HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointment to the Downtown Business Improvement District Board
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk
Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment to the Downtown Business Improvement District Board
(BID)
MEETING DATE: January 13, 2014 MEETING TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint Dylan Clarkson to the Downtown Business Improvement District Board.
BACKGROUND: This board has one vacancy and one new applicant. The BID Board has
recommended the appointment of Mr. Clarkson. Please see the attached letter for details
regarding their recommendation.
Montana Code stipulates that BID Board members be owners of property within the
district. In the past, several applicants were appointed to the board as "property owner
representatives" because their property title named a corporation as the owner rather than the
individual. For many years the City Commission has honored this precedent by appointing
property owner representatives to the BID Board.
The BID was originally created by Resolution No. 3361 and Ordinance No. 1517, per
MCA 7-12-1121, in May of 2000. In June of 2010, the BID was extended/recreated by
Resolution No. 4263 for an additional ten years.
The board shall be comprised of not less than five, nor more than seven, owners of
property within the district. Members are appointed for staggered four-year terms.
The BID currently has one vacancy and one new applicant.
New Applicant: Dylan Clarkson
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
ATTACHMENT: Board Application and Recommendation Letter Report created on January 3, 2014
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AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 65
Form inserted: 11/21/2013 3:40:35 PM
Name: Dylan S. Clarkson Physical Address: 501 E Main, Bozeman, Montana 59715
Primary Phone: (406) 522-3560
Additional Phone: (406) 581-4983
Email: dclarkson@americanbankmontana.com Your current occupation: Commercial Lender / Cash Management Services
Employer: American Bank - 501 East Main Location
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr
Which position are you applying for?: BID)
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 attended and have
graduated from MSU - Bozeman in 1997 and have enjoyed Bozeman ever since. Prior to my employment at American Bank (July 2006 to Present)I worked for Dick Walter/Dick Walter
Audi as the General Manager (1997-2006). My residency and employment history have helped
me better understand the vital role a thriving Downtown will make for a community. I have also
worked with Chris N. on various projects and that has helped me understand the role of the
Board of the BID. Serving on this Board is one way I can help contribute to Downtown Bozeman.
Reference 1: Bruce Erickson - Owner American Bank Dick Walter - EVP American Bank-
former employer
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2: 406 223 2000 406 522 3525
How did you hear about us?: Chris Naumann
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26 November 2013
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Becker and City Commissioners
From: Chris Naumann, Executive Director
Re: Downtown BID Board Appointment
Meeting Date: TBD
RECOMMENDATION: At the request of the BID Board, I would like to recommend
appointing Dylan Clarkson to the open position on the Downtown BID Board with a term to
expire in June of 2017. Mr. Clarkson is the Branch Manager at American Bank’s downtown
location at 501 East Main Street.
The current vacancy exists due to the resignation of Steve Stinson of Wells Fargo Bank. The
board has found it advantageous to have a member from the financial sector.
BACKGROUND: As required by Montana Code, the Downtown Business
Improvement District (BID) Board shall be comprised of not less than five, nor more than seven,
owners of property within the district.
EFFECTS: The appointment of Mr. Clarkson will fill the only vacant seat on this
seven person board.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the Mayor or City Commissioners
CONTACT: Chris Naumann
Downtown Bozeman Partnership
222 East Main Street #302 Bozeman MT 59715
406-586-4008 chris@downtownbozeman.org
SUPPORTED BY: Downtown BID Board
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