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Home My WebLink About09-15-20 City Commission Packet Materials - A4. Appointments to RPAB Commission 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: September 15, 2020 AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Action 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. SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to appoint four 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 seven vacant positions, one is due to an expired term. One term renewal application was received. Additionally six new applications were received. There is currently no qualified applicants for the following positions: 1. One (1) Secondary or Home-Schooled Student position with a term ending August 31, 2023. 2. Two (2) County Recommendation positions with a term ending December 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: 323 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 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 seven available positions. The City Clerk’s Office has received seven applications, with their relevant qualifications indicated below. 1. MSU Student, expiring August 31, 2023 | Qualifies: J. Holmes, reapplicant, S. Williams Applicant: Jacob Holmes Samuel Williams 2. City Resident, two (2) terms expiring December 31, 2022, and one (1) term expiring December 31, 2020 | Qualifies: M. Cutietta, G. Fox, A. Morehouse, D. Ulrich, A. Bryan Applicants: Melanie Cutietta Gary Fox Andrew Morehouse Donald Ulrich Allison Bryan 3. At-Large, expiring December 31, 2021 | Qualifies: All applicants 324 Applicants: Melanie Cutietta Gary Fox Andrew Morehouse Donald Ulrich Allison Bryan Jacob Holmes Samuel Williams Mayor Chris Mehl is the City Commission liaison for this board. RPAB appointments are Commission appointments. UNRESOLVED ISSUES: Two positions on the Board are County Recommendations. We have not received any recommendations to fill these positions. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachment: Board Applications Report Compiled on: September 9, 2020 325 From:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Tuesday, June 16, 2020 12:33:02 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:06/16/2020 12:32 PM Response #:242 Submitter ID:27692 IP address:153.90.19.225 Time to complete:19 min. , 1 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.). Applicant Information 326 First Name Jacob Last Name Holmes Physical Address 2685 Blackbird 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 Server Employer Nina’s Tacos 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? (○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?) Recreation and parks advisory board Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: Iv’e been on the board since February and I’m looking to continue my service. Currently an MSU student. Eagle Scout and have been involved in community service and parks development since I was 10. Been living in Bozeman for 3 years . References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Aaron Fitzgibbons 6037654330 Smtroop261@gmail.com Reference 2 Mitchell Overton MOverton@bozeman.net 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 327 How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Email that term is ending 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. 328 From:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Friday, June 19, 2020 5:35:28 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:06/19/2020 5:35 PM Response #:254 Submitter ID:27845 IP address:2600:1014:b00b:2549:b4bc:b6cb:46e1:8804 Time to complete:50 min. , 23 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.). Applicant Information 329 First Name Samuel Last Name Williams Physical Address 1215 Gopher street PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 871-1642 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Student Employer n/a Email samueltwwilliams@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? (○) No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I am a student at Montana State studying Civil Engineering, and I have a passion for community development and improvement. I would like to eventually earn a masters degree in urban planning, and I think access to quality green space is enormously important for quality of life. I use Bozeman's parks multiple times a week and I think that my perspective as a student can help in some small way to make our parks and green spaces even better than they are currently. Before I moved to Bozeman I worked for the Missoula and Kalispell parks and recreation departments so I have come to appreciate the impact of quality parks. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Kristen Burr kristen.burr7@gmail.com 916-768-1037 Reference 2 Remya Nair remyansonu@gmail.com 406-580-8405 The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. 330 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? City Website Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I don't think so. 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. 331 From:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Wednesday, May 13, 2020 8:52:24 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:05/13/2020 8:52 AM Response #:233 Submitter ID:26698 IP address:162.211.131.1 Time to complete:26 min. , 24 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.). Applicant Information 332 First Name Melanie Last Name Cutietta Physical Address 4645 Bembrick St. PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59718 Primary Phone (406) 580-5007 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Librarian Employer Yellowstone Forever Email cutietta@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? (○) No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I am a Bozeman native and proud homeowner on the west side of town. I have been back in the Bozeman area for about 1.5 years after moving to different states for professional opportunities. I currently work as a Research Librarian in Yellowstone National Park. Prior to this position, I worked for Montana State University Bozeman. I am a librarian by profession, and although my current position requires me to be in Gardiner, MT during part of the week, I remain a proud resident of Bozeman. My interest in shared open spaces, as well as my commitment to myself to become involved in this city which I love, led me to the City of Bozeman website. I was excited to learn about the open resident vacancy in the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. I believe that my experience working in National Parks can bring an interesting viewpoint to this advisory board and this city. I also am an avid fan of our parks. I use them every day, especially the lake in my neighborhood, Valley West. I enjoy them alone, with my dog, and with my family, who in Bozeman range in age from 2 years to 71 years old. I am well aware of how parks can benefit a variety of age and ability groups. During my time away from Montana I was able to experience and benefit from two places in America where Parks and Recreation (and open spaces) help define the culture. In Northern Ohio, parks are plentiful, and family activities in them are a part of life and a deeply ingrained in the family-oriented culture. In Boulder, Colorado, I was able to experience parks (and open spaces) that have withstood the onslaught of an exponentially expanding population; the majority of whom choose to live in such a place to 333 be outside and recreate. Both of these places are great examples of how parks can positive impact a community. Parks are an incredibly important aspect of a city, and I am proud to see the decisions that Bozeman has made and are currently making regarding the future of our city. I would be honored to be a part of this process. I eagerly await a response from you, and am happy to answer any questions you might have. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Janice Stokes Janice.stokes@montana.edu (213) 434-9327 Reference 2 Anne Angus a.darbyn@gmail.com (309) 807-7377 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? City Website Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Although I am in Gardiner MT every week, I am fully available and willing to attend the Thursday night meetings of this advisory board. 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 334 This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 335 From:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Friday, June 19, 2020 10:44:56 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:06/19/2020 10:44 AM Response #:253 Submitter ID:27823 IP address:38.127.94.85 Time to complete:17 min. , 16 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.). Applicant Information 336 First Name Gary Last Name Fox Physical Address 851 Windrow Dr. PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59718 Primary Phone (406) 598-1201 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Civil Engineer Employer WGM Group Bozeman Email garyfox17@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? (○) No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: 1. Civil engineer in Bozeman for the past 8+ years. Familiar with City of Bozeman requirements for development and creation of parks and open space. 2. Skilled at communicating and interacting with people. 3. I am non-confrontational and easy to get along with. 4. I have some past relevant experience with the Glen Lake Rotary Park and the Gallatin County Regional Park and miscellaneous parks around town. However, I have little current involvement with city subdivisions and development, so there will not be conflicts of interest. 5. I am a frequent park user and recreator! My hobbies and personal experience involves park use, trails, sports, etc. I would like to be involved in keeping and developing great parks in the City of Bozeman. 6. My wife Samantha Fox serves on the Historic Preservation Board, my co-worker Lessa Racow has served on several boards, and my previous employer Doug Chandler serves on City boards. 7. My new employer's office is downtown, which puts me physically closer to involvement with the City. My family and I plan to remain in Bozeman our whole lives. I would be a seamless fit for the Board and a great representative for the City. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Lessa Racow - WGM Group - Landscape Architect 406-581-5599 337 lracow@wgmgroup.com Reference 2 Samantha Fox - DCI Engineers 406-531-5470 sfox@dci-engineers.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? Via Doug Chandler, Lessa Racow, Samantha Fox and others who have served on City Boards! 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. 338 From:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Saturday, June 20, 2020 6:05:54 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:06/20/2020 6:05 PM Response #:256 Submitter ID:27859 IP address:2600:6c67:5080:5428:79cd:f339:e008:c4b8 Time to complete:33 min. , 29 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.). Applicant Information 339 First Name Andrew Last Name Morehouse Physical Address 501 1/2 S 9th Ave PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (518) 926-9030 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Nordic Program Director Employer Bridger Ski Foundation Email andrew.morehouse.bsf@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? (○) 6-10 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: Please accept my application to the Bozeman Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. My name is Andrew Morehouse and I am the Nordic Program Director at the Bridger Ski Foundation (BSF). I am a Bozeman resident and am eager to help make Bozeman’s recreational, parks and trails infrastructure and programming the best they can be. At BSF, I oversee programs that utilize, improve, and develop the parks and trails in and around Bozeman. BSF as an organization grooms over 70 kms of trails in Gallatin County, many of which are on property owned by the City of Bozeman. I sit on the Trails Committee at BSF and work directly with our Trails Manager on grooming, trail maintenance, and development throughout the year. In addition to this work, I oversee a ski program with close to 400 participants of all ages who utilize the groomed trails in the winter, but also rely heavily on City parks and trails in the summer for off-season training. I am committed to building and sustaining strong partnerships between BSF, City of Bozeman, Gallatin Valley Land Trust, Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, US Forest Service, Bridger Creek Golf Course, and Bozeman School District, which make possible our trail grooming and in-town ski offerings for a growing number of people. My primary interest in joining the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board revolves around maintaining and building strong community ties between BSF, partner organizations, and the City of Bozeman, as well as ensuring that Bozeman’s recreational and parks and trails resources are successfully adapting to meeting 340 the needs of our growing city. Before taking my job with BSF in August 2019, I worked for the Montana Wilderness School, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), and the US Ski Team. My position at each of these organizations provided me with diverse experiences, working with permitting and regulatory agencies, managing user groups on public land, and collaborating with organizing committees at high-level races throughout Europe. I have seen first-hand the benefit to communities that public trail systems provide. Specifically, I have seen the community connection and joy that public year-round trail systems bring to people of all ages. As a member of the Bozeman Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, I hope to ensure that we provide open access for everyone to the outdoors within our City! Please feel free to contact me with any questions. References available upon request. Sincerely, Andrew Morehouse References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Evan Weiss 206.909.7504 evan.weiss.bsf@gmail.com Executive Director at BSF Reference 2 Josh Olsen 406.396.6950 josh@montanawildernessschool.org Program Director for MWS 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? BSF Nordic Committee Meeting Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Thank you for the opportunity to apply for this position! 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. 341 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. 342 From:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Friday, July 10, 2020 3:14:16 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:07/10/2020 3:14 PM Response #:274 Submitter ID:28432 IP address:71.15.212.30 Time to complete:21 min. , 41 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.). Applicant Information 343 First Name Donald Last Name Ulrich Physical Address 2511 Landoe Ave PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (907) 947-1986 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Biologist Employer N3B Email donald.ulrich86@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?) Los Alamos, NM - 2 years Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I have worked in collaborative natural resource management as both a researcher and community developer for much of my career and have most recently have continued to do so in a volunteer capacity. I served on the Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space advisory board from 2017 to 2019. As a member of the board we successfully pushed for funding to build a certified BMX racetrack and skills park, funding for increased field capacity in the Parks Department, and built a stronger collaborative relationship between the advisory board and the county staff. Professionally I have worked as a social science researcher looking at how National Forest managers can more effectively plan and implement projects in collaboration with multi-stakeholder advisory groups. I also worked in community development and collaborative coastal fisheries management as a US Peace Corps volunteer. As a runner and biker and frequent user of the city’s greenways and parks, I would like to give my time and experience to helping make sure our resources are accessible to all users and to help ensure that our facilities and open spaces continue to provide the best experience to the residents and visitors of Bozeman. My career and volunteer work have given me a pragmatic and collaborative approach to the work that I do, which I believe would be valuable to the Recreation and Parks Board. 344 References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Stephanie Nakhleh sylvan.nak@gmail.com 505-920-1711 Reference 2 Shawn Stone shawn.stone@em-la.doe.gov 513-545-6467 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? City Staff 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 This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 345 From:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Monday, August 10, 2020 5:00:16 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:08/10/2020 5:00 PM Response #:281 Submitter ID:29432 IP address:69.144.74.115 Time to complete:1 min. , 4 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.). Applicant Information 346 First Name Allison Last Name Bryan Physical Address 110 East Olive Street #405 PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (503) 789-8912 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Architect Employer CLB Architects Email abryan@clbarchitects.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? (○) Less than 1 year Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I am a licensed Architect and Creative Director at CLB Architects in the Bozeman office. In 2109, I relocated to Bozeman from Portland, Oregon after running and owning my own multi-discipline design firm for 6 years. Prior to that I was doing Global Design for Nike and I began my career post graduate school at CLB in Jackson. I am a passionate designer, but outside of my day job, my ultimate love is in health and wellness--and I believe contributing to the Parks of Bozeman is contributing to the livelihood, health and wellness of the entire community. Many reasons brought us to Bozeman, the natural beauty, good schools, ease of life, but most importantly the community we saw from a bird's eye view. My husband and I are both architects, and not only did we see this amazing community, but also the amount of growth that the community is experiencing and how would would love to hep flourish, but also protect the city and the community that has welcomed us in with open arms. Being a woman in the field of architecture while simultaneously, having my most important job being a mother, would make me an excellent candidate alone for this position. In addition, my experience as a female business owner in a large city would also bring a different point of view. 347 References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Addi Jadin Parks Planner and Development Manager Bozeman, MT (406) 582-2908 Reference 2 Claudia Von Flotow COO, Key Development 541-490-9612‬ calvianovonflotow@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? City Website + Addi Jadin Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? We have just purchased a property at 7209 Lorelei Dr and are building a house. This is in county jurisdiction. 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. 348