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Home My WebLink About(Re)Appointments to the Tree Advisory Board_11Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Cynthia Jordan Delaney, Deputy City Clerk Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager SUBJECT: Tree Advisory Board MEETING DATE: July 2, 2007 RECOMMENDATION: Make (re)appointments to fill up to three vacancies for terms that expired on June 30, 2007. BACKGROUND: The Tree Advisory Board is created under Ordinance No. 1364, adopted by the City Commission on April 26, 1993, as codified in Chapter 2.92 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. The Board is comprised of five members appointed by the City Commission, serving staggered two-year terms. Whenever possible, two of the members shall be from the following disciplines: real estate, commercial lending, civil or environmental engineering, or landscape architecture or construction. Members shall be residents of the City, own property within the City, or be gainfully employed within the City. The Board is advisory to the Commission, providing guidance and advice regarding the City's tree program and developing a proposed arboricultural specifications manual and any needed revisions. The Tree Advisory Board currently has three vacancies. 3 vacancies: Applicants seeking reappointment: Gene Keith Danielle Nicholas New applicants: Mary Ann Nielsen Mary Keck Lessa Millard 185 ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Cynthia Jordan Delaney, Deputy City Clerk Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager Attachments: Board Applications 186 Page 1 of2 Cynthia Delaney From Keith Kristin kkeith@montana edu Sent Wednesday June 20 200712 35 PM To Cynthia Delaney Subject RE Your term on the Tree Advisory Board expires on 6 30 07 Cynthia I just spoke with Gene and he is going to stay on the Bozeman Tree Advisory Board If this confirmation letter can be submitted with his former application dated January 19 he d like you to do so There really isn t anything to update from the previous letter s9 tln 9 uJ Program Director Wild Pish Habitat Initiative Montana X ater Center Montana State University WI Huffman Building Bozeman MT 59717 Phone 4U6 994 4841 Fax 46 994 1774 email kkeith@montana edu From Cynthia Delaney mailto cdelaney@BOZEMAN NET Sent Wednesday June 20 2007 9 39 AM To Keith Kristin Subject Your term on the Tree Advisory Board expires on 6 30 07 Dear Gene Keith Thank you for the service you offer to the City of Bozeman as amemberofthe Tree Advisory Board Since your term on this board will expire on June 30 2007 in less than two weeks I would like to know via email whether you want to be re appointed for anew term or whether you don twant to continue serving on this board IfI remember correctly you picked up anew application to reapply for this board afew weeks ago Please turn in your application ASAP 1 Ifyou want to be reappointed I will re submit your former application from January 19 2006 or submit your new application for reappointment andoryour affirmative email response expressing your desire to serve another term to the City Commission for consideration at an upcoming City Commission meeting If you have any updated information or new qualifications CITY OF BOZEMAN MONTANA uate IIf 6 APPLICATION FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS New application 0 Renewal application Ge fJe Kelf Physical Address 910 l Ao tJ Ir I I Name 3 U7 eiVI tV I l1T Sq 7I Mailing Address if different from physical address E mail Address Home Phone 851 SCf l Work Phone Occupation Ar hor i5 r Have you ever served on a City or County board Length oftimeresiding in Bozeman area Jflr Employer Self VetfJ yed fJo Ifyes where what and how long Please check here if you do not want this application to be considered for openings throughout the year Applications will remain on file for one year Check the board s for which you are applying If you wish to beconsidered for more than one board please prioritize by using numbers with 1 being your first choice DAudit Committee DBand Board DBeautification Advisory Board DBoard of Appeals DBozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board DCemetery Board DCity County Board of Health Deity Planning Board DCommunity Affordable Housing Advisory Board DCDBG Economic Development Loan Review Committee DDesign Review Board DDowntown Bozeman Improvement District Board DDowntown Business Improvement District Board OFire Code Board of Appeals DHistoric Preservation Advisory Board DLibrary Board of Trustees OLocal Water Quality District Board DParking Commission DPedestrian Traffic Safety Committee DPolice Commission DRecreation and Parks Advisory Board OSenior Citizens Advisory Board gJ Px Increment Financing Industrial District Board DTransportation Coordinating Committee Tree Advisory Board DZoning Commission What are your relevant qualifications interests and experiences r h A Vl ebe tV iN f e fi Id OF ree 14 1 re tv IS lY I A ve tl dfdlPe i tV rul ftry rTlfVo Dlor dtl p P UtII IUr lJ hfA lL bUill fA 1fliE eJ c4h r b nr 7 Y 1 hi l J pe5 Jrvt rle tt fA Jvr d tr I fer G rde ler tv y 1 0 7 is l fa r er e fHwH 11r ufe df rif5 iN He 6dZ tv tV trl References Individual or Organization 1 J II 11 111 ISo c e f 2 e t d l1f 3 Jilil O e fr Ar Jbr Phone A J 3 S filii Cynthia Delaney From Sent To Subject Danielle Nicholas pranicflow@hotmail com Wednesday June 20 2007 5 00 PM Cynthia Delaney RE Your term on the Tree Advisory Board expires on 6 30 07 Hi Cynthia Thank you for the reminder email I would like to continue serving on the board Thanks Danielle From Cynthia Delaney cdelaney@BOZEMAN NET To pranicflow@hotmail com Subject Your term on the Tree Advisory Board expires on 6 30 07 Date Wed 20 lun 2007 09 41 30 0600 Dear Danielle Nicholas Thank you for the service you offer to the City ofBozeman as a member ofthe Tree Advisory Board Since your term on this board will expire on lune 30 2007 in less than two weeks I would like to know via email whether you want to be re appointed for anew term or whether you don t want to continue serving on this board 1 If you want to be reappointed I will re submit your former application from April 17 2006 and your affirmative email response expressing your desire to serve another term to the City Commission for consideration at an upcoming City Commission meeting If you have any updated information or new qualifications you would like the Commissioners to be aware of please include that in your email response 2 Ifyou don twant to continue serving on this board I will put your resignation response to this email in our files notify the Chair ofthis board and we will appoint someone else to fill the vacancy Please email meASAP to tell me your choice It is very important to hear back from you whether you want to be re appointed or whether you want to resign Thank you for your efforts CITY OFBOZEi1AN MONTANA APPLICATION FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Date I 1 17 o I Name Cbnl e lle lic O OS Physical Address Um c SUl A LJ Q J q1l Ll v l zef71C1y1 f r7 1 S Mailing Address if different E mail Address pran cflow@ ho ffIJa Com IJOfa SJ2 tjift 3 Work Phone iO 2Z C14L13 c flame Phone P7 34 231 R Length of time residing in Bozeman area G ljet16 Occupation bdvcahoVl eclfA SL Employer Have you everserved on a City orCounty board M Are you currently serving on a Board lfyes where what board and how long Select the boardfor which you are appIYingjrom the list below 6 e Adviso What are your relevant qualifications inten sts anQ experien es ylec se e e C tcAGhec v6ee References Individual or Organization J3eJsy J b GI lX5Ve Yv1e 5cot re VlVl C1 Gnmm Phone 5gS 2 4 050 7n17 S 7 1C173 Phone Phone Please submit electronically orprint completed form and return to Depury Ciry Clerk PO Box 1230 B07 em ln Mont ln l 59771 1230 Signature 190 J As a homeowner in the Cooper Park Historic District 1 am very aware ofthe benefits of trees to communities The mature street trees in this area are an incredible asset tothe neighborhood As Bozeman continues to grow so does the importance ofurban trees and shrubs for air quality cooling in the summer and aesthetic value at all times ofthe year I am committed tothe quality oflifein Bozeman and see being a member ofthe Tree Advisory Board as a chance to assist in making residential and public spaces healthy and sustainable I enjoy gardening landscaping and maintaining the health and vibrancy ofthe fruit deciduous and evergreen trees On our property As a certified biology teacher in the state ofMontana and arecent participant in the Montana State Cooperative Extension Service s Master Gardener program I have a broad knowledge of ecology plant science and appropriate varieties of trees and shrubs for this area Furthermore I am committed to educating people about the outdoors opengreen spaces and the essential role oftrees in our ecosystem As a member ofthe Tree Advisory Board I can use my knowledge skills and enthusiasm to ensure our community remains The Most Livable Place 191 192 Page 1 of 1 Brit Fontenot From Mary Keck mary@legendsstudio com Sent Wednesday April 04 2007 328 PM To Agenda Subject Tree Advisory Board Application Fill out the following information and click send to apply for this board Name Mary Keck Physical Address 411 North 3rd Ave Bozeman MT 59715 Mailing Address if different Email mary@legendsstudio com Phone 586 4455 Length of time in the Bozeman 19 years Occupation landscape designer Employer Garden Creations self Legends Studio Dzyn2 Architects Have you ever served on aCityor County board NO if so where what board and how long Please explain your relevant qualifications interests and experiences I am aCertified Plant Professional and a Montana Nursery Landscape Association member I have a BS in Forestry Utah State University 1982 I was acertified Arborist for many years worked at Cashman Nursery for 8 years and have had my own landscape business for 9 years References Individual or Organization Please include name and phone for three references Robin Childers MNLA 1 800 220 1569 Kimberly Schlenker Gallatin National Forest 587 6743 Jerry Cashman Cashman Nursery 587 3406 I understand that sending this email is the same as signing my name yes no YES 4 5 2007 193 Cynthia Delaney From Sent To Subject Lessa Millard Iessa@pcdevelopment com Friday May 25 2007 11 06 AM Agenda Tree Advisory Board Application Fill out the following information and click send to apply for this board Name Lessa Millard Physical Address 5435 Glenellen Drive Apt 19 Bozeman MT 59718 Mailing Address if different Same Email lessamillard@gmail com Phone 406 599 1072 Length of time in the Bozeman 1 years 21 months Occupation Landscape Architect In Training Employer Potter Clinton Development Have you ever served on a City or County board if so where what board and how long No Please explain your relevant qualifications interests and experiences I currently work as a Landscape Architect in Training LAIT In June 2005 I obtained my Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture and I am currently in the process of obtaining my professional license in Montana ASLA I have 3 5 years experience working as a LAIT nearly two years of which have been spent in Bozeman As a Bozeman resident I have a great desire to participate in the preservation and development of our city at the local level and as such I would be delighted to serve on the tree advisory board References Individual or Organization Please include name and phone for three references Mike Potter ASLA PC Development 586 9922 Mark Meissner Project Manager PC Development 586 9922 Adam Racow AIT Locati Architects 587 1139 I understand that sending this email is the same as signing my name yes no yes 1 194 1 189 Phone40G 6 J J Phone 4 3 The above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and I recognize that the information contained above is a matter of public record i 4L Signatu W Please return this application to the Deputy Clerk of the Commission City Hall PO Box 1230 59771 1230 188 08 04 youwould like the Commissioners to be aware of please include that in your email response or in your new application 2 Ifyoudon twanttocontinue serving on this board I will put your resignation response to this email in our files notify the Chair ofthis board and we will appoint someone else to fill the vacancy 6 20 2007 187