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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk
Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: (Re) Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board
MEETING DATE: January 12, 2015
MEETING TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to (Re) appoint up to four members to the expired
terms on the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and appoint Marlo Kapsa to the vacant student position with a term ending October 2, 2015. BACKGROUND: The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board has four expired terms and two
student vacancies, with one term that expired October 2, 2014 and the other expiring October 2,
2015. Four members have re-applied and two new applications have been received as well as one
application for a student position. The Clerkâs Office is recommending the City Commission appoint Marlo Kapsa to the vacant student position with the term ending October 2, 2015.
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 four at-large terms that have expired and two ongoing student vacancies. There are 4 re-applying applicants and one student applicant with one vacant student position.
Reapplying Applicants: New Applicants:
Salal Huber-McGee Marlo Kapsa (Student) Elizabeth (Beth) Thorsen Joseph M. Kurcinka
Stephanie Gray Mandy Patriarche
Steve Roderick
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachments: Board Applications
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Name: Stephanie Gray
Physical Address *: 1050 Boylan Rd. #12
City*: Bozeman State*: Montana
Zip Code*: 59715
Primary Phone *: (406) 220-7660
Email *: stephgraymt@hotmail.com Your current occupation *: Program Development
Employer *: Gallatin College
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?: 2 yrs.
If so, where ?: RPAB Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: .: I have a Masters in
Public Administration and I have spent my professional career working in non-profits and
educational institutions. I have worked professionally for the past 15 years doing grants and
project management in the areas of social, community, training and educational development. I have also worked as a grants reviewer. Professionally I have been responsible for over $500,000
in Federal, State and Local funds. I understand how to read budgets and make projections on the
cost of projects. I have worked in a variety of collaborative settings with social service non-
profits, public agencies, and educational institutions. I have served on Child Care Connections
Board, church boards, and currently on the Alcohol and Drug Services Board of Directors. I have the time and desire to learn more about my community by providing service to the City of
Bozeman.
Reference 1 *: Rob Pertzborn 582-8988 rpertzborn@intrinsikarchitecture.com
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2 *: Jono McKinney 587-4475 jono@mtcorps.org
How did you hear about us?: Currently on the board.
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Name: Salal Huber-McGee
Physical Address *: 332 South Church Ave.
City*: Bozeman State*: Montana
Zip Code*: 59715
Primary Phone *: (406) 599-1233
Email *: salalhubermcgee@gmail.com
Your current occupation *: Artist, Designer, Business Owner
Employer *: Self Employed. Own Integrity Builders and Montana Details
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Recreation and Parks
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 ?: Neighborhood Recognition Ordinance Committee, Bogert Park Neghborhood Association
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: .: Co-executive Director
of SLAM and current member of Recreation and Parks Board
Reference 1 *: Tom White, 579-6331
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2 *: Rob Pertzborn, 580-0422
How did you hear about us?: Currently on the board.
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AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 161
Name: Steve Roderick
Physical Address *: 151 McGee Dr.
City*: Bozeman
State*: Montana
Zip Code*: 59715
Primary Phone *: (406) 586-1737
Email *: steve@ridgeathletic.com
Your current occupation *: Owner/General Manager
Employer *: Ridge Athletic Club 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, where ?: RPAB Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: Business Owner 25+
years. 30+ years of coaching, mentoring and tournament directing. I'm also largely involved with
development of the baseball park. Fundraising and finance experience for the Development of
structure and program facilitation support.
Reference 1 *: Todd Olson- 580-2137
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2 *: Tom Stusek- 670-9770
How did you hear about us?: My term was up
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AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 157
Name: Elizabeth Thorsen
Physical Address *: 3745 Corwin St.
City*: Bozeman
State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59718
Primary Phone *: (406) 579-3242
Additional Phone: (406) 570-7459
Email *: thorsentwin@gmail.com
Your current occupation *: mom 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? *: no
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I have 3 small boys who
I would like to grow up with all the opportunities that children should have in regards to parks
and recreation. I want to make this community the best it can be and as tight knit as it can be. I
want to celebrate the arts along with the recreation element. My qualifications in order to help attain these goals are that I have a masters degree in sport and exercise psychology and I teach
HypnoBirthing classes to pregnant moms. I have been a program director for Big Brothers Big
Sisters, which I did for 8 years. Being from a small, rural town in Ohio, I thoroughly enjoy
Bozeman for all it has to offer in regards to recreation so close, such as fishing, hiking,
snowboarding, sledding with my kids.
Reference 1 *: Kelly Wade Karl Swingle Laurie Bishop
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: no
Reference 2 *: kwade@wispwest.net keswingle@gmail.com lauriefbishop@gmail.com
How did you hear about us?: I've been serving on it for 3 years
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Name: Marlo Kapsa
Physical Address *: 1011 South Tracy Avenue
City*: Bozeman State*: Montana
Zip Code*: 59715
Primary Phone *: (605) 210-0689
Email *: marlo.kapsa@msu.montana.edu Your current occupation *: Student/Part Time Job
Employer *: Pickle Barrel
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 am currently a student
at Montana State working towards a degree in Environmental Studies and GIS/Planning. I intend
on going to graduate school to get a dual master's degree in public health and urban planning. I would really like to become more involved in the decision making processes that go on in Bozeman and would like to apply for a student position on the board.
Reference 1 *: Kathy Haivala 605-722-8484 kathyhaivala@gmail.com
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2 *: Paula Ensz 605-210-0354 enszcamp@rushmore.com
How did you hear about us?: Monica Rodriguez
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AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 141
Form inserted: 10/30/2014 4:09:44 PM
Name: Joseph M. Kurcinka (Joe K)
Physical Address: 3209 Parkway Avenue, Bozeman, Montana 59718
Primary Phone: (651) 402-0118
Additional Phone: (651) 402-9677
Email: joekurcinka@gmail.com
Your current occupation: RETIRED, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Employer: RETIRED
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.: Before retiring from the MN
Department of Natural Resources, I held a number of high level positions: Supervisor of Policy
Development, Administer Office of Planning, Director Office of Management and Budget and lastly
Regional Director responsible for all DNR staff (approx. 800) and activities in one quarter of MN. MN
DNR includes Parks/Recreation and Trails (I directed teams that wrote the first policies for these units),
Forestry, Waters, Ecological Services, Enforcement, Lands and Minerals. During my three decade plus
career, I dealt with user conflicts, land use issues and policy development as well as staff management,
budgeting, team leadership and organizational change. I am well trained and experienced in leadership,
conflict management and team based problem solving. I am an avid outdoor person and, on coming
here, have truly enjoyed the city parks and trails. It is clear that Bozeman has a history of exceptional
recreation, parks and trails. I would be honored to provide my education and experiences to assist the
City of Bozeman as it continues to build upon its recreation legacy.
Reference 1: Carmen McSpadden Director MSU Leadership Inst. MSU 406-994-7275
cmcspadden@montana.edu
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2: Gary Bishop Associate Teaching Professor Director Student Research Svs Jake Jabs College
of Business MSU 406-994-7017 gbishop@montana.edu
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Other Info: I have a Bachelors Degree in Business from Iowa State University Masters Degree in
Education/Public Administration from the University of Minnesota My resume and DNR references
available upon request My wife and I brought our son to MSU 18 years ago and fell in love with all that
Bozeman offers. We have returned every year since. I retired in 2011 and we moved here in 2013. I
would enjoy an opportunity to use my background and to serve my new community.
How did you hear about us?: Internet and City Staff
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AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 151
Form inserted: 11/13/2014 5:36:04 PM
Name: Mandy Patriarche
Physical Address *: 317 S 16th Ave Unit C
City*: Bozeman State*: Montana
Zip Code*: 59715
Primary Phone *: (406) 589-6005
Additional Phone: (406) 994-6859
Email *: mpatriarche@msubobcats.com Your current occupation *: Director of Sport Specific Giving
Employer *: Montana State University Athletics
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 believe as a Public
Administration Graduate Student and an employee of the Montana State University Athletic Department I would be a very valuable asset to this board. My job with the athletic department is
development and fundraising. In this job I have gotten to know the community of Bozeman well
as many citizens support the Bobcats. I have also learned the difficulties of working with public
money. As an MPA student I have focused on learning ways to reintroduce our children to
nature. I think the Bozeman Parks department is a wonderful example of an organization who reaches out to children through programs to get them excited about their world. I have an
undergraduate degree in Sports Management and played on my Universities tennis team. While
in college I was involved with my towns recreational city programs by teaching tennis to
children. My whole life I have been interested in parks and recreation and would love to be a part
of this amazing organization. I have a passion for anything and everything outdoors and can be found outside on my weekends whether it is hiking, camping, climbing, or skiing. I also have a
real passion for educating the public on city policies and would love the opportunity to help
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represent the community in park & recreation decisions.
Reference 1 *: Christy Sofianek, 406-581-8325, csofianek@ymail.com
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2 *: Josh Wanago, (406)994-5707, jwanago@msubobcats.com
Other Info: I also volunteer as a coach for Special Olympics Montana. I coach the Outreach Bobcats Women's Basketball Team and the Co-ed Track Team.
How did you hear about us?: On the Parks & Rec. Webshite
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