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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Public Engagement Coordinator
Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Tree Advisory Board
MEETING DATE: July 1, 2013
AGENDA TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to reappoint Lessa Racow to the Tree Advisory Board.
BACKGROUND: Two terms on the Tree Advisory Board expired June 30th and there is one
ongoing vacancy. One member has reapplied for another term.
The Tree Advisory Board is created under Ordinance No. 1364, adopted by the City Commission
on April 26, 1993, as codified in Chapter 2.92 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. The Board is
comprised of five members appointed by the City Commission, serving staggered two-year
terms.
Whenever possible, two of the members shall be from the following disciplines: real estate,
commercial lending, civil or environmental engineering, or landscape architecture or
construction.
Members shall be residents of the City, own property within the City, or be gainfully employed within the City.
The Board is advisory to the Commission, providing guidance and advice regarding the City's
tree program and developing a proposed arboricultural specification manual and any needed
revisions.
The Tree Advisory Board currently has one vacancy, two expired terms and one member
reapplying.
Reapplying applicant: Lessa Racow
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Attachment: Board Application
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AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 7
Form inserted: 5/31/2013 4:07:47 PM
Name: Lessa Racow Physical Address: 3113 Augusta Drive, Bozeman, Montana 59715
Primary Phone : (406) 581-5599
Email: lessa@incontour.com
Your current occupation: Landscape Architect
Employer: inContour How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 1-5 yr
Which position are you applying for?: Tree Advisory Board
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.: I am applying to continue
serving on the Tree Advisory Board.
Reference 1: William Hoch bhoch@montana.edu
Reference 2 : Adam Racow adam@formescent.com 406-219-7711
Ethics: yes
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