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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReappointments to the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Citizen Advisory Coordinator Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: (Re) appointments to the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board (NSURB) MEETING DATE: February 25, 2013 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTIONS: I move to confirm the Mayoral re-appointment of Andrew Cetraro as a voting member to the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board. And I move to re-appoint Kevin Cook as a non-voting member to the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board. BACKGROUND: One voting and one non-voting term expired January 31, 2013. Both members have reapplied. There are two ongoing non-voting member vacancies. In 2006 with Ordinance 1685, The Commission adopted an urban renewal plan to act as a policy guide for the North Seventh corridor and adjacent properties, and created the North Seventh Avenue Urban Renewal District, and the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board (NSURB) to implement this plan. According to the North Seventh Avenue Urban Renewal Plan, “The NSURB is responsible for the implementation of this Plan, pursuant to MCA S 7-15-4232. Specifically, the NSURB will: 1) develop plans which implement the vision for the District; 2) review on an ongoing basis the operation and processes of all public agencies to assure that such activities are supportive of the Plan; and 3) advocate and coordinate the complete and full implementation of the Plan. Individuals appointed to the NSURB shall have a demonstrated interest in the District or adjacent neighborhoods. Pursuant to MCA S 7-15-4234, the mayor, by and with the advice and consent of 280 the City Commission, shall appoint the NSURB, which shall consist of five voting members. Each appointment shall be for 4 years. (3) Any person may be appointed as voting members if they reside within the municipality. The preferred composition of the NSURB would include two residents of the District, two business owners in the District, and one member at large. (4) A voting member may be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office. (5) The appointment of voting members shall be ratified annually by the City Commission. A majority of the voting members shall not hold any other public office under the municipality other than their membership or office with respect to the NSURB. In addition to the five voting members, the NSURB shall be composed of a non-voting membership of not more than four individuals, appointed to 4 year terms. These individuals must possess demonstrated interest in the district, specific expertise or other qualifications necessary to help implement the plan. There is one voting and one non-voting expired terms. Both members with expiring terms have re-applied. Members re-applying: Andrew Cetraro (voting, Mayoral appointment) Kevin Cook (non-voting, Commission appointment) ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachments: Board Applications 281 Form inserted: 2/14/2013 11:02:09 AM Name: ANDREW CETRARO Physical Address: Bozeman Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Additional Phone: Email: Your current occupation: SWAMPER Employer: VILLAGE INN PIZZA How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for? : (NSURB) City Limits? yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 10 If so, where ?: N7URD, CITY COMMISSION, MAYOR Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences? PLEASURE TO SERVE!!!! Reference 1: CARL SOLVIE Reference 2: JEFF KRAUSS Ethics: yes Other Info: LIGHT POLES SHOULD BE UP BY JULY 4TH 2013!!!!!! How did you hear about us?: SERVE ON BOARD 282 Form updated: 1/24/2013 3:54:32 PM Application to the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board Name: Kevin Cook Physical Address : Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Email: Kevin@genecookrealestate.com Your current occupation: Developer Employer: Gene Cook Real Estate How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 6-10 yr City Limits : no Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 4 years on the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I am a partner in the Comfort Inn on North Seventh. This board and district will have a great affect of our business at the Comfort Inn and our whole community. I am also developing other commercial properties around town and in the county. Reference 1: Scott Walker Walker Construction scott@walkerconstruction.biz Reference 2 : Carl Lehrkind IV Lehrkinds Distributing clehrkind4@bozemancoke.com Ethics: yes How did you hear about us?: Chris Saunders asked me to be on the original board. 283