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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointments to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk / Board Coordinator Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointments to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board MEETING DATE: October 22, 2012 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDATION: I move to appoint [up to three applicants] to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: Four vacancies currently exist on BABAB. One has been ongoing for a non- voting High School liaison and the other three vacancies came about due to recent resignations from members with new time constraints. Five new applications have been received. None of the applicants qualify for the High School liaison position. The Bike Board discussed the applicants that had applied by October 3rd and would like to forward a recommendation to the Commission to appoint Brian Hughes and Petra Davis. They are in the process of contacting the other applicants to determine the strengths they may be able to bring to the board and will pass on a recommendation prior to appointment for the third 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 throughout Bozeman 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 1594, Chapter 2.98 in April 2003, the board shall consist of up to nine members who will serve two year staggered terms. Each member may be reappointed without any limitation on the number of reappointments. Persons must be of legal age. 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 four vacancies (one for a High School student) and five new applicants. New Applicants: Kirk Ahlberg Petra Davis Brian Hughes Noel Twigg Linda Voss 147 ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachments: Board Applications 148 Date: 8/24/2012 Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Bicycle Advisory Board Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: new Enter your first name: Kirk Enter your last name: Ahlberg Email Address: Physical Address: Bozeman Phone Numbers: Length of time in the Bozeman area: 1.5 yrs Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): Bozeman Occupation: Financial Advisor Employer: Thrivent Financial Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I'm the President of the Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club and advocate of all forms of cycling. I've commuted by bike both in Bozeman and in Minneapolis for the past several years and get around town primarily by bicycle. I'm interested in encouraging more Bozemanites to ride their bikes around town, especially for those shorter trips. I think the bicycle is a fantastic way to experience Bozeman and envision a future of healthier residents, less pollution, lower dependence on fossil fuels, and more economical transportation. Also, I believe that a bicycle friendly city is great for small businesses, especially in a town like Bozeman with our terrific Main St. corridor. Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: The Bozeman City Charter voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008 requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings?: Yes Is there any other information you feel may be relevant to your application?: No How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: Sam Haraldson told me about it 149 Date: 5/17/12 Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Bike Advisory Board Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: New Applicant Enter your first name: Michael Enter your last name: Davis Email Address: Physical Address Phone Numbers: Length of time in the Bozeman area: 5.5 years Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): Bozeman Occupation: Attorney Employer: McKenna Law, P.C. Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I enjoy both road and mountain biking. I try to commute by bike whenever possible. I have been practicing law in Bozeman for 5 years. Our firm has a contract with West Yellowstone to cover all municipal law issues, as well as, prosecution of criminal misdemeanors. I think that this experience would make me a valuable addition to the Board because I could offer insight into issues of liability or legality. Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: Bill Bartlett 586 List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: Jim McKenna 586 What representative position are you applying for?: I am looking to replace Bill Bartlett upon his resignation from the Board. The Bozeman City Charter voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008 requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings?: Yes. Is there any other information you feel may be relevant to your application?: I have a wicked-cool fixie... How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: Bill Bartlett 150 ApplyBoardID: 56 Date: 09/19/2012 Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Bicycle Advisory Board Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: new Enter your first name: Brian Enter your last name: Hughes Email Address: Physical Address: Bozeman 59715 Phone Numbers: Length of time in the Bozeman area: nine years Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): yes Occupation: Manager Employer: Costco Wholesale Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I have raced bicycles since I was 15 years old. I lived and raced in Rome, Italy for three years. I lived and raced in Amsterdam, the Netherlands for three years. I had a bicycle industry import and distribution business in the Netherlands. The Netherlands has one of the most bike friendly cultures of any country in the world. I ran a very successful bike to work day, month and week program last year for the Bozeman Costco. I was very much involved in the Bozeman bike to work week. Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: Rebecca Gleason List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: Bill Cochran The Bozeman City Charter voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008 requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings?: yes Is there any other information you feel may be relevant to your application?: I am a manager at the Bozeman Costco. I would like to be involved with the 19th street businesses and general area becoming more bike friendly. How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: From other members of the board. 151 Date: 10/11/2012 Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: BABAB Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: New Applicant Enter your first name: Noel Enter your last name: Twigg Email Address: n Physical Address: 59718 Phone Numbers: Length of time in the Bozeman area: 11+ years off and on Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): Yes Occupation: Management Consultant Employer: Independent Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: Actively involved with the Boston Cyclists Union during my time there. Member of the Board of Directors and Interim Membership Director for 8 months. I have much experience advocating for improvements to the bicycle infrastructure, as well as a great deal of experience explaining current projects and national statistics to potential members. I have attended workshops with the Alliance for Biking and Walking and am excited about the opportunity to get involved in Bozeman. Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: Jasmine Laietmark (fellow board member, Boston Cyclists Union) List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: Pete Stidman (ED, Boston Cyclists Union) What representative position are you applying for?: Advisory Board Member The Bozeman City Charter voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008 requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings?: Yes Is there any other information you feel may be relevant to your application?: No How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: BABAB website 152 ApplyBoardID: 27 Date: 06-13-2012 Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: New applicant Enter your first name: Linda Enter your last name: Voss Email Address: Physical Address: 404 S Willson Ave Phone Numbers: Length of time in the Bozeman area: 2 weeks Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): Yes Occupation: Student/Guest Care Representative Employer: Sage Day Spa Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I have used alternative transportation for over 30 years, and firmly believe in educating those who chose to use it. My choice is by bicycle, and would love to see those who do the same to have the knowledge to keep them safe. It also helps to educate those who chose to drive on the rules cyclists and pedestrians follow so we all can have a positive experience in our community Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: Joann Graham List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: Camie Mueller What representative position are you applying for?: Volunteer The Bozeman City Charter voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008 requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings?: Yes Is there any other information you feel may be relevant to your application?: Because of my in-town biking and pedestrian experience, I feel I can be of great help to the board While living in Missoula, I spoke numerous times with Phil Smith (Program Manager of Bicycle, Pedestrian Program) and had an 153 excellent understanding of the laws pertaining to those who chose alternative transportation. How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: Word of mouth, and asking at the bike shops about such a board here in Bozeman Form inserted: 6/13/2012 5:26:18 PM 154