. 371 1. All appointments to the TOP shall be made by the City Commission. 2. One voting member shall be a member of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB). The RPAB may make a recommendation on appointment of its member to TOP. 3. The director of the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department shall serve as an ex-officio member of TOP. 4. There shall be five members of the TOP committee. The terms of the initial five members shall be as follows: One member to serve for one year, two members to serve for two years, and two members to serve for three years from the date of their appointment. After initial terms, TOP members shall serve three year staggered terms. Each member may be reappointed with a three term limitation on the number of reappointments. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments for the balance of the terms. 5. The City Commission shall affirm one commissioner to act as liaison between the TOP and City Commission. 6. A TOP member shall receive no compensation for the member’s service. TOP members shall be entitled to previously authorized expenses, including travel expenses incurred during the discharge of duties. 7. TOP members shall reside within the city limits of Bozeman and shall have expertise in such areas as finance, real estate, landscape architecture, public health, planning or law. 8. A TOP member may be removed by a majority vote of the City Commission at any time for any reason. This committee currently has one vacancy. The City Clerk’s Office has received one application, with their relevant qualifications indicated below. 1. One Recreation and Parks Member position, expiring April 15, 2021 | Qualifies: J. Rasker Applicant: Jodi Rasker Mayor Mehl is the City Commission liaison for this committee. TOP appointments are Commission appointments. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachment: J. Rasker Application Report Compiled on: 3/13/2020 372 From:Brenda Sweeney To:Agenda Subject:CAB Application - J. Rasker Date:Monday, October 16, 2017 8:48:05 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:10/15/2017 8:02 PM Response #:16 Submitter ID:2430 IP address:174.45.64.172 Time to complete:13 min. , 32 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Thank you for applying for a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the process of decision-making. 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 phone 406-582-2320. Applicant Information First Name Jodi Last Name Rasker Physical Address 811 S. Grand PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 585-9695 Additional Phone (406) 599-7480 Current Occupation Library Technician Employer MSU Email jodi.rasker@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 373 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?) Gallatin County Historic Preservation Board - 4 years Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: My most recent and relevant experience is serving on the Board of Friends of the Story Mansion for 3+ years. I've been involved in our annual Story Under the Stars film at the Mansion and coordinator for our annual Story Mansion Holiday Tea. My background in public history began in 1990 where as a Geography and History major at MSU, I have have either volunteered or been employed in public history, local conservation or trails efforts. I have volunteered in local trails efforts through GVLT, assisting with data entry and trail work. I also assisted GVLT, Trust for Public Land and the City of Bozeman (under Mayor Krauss) in establishing a connecting trail extending College Avenue to the Galligator Trail network. I am committed to public space and public places that contribute to community connections that foster a love for Bozeman and those that live here. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Andy Epple -- former City Planner and President of Friends of the Story Mansion cell -- 580-3219 acepple@hotmail.com Reference 2 Kim Allen Scott Archivist and Historian The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires yearly 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? I have attended meetings and inquired about availability Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? As a member of the board for FOSM, I am confident that by working collaboratively with the City of Bozeman we can maintain and expand the roll of the Story Mansion as a vital and thriving community center providing opportunities for music, education, art, community gatherings and events that will be appreciated and remembered for generations to come. 374 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™. 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