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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC7. 2-1-2016 PB Re-Appointment Memo 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 City Planning Board MEETING DATE: February 1, 2016 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDATIONS: I move to confirm the Mayor’s (re) appointment of up to [four people] to the City Planning Board with updated terms expiring on January 31, 2018. BACKGROUND: Four positions termed out on January 31, 2016. Three existing members have reapplied and five new applications have been received. All four positions are Mayoral appointments as defined below in the Composition of this board. All positions on the City Planning Board are two year terms. The City Planning Board shall encourage local units of government to improve and plan for the future development of the City of Bozeman and areas adjacent to the City to the end that highway systems be carefully planned; that new community centers grow only with adequate highway, utility, health, educational, and recreational facilities; that the needs of agriculture, industry, and business be recognized in future growth; and that residential areas provide healthy surroundings for family life. The City of Bozeman Planning Board powers and duties, jurisdiction and composition are codified in the Bozeman Municipal Code in Sections 2.05.500 through 2.05.520. The composition is listed as follows: Sec. 2.05.520. Composition. A. The planning board shall consist of nine members, appointed to two-year terms to expire on January 31, as follows: 1. One member appointed by the city commission from its own membership. The term of the appointed member shall be coextensive with the term of office to which such member has been elected or appointed unless the commission, on its first regular meeting of each year, appoints another to serve as its representative or unless the appointee's commission term is terminated; 2. Three members appointed by the city commission, one of whom, at the commission's discretion, may be an employee of the city or hold public office in the city or the county. The appointments shall be for two-year terms, with those terms to expire on January 31 of odd-numbered years; 3. One member appointed by the mayor, upon designation by the county board of commissioners, who may be a member of the board of county commissioners or an office holder or employee of the county. This appointment shall expire on January 31 of odd- numbered years; 4. Four citizen members appointed by the mayor, who shall be resident freeholders within the city limits, and who shall be qualified by knowledge and experience in matters pertaining to the development of the city. These appointments shall be coterminous with the term of the mayor. B. The city clerk shall certify the members appointed by the city commission. The certificates shall be sent to and become a part of the records of the planning board. The mayor shall make similar certification for the appointment of citizen members. There are four expiring positions with five new applicants and three reapplying applicants. New Applicants: Reapplying Applicants: Henry Happel Brett Potter Felix Spinelli Laura Dornberger Lauren Waterton Erik Garberg Paul Spitler Brianne Dugan Attachments: Board Applications AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 261 Form inserted: 1/4/2016 7:50:16 AM Form updated: 1/4/2016 7:50:16 AM Name: Brett Last Name: Potter Physical Address *: 312 Accola Drive P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 579-8450 Additional Phone: Email *: brett@focusarchitects.com Your current occupation *: Architect Employer *: Focus Architects How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Planning Board (City) City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: 2 years If so, where ?: Current mayoral appointment to the planning board Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I am a design professional with extensive experience in urban planning environmental design. I received a bachelors of environmental design from the University of Colorado and worked as a planner for the city of Boulder. I am a LEED Acredited professional since 2002 and am currently project architect for Missoula College which is a LEED Gold 2 year school currently under construction in Missoula. My primary interest in continuing to participate on the board is to provide a voice for connectivity that recognizes the growing concern for urban sprawl within our valley. Reference 1 *: Rob Evans 570-5048 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Jerry Pape 579-3636 Other Info: How did you hear about us?: AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 249 Form inserted: 12/18/2015 2:01:52 PM Form updated: 12/18/2015 2:01:52 PM Name: Laura Last Name: Dornberger Physical Address *: 211 N 10th Ave P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 570-7496 Additional Phone: Email *: ldornberger@locatiarchitects.com Your current occupation *: Architect Employer *: Locati Architect How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Planning Board (City) City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: 2 years If so, where ?: Planning Board (City) Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I have served on the Planning Board for the past 2 years, and I am interested in continuing to serve. It is essential Bozeman to continue to plan, promote, and direct how the citizens want the city to develop. Professionally I work in the development industry and I can bring forethought to contribute to this board. Reference 1 *: Jerry Locati 406-587-1139 jl@locati.co Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Carrie Lawrence 406-994-9238 clawrence@bresnan.net Other Info: How did you hear about us?: Currently serve on the Planning Board AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 273 Form inserted: 1/27/2016 3:56:45 PM Form updated: 1/27/2016 3:56:45 PM Name: Erik Last Name: Garberg Physical Address *: 4237 Brenden Street P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59718 Primary Phone *: (406) 551-3130 Additional Phone: Email *: erikgarberg@ctagroup.com Your current occupation *: Civil Engineer Employer *: CTA Architects Engineers How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Planning Board (City) City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: 12 years If so, where ?: Whitefish/Bozeman Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: Current City of Bozeman Planning and Zoning Board Chairman Member of City of Bozeman Economic Development Council 5 plus years on the Board Former City Councilman (Whitefish Montana) Former City/County Planning Board Member (Whitefish Montana) Professional Experience as Civil Engineer in planning and development related issues. Reference 1 *: Jeff Krauss Rob Pertzborn Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Jkrauss@BOZEMAN.NET rpertzborn@intrinsikarchitecture.com Other Info: Given the significant and ongoing changes to many of our planning documents I believe continuity on the board important. Additionally, I think my professional experienced paired with my volunteer civic background makes me uniquely qualified. How did you hear about us?: Currently Serving Member AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 269 Form inserted: 1/15/2016 12:58:39 PM Form updated: 1/15/2016 12:58:39 PM Name: Brianne Last Name: Dugan Physical Address *: 355 Concord Dr P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 579-2921 Additional Phone: Email *: briannedugan@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Consultant Employer *: Self How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Planning Board (City) 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. *: Bozeman is a unique and dynamic community. Being born and raised here has afforded me a great number of opportunities in life. I have an inherent passion for public service and the Planning Board would be an outstanding opportunity for me to continue my volunteerism. Given Bozeman's continued growth, the Planning Board’s work becomes ever more significant. I have been impacted by planning decisions of past city leaders for over three decades and feel it is time to give back directly to help support the work of local leaders, City Commissioners, and staff. I have over a decade of political, policy, and management experience, having held director positions in both Washington, DC and Bozeman, Montana for Montana’s longest-serving US Senator, Max Baucus, as well as serving as Montana Chief of Staff for US Senator John Walsh. Throughout my tenure in the Senate and continuing into my consulting practice, I have been given the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of matters pertaining to the City of Bozeman. Reference 1 *: Mike Miles 406-570-9487 cell 406-586-9100 home mikecmiles@gmail.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Dorothy Bradley 406-686-9163 home 406-580-1137 cell bench@wispwest.net Other Info: I am committed to making Bozeman a better place and am known by colleagues across Montana for getting things done and building lasting relationships. If I am given this opportunity I will dedicate significant time to get up to speed and commit to be a beneficially contributing member. The work of the Planning Board impacts every citizen of and visitor to Bozeman and I humbly submit this application knowing the great importance of the decisions rendered by this committee. How did you hear about us?: Carson Taylor AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 243 Form inserted: 12/8/2015 10:01:54 AM Form updated: 12/8/2015 10:01:54 AM Name: Henry Last Name: Happel Physical Address *: 608 S. Grand Ave. P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (206) 227-6005 Additional Phone: (406) 404-1516 Email *: hap@happels.org Your current occupation *: Retired attorney Employer *: RETIRED How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Planning Board (City) 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. *: My wife and I moved to Bozeman in 2011 from Seattle, where we raised a family and where I was a business attorney, and for a while managing partner, with a downtown Seattle law firm. Part of my practice concerned real estate transactions, mostly involving downtown Seattle real estate. This work provided me with some substantial insights into land use and city planning issues. I would like to contribute to the furtherance of Bozeman as a great place to live. The City needs to deal effectively with important issues resulting from its present and future growth. I am a firm believer in pragmatic, non-ideological solutions to civic problems. My educational experience: Yale, B.A. in Economics in 1967; Stanford, J.D. 1970. Reference 1 *: Carson Taylor 406-587-2356 carsongtaylor@gmail.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Jim Falconer 206-464-4242 j@falconercompanies.com Other Info: How did you hear about us?: City Website AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 241 Form inserted: 12/2/2015 4:27:48 PM Form updated: 12/2/2015 4:27:48 PM Name: Felix Last Name: Spinelli Physical Address *: 1416 S 5TH AVE P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 219-3935 Additional Phone: (703) 402-8628 Email *: spinelli.felix@gmail.com Your current occupation *: RETIRED Employer *: RETIRED How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Planning Board (City) 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 retired USDA economist with lots of experience working with regulations and environmental/economic issues. I have attended several City Commission meetings and am interested in learning more about issues facing the city, especially in planning and economic development. Reference 1 *: John Berg 406-281-2739 I do not have his e-mail address. Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Linda Sherwood 406-570-7084 I do not have her e-mail. Other Info: I am a fairly unbiased person willing to work with others even if we may not agree on everything. How did you hear about us?: Newspaper AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 265 Form inserted: 1/6/2016 4:17:08 PM Form updated: 1/6/2016 4:17:08 PM Name: Paul Last Name: Spitler Physical Address *: 1495 Maiden Spirit Street P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (202) 360-1912 Additional Phone: Email *: paul_spitler@yahoo.com Your current occupation *: Conservationist Employer *: The Wilderness Society How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Planning Board (City) 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 worked as an environmental professional for more than two decades. Much of my experience is in the non- profit sector, and I have spent considerable time studying, and addressing community planning, growth, and development. I currently work for The Wilderness Society, where I work with communities across the western United States to conserve lands that are important to the community. Through this work, I engage directly with an array of community leaders and stakeholders, and seek common ground on proposals to conserve land, support economic development and expand recreational opportunities. While in California, I served on a State board that focused on developing strategies to identify conservation and planning priorities in the face of steady growth. Through this effort, I worked with a wide diversity of stakeholders as we sought common ground and areas of mutual agreement. I am very interested in maintaining the quality of life that makes Bozeman such a great place to live and work. This is a great community, but the incredible growth that is anticipated will require foresight and planning to ensure that Bozeman remains livable. I believe my background and experience position me well to serve on the Planning Board and look forward to putting my skills to use to serve the City of Bozeman. Reference 1 *: Chris Mehl cmehl@bozeman.net (406)581-4992 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Barb Cestero barb_cestero@tws.org (406) 579-0713 Other Info: I am very enthusiastic about serving on the Planning Board, and really look forward to putting my talents to work for the City of Bozeman. I put my all into everything I do, and will be a very committed, dedicated, and active Planning Board member. It would be an honor and a privilege to be able to serve the great community of Bozeman as a member of the Planning Board. How did you hear about us?: AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 247 Form inserted: 12/17/2015 10:12:01 AM Form updated: 12/17/2015 10:12:01 AM Name: Lauren Last Name: Waterton Physical Address *: 1304 S. Montana Ave P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 694-7686 Additional Phone: Email *: lauren.waterton@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Land Planner Employer *: Sanderson Stewart How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Planning Board (City) 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 worked as a land planner for over 20 years, serving both in the public and private sector. Reference 1 *: Chris Mehl chris@headwaterseconomics.org 406-570-8937 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: no Reference 2 *: Danielle Scharf dscharf@sandersonstewart.com 406-922-9876 Other Info: How did you hear about us?: