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Home My WebLink AboutA7. WetlandsCommission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment(s) to the Wetlands Review Board MEETING DATE: March 23, 2015 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint Eric Nyquist to the Weed Consultant vacant term with an expiration of December 31, 2016 and Robert Sain to the Biologist vacant term with an expiration of December 31, 2016 on the Wetlands Review Board. BACKGROUND: The Wetlands Review Board has three vacancies with term expirations of December 31, 2016. Two applicants have applied. Mr. Nyquist complies with the requirements as a Weed Consultant and Mr. Sain complies with the requirements as a Biologist. This City Clerk’s Office recommends that both applicants be appointed to the applicable positions. The Wetlands Review Board is established to prepare functional assessments of regulated wetlands that may be impacted by proposed regulated activities, evaluate the impacts proposed regulated activities may have on delineated wetlands and to provide wetlands protection, mitigation and/or enhance recommendations regarding such proposals to the Community Development Director and City Commission. The Wetlands Review Board will be convened as necessary to review proposals that involve regulated activities and may impact regulated wetlands based on the provisions contained in Chapter 18.56, BMC. In selecting the members, the City Commission shall give preference to residents of the City of Bozeman. However, where a qualified resident is not available to serve, the City Commission may appoint a member who practices professionally, owns property or owns a business within the City. The WRB shall consist of six members. An appointment to a term of service on the WRB is for two years. Members shall be degreed in their respective disciplines and/or otherwise licensed or certified by their respective professional authorities. For more information about this board, CLICK HERE to see the Wetlands Review Board webpage. This board currently has three vacant positions with two new applicants. If appointed one vacant position will remain for a Geology major. Applicants: Erik Nyquist and Robert Sain 184 ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission Report Complied: March 17, 2015 Attachment: Two Board Applications 185 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 183 Form inserted: 2/24/2015 10:00:44 AM Form updated: 2/24/2015 10:00:44 AM Name: Erik Nyquist Physical Address *: 122 Dogwood Drive P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59718 Primary Phone *: (208) 659-8403 Additional Phone: Email *: erik.nyquist@powereng.com Your current occupation *: Senior Wetland Scientist/Biologist Employer *: Power Engineers How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Wetlands Review Board City Limits *: no Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: no If so, how long?: If so, where ?: Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I am a certified Professional Wetland Scientist with over 14 years experience working as an environmental consultant focusing on wetland work. I have vast experience with wetland delineation, impact analysis, mitigation design, mitigation monitoring. I have worked for engineering firms in Bozeman in their environmental divisions and have been involved with planning and identification of potential environmental impacts associated with commercial and residential 186 developments. I feel like I could provide a professional perspective to the review board for wetland and environmental issues. Reference 1 *: Trever McSpadden 406 570-3830 trever@haystackdevelopment.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Steve Laufenberg 406 580-8684 slaufenberg@cobbcrest.com Other Info: I live just outside the current city limits off of Gooch Hill Road (Meadowbrook Subdivision). I can provide a resume and additional references upon request. Thank you for your consideration. How did you hear about us?: Developer contact in town 187 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 178 Form inserted: 1/27/2015 1:51:12 PM Form updated: 1/27/2015 1:51:12 PM Name: Robert Sain Physical Address *: 409 East Lamme Street P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 539-5952 Additional Phone: (406) 522-0752 Email *: robert@kroenkeranches.com Your current occupation *: Stream Restoration Specialist/ Biologist Employer *: Kroenke Ranches How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Wetlands Review Board City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: no If so, how long?: If so, where ?: Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I have an undergrad in fisheries biology and a masters of science in watershed hydrology. I have worked in the stream and wetland biology business for over 15 years. During this time, I have worked for non-profits, state and federal governments, private consulting firms, and most recently for a large ranches owner. I run a stream and wetland restoration program for the corporate ranch company based here in Bozeman--the company runs three ranches in Montana. I have delineated hundreds of 188 streams and wetlands; conducting physical and biological studies. I stay current on regulations. Many of my former consulting experience consisted of working for real estate clients, so I feel that would be an advantage having a better understanding of the permittee perspective. Reference 1 *: Deborah Stevenson President DMS Natural Resources 2023 Stadium Drive, Suite 2B Bozeman, MT 59715 Office: 406-582-4988 Cell: 406-600-1422 stephenson@dmsnaturalresources.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Stan Bradshaw, Counsel Trout Unlimited, Montana Water Project Phone: 406- 449-9922 Other Info: I am an avid fly fisherman, skier and outdoorsman and live in downtown Bozeman. I would consider myself a pragmatic thinker whom is not too quick to jump to conclusions-- preferring decisions based on both sound science and common sense. I understand that there are three positions still open, my education and experience would best fit me into the "biologist" position. Although I would consider myself a good resource with expertise in stream restoration and watershed hydrology as well.. How did you hear about us?: Deborah Stevenson recommended I look into it 189