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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Zoning Commission
MEETING DATE: October 14, 2013 MEETING TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint Guy Alsentzer to the Zoning Commission.
BACKGROUND: There is an ongoing vacancy on the Zoning Commission. Mr. Alsentzer applied for the Planning Board and staff asked if he would also be willing to apply
for the Zoning Commission. Mr. Alsentzer concurred. He is a past Wetlands Review Board
member and is also applying to serve on the Wetlands Review Board again. Staff feels it would
be appropriate to have Mr. Alsentzer serve on all three boards.
The Zoning Commission was re-created under Ordinance No. 1500, to establish procedures for
the administration of the municipal zoning ordinance within the City limits. Resolution No.
3312 then established the membership of the Zoning Commission.
According to Resolution No. 3312:
The Zoning Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the City Commission.
Members of the board shall serve two-year staggered terms. Persons of legal age may be
appointed to the board. All members must be residents of the City of Bozeman.
This Commission has one vacancy and one new applicant. New Applicant:
Guy Alsentzer
Attachment: Board Application
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AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 45
Form inserted: 9/17/2013 9:21:56 AM
Name: Guy Alsentzer Physical Address: 507 S. 10th Ave, Bozeman, Montana 59715
Primary Phone: (406) 570-2202
Email: guyalsentzer@gmail.com
Your current occupation: Lawyer Employer: Upper Missouri Waterkeeper, Inc.
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 1-5 yr
Which position are you applying for?: Planning Board (City) and Zoning Commission City Limits: yes
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes
If so, how long?: 1-2 year terms
If so, where ?: Bozeman, MT; Wrightsville, PA
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: Guy possesses professional expertise concerning water resources management, land use planning, and conservation biology. He earned a Juris Doctorate (law degree) specializing in federal
environmental laws, a Masters of Environmental Law & Policy specializing in water resources
management and land use planning, and a BA in Political Science and Social Justice. For the past
four years Guy has worked largely in the public interest, non-profit field where he has worked on environmental issues on the federal, state, and local levels. Relevant here, Guy has worked with local jurisdictions in planning effective water resource management strategies and in assisting
communities in coming into compliance with state mandated water pollution controls. Guy has a
keen interest in sustainable land use planning, helping cities like Bozeman progressively plan for
present and future needs of its citizenry. Guy previously lived in Bozeman from 2008-2010 and served on the Wetlands Review Board. During that time he worked at the Gallatin County Attorneys Office. He also worked at the Northern Rockies Office of Western Environmental Law
Center in Helena. He returned to Bozeman, permanently for all intents and purposes, in July
2013 and is eager to serve the community which he enjoys immensely.
Reference 1: Meg Casey 608.628.0169
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2: Becky Edwards 406.570.9427
How did you hear about us?: Previous Board Service @ City
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