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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Aimee Kissel, Deputy City Clerk
Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT: Appointment to the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board (NSURB)
MEETING DATE: December 7, 2009
RECOMMENDATION: Appointment of a non-voting member to the North Seventh Urban
Renewal Board.
BACKGROUND: One non-voting position expiring January 31, 2014 is currently vacant.
Taylor Lonsdale has applied to fill this vacancy. The board has provided a recommendation
letter to the Commission endorsing this applicant.
On November 27, 2006 the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 1685, Adopting an Urban
Renewal Plan for the North Seventh Corridor and Adjacent Properties. This plan is the official
policy guide for public action regarding the North Seventh Avenue Urban Renewal District, and
it creates the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board (NSURB) in order to implement this plan
pursuant to MCA S 7-15-4232. Specifically, the NSURB will: 1) develop plans which implement
the vision for the District; 2) review on an ongoing basis the operation and processes of all public
agencies to assure that such activities are supportive of the Plan; and 3) advocate and coordinate
the complete and full implementation of the Plan.
Individuals appointed to the NSURB shall have a demonstrated interest in the District or adjacent
neighborhoods. Pursuant to MCA S 7-15-4234, the mayor, by and with the advice and consent of
the City Commission, shall appoint the NSURB, which shall consist of five voting members. The
initial voting membership shall consist of one NSURB member appointed for 1 year, one for 2
years, one for 3 years, and two for 4 years. Each appointment thereafter shall be for 4 years.
(1) Each voting member shall hold office until his/her successor has been appointed and has
qualified.
(2) A voting member shall receive no compensation for his/her service but shall be entitled to
authorized necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, incurred in the discharge of his/her
duties.
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(3) Any person may be appointed as voting members if they reside within the municipality. The
preferred composition of the NSURB would include two residents of the District, two business
owners in the District, and one member at large.
(4) A voting member may be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office.
(5) The appointment of voting members shall be ratified annually by the City Commission.
A majority of the voting members shall not hold any other public office under the municipality
other than their membership or office with respect to the NSURB.
In addition to the five voting members, the NSURB shall be composed of a non-voting
membership of not more than four individuals. The initial membership shall consist of one
member appointed for 1 year, one for 2 years, one for 3 years, and one for 4 years. Each
appointment thereafter shall be for 4 years. These individuals must possess demonstrated interest
in the district, specific expertise or other qualifications necessary to help implement the plan.
(1) Each non-voting member shall hold office until his/her successor has been appointed and has
qualified.
(2) A non-voting member shall receive no compensation for his/her services but shall be entitled
to authorized necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, incurred in the discharge of
his/her duties.
(3) A non-voting member may be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in
office.
(4) The appointment of non-voting members shall be ratified annually by the City Commission.
There is one vacancy for a non-voting member and one new applicant.
New Applicant:
Taylor Lonsdale
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Attachment: Board Application
Recommendation letter from NSURB
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CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
APPLICATION FOR THE NORTHEAST URBAN RENEWAL BOARD
Date:________________________
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Physical Address: _________________________________________________________
Mailing Address (if different): _______________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________
Phone(s): _______________________________________________________________
Length of time in the Bozeman area: _________________________________________
Occupation: ______________________________________________________________
Employer: _______________________________________________________________
Have you ever served on a City or County board? ________________________________
(If so, where, what board, and how long?)
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests, and experiences.
References (Individual or Organization) Name: Phone:
___________________________________________________ __________________
___________________________________________________ __________________
___________________________________________________ __________________
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.
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