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Bozeman Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board
MEETING DATE: November 10, 2014
MEETING TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint Steven Blair to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board.
BACKGROUND: One new vacancy exists due to a resignation. 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 one vacancy and one new applicant.
New Applicant: Steven Blair
Attachment: Board Application
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AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 135
Form inserted: 9/8/2014 8:26:31 PM
Name: Steven Blair
Physical Address: 4213 Benepe St., Bozeman, Montana 59718
Primary Phone: (406) 223-3741
Additional Phone: (406) 586-5252
Email: stbmtdc@gmail.com
Your current occupation: Doctor of Chiropractic
Employer: Steven Blair, D.C., LLC/Bozeman Family Chiropractic
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.: I make a concerted effort to bike
to work school and play whenever possible. I strongly believe that healthy, safe transportation is both a
responsibility and a right. Having attended Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon, I have witnessed
and enjoyed what it is like to have designated safe lanes for bicycle transportation, a community that is
aware of cycling commuters and cyclists that are accustomed to navigating traffic and following the laws
of the road. My hope would be to educate cyclist about safe, legal bicycle transportation while actively
encouraging and lobbying for more designated bike lanes and routes.
Reference 1: Joni Evans 406-579-0939 inojsnave@gmail.com
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2: Dr. Philip Aumann 406-586-5252 drphil@bozemanfamilychiropractic.com
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