HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointment to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Aimee Kissel, Deputy City Clerk
Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board
MEETING DATE: October 24, 2011
MEETING TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint Allen Steckmest as the Montana State University representative on the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board.
BACKGROUND: One vacancy for a College student is available. One applicant has applied
for this position.
The Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) was created by the City Commission in
September 1990 (Resolution No. 2817). Its purpose is to recommend safe bicycle practices, in regard
to enhanced bicycle circulation and design, community-wide bicycle education and safety programs, and other matters relating to bicycling in the Bozeman area.
As amended by Ordinance 1795 the board shall consist of up to eleven members who will serve two
year staggered terms. One member shall be a student of Montana State University, one shall
represent Gallatin County. Each member may be reappointed without any limitation on the number
of reappointments. Members must be of legal age. In addition, one non-voting liaison shall be a student of Bozeman High School.
A majority of the board shall be residents of the city. Non-resident members of the board 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. In addition, the members should be knowledgeable of bicycling and/or traffic safety in the Bozeman area.
This board has one vacancy for a College student and one applicant.
New Applicant:
Allen Steckmest
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Attachment: Board Application
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CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
APPLICATION FOR THE BOZEMAN AREA BICYCLE ADVISORY 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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