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Home My WebLink AboutA8. Re Appointments BID 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 Downtown Business Improvement District Board (BID) MEETING DATE: June 1, 2015 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to reappoint Eric Sutherland to the term expiring June 30, 2015 and appoint one new applicant to the vacancy that expires June 30, 2015 on the Downtown Business Improvement District Board. BACKGROUND: Eric Sutherland’s term on the BID expires June 30, 2015. He has reapplied. One vacancy with a term expiring June 30, 2015 exists and two applications have been received. Upon both terms being (re)appointed this evening, the new expiration dates will be June 30, 2019. Montana Code stipulates that BID Board members be owners of property within the district. In the past, several applicants were appointed to the board as "property owner representatives" because their property title named a corporation as the owner rather than the individual. For many years the City Commission has honored this precedent by appointing property owner representatives to the BID Board. The BID was originally created by Resolution No. 3361 and Ordinance No. 1517, per MCA 7-12-1121, in May of 2000. In June of 2010, the BID was extended/recreated by Resolution No. 4263 for an additional ten years. The board shall be comprised of not less than five, nor more than seven, owners of property within the district. Members are appointed for staggered four-year terms. The BID currently has one expiring term with one member reapplying and one expiring vacant term with two applicants applying. Applicant seeking Reappointment: New Applicants: Eric Sutherland Kalani Cowles Erik Nelson ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission Attachment: Board Applications 390 Name: Eric Sutherland Physical Address *: 7085 Bristol Lane P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 545-2225 Additional Phone: (406) 548-8842 Email *: eric@360commercialmanagement.com Your current occupation *: Real Estate Management/Investment Employer *: self How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: BID) City Limits *: no Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: 4 years If so, where ?: Current Bozeman BID Board Member Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I am currently a board member of the BID board. I love downtown Bozeman and have an ownership interest in two downtown buildings. I have been involved in Real Estate Investment for 20+ years. Reference 1 *: Chris Naumann 406-586-4008 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Jason Parks 406-570-4758 Other Info: How did you hear about us?: 391 From:kalani.cowles@gmail.com To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Submittal Date:Tuesday, March 10, 2015 4:05:31 PM AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 185 Form inserted: 3/10/2015 4:05:25 PM Form updated: 3/10/2015 4:05:25 PM Name: Kalani Cowles Physical Address *: 104 E. Story P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 581-3961 Additional Phone: Email *: kalani.cowles@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Accountant/Director Employer *: Dutton Development LLC How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: BID) 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 am a lifetime Bozeman resident and new business and building owner to Downtown. As ayoung member in the community I think I can bring a fresh perspective to the boardas well as a different view point. As a life time resident I am familiar with thechanges and improvements that Downtown Bozeman has undergone over the past30 years and think I can be a valuable asset for the board looking forward to thefuture development of downtown Bozeman. I have a strong background inaccounting and financial/resource management which will allow me to bring insight 392 and guidance from a financial perspective. I also have worked in a family businessthat focuses on the vitality of our local community, tourism in the area, and MontanaState University which are all vital elements to the Downtown community. I amproud to be from Bozeman and truly believe it is one of the best places to live. I ampassionate about all the opportunities our community offers for its residents andvisitors. I also believe that the revival of Downtown Bozeman has enhanced mylifestyle and love for the community and know that its continual development will doso for other. As a members of the community I would like to volunteer my time backinto opportunities that I have been so fortunate to benefit from as pass along thosesame opportunities to others. Reference 1 *: Bob Planalp LANDOE, BROWN, PLANALP & REIDA, P.C. P. O. Box 1Bozeman, MT 59771 Phone: (406) 586-4351 Fax: (406) 586-7877 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Laura Grzyb 406 - 579-2499 laurablackman@gmail.com Other Info: I am currently a CAP mentor and participate in various Thrive activitiesin the community. Both personally and professional I have had a goal to be moreinvolved in my community and I think that serving on the BID board would be awonderful opportunity to increase my involvement in the community. How did you hear about us?: Email from DBA 393 Name: Erik Nelson Physical Address *: 33 N Black Ave P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 539-1176 Additional Phone: (406) 587-3628 Email *: erik@thinktankaia.com Your current occupation *: Architect Employer *: Thinktank Design Group Inc How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: BID) City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: Seven years If so, where ?: NEURB Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I have been doing work on infill/ redevelopment projects in the core of Bozeman and feel that my efforts and perspective could be useful in guiding the directives of the BID Reference 1 *: Mike Delaney 539-7798 delaney@delaneynco.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Chris Mehl 581-4992 cmehl@bozeman.net Other Info: feel free to contact me for further information- 539-1176 394 How did you hear about us?: Chris Nauman 395 20 May 2015 COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Krauss and City Commissioners From: Chris Naumann, Executive Director Re: Downtown BID Board Appointments Meeting Date: TBD RECOMMENDATION: I would like to recommend appointing Erik Nelson to the Downtown BID Board. Mr. Nelson owns Thinktank Design Group and the associated property at 33 North Black Avenue and 122 West Main Street. Mr. Nelson’s term would expire June 30, 2019. I also recommend the re-appointment of Eric Sutherland to an additional term on the BID Board. Mr. Sutherland is a partner in West Main Holdings LLC which owns downtown property at 20 and 40 East Main Street. Mr. Sutherland’s term would expire June 30, 2019. BACKGROUND: As required by Montana Code, the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Board shall be comprised of not less than five, nor more than seven, owners of property within the district. EFFECTS: The appointment of Mr. Nelson will fill the only vacant seat on this seven person board. The current vacancy is the result of Buck Taylor’s recent resignation. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the Mayor or City Commissioners CONTACT: Chris Naumann Downtown Bozeman Partnership 222 East Main Street #302 Bozeman MT 59715 406-586-4008 chris@downtownbozeman.org SUPPORTED BY: Downtown BID Board 396