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Home My WebLink About(Re)Appointments to the Planning BoardCommission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk / Citizen Advisory Coordinator Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk SUBJECT: (Re)Appointments to the City Planning Board MEETING DATE: January 4, 2013 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTIONS: I move to reappoint or appoint [up to three] members to the City Planning Board. AND I move to confirm the Mayoral appointment of [up to one] member to the City Planning Board. BACKGROUND: The three members appointed by the City Commission and the County representative appointed by the Mayor with advice from the County have terms that expired January 31, 2013 and one ongoing vacancy exists for a Mayoral appointment. Commission appointees Trever McSpadden and Adam Fruh have applied for another term. Two new applications have also been received. If all applicants were appointed at this time, one vacancy would remain for a County representative appointed by the Mayor with a recommendation from the County Commission. 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. 327 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. There are three expired Commission appointee terms, one expired Mayoral appointee term (with recommendation from the County) and one Mayoral appointment vacancy. Applicants seeking Reappointment: New Applicants: Adam Fruh (City Commission appointee) Carl Tange Trever McSpadden (City Commission appointee) George Thompson Attachments: Board Applications 328 Form updated: 1/10/2013 12:37:01 PM First Name: Adam Last Name: Fruh Physical Address : City: Bozeman State: Montana Zip Code: 59715 Primary Phone : Email: Your current occupation: Self Employed Employer: AFI How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for?: Planning Board (City) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 5 years If so, where ?: Bozeman Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: Although the planning board has yet to meet for the past six months I am anxious to contribute to the discussion. Early August through November this year, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to our Department of Transportation's reconstruction of the Grand Loop Road in Yellowstone National Park. Our specific task focused on the massive historical masonry abutments that are invariably sinking into the canyon below along the road. Cooperation between an extensive plan set, written specifications, Federal Highway Administration Inspectors, the Prime Contractors, their inspectors, Superintendents, and labor, provided a challenge that demanded clear communication and a technical understanding of the proposal. My ability to identify discrepancies and purposefully resolve continues to grow. Furthermore I have a have healthy supply of enthusiasm for public discourse and how we can help to ensure that Bozeman remains amongst the greatest places to live. Reference 1 : Bruce Davis and/or Scott Davis @ Rock & Co. Brighton CO. Jeff Ho + Meg Hall owner/operator Spire Climbing Gym Bozeman MT 329 Reference 2: Ethics: yes Other Info: I have a long term commitment to public service and interest. My background and continued education uniquely prepare me to be a valued contributor to the logic and reasoning that represent the citizens of Bozeman. From my beginnings at Parks and Recreation, to present day on the planning board I strive to serve the city in a professional and positive manner. Thank you for your time. Media Source: I currently have a term expiring on Jan.31 330 Form updated: 1/9/2013 9:10:25 AM First Name: Trever Last Name: McSpadden Physical Address : City: Bozeman State: Montana Zip Code: 59715 Primary Phone: (406) Additional Phone: (406) Email: trevermcspaddenbpb@gmail.com Your current occupation: Land Planner Employer: Morrison-Maierle, Inc. How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? : >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: Planning Board (City) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: +/- 2 Years If so, where ?: Planning Board & Zoning Commission Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: Experience in the application of land planning principles, working understanding of the City of Bozeman's planning process. Familiarity with the goals and objectives as well as the implementation strategies of Bozeman's long range planning philosophies. Reference 1: Robert Lee Reference 2: Brad Stratton Ethics: yes 331 332 Form updated: 12/20/2012 11:09:18 PM First Name: George Last Name: Thompson Physical Address: City: Bozeman State: Montana Zip Code: 59715 Primary Phone: Additional Phone: Email: Your current occupation: College of Business, adjunct professor Employer: MSU How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for?: Planning Board (City) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: approx. 4+yrs; 2 yrs If so, where ?: County Tax Appeals Bd; City Impact Fee Bd Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: Over 28 yrs experience in project management and development for public and private clients. Education: MBA; Univ. of Chicago; Finance and Marketing, 1995 Masters of Architecture; Univ. of Colorado; 1984; Honors Thesis “Cheese Factory in Nebraska” BA; Univ. of Nebraska Licensed Architect, Real Estate Broker-Illinois WORK EXPERIENCE- SUMMARY Montana State University: Adjunct Professor College of Business-2007-Present MSU: Facilities Project Manager, 2004-2011; Research facilities; Football Stadium Expansion, Agricultural Experiment Stations. Mesirow Stein Real Estate: Chicago Illinois; •Purdue Univ. Research Park; market analysis for new 375 acre Extension Campus, business incubator, housing. •The Glen, Naval Air Base Redevelopment, Glenview, Illinois; provided all financial pro-forma analysis of 1,120-acre adaptive re-use new town center project with + $1 billion build-out value. •Responsibilities: land sales analysis, phased build-out, estimate tax revenue, tax based Village bond funding. Transaction team selected finalists for 23 land parcels for + $180 million total land sales. Coordinated developer commitments, land sales contracts, permitting, infrastructure. Represented city’s in development agreements for construction of retail, commercial, senior housing,and residential parcels. •Northern Ill. Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA). Created business plan analysis for $25 mm revenue public agency. Reference 1: Erik Carr, owner-Main Street Over Easy; 333 Reference 2: Pete Peck, owner-Rental Professionals Ethics: yes Other Info: As our community continues to grow, we need appropriate planning decisions to create sustainable growth objectives without compromising the qualities which make Bozeman a great place to live and work. Media Source: City Commissioner Chris Mehl suggested I apply. 334