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Home My WebLink AboutA8. TOP Reapp Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk SUBJECT: Reappointments to the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOP) Committee MEETING DATE: April 13, 2015 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to reappoint Doug Chandler and Sandy Dodge to the positions that are expiring April 15, 2015 and will then be updated to terms ending April 15, 2018 on the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee. BACKGROUND: Two terms are expiring on April 15, 2015 and both existing members have reapplied for a second term. According to Ordinance No. 1857, Chapter 2, Article 5, Division 19 of the Bozeman Municipal Code this Committee shall be made up of citizens, community leaders and experienced professionals to advise the city commission on parks, trails and open space development possibilities and to assist in the implementation of the city of Bozeman 2012 Parks, Trails and Open Space Bond as adopted by Resolution No. 4386 and approved by the voters on November 6th, 2012. BMC Section 2.05.3010. - Creation; powers, duties and authority; membership. A. Creation; powers, duties and authority. The city commission creates the trails, open space and parks (TOP) committee and authorizes the TOP to exercise the following powers and duties: 1. Assist the commission in the establishment of procedures and guidelines for the evaluation of projects for which funds are proposed to be expended. 2. Review and make recommendations to the commission on proposals for the use of parks, trails, and open space bond funds. 3. Adopt bylaws for the operation of the committee, subject to the approval of the commission. 4. The TOP may have such other duties and responsibilities as directed by the city commission. B. Actions advisory only. 387 C. Members; appointments and terms. 1. All appointments to the TOP shall be made by the city commission. 2. One voting member shall be a member of the recreation and parks advisory board (RPAB). The RPAB may make a recommendation on appointment of its member to TOP. 3. The director of the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department shall serve as an ex-officio member of TOP. 4. There shall be five members of the TOP committee. The terms of the initial five members shall be as follows: One member to serve for one year, two members to serve for two years, and two members to serve for three years from the date of their appointment. After initial terms, TOP members shall serve three year staggered terms. Each member may be reappointed with a three term limitation on the number of reappointments. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments for the balance of the terms. 5. The city commission shall affirm one commissioner to act as liaison between the TOP and city commission. 6. A TOP member shall receive no compensation for the member’s service. TOP members shall be entitled to previously authorized expenses, including travel expenses incurred during the discharge of duties. 7. TOP members shall reside within the city limits of Bozeman and shall have expertise in such areas as finance, real estate, landscape architecture, public health, planning or law. 8. A TOP member may be removed by a majority vote of the commission at any time for any reason. Two terms are expiring on April 15, 2015 and Two existing members have reapplied for a second term. Upon these appointments, this board will be full. Reapplying Applicants: Doug Chandler Sandy Dodge ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the Commission. FISCAL EFFECTS: None. Attachment: Board Applications 388 From:doug@alliedengineering.com To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Submittal Date:Thursday, March 19, 2015 4:35:28 PM AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 186 Form inserted: 3/19/2015 4:34:25 PM Form updated: 3/19/2015 4:34:25 PM Name: Doug Chandler Physical Address *: 2002 Knaab Drive P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59771 Primary Phone *: (406) 585-8857 Additional Phone: Email *: doug@alliedengineering.com Your current occupation *: Engineer Employer *: Allied Engineering How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: TOP City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: up to 5 year range If so, where ?: TOPs, County Impact Fee Board Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: My greatestqualification is a deep fondness for trails, open space and parks. I grew up inBozeman and have lived 45 of my 53 years here. My wife Sonja and I have fouractive children ranging from age 10 to 21. We like to hike, hunt, bike, swim, ski,camp, boat, and play soccer and basketball. In my nearly 20 years as a Rotarian, Iwas Rotarian of the Year three times primarily for my role as Community ServiceCommittee Chair and my work at the East Gallatin Recreation Area. At that park, Ilead efforts to develop a Park Master Plan and to design, permit, and build the 389 Bozeman Beach, the restroom/concession building, trails and bridges, shelters, theplaza, and the volley ball courts. I have worked closely with the Bozeman Park andRec Department and have applied for and administered several Park ImprovementGrants on behalf of the Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Club (BSRC). At Allied Engineering,we have donated thousands of hours of engineering and surveying to assist GVLT,BSRC, and other organizations with trails, bridges, trail heads,parking lots, anAmphitheater and Dinosaur Playground. My other primary qualifications for thisposition are related to my background in engineering and business and my expertisein such areas as design, environmental permitting, planning, real estate and finance.In addition to park facilities, I have designed and permitted stream reclamation,buildings, roads, pipelines,subdivisions, dams, and water and wastewater facilities. Reference 1 *: Richard Mackie Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Catherine Simonson Other Info: How did you hear about us?: Re apply 390 From:sandydodge@icloud.com To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Submittal Date:Wednesday, April 08, 2015 9:45:35 AM AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 188 Form inserted: 4/8/2015 9:45:02 AM Form updated: 4/8/2015 9:45:02 AM Name: Sandy Dodge Physical Address *: 612 West Story P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 587-2989 Additional Phone: Email *: sandydodge@icloud.com Your current occupation *: retired Employer *: retired How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: TOP City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: If so, where ?: RPAB/TOPS Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I haveserved on the Rec and Parks Board and on its subdivision review committee forsome time, helped write the current PROST plan, and am quite familiar with the parkrelated wants and needs of the community. I am re-applying for the TOP Position. Reference 1 *: David Cook Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes 391 Reference 2 *: Dave Skelton Other Info: How did you hear about us?: Reapplying for TOPs 392