HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointment to the Downtown Bozeman Improvement District/Tax Increment Finance Board
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Aimee Kissel, Deputy City Clerk
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Downtown Bozeman Improvement District Board/Tax
Increment Finance (IDB/TIF)
MEETING DATE: May 18, 2009
RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Jacobson appoints one non-voting member to the Downtown
Bozeman Improvement District Board/Tax Increment Finance (IDB/TIF), with the advice and
consent of the Commission.
BACKGROUND: There are two non-voting vacancies on the IDB/TIF. There is currently one applicant applying for this position. The board has recommended this applicant (see attached).
The Downtown Bozeman Improvement District Board (IDB/TIF) was created under the Urban
Renewal Plan, which was adopted by the Commission under Ordinance No. 1409 on November
20, 1995.
The IDB Board is comprised 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.
The IDB/TIF currently has two vacancies and one applicant.
Applicant seeking Appointment:
Bill Stoddart
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission Attachment: Board application and board recommendation letter
386
12 MAY 2009
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Jacobson and City Commissioners From: Chris Naumann, Executive Director
Re: Downtown IDB-TIF Board Appointment
Meeting Date: May 18, 2009
RECOMMENDATION: The TIF Board would like to recommend appointing Bill Stoddart to
the non-voting position with a term to expire in June of 2012. Mr. Stoddart is financial advisor with DA Davidson & Co. located downtown.
BACKGROUND: The Downtown Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Board consists of 5 voting
members and 2 non-voting members. Historically, newly appointed members have been
designated as non-voting members to give them ample time to understand the purpose and function of the TIF board, the Urban Renewal Plan, and its associated projects.
It has been intent of the TIF Board to attract an applicant from the downtown financial
community as their expertise in monetary matters would benefit the board and the district.
EFFECTS: This action would ensure the TIF Board consists of at least one but not more than seven non-voting members. As a result of this action, the TIF Board would have one
remaining non-voting vacancy.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the Mayor or City Commissioners CONTACT: Chris Naumann, Downtown Bozeman Partnership
224 East Main Street Bozeman MT 59715
406-586-4008 chris@downtownbozeman.org
SUPPORTED BY: Downtown TIF Board
387
Received 4/16/09
Fill out the following information and click send to apply for the Downtown Bozeman
Improvement District Board/Tax Increment Finance (IDB/TIF).
Name: Bill Stoddart
Physical and Mailing Address:
Email:
Phone(s):
Length of time in the Bozeman area: Since 1992
Occupation: Financial Consultant
Employer: D.A. Davidson
Have you ever served on a City or County board? (Yes/No) No
(If so, where, what board, and how long?)
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests, and experiences. As both a
downtown resident and someone who works at a downtown business, I am committed
to Bozeman's downtown. Also, as someone who works in the financial services
industry, and who was formerly a high school educator, I believe I can help facilitate
conversation among the various topics the TIF Board may encounter.
References (Individual or Organization)
Brian Brown - Branch Manager, D.A. Davidson -
Godfrey Saunders - Principal, Bozeman High School -
Dave Sovulewski - Sovulewski Construction -
Please include name and phone for three references.
I understand that sending this email is the same as signing my name. (Yes/No) Yes
Special Note: This application is considered public record. Application contact
information may be displayed on the City of Bozeman website.
388