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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointments to the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk / Public Engagement Coordinator Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointments to the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOP) Committee MEETING DATE: April 15, 2013 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTIONS: I move to appoint Bob Hawks to the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee for a term of one year. AND I move to appoint Sandy Dodge and Doug Chandler to the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee for a term of two years. AND I move to appoint Don Beeman and Tom Starner to the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee for a term of three years. AND Affirm [one Commissioner] to act as a liaison between TOP and the City Commission. BACKGROUND: This new committee was created with Ordinance No. 1857, which will be in full force on April 18, 2013. The appointments under consideration are for the first set of members. One member shall be a member of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board recommends Sandy Dodge for this position. The Director of Parks and Recreation has recommended the applicants listed in the recommended motions. According to Ordinance No. 1857, Chapter 2, Article 5, Division 19 of the Bozeman Municipal Code this Committee shall be made up of citizens, community leaders and experienced 99 professionals to advise the city commission on parks, trails and open space development possibilities and to assist in the implementation of the city of Bozeman 2012 Parks, Trails and Open Space Bond as adopted by Resolution No. 4386 and approved by the voters on November 6th, 2012. BMC Section 2.05.3010. - Creation; powers, duties and authority; membership. A. Creation; powers, duties and authority. The city commission creates the trails, open space and parks (TOP) committee and authorizes the TOP to exercise the following powers and duties: 1. Assist the commission in the establishment of procedures and guidelines for the evaluation of projects for which funds are proposed to be expended. 2. Review and make recommendations to the commission on proposals for the use of parks, trails, and open space bond funds. 3. Adopt bylaws for the operation of the committee, subject to the approval of the commission. 4. The TOP may have such other duties and responsibilities as directed by the city commission. B. Actions advisory only. C. Members; appointments and terms. 1. All appointments to the TOP shall be made by the city commission. 2. One voting member shall be a member of the recreation and parks advisory board (RPAB). The RPAB may make a recommendation on appointment of its member to TOP. 3. The director of the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department shall serve as an ex-officio member of TOP. 4. There shall be five members of the TOP committee. The terms of the initial five members shall be as follows: One member to serve for one year, two members to serve for two years, and two members to serve for three years from the date of their appointment. After initial terms, TOP members shall serve three year staggered terms. Each member may be reappointed with a three term limitation on the number of reappointments. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments for the balance of the terms. 5. The city commission shall affirm one commissioner to act as liaison between the TOP and city commission. 6. A TOP member shall receive no compensation for the member’s service. TOP members shall be entitled to previously authorized expenses, including travel expenses incurred during the discharge of duties. 7. TOP members shall reside within the city limits of Bozeman and shall have expertise in such areas as finance, real estate, landscape architecture, public health, planning or law. 8. A TOP member may be removed by a majority vote of the commission at any time for any reason. 100 There are five vacancies to fill, one of which needs to be a representative from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. There are 20 applicants. Applicants (All within city limits): Don Beeman Don Cape Jr. Doug Chandler Paul Dissly Sandy Dodge (Recreation and Parks Board) Josh Fairchilds Stephanie Gray Michael Harris Bob Hawks Blake Lerner Amy McNamara Dennis Raffensberger Paul Reichert Stuart Schopp Tom Starner Tony Thatcher Brian Tudor Lauren Waterton Noah Weiss Lanette Windemaker ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the Commission. FISCAL AFFECTS: None. Attachments: Board Applications 101 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 20 Form inserted: 3/2/2013 12:26:19 PM Name: Don Beeman Physical Address: Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Email: Your current occupation: Executive Vice President Employer : Takeda Vaccines (Montana), LigoCyte How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for?: Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. : I am interested in being a member of the TOP Committee for the following reasons. First, my 30 plus years of business experience in a variety of large and small companies has taught me how to carefully and transparently make resource trade-offs. This skill will be important in allocating the $15 million. I have directly managed organizations that have had substantial resources and those that have had little. In both cases, the organizations have succeeded. Second, I take great pride in the fact that we live here. LigoCyte, the company I lead, contributes to the local economy and has been a solid supporter, alongside its employees, of the GVLT. And on a personal note, my commitment to Bozeman is strong. We intend to stay in Bozeman and I would welcome the challenge of helping the community build upon its already successful trail, open space and parks accomplishments. Third, I will be a good listener, team member and a leader if selected to this advisory position. We will achieve great results together. Reference 1: Rob Bargatze robert.bargatze@ligocyte.com Reference 2: Larry Mikkola larry.mikkola@ligocyte.com Ethics: yes How did you hear about us?: From the Chronicle 102 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 41 Form inserted: 4/1/2013 5:14:45 PM Name: Don Cape, Jr. Physical Address: Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Additional Phone: Email: Your current occupation: Real Estate, Restaurant, Hotel Employer : JWT Capital, LLC How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: TOP City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I am an active real estate developer and entrepreneur in Bozeman. I have been directly involved in the development of several projects along North 19th to include The Stoneridge PUD, Hilton Garden Inn, Old Chicago and Stoneridge Square. I have owned and operated a commercial real estate brokerage in Bozeman as well. As a third generation Bozeman native I also have an understanding of the multitude of constituencies that comprise the Bozeman community. I have a Bachelors Degree in Finance and a Masters Degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver. Reference 1: Kevin Cook Reference 2: Andy Willett Ethics: yes Other Info: I recognize the unique opportunity the community has to invest the money associated with the bond in a prudent way that respects the wishes of the voters and creates a legacy to Bozeman. How this money is invested will impact Bozeman for many generations so thoughtful consideration must be applied to each request. Our natural environment and unique culture define Bozeman, but our individual interests are broad and this bond issue needs to respect that fact. How did you hear about us?: Brit Fontenot 103 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 25 Form inserted: 3/5/2013 9:01:23 PM Name: Doug Chandler Physical Address: Bozeman Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Additional Phone: Email: Your current occupation: Engineer / President Employer: Allied Engineering Services, Inc. How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: TOP City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 3 years If so, where ?: Gallatin County - impact fee advisory board Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: My greatest qualification is a deep fondness for trails, open space and parks. I grew up in Bozeman and have lived 45 of my 53 years here. My wife Sonja and I have four active children ranging from age 10 to 21. We like to hike, hunt, bike, swim, ski, camp, boat, and play soccer and basketball. In my nearly 20 years as a Rotarian, I was Rotarian of the Year three times primarily for my role as Community Service Committee Chair and my work at the East Gallatin Recreation Area. At that park, I lead efforts to develop a Park Master Plan and to design, permit, and build the Bozeman Beach, the restroom/concession building, trails and bridges, shelters, the plaza, and the volley ball courts. I have worked closely with the Bozeman Park and Rec Department and have applied for and administered several Park Improvement Grants on behalf of the Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Club (BSRC). At Allied Engineering, we have donated thousands of hours of engineering and surveying to assist GVLT, BSRC, and other organizations with trails, bridges, trail heads, parking lots, an Amphitheater and Dinosaur Playground. My other primary qualifications for this position are related to my background in engineering and business and my expertise in such areas as design, environmental permitting, planning, real estate and finance. In addition to park facilities, I have designed and permitted stream reclamation, buildings, roads, pipelines, subdivisions, dams, and water and wastewater facilities. 104 Reference 1: Richard Mackie Reference 2: Catherine Simonson Ethics: yes Other Info: Volunteer positions include: 1) Bozeman Daily Chronicle Editorial Board; 2) Past President of the Montana Section, and member of several national boards and committees of the American Society of Civil Engineers; 3) Community Service Chair and current President of the Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Club; 4) Board member of the American Consulting Engineers Council; 5) Gallatin County Impact Fee Advisory Committee. How did you hear about us?: Mitch Overton invited me to apply 105 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 30 Form inserted: 3/10/2013 10:19:43 PM First Name: Paul Dissly Physical Address: Bozeman Montana 59718 Primary Phone: Email: Your current occupation: Retail Manager Employer: Kmart How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: TOP City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: As a life-long Montana resident and having spent the last 30 years living in Bozeman, I have seen firsthand the growth and development of this area. Our home was once on the edge of town and is now near the middle. There was an abundance of open space around us for our children to explore as they grew up. Now though it is developed, a trail system that has emerged in our neighborhood. As an avid user of these trails both in and out of the city, I would like to see them continue to grow, develop, and connect. I have met many members of the community through my business and associations with my children during their schooling in Bozeman. In addition, my college degree was in Parks & Recreation. My education and strong ties to the community would be an asset to serving my community on this board. Reference 1: Steve Johnson Reference 2: Dan Rust Ethics: yes How did you hear about us?: News Media 106 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 40 Form inserted: 4/1/2013 2:23:16 PM Name: Sandy Dodge Physical Address: Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Email: Your current occupation: retired How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: TOP City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 12 years If so, where ?: RPAB Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I have served on the Rec and Parks Board and on its subdivision review committee for some time, helped write the current PROST plan, and am quite familiar with the park related wants and needs of the community. Reference 1: David Cook Reference 2: Dave Skelton 582-2260 Dskelton@bozeman.net Ethics: yes Other Info: At the March RPAB meeting I was voted the board's choice to represent them on this committee. How did you hear about us?: Aimee Brunckhorst sent me the application 107 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 33 Form updated: 3/20/2013 8:49:33 AM Name: Josh Fairchilds Physical Address: Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Email: Your current occupation: Vice President Employer: Oboz Footwear How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for?: TOP City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: As a co-founder of Oboz Footwear, I was a very early supporter of the Trails, Open Space and Park Bond Initiative. I was active in raising awareness and support for the bond initiative. I am personally very committed to ensuring the long term livability of Bozeman, for myself, my family and my employees. Within Oboz I oversee our manufacturing, design & development and marketing departments. Additionally, I am a member of the senior management team involved in finance and operations. I have extensive experience in project management, personnel management and business operations. I am a great communicator, highly collaborative and an experienced mediator. I know I will bring a strong, thoughtful and reasoned voice to the advisory board. Thanks for the opportunity. Reference 1: Terry Cunningham Reference 2: Ben Bennett Ethics: yes How did you hear about us?: Word of mouth. 108 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 28 Form inserted: 3/7/2013 3:58:17 PM Name: Stephanie Gray Physical Address: Bozeman Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Additional Phone: Email: Your current occupation: Program Development Employer: Gallatin College-MSU How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: TOP City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, where ?: Gallatin County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council - Advisor Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I have a Masters in Public Administration and I have spent my professional career working in non-profits and educational institutions. I have worked professionally for the past 15 years doing grants and project management in the areas of social, community, training and educational development. I have also worked as a grants reviewer. Professionally I have been responsible for over $500,000 in Federal, State and Local funds. I understand how to read budgets and make projections on the cost of projects. I have worked in a variety of collaborative settings with social service non-profits, public agencies, and educational institutions. I have served on Child Care Connections Board, church boards, and currently on the Alcohol and Drug Services Board of Directors. I have the time and desire to learn more about my community by providing service to the City of Bozeman Reference 1: Rob Pertzborn Reference 2: Jono McKinney Ethics: yes How did you hear about us?: paper 109 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 22 Form updated: 3/4/2013 1:29:35 PM Name: Michael Harris Physical Address: Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Email: mike.harris@gallatin.mt.gov Your current occupation: Conservation and Parks Director Employer: Gallatin County How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? : >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: TOP Committee 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 ?: Bozeman Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: For the past 10 years I have administered the purchase of land and conservation easements for Gallatin County through their two $10 million Open Space Bonds. I have extensive experience in the legal, policy and political issues that arise from the purchase of land and easements under the Montana Open Space and Voluntary Conservation Easement Act. I administer all of the Parks for the Gallatin County Commission and the Board of Park Commissioners. I have consulted with cities and counties across the country on how to establish Open Space programs. Reference 1: William Murdock and Earl Mathers bill.murdock@gallatin.mt.gov 406-582-3000 earl.mathers@gallatin.mt.gov 406 582 3008 Ethics: yes How did you hear about us?: internet 110 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 24 Form inserted: 3/4/2013 4:38:50 PM Name: Bob Hawks Physical Address: Bozeman Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Additional Phone: Email: Your current occupation: Retired Employer: Retired How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 25 years If so, where ?: Planning Board Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. : Service on planning board, city commission, and as mayor. Interested in quality of life issues for city residents. Reference 1: Tim Swanson Reference 2: Dorothy Eck Ethics: yes Other Info: Would prefer the one year term of the staggered options for the new advisory committee on Open Space and Parks. How did you hear about us?: Newspaper 111 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 21 Form inserted: 3/3/2013 9:15:34 PM First Name: Blake Lerner Physical Address: Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Email: Your current occupation: MSU Student (Industrial Engineering) How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: After living and growing up in Bozeman for the past 15 years, I have developed a love for the many open spaces and recreational opportunities that this area presents. I am an avid runner, skier, biker, gardener, and also have a passion for community service. I believe that I could contribute a great deal to the TOP board in that I am a frequent user of the many open spaces and trails located in and around Bozeman, know many individuals from different walks of life who use local parks and trails for a wide variety of recreational activities, and could connect people’s visions and ideas to help improve these spaces in the future. Being an MSU student, I also could serve as a liaison for the wants and needs of the large student population who use Bozeman recreational areas. I would also apply my skills that I have learned from my major in Industrial Engineering in the fields of human ergonomics and utility to help compromise and develop ideas from community members to create an efficient, practical, and beneficial plan for the future of Bozeman parks. Reference 1: Audrey Lee Reference 2: Kiah Abbey Ethics: yes Other Info: I would be honored to serve on the Trails, Open Space, and Parks Committee and believe that I would offer a realistic and beneficial viewpoint towards the future development of Bozeman recreational areas. How did you hear about us?: Newspaper and Radio 112 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 41 Form inserted: 4/5/2013 4:11:47 PM Name: Amy McNamara Physical Address: Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Email: Your current occupation: Consultant Employer: McNamara Consulting, Inc. How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for?: TOP City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: As a regular open space and trail user in Bozeman, I have a strong sense of our community’s current assets and the areas (neighborhoods, types of open space, trails opportunities, etc.) in which Bozeman is well-endowed and in which our community is deficient. In addition, I bring fifteen years of experience working professionally and as an involved citizen supporting the creation of open space. This experience includes advocating for open space and trail protection; working to secure and leverage public funds for land protection; and working with individuals, private foundations, and public charities to fund trail and open space protection. Between 2006 and 2009 I was an appointed member of the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 3 Citizen Advisory Committee. This committee provided FWP with information, ideas, emerging trends and initiatives from the public and provided a vehicle for FWP to inform key citizens. I have served on the boards of directors of two nonprofits that are dedicated to making Bozeman a better place to live (Friends of the Bozeman Public Library (2005-2011) and the Bozeman Area Community Foundation (2011 to present)). Prior to living in Bozeman, I worked for the Appalachian Mountain Club – an organization dedicated to creating, advocating for, and managing recreational opportunities in the Northeastern U.S. I would be honored to bring my background and experience to serve the Bozeman community as a member of the Trails, Open Space, and Parks Committee. Reference 1: Chris Mehl cmehl@bozeman.net Reference 2: Pat Flowers Region 3 Supervisor, FWP 406-994-4050 pflowers@mt.gov Ethics: yes How did you hear about us?: Newspaper 113 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 39 Form inserted: 3/31/2013 8:24:17 AM Name: Dennis Raffensperger Physical Address: Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Additional Phone: Email: Your current occupation: University Architect Employer: Montana State University How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for?: TOP City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 7 years each If so, where ?: Evanston, IL and Mendham, NJ Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I am a passionate, intelligent user of open space in and around Bozeman, bringing to my use and appreciation of parks and open space the esthetic appreciation as well as a nuts and bolts understanding developed in my 35 years as an architect. I live on the south side, 200 feet from Longfellow school yard. I see every day the effect of that open space on an established city neighborhood. I frequent the linear trail and Peets Hill, understanding and appreciating these spaces and the roles they play for a wide spectrum of users as well as the role they play in bringing both nature and community to the parts of the city they traverse. I am an avid hiker, cyclist, and skier. I cycle to work and around town every day. I walk my dog through the south side every day. I ski in Linley Park. I feel involved with city open space every day. I bring a critical perception to open space cultivated in my many years as a design professional. Through my professional training I see and understand city parks and open space in their larger urban context. I have served on a City Plan Commission, a Zoning Board, an Historic Preservation Commission. I was a board member for a 500 acre Natural Land Trust. I understand and appreciate the process of working collaboratively toward shared goals in the public interest. My five years in Bozeman have created in me a love for this community and a tremendous desire to both enhance and protect this unique place to live, work and recreate. 114 Reference 1: Steve Schnee, Friend and Board member GVLT Reference 2: Rob Pertzborn, Friend and local architect Ethics: yes Other Info: I discussed this issue with both Steve Schnee in his role as a board member of GVLT and Carson Taylor, a neighbor, friend, and city commissioner, when the initiative was placed on the ballot and have followed it since. I had a sign for passage of the initiative in my front yard during the last election. I am excited about bringing both my recreational passions and my professional experience to bear on this pivotal issue for the growth of our city and the quality of life that we all cherish. How did you hear about us?: Through local press and suggestion by friends 115 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 37 Form updated: 3/22/2013 4:46:06 PM Name: Paul Reichert Physical Address : Montana 59715 Primary Phone : Email: Your current occupation: Project/Grants Manager Employer: Yellowstone Park Foundation How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: TOP City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: about 3 yrs. If so, where ?: currently on Historic Adv. Board Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I currently manage the grant making program that funds projects and programs in Yellowstone National Park, and would enjoy helping the City create a process for prioritizing and selecting projects for the trails and open space bond funds. I also bring 20 years of Montana community planning and project development experience and have successfully: designed and built public works projects and facilitated land transactions and access agreements, designed and built new streetscapes and trail networks with public agencies, and secured multiple funding sources to implement projects. It would be important for me to ensure that this new board and city have a solid public process, transparent decision making, and implement projects that use public funds efficiently and with accountability. Planning for the use and application of these trail and open space bond funds is vital for Bozeman, and I would be honored to be involved to ensure that the community is well served. Reference 1: Cyndy Andrus Reference 2: Chris Naumann, Downtown Bzn chris@downtownbozeman.org 406-586-4008 w Ethics: yes Other Info: I do not currently serve in any leadership role for any organization that will potentially seek support from these bond funds. How did you hear about us?: paper 116 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 19 Form inserted: 3/1/2013 10:40:37 AM Name: Stuart Schopp Physical Address:Bozeman, Montana 59718 Primary Phone: Additional Phone: Email: Your current occupation: Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Employer: Pfizer How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: TOP City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I'm qualified to hold a seat on this board for many reasons. First and foremost is my belief that all citizens have a responsibility to participate in local Government. This participation allows individuals to take ownership in the decisions made. I am currently the President of my HOA consisting of 75 homes. This position has taught me to be sensitive to the views of others and to practice conflict resolution. My family and I are avid users of the Bozeman trail system. We walk on many of the trails throughout the year. I also log around 800 miles a year running the local trails. I'm also an avid cyclist, both mountain and road. I feel strongly that we can do a better job supplying bike friendly routes in and around the Bozeman metro area. Nobody should feel they're risking life and limb while riding, walking or running the streets around town. Reference 1: Michael Miles Reference 2: Mark Doherty Ethics: yes How did you hear about us?: The Bozeman Chronicle 117 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 40 Form inserted: 4/2/2013 11:55:26 AM Name: Tom Starner Physical Address:, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone Email: Your current occupation: Realtor Employer: Gene Cook Real Estate How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: Choose Which position are you applying for?: TOP City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I grew up in Bozeman and love the city. I have three small children and we are frequent users of Bozeman's parks and trails and I hope my perspective as a parent and a Realtor can be used by the committee. Reference 1: Steve Sparks Reference 2: Jerry Cashman Ethics: yes How did you hear about us?: City Staff 118 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 32 Form inserted: 3/19/2013 4:00:39 PM Name: Tony Thatcher Physical Address: Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Additional Phone: Email: current occupation: GIS Analyst, Owner Employer: DTM Consulting, Inc How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: TOP City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I am a geographer by training with backgrounds in natural resources, planning, and mapping. For the past 16 years I have worked in the private sector, the last 14 years as the owner of DTM Consulting. DTM is a science-based natural resources consulting company focused on mapping and spatial data analysis. Through DTM I have worked with public (city, county, state, and federal), private, and not-for-profit sectors on a broad variety of land use, planning, and management issues. I currently serve as treasurer of the Bozeman Masters Swimming Club (my term ends this summer). My previous board experience includes an elected 2-year term as the treasurer of the Montana Association of Geographic Information Professionals and as the president of the Bozeman Triathlon Club. Additionally, I acted as race director for the Bozeman Tritons Triathlon for the past three years. These experiences solidified my commitment to collaborative, community-based planning processes that help lead to informed decisions. My personal passion for outdoor activities drives much of my desire to see Bozeman continue to lead in protecting open space and providing recreation opportunities for its citizens and visitors. My professional background allows for critical assessment of options. And my past board experience provides a foundation for working collaboratively on potentially contentious issues. I believe that, cumulatively, these experiences would allow me to be a strong member of the TOP Committee. Reference 1: Jono McKinney Montana Conservation Corps, CEO/President Reference 2: Karin Boyd, Applied Geomorphology, Owner Ethics: yes How did you hear about us?: Newspaper article 119 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 29 Form inserted: 3/8/2013 9:10:31 AM Name: Brian Tudor Address: Bozeman Montana 59718 Primary Phone: Additional Phone: Email: Your current occupation: REALTOR - Sales Associate Employer: ERA Landmark Real Estate How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: TOP City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I was raised and have lived in Bozeman since 1971. I am a graduate of Bozeman Senior High and attended MSU in Film and TV (photography). I did move away for three years and tried desperately to return as I missed all that the wonderful Gallatin Valley has to offer. I received my Real Estate license in September of 2001 and worked for Sharon Tudor Isler for a period of 6 months as her Buyer Broker. I then returned to the restaurant business where I had been a professional Chef for 20 years. I have been working full time with Sharon for the past 7 years as a Buyer agent and listing agent partner and have successfully closed many transactions in land and residential sales. As a longtime Bozeman resident and as a Realtor who works with buyers and sellers, I know the importance and value of Open Space, Trails and Parks to the everyday citizen. My expertise is in Real Estate values for Residential and Land sales. I am a past chair of Professional Development Education Committee for the Gallatin Association of Realtors and currently serve on the committee. This is my home town and I want only the best for its people, so Bozeman can continue to be a beautiful, healthy community full of recreational opportunities for its citizens of all ages. Reference 1: Robyn Erlenbush Reference 2: Brian Murphy Ethics: yes Other Info: Thank you for your consideration. Brian Tudor How did you hear about us?: News articles and Mitch Overton 120 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 27 Form inserted: 3/6/2013 9:57:07 PM Name: Lauren Waterton Physical Address: Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Additional Phone: Email: Your current occupation: Land Planner Employer: Sanderson Stewart How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for?: TOP City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: My family and I were drawn to Bozeman, like so many others, for the sense of community, unique cultural opportunities and an abundance of recreation. I believe that access to open space and trails not only makes for a better quality of life, but is necessary and fundamental for the success of any community. As a practicing land planner with 20 years of professional experience, I have a broad knowledge of the nexus between land use principles, public facilities, community goals and fiscal realities. I have worked as a public planner (Vail, Co), for private development (Vail and Big Sky) and currently work as a planner in a consulting firm. I believe my experience and expertise as a planner can aid this new committee as it sets evaluation criteria and makes recommendations to City Commission. Throughout my career, I have provided staff support to a variety of public and private boards, including planning commissions, design review boards and homeowner associations. I currently serve as the president of the Hope Early Learning Center Board of Directors, a newly formed organization working to establish a child care center at Hope Lutheran Church. I understand the dedication and experience it requires for a volunteer board to be effective. Reference 1: Warren Vaughan Gallatin County Planner warren.vaughan@gallatin.mt.gov Reference 2: Danielle Scharf Senior Engineer, Sanderson Stewart Ethics: yes Other Info: I feel I can be objective in establishing criteria for weighing, reviewing and recommending proposals. I have no affiliation with any organizations that would request funding nor have any preconceived notions of how funds should be spent. How did you hear about us?: web streaming of City Commission meeting 121 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 36 Form inserted: 3/21/2013 12:43:38 PM Name: Noah Weiss Physical Address: Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Additional Phone: Email: Your current occupation: Financial and Operations administrator Employer: World Wildlife Fund, Inc How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for?: TOP City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: Over seven years experience in organizational planning, grants and contracts management. Strong background in State and Federal Funds compliance and operations management best practices for non profit organizations. Additional experience in fiscal year planning, program budgeting and operations of domestic and foreign offices. Specialties:Operations Management, Safety and Security,Proposal Writing, US Government Funding Administration, Participatory Training, Grants and Contract Administration, Human Resources, Program Budgeting, Project Management, Marketing and Fundraising Reference 1: Martha Kauffman and Jeff Eshbaugh Ethics: yes Other Info: www.linkedin.com/in/noahweiss/ Married, one dog and one son. How did you hear about us?: Bozeman Chronicle 122 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 26 Form inserted: 3/6/2013 1:05:50 PM Name: Lanette Windemaker Physical Address: Bozeman Montana 59715 Primary Phone: Additional Phone: Email: Your current occupation: Land Use Planning Consultant Employer: Self How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: TOP City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: My previous experience as an employee of and consultant to the City of Bozeman Department of Planning and Community Development offered me professional opportunities to work with the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and the City Commission. As a resident of Bozeman, the establishment of this new TOP Committee is an opportunity to support the community without having or creating a conflict with my professional work. I am a self-employed Land Use Planning Consultant, providing local governments with technical assistance in land use planning and growth policy development, zoning, subdivision, tax increment financing, and the public process. Since establishing myself as a sole proprietorship in 2002, I have consulted on numerous projects throughout the State of Montana. Prior to becoming a consultant, I had more than 15 years of experience in the land use planning field working for the local governments of Gallatin County and the City of Bozeman, Montana; Fairbanks Northstar Borough, Alaska; Prince William County, Virginia; Riley County, Kansas; and the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado. I have a Masters of Regional and Community Planning from Kansas State University, and a B.S. (Earth Science-Geographical Planning) from Montana State University. I have been a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners since 1989. In addition, I am a member of the Western Central Chapter of the American Planning Association and the Montana Association of Planners. Reference 1: Janet Cornish Reference 2: Chris Saunders 406-582-2260 csaunders@bozeman.net Ethics: yes How did you hear about us?: Newspaper, television news 123