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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy Clerk / Citizen Advisory Coordinator Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board MEETING DATE: February 4, 2013 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint Matthew Parsons and John Soderberg to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board has two at-large vacancies and an ongoing student vacancy. Two new applications have been received. The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board is established under Section 2.36.030 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. It consists of up to fourteen members who serve three-year terms, except for the two students, who serve one-year terms. They shall represent as many facets of recreational programs as possible. A majority of the members, regardless of the Board's size, shall be residents of the City. The Board is advisory, making recommendations to the City Commission on policy and procedural matters in the field of recreation and playgrounds as well as parkland dedications or cash-in-lieu proposals forwarded during the planning/subdivision process. There are two at-large vacancies and one ongoing student vacancy. Two community members have applied for the at-large positions. New Applicants: Matthew Parsons John Soderberg ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachments: Board Applications 339 Form updated: 1/24/2013 9:24:35 AM Application for the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board First Name: Matthew Parsons Physical Address : Bozeman, Montana, 59718 Primary Phone: Additional Phone: Email: Your current occupation: Marketing/Web Manager Employer : Northern Lights Trading Company How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 6-10 yr City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? : no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: Like many people in Bozeman, I have a keen interest in outdoor recreation. It's the reason my wife and I moved to Bozeman. We love the mountains and rivers but have come to treasure the opportunities available in our city's parks since our son was born. A strong community is built on opportunities to interact not only with nature, but our neighbors. I relish the opportunities that parks provide and want to help ensure that parks and recreation continues to grow as our city grows. I am currently in the English-Writing program at MSU, but my first degree is in Recreation and Park Management in which I was immersed in the issues and policies that shape public recreation. I have worked as a manager at Northern Lights ever since moving to Bozeman in 2006 and have had the good fortune to be able to work with the likes of David Cook, helping to raise funds for the Bozeman Boulder Initiative, Kelly Pohl, helping to steer the $15 million parks and trails bond to passage and Penelope Pierce, assisting GVLT with their goals of protecting land and building trails in our community. I've spent my professional life helping others achieve their goals and have fun in the outdoors. I would love to continue doing that by sharing my insights and knowledge of recreation on this advisory board. I thank you for your consideration and look forward to answering any questions you may have for me. Reference 1: Michael D. Garcia, Owner NLTC Reference 2: Dr. Doug Downs 406-994-5193 doug.downs@msu.montana.edu Ethics: yes Other Info: I'm smart, good looking and a pleasure to get along with ;) Seriously, thanks for taking the time to read my application and I hope that I get a chance to talk about how I can help the board in the future! -Matt Parsons How did you hear about us?: On the City of Bozeman website 340 Citizen Advisory Board Application Date: 1/22/13 Which Board / Commission are you applying for? Recreation and Parks Advisory Board New Applicant? Yes Name: John Soderberg Address: E-mail: Phone Numbers: Length of time in Bozeman area: 4 years Do you live in the City Limits? (Depending on the board this may be required): yes Occupation: Retired Clergy and Chaplain/Counselor Employer: Retired UMC and Cedridian Have you ever served on a City or Bounty Board before?_No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences:_Multi-County Health Planning Chairperson from Choteau County in 1970s, Tri-County Chemical Dependency Chair from Bozeman in 1980s, Bozeman Deaconess Board from 1976-1985, Currently on committees at Bozeman United Methodist Church and Willowbrook Townhome Assn., Board Member of Luccock Park Church Camp and Gallatin Valley Family YMCA. At this stage of my life, I am committed to working for those who will come after me. As a minister and former member of Jaycees, Kiwanis, and School Committees I have always worked to nurture programs for children, youth and families. In my first appointment to Roundup, I worked with the community to develop a community teen center. I am committed to visioning and long range planning that preserves the best of what has been handed to us and provides “win-win” resolutions for all who will participate. I have both the time and energy to contribute to this advisory committee. Reference: Rev. Dave McConnell dave@bozemanumc.org Reference: Tim Swanson 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 Any other relevant information : I became aware of two openings on this board while attending a meeting of the Board last week. I was impressed with the staff and the board at that meeting. I think this is an important moment in our community's planning in this area; I would like to be a part of that effort. 341