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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: Appointment to the Economic Development Council
MEETING DATE: July 20, 2015
MEETING TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint Kris Kumlien to the vacancy that expires
February 1, 2018 on the Economic Development Council.
BACKGROUND: This Council has one vacancy with a term expiring February 1,
2018 that exists and has been received.
The creation and appointment of an Economic Development Council was recommended and described in the Economic Development Plan adopted by the City Commission on August 3,
2009. In February, 2010, the seven member Council was appointed. Shortly thereafter, the
Council brought forward Ordinance No. 1784 adding Chapter 2.86 of the Bozeman Municipal
Code for the official creation of the Economic Development Council and establishing the duties and responsibilities thereof. Council members shall serve three year staggered terms.
Excerpt from the implementation matrix found on page VIII of the Economic Development
Plan (EDP):
5. c “Establish an Economic Development Council, consisting of: business leaders, city staff, economic development leaders, and others; to advise the City Commission on economic
development issues and to review the implementation of this City of Bozeman Economic
Development Plan.”
This council has one vacancy with one new applicant applying.
New Applicant:
Kris Kumlien
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Name: Kris Kumlien
Physical Address *: 1522 Gale Ct
P.O Box:
City*: Bozeman
State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59718
Primary Phone *: (406) 580-6929
Additional Phone: (406) 586-0053
Email *: kris.kumlien@edwardjones.com
Your current occupation *: Financial Advisor Employer *: Edward Jones
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr
Which position are you applying for? *: Economic Development Council
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 lifelong Bozeman resident and graduate from Montana State University. I have worked in many different roles and
capacities during my time in Bozeman from stints in the non profit world at PERC and Trout
Unlimited, to the retail outdoor industry with a successful turnaround story as the GM at
Montana Troutfitters from 2006 to 2012, to the airport rental car business with a stop in between
as an intern on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. My two degrees are in Finance and Economics and currently I am working as a financial advisor, with many small to mid sized business clients.
Most importantly I feel I have a strong financial and business minded background to bring to the
council with a rounded perspective from private and public sector work. My lifelong ties within
the community would allow me to draw perspective from many other people as well.
Reference 1 *: Bruce Whittenberg 4066988623 whittenberggroup@aol.com
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Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2 *: Dave Shepard 4065397878 dave.shepard@edwardjones.com Other Info:
How did you hear about us?: Brit Fontenot
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