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Home My WebLink AboutReappointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: (Re)Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board MEETING DATE: January 27, 2014 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint [up to six applicants] to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board has two at-large vacancies, two ongoing student vacancies and two members with terms that expired December 31, 2013. Four new applications have been received and both members with expiring terms would like to reapply. Two of the applicants qualify for either the one year student positions or the at-large positions with December 31, 2016 term expirations. One of the reapplying members provided clarification regarding a potential conflict of interest issue that could come up in the future. Richard Shanahan (an architect in the community) said that he may pursue (bidding on) park and recreation projects. If it was deemed that a conflict of interest would be perceived at that juncture, he would then resign from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. Staff does not feel that a conflict of interest is likely since the Board does not review bid submittals for the Parks and Recreation Department, but wanted to provide the Commission with all available information. The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board is established under Section 2.36.030 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. It consists of up to fourteen members who serve three-year terms, except for the two students, who serve one-year terms. They shall represent as many facets of recreational programs as possible. A majority of the members, regardless of the Board's size, shall be residents of the City. The Board is advisory, making recommendations to the City Commission on policy and procedural matters in the field of recreation and playgrounds as well as parkland dedications or cash-in-lieu proposals forwarded during the planning/subdivision process. There are two at-large vacancies, two ongoing student vacancies and two expired terms. There are 4 new applicants and both members with expired terms are reapplying. 29 Reapplying Applicants: New Applicants: Richard Shanahan Brian Close Robert Wade Steven Klopmeyer Jenna Pinto (student or at-large) Monica Skinner Rodriguez (student or at-large) ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachments: Board Applications 29 Date: 12/15/2013 Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Recreation and Parks Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: New Applicant Enter your first name: Richard Enter your last name: Shanahan Email Address: richard@shanahanarchitects.com Physical Address: 15 South Tracy - Suite 13 - Bozeman, MT 59715 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 1791 - Bozeman, MT 59771 Phone Numbers: 406 586-7566 Length of time in the Bozeman area: Forty Five years Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): Gallatin County Occupation: Architect Employer: Richard M. Shanahan Architects, Inc. Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: Yes If so, where and how long?: Historical Preservation Board 10 Years, Beautification Board, 6 years Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: Architect, Have an entire life time of interest and participation in recreation and athletics. Design and develop fitness centers throughout the western US. Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: Rick Kerin, P.E. 586-8407 List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: Roger Clingman, 595-5017 What representative position are you applying for?: Board Member The Bozeman City Charter voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008 requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings?: Yes Is there any other information you feel may be relevant to your application?: Long history of planning and recreation interest and would like to share them with the City of Bozeman and surrounding area. How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: Inquired about it with Chuck Winn 299 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 53 Form updated: 11/8/2013 3:12:07 PM Name: Robert L. Wade Physical Address: 407 Overbrook Dr #19, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (406) 522-7064 Email: kathybob2@usa.net Your current occupation: Retired Teacher Employer: Retired How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: (RPAB) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 12 If so, where ?: RPAB Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I have been an athlete, coach and event organizer for the past 50 years. I believe this is an exciting time for trails and parks in Bozeman with the TOP Bond approval. I want to help Bozeman enhance recreational facilities so we continue to be a place where people want to live. Reference 1: Darryl Baker 406 582 5410 Darryl Baker Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Kurt Buchl 406 587 0756 Kurt Buchl Other Info: Getting older has some drawbacks but there are some pluses. I have experience, intelligence and judiciousness. How did you hear about us?: I am a member 300 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 85 Form inserted: 1/18/2014 4:16:32 PM Name: Brian F. Close Physical Address: 1140 Cherry Drive, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (406) 582-0478 Email: taxatty123@gmail.com Your current occupation: ATTORNEY Employer: SELF How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: (RPAB) 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 ?: Planning Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: Resume attached. Since becoming a home owner, I have been a regular user of city recreational facilities. I have extensive experience in budgeting, city planning, city government and law to apply to Bozeman's growing recreational needs. I co-write the current city charter. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY BRIAN F. CLOSE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Bozeman, MT Solo Practitioner January 1995 to Present General tax practice, including advising on business structuring and estate planning; including Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorneys, Family Corporations, and Family Limited Partnerships EDUCATION MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Bozeman, Montana, Masters in History, December, 2001 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, New York, LL.M. Degree, Taxation, June 1987 IIT-CHICAGO-KENT COLLEGE OF LAW, Chicago, IL, J.D., June 1986 Honors: Member of International Law Moot Court Team, 1985-86 UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, Chicago, IL General Honors, European History, A.B., June 1981 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION AMERICAN LAW INSTITUTE, member, since 1995 of estate planning section MONTANA BAR ASSOCIATION, member, since 1994 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES MONTANA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, pro bono counsel 2003 - present BOZEMAN STUDY COMMISSION, elected member November 2004 - 2007 (Wrote the City Charter.) OTHER Intellectual Freedom Award Honoree, Montana Library Association, 2007 BAR ADMISSIONS Illinois, 1986; Montana, 1994 Reference 1: Jarvis H. Brown 3386 S. 29th Avenue Bozeman, Montana 59718 Ph.: 587-8237 brown59715@hotmail.com 301 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Mary Doyle 114 Cutting Bozeman MT 59715 Ph: 582-8789 maryhsd@gmail.com Other Info: I invented the ethics board and ethics training! How did you hear about us?: web 30 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 52 Form inserted: 11/7/2013 12:27:11 PM Name: Steven Klopmeyer Physical Address: 309 Canary Lane, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (618) 534-7304 Email: steve@overtimesportsbozeman.com Your current occupation: Owner/League Director Employer: Overtime Sports Bozeman How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for?: (RPAB) City Limits: no Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I relocated to Bozeman from Chicago just over 2 years ago after spending 2 seasons working in Yellowstone National Park. Shortly after my permanent relocation to Bozeman I secured a part-time position with the City of Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department where my responsibilities were diverse ranging from teaching or assisting pre-school and youth activity classes to field manager for t- ball and adult Kickball leagues. I have since left my position with the City of Bozeman Parks and Recreation department and in January 2012 started my own business in partnership with Paul Churchill, Overtime Sports Bozeman (OTS) an adult recreational sports company. The mission of OTS is to create an environment of social interaction between young adults through sports activities such as kickball and flag football while partnering with local business in providing a social atmosphere thus creating a true community relationship among the people of Bozeman. After a successful inaugural year we have plans for expansion which will include dodge ball, corn hole and whiffle ball. My interest in participating on the advisory board to the City of Bozeman is to continue building relationships within the community as I believe in serving and giving back to the community in which I reside. Reference 1: Suzy Daly 630-373-0383 suzyqdaly@sbcglobal.net Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Paul Churchill 970-376-7558 paul@overtimesportsbozeman.com How did you hear about us?: online 303 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 68 Form inserted: 11/30/2013 4:10:11 PM Name: Jenna Pinto Physical Address: 405 W Garfield St, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (303) 916-5168 Email: jennapinto22@gmail.com Your current occupation: Student/Research Employer: Montana State University How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for?: (RPAB) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: Although I have never served on a City Board before, I think that I would bring a great deal of energy and diversity to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board of Bozeman. I am a student at MSU and also an avid enjoyer of the outdoors. I volunteer frequently in the community through ALD, an honor society, and through the Leadership Institute at MSU. I am a member of the Chi Omega sorority, the Advocat program and the Student Alumni Association which has given me indispensable knowledge about group decision making and organization. I am studying Cell Biology and Neuroscience which constantly teaches the importance of exercise, and I am minoring in Business Administration where I learn the technicalities. I have always lived somewhere near enough to see the mountains, but I have not always been so lucky as to live in them. In Colorado I lived in the suburbs of Denver where access to the mountains was a traffic filled drive away. I was fortunate enough to live in an area with a terrific trail system so I know the importance of such park and trail systems in town. Spending time in these places has led me to become an avid outdoorswoman and I absolutely love to ski, run and climb. At MSU I am in the process of starting a women's club soccer team, and year round I captain various intramural sports so I deeply appreciate all of the parks and facilities we utilize. Reference 1: John Peters 406-994-7212 john.peters@chemistry.montana.edu Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Samuel McColley 406.522.0111 samuelmccolley@gmail.com Other Info: I am aware that I am not the usual candidate for a position like this, but I could bring a lot of zeal and diversity to this board from the usual member. As a younger member of the community I am extremely invested in the future of Bozeman because I quite frankly don't have 304 any plans of leaving. I believe that my passion for the outdoors and experience in MSU organizations makes me an asset to this community and I would be honored to be considered for a position on the RPAB. How did you hear about us?: Through the MSU Honors College 305 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 64 Form updated: 11/20/2013 3:30:21 PM Name: Monica Skinner Rodriguez Physical Address: 124 S. 11th, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (415) 244-7882 Email: mncsrdrgz@gmail.com Your current occupation: Student/Deli Worker Employer: Community Food Co-Op How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for?: (RPAB) 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've always thought that the biggest way to make an impact on the world is to make an impact on your community. I believe this so much that I'm studying to become a city planner. Once I complete my undergrad and get my degree in Geographical Information Science (GIS), I'll get my masters in Planning. I want to take part in making my town, the best town to live in - for anyone, from anywhere. I'd like to be a member of this advisory board because I believe it'd give me a great look into the workings of local city government and all the things I have to look forward to in my future. I want to be able to see how much input is accumulated before decisions are actually made. Growing up in San Francisco, it was easy to see citizen desires getting swept under the rug. Since I moved to Bozeman, I've noticed that there's a general desire for the wellness of everyone, not just oneself. I'd be wonderful to further contribute to that feeling through involvement in the RPAB. Reference 1: Andrew Epple Director of Planning and Community Development, City of Bozeman, MT 1987-2009 (406) 580-3219 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Kelly Walunis Downtown Co Op Deli Manager 406-922-2667 Other Info: All I want to do is work for city government and make where I live the best possible place. If it was possible, I'd quit school and get a job now, but I'm 100% sure I need a masters to become an actual City Planner so I guess I've still got some years to go. How did you hear about us?: an email from MSU 306