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Home My WebLink AboutReappointments to the Bicycle Advisory Board Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: Reappointments to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board MEETING DATE: December 19, 2013 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDATION: I move to reappoint or appoint [up to five applicants] to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: Six terms on the Bicycle Advisory Board expire December 31st. All the board members with expiring terms except the non-voting High School representative have applied for another term. One new application has been received. None of the applicants qualify for the non-voting High School representative position. One new application has been received. The Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) was created by the City Commission in September 1990 (Resolution No. 2817). Its purpose is to recommend safe bicycle practices throughout Bozeman in regard to enhanced bicycle circulation and design, community-wide bicycle education and safety programs, and other matters relating to bicycling in the Bozeman area. Bozeman Municipal Code Sec. 2.05.2510 Membership. A. The bicycle advisory board shall consist of up to 11 voting members and one non-voting liaison to be appointed by the city commission. One member shall be a student of Montana State University. One member representing the county may be recommended by the county commission and appointed by the city commission. One additional non-voting liaison shall be a student of Bozeman High School. Members of this board shall serve two-year staggered terms. Each member may be reappointed without any limitation on the number of reappointments. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments for the balance of the term remaining. B. With the exception of the non-voting high school liaison, only persons of legal age may be appointed to the board. High school representatives under age 18 must provide a signed consent from a legal guardian stating they may participate in board activities. A majority of the board shall be residents of the city. Nonresident members of the board shall have some interest in the city by virtue of working in the city, owning property in the city, or entering the city frequently for any lawful purpose. In addition, the members should be knowledgeable of bicycling and/or traffic safety in the Bozeman area. This board has six terms expiring December 31st, with five reapplying members and one new applicant. None of the applicants qualify for the non-voting High School position. Reapplying Applicants: New Applicant: 457 Michael Davis Jessie May Campbell Petra Davis Jenna Fallaw Rebecca Gleason Brian Hughes ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachment: Board Applications 458 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 62 Form inserted: 11/18/2013 9:11:22 PM Name: Jessie May Campbell Physical Address: 115 S. Church Ave., Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (406) 570-8780 Email: jessie.may.campbell@gmail.com Your current occupation: Licensed Massage Therapist Employer: Be - Massage & CranioSacral Wellness How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for?: (BABAB) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: Bicycle fun and safety is my primary interest. For the previous two years I have been actively volunteering as the coordinator for the Eagle Mount Cycling Club, and in May I was voted in as a member of the Bozeman Bike Kitchen Board. I have been an avid cyclist for more than a decade and have remained heavily involved in the cycling communities everywhere I have lived. My passion and ambition about cycling is demonstrated in my lifestyle and I am always looking for ways to increase knowledge surrounding the sport. I believe I can bring fresh ideas, enthusiasm and creativity to BABAB. Reference 1: Rebecca Gleason 406-600-0800 rebecca.gleason@coe.montana.edu Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Taylor Lonsdale 406-548-1523 bznbybike@gmail.com Other Info: I own six bicycles. How did you hear about us?: Bill Cochran 459 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 61 Form inserted: 11/18/2013 2:23:05 PM Name: Michael Davis Physical Address: 544 N. Montana Ave, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (717) 805-9609 Email: mqdjr@yahoo.com Your current occupation: Lawyer Employer: McKenna Law, PC How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for?: (BABAB) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: +1yr If so, where ?: BABAB Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I am interested in promoting bike travel in Bozeman, including addressing issues of access, safety, and education. Reference 1: Dylan Taylor (434) 962-1219 dylanwtaylor@yahoo.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Bill Bartlett (406)586-1926 Other Info: I have enjoyed my time with the board and would be happy to continue in this position if the board will have me. How did you hear about us?: Currently serving 460 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 54 Form updated: 11/14/2013 9:35:09 AM Name: Petra Davis Physical Address: 824 S. 8th Ave, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (907) 227-0605 Email: petradavis@hotmail.com Your current occupation: student Employer: Montana State University How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for?: (BABAB) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: ~ 1 year If so, where ?: Bozeman Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. : I currently serve on the Bozeman Bike board,and would love the opportunity to continue. I have learned so much over the past year and right now there is so much momentum around bikes, I am so happy to be learning and helping and just being a part of an awesome community in Bozeman! Reference 1: Jenny Fiebig (406)600-4811 jenny@byep.org Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 : Jacquie Spoon (864)680-3681 jspoon@g.clemson.edu How did you hear about us?: in person 461 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 57 Form inserted: 11/16/2013 4:36:03 PM Name: Jenna Fallaw Physical Address: 1309 S. Montana, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (406) 587-1973 Email: jenna_grimm@hotmail.com Your current occupation: teacher Employer: Learning Circle Montessori How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: (BABAB) 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 would like to renew my position on the board. I have served the past year as the board's secretary. Reference 1: Nancy Characklis 580-8068 ncharack@hotmail.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Joann Schuetze 582-9527 jschuetze77@gmail.com 462 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 55 Form updated: 11/14/2013 9:58:59 AM Name: Rebecca Gleason Physical Address: 1139 N Spruce Dr., Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (406) 600-0800 Additional Phone: (406) 994-6541 Email: bgleaso@yahoo.com Your current occupation: Research Engineer Employer: the Western Transportation Institute- MSU How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: (BABAB) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 4 years If so, where ?: BABAB Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I have served on BABAB for 4 years as a general member, secretary, treasurer and board chair. I'm active in the Bozeman and Montana bicycling communities. I perform research on bicycle and pedestrian planning, infrastructure and programs with a goal of creating a more balanced transportation system that decreases dependency on automobiles. Reference 1: David Kack - Program Manager Mobility and Public Transportation WTI 994-7526 dkack@coe.montana.edu Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Bill Cochran - current BABAB member 406-581-4306 bill_cochran@mac.com How did you hear about us?: friend 463 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 63 Form inserted: 11/19/2013 6:51:50 PM Name: Brian Hughes Physical Address: 1331 Bridger Dr., Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (406) 548-8101 Email: funhoggin@aol.com Your current occupation: Manager Employer: Costco Wholesale How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: (BABAB) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: one year If so, where ?: Bicycle Advisory Board Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I have been involved in Bike racing since 1982. I also lived in the Netherlands for 3 years where I was part of one of the most complete cycling cultures in the world. I am a manager at Costco Wholesale and know many of the Bozeman business owners. Have helped organize Bike to Work Week in 2012 and 2013. Have also promoted Bike to Work Month, Week and Day for the Bozeman Costco in 2012 and 2013. Organized Bike to Eat day in 2013. Have volunteered quite a few hours at the Bozeman Bike Kitchen. Reference 1: Rebecca Gleason Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Kirk Ahlberg Other Info: Would like to be able to continue to help organize Bike to Work Week and also help get the North 19th Street bike path completed. How did you hear about us?: Currently on board 464