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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointment to the City Planning Board REVISED Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: Reappointments to the City Planning Board MEETING DATE: January 27, 2014 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Krauss may appoint up to [four reapplying members] to the City Planning Board. If all are not appointed to Mayoral positions: RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint [up to one reapplying member] to the Planning Board. BACKGROUND: There is currently one term vacant on the City Planning Board for a Commission appointee. Four Mayoral appointee terms expire January 31, 2014. All four members with terms expiring have applied for another term. A new application was added on January 24th. The Mayor will indicate which members he would like to appoint to the Commission. If any applicants remain, the Commission can then choose to appoint a remaining applicant for the vacant Commission appointee position. If all four applicants are appointed, there will still be one remaining vacancy. The City Planning Board shall encourage local units of government to improve and plan for the future development of the City of Bozeman and areas adjacent to the City to the end that highway systems be carefully planned; that new community centers grow only with adequate highway, utility, health, educational, and recreational facilities; that the needs of agriculture, industry, and business be recognized in future growth; and that residential areas provide healthy surroundings for family life. The City of Bozeman Planning Board powers and duties, jurisdiction and composition are codified in the Bozeman Municipal Code in Sections 2.05.500 through 2.05.520. The composition is listed as follows: Sec. 2.05.520. Composition. A. The planning board shall consist of nine members, appointed to two-year terms to expire on January 31, as follows: 1. One member appointed by the city commission from its own membership. The term of the appointed member shall be coextensive with the term of office to which such member has been elected or appointed unless the commission, on its first regular meeting of each year, appoints another to serve as its representative or unless the appointee's commission term is terminated; 2. Three members appointed by the city commission, one of whom, at the commission's discretion, may be an employee of the city or hold public office in the city or the county. The appointments shall be for two-year terms, with those terms to expire on January 31 of odd-numbered years; 3. One member appointed by the mayor, upon designation by the county board of commissioners, who may be a member of the board of county commissioners or an office holder or employee of the county. This appointment shall expire on January 31 of odd-numbered years; 4. Four citizen members appointed by the mayor, who shall be resident freeholders within the city limits, and who shall be qualified by knowledge and experience in matters pertaining to the development of the city. These appointments shall be coterminous with the term of the mayor. B. The city clerk shall certify the members appointed by the city commission. The certificates shall be sent to and become a part of the records of the planning board. The mayor shall make similar certification for the appointment of citizen members. There is one vacancy for a Commission appointee and four Mayoral appointee term expirations. Re-applying Applicants: New Applicant: (added 1-24-14) Guy Alsentzer Brett Potter Erik Garberg Julien Morice Paul Neubauer Attachments: Board Applications AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 81 Form updated: 1/14/2014 1:06:27 PM Name: Guy Alsentzer Physical Address: 209 N 3rd 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) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: Several years If so, where ?: Bozeman, MT; Wrightsville, PA Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: A Montanan by choice, I moved to Bozeman because of the unique cultural and social values that bind together our community. I wish to see our city grow and flourish thoughtfully, in line with the good planning work previously done in fashioning a Comprehensive Plan and neighborhood-specific growth plans. Beyond a passion for service and our community, my educational and experiential background are strong qualifications for service on the City Planning Board. I possess a juris doctor and masters degrees, with coursework in advanced land use planning, including public works and infrastructure, related items essential to a holistic understanding of city planning. Similarly, I've applied these and related skill sets professionally as staff at organizations focused on protecting and improving community health and resiliency, as well as on other municipal boards. More specifically, I've served on citizen boards for the City of Bozeman previously (WRB) where I have very much appreciated meeting and engaging other service-oriented members of our community and stakeholders in the public. Insofar as I served but the brief 4 month remainder during 2013 of a Planning Board vacancy, and in that short time enjoyed working on the projects before the Planning Board and fellow Board members' congeniality, I respectfully request the Commission allow me the opportunity to serve a new full-term and, in so doing, give back to the community which I hold dear. Reference 1: Jayson O'Neill Dir. Communications MT Dept. of Agriculture 406.570.5019 jaysononeill@gmail.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Meg Casey Program Manager Montana Water Project, Trout Unlimited 608.628.0169 megkcasey@gmail.com How did you hear about us?: reappointment 285 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 79 Form inserted: 1/9/2014 1:19:08 PM Name: Erik Garberg Physical Address: 4237 Brenden Street, Bozeman, Montana 59718 Primary Phone: (406) 600-5872 Additional Phone: (406) 600-8447 Email: erik.dale.garberg@gmail.com Your current occupation: Project Manager/Senior Engineer Employer: Sanderson Stewart How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for?: Planning Board City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 10 Years If so, where ?: Whitefish and Bozeman Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: Current Board Member Reference 1: Jeff Krauss, Cyndy Andrus Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: jkrauss@bozeman.net candrus@bozemanchamber.com How did you hear about us?: On the Board 286 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 42 Form inserted: 1/17/2014 Name: Julien Morice Physical Address: 2110 Sourdough Rd, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (406) 581-9999 Email: J@ironwoodd.com Your current occupation: Real Estate Employer: Ironwood Inc. How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? : >10 yr Which position are you applying for? : Planning Board (City) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 1.5 years If so, where ?: Gallatin County, Planning Board since 5-13 Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. : Julien Morice 2009-2012 Ironwood Development LLC - Williston, ND Developer/General Contractor/Managing Partner • Ironwood Industrial Park - Williston, ND. Senior Developer and Managing Partner. • Ironwood Estates - Williston, ND. Senior Developer and Managing Partner. • Blackwood Estates - Williston, ND. Senior Developer and Managing Partner. 2007-2011 Ironwood Properties Inc. - Bozeman, MT Realtor/Principal/Planner. Specialized in the evaluation and brokerage of investment and distressed properties. • Realtor for the largest two Builders in Bozeman, MT (Rosa-Johnson, Chase-Skogan Homes). 1999-2008 Square One Structures Inc. - Bozeman, MT General Contractor/Developer/Principal. Developer and/or General Contractor; 126 residential units (single family homes, condos, town homes) and 34 Commercial units and/or buildings. Education 1995-1999 Montana State University - Bozeman, MT. B.A., Economics Minor in Business Management. Member • Gallatin County Planning Board - Montana 2007-2009 • Gallatin County Subdivision Review Committee - Montana 2007-2009 • Gallatin County Growth Policy Committee - Montana 2007-2009 • Four Corners Planning/Zoning Implementation Committee - Montana 2007-2009 Reference 1 : Greg Sullivan 406-580-1787 Gsullivan@bozeman.net Reference 2: Rob Pertzborn 406-580-0422 Rpertzborn@intrinsikarchitecture.com Ethics: yes How did you hear about us?: Reapplying applicant 287 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 83 Form inserted: 1/16/2014 10:54:48 PM Name: Paul R. Neubauer Physical Address: 210 S. Bozeman Ave., Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (406) 587-6084 Email: prneubauer@gmail.com Your current occupation: Contractor Employer: Self How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: Planning Board (City) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 18 months If so, where ?: Bozeman Planning Board Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I have a BS in Environmental Science, and though not in the development business, I am a small time contractor, parent, and property owner who understands how integral growth and economic opportunity are in shaping the quality of life we have in Bozeman. I have volunteered throughout my adult life. In many instances, long enough to see “dividend benefits” come from my efforts. Some examples include: • The club lacrosse team I founded in college is now an NCAA team, and subsequent players on that team went on to start a local high school team. That HS team has engaged hundreds of rural kids in productive recreation since inception. • In Bozeman, I voluntarily refereed several seasons for the fledgling lacrosse club. There are now 250 kids playing in Gallatin Valley. • I led the Pinhead Classic Telemark Festival for years, securing nearly 100K in sponsorship and generating over 15K for the GNF Avalanche Center. The festival is under new leadership and going into its 33rd year. • I have solicited nearly 30K worth of support so that kids living in the Big Sky Youth Center or in the Youth Dynamics mentoring program have been able to ski (and rent and get lessons) for free at Bridger Bowl for the last five seasons. • My wife and I put on the Big Sky State Games Biathlon for five summers. Two neophyte participants embraced it, formed a club, and are now spearheading an effort to raise private funds so that the range at Bohart Ranch can be rebuilt. Reference 1: Sean Becker 581-7571 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes 288 Reference 2: Jon Henderson 579-8223 Other Info: Since my appointment, I have attended every education and information session offered, driven to the site of every proposal that has come before the body, and missed just a few meetings. During my entire tenure, there has always been at least one vacancy on the board, and sometimes as many as three. I would very much like to continue building on what I have learned, so that I can become more effective in serving our community. I hope you will give me the opportunity to do so. How did you hear about us?: Serving / Reading 289 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 86 Form updated: 1/22/2014 8:20:51 PM Name: Brett Potter Physical Address: 312 Accola Drive, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (406) 579-8450 Email: brett@focusarchitects.com Your current occupation: Architect Employer: FOCUS Architects How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? : >10 yr Which position are you applying for? : Planning Board (City) 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 have worked Professionally with the City of Bozeman for over a decade. Some of my work includes several city beautification projects working the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board including the U- Haul cleanup project. I am professionally trained in Urban Design and Master Plan development. I recently ran for City Commission and this experience has shown me what is important to our community. I am the Owner of FOCUS Architects in Bozeman and I was born at the old Deaconess Hospital in Bozeman in 1976. Reference 1: Jeff Krauss Current City Mayor of Bozeman 406 599-5836 jkrauss.cpa@gmail.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Jerry Pape Founder of Think Big jpape@espt.com 406 579-3636 How did you hear about us?: Mayor Jeff Krauss