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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Aimee Kissel, Deputy City Clerk Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Beautification Advisory Board MEETING DATE: July 27, 2009
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Action Item
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint one new member to the Beautification Advisory Board.
BACKGROUND: The Beautification Advisory Board currently has one vacancy that
expires June 30, 2012 and one applicant.
The Beautification Advisory Board is created under Ordinance No. 1360, Chapter 2.84, Bozeman Municipal Code. The board is to consist of up to nine members, to be appointed to
staggered three-year terms. Persons must be of legal age. A majority of the members must be
residents of the city; and non-resident members shall “have some interest in the city by virtue of
working in the city, owning property in the city, or entering the city frequently for any lawful purpose.”
The board is to identify, investigate, and recommend community beautification projects and
programs; investigate and pursue possible funding sources for beautification projects, in
coordination with City staff; and advise the Commission concerning beautification of City-owned properties and facilities.
The Beautification Advisory Board currently has one vacancy and one applicant.
Applicant: Jason Cohn ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Attachment: Board Application
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Fill out the following information and click send to apply for the Beautification Advisory board.
Date: 7/8/09
Name: Jason Cohn
Physical Address: Bozeman, MT 59718
Email:
Phone(s):
Length of time in the Bozeman area: 10 years
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
Employer: Hydrodynamics Inc.
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.
I have taken an interest in seeing the city grow in a responsible manner. I figure this
might be a way that I may be able to make a contribution on a larger scale.
Recently I contacted the owner of the empty, over grown lot next to mine and got
permission to clean up the lot and plant a garden. After several months of work the lot now
closely resembles a community garden and park. I have even enlisted the help of a couple of
neighbors to get the work done. I enjoy gardening and working outside when I get a chance and
I think I would enjoy the opportunity to work with likeminded people and make a contribution
to my community.
References (Individual or Organization) Roger Kirk, Nyda Gilbertson, Vikki Leuschen
Please include name and phone for three references.
Roger Kirk – 406-579-2572, Nyda Gilbertson – 406-579-4191, Vikki Leuschen -406-
579-3534
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Per Ordinance No. 1759, revising Chapter 2.01 of the Bozeman Municipal Code,
all board members are required to attend a yearly ethics workshop provided free of charge by
the City as a condition of service as a member of a board. Noted
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