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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning board memo and application (partial).pdf Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Kissel, Advisory Board Coordinator Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk Chris Kukulski, City Manager SUBJECT: Appointment to the City Planning Board MEETING DATE: February 7, 2011 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDATION: City Commission appoint one new member to the City Planning Board. BACKGROUND: Due to expired terms and a resignation, four vacancies exist on the City Planning Board; two for Commission appointment, two for Mayoral appointment. One of the expired terms will be handled towards the end of February after the County Commission considers whether to recommend Bill Quinn for another term during their February 8th County Commission meeting. After that meeting, the Mayor can consider the reappointment of Mr. Quinn. One new application for a Commission appointment has been received. The City Planning Board shall encourage local units of government to improve and plan for the future development of the City of Bozeman and areas adjacent to the City to the end that highway systems be carefully planned; that new community centers grow only with adequate highway, utility, health, educational, and recreational facilities; that the needs of agriculture, industry, and business be recognized in future growth; and that residential areas provide healthy surroundings for family life. The City of Bozeman Planning Board was created by Ordinance No. 1508 in December 1999. In January 2007, Ordinance No. 1686 revised Section 2.66.0230, providing for certain staggered terms for City Planning Board members so that in the future all terms don’t expire at the same time. According to Ordinance No. 1686, Section 2.66.030 of the Bozeman Municipal Code was amended to read: “2.66.030 Composition. The Bozeman Planning Board shall consist of nine members, appointed to two year terms to expire on January 31, as follows: A. One member appointed by the City Commission from its own membership. The term of the appointed member shall be coextensive with the term of office to which he or she has been elected or appointed unless the Commission, on its first regular meeting of each year, appoints another to serve as its representative or unless the appointee’s Commission term is terminated; B. Three members appointed by the City Commission one of whom, at the Commission's discretion, may be an employee of the City of Bozeman or hold public office in Bozeman or Gallatin County. The appointments shall be for two-year terms, with those terms to expire on January 31 of odd-numbered years; C. One member appointed by the Mayor, upon designation by the Gallatin County Board of Commissioners, who may be a member of the Board of County Commissioners or an office holder or employee of the County. This appointment shall expire on January 31 of odd-numbered years; D. Four citizen members appointed by the Mayor, who shall be resident freeholders within the city limits, and who shall be qualified by knowledge and experience in matters pertaining to the development of the city. These appointments shall be coterminous with the term of the Mayor. That gives five even-numbered year members, and four odd-numbered year members. There are four vacancies and one new applicant. New Applicant: Karyn Bonderud Attachment: Board Application CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA APPLICATION FOR THE CITY PLANNING 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.