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Home My WebLink AboutA6. Bike Board Bozeman Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk SUBJECT: (Re) appointment to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board MEETING DATE: April 11, 2016 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint one applicant to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board with a term expiring on December 31st, 2018 respectfully. BACKGROUND: The City Commission acted upon the appointment of 1 position on Monday, March 4th with one county position and one city appointment to be filled at a later meeting. One term on this board expired on December 31st, 2016 One existing member has reapplied and one new application has been received. Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) was created by the City Commission in September 1990 (Resolution No. 2817). Its purpose is to recommend safe bicycle practices throughout Bozeman in regard to enhanced bicycle circulation and design, community-wide bicycle education and safety programs, and other matters relating to bicycling in the Bozeman area. Bozeman Municipal Code Sec. 2.05.2510 Membership. A. The bicycle advisory board shall consist of up to 11 voting members and one non-voting liaison to be appointed by the city commission. One member shall be a student of Montana State University. One member representing the county may be recommended by the county commission and appointed by the city commission. One additional non-voting liaison shall be a student of Bozeman High School. Members of this board shall serve two-year staggered terms. Each member may be reappointed without any limitation on the number of reappointments. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments for the balance of the term remaining. B. With the exception of the non-voting high school liaison, only persons of legal age may be appointed to the board. High school representatives under age 18 must provide a signed consent from a legal guardian stating they may participate in board activities. A majority of the board shall be residents of the city. Nonresident members of the board shall have some interest in the city by virtue of working in the city, owning property in the city, or entering the city frequently for any lawful purpose. In addition, the members should be knowledgeable of bicycling and/or traffic safety in the Bozeman area. 442 This board has one position and two applicants in total. One applicant is an existing member asking to be reconsidered and one new applicant. Re-Applicants: New Applicant Steven Blair Don Funke Attachments: Board Applications AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 259 Form inserted: 12/31/2015 2:10:06 PM Form updated: 12/31/2015 2:10:06 PM Name: Steven Last Name: Blair Physical Address *: 4213 Benepe St. P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59718 Primary Phone *: (406) 223-3741 Additional Phone: Email *: stbmtdc@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Doctor of Chiropractic Employer *: Gallatin Valley Chiropractic How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: (BABAB) City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: 1 year, current If so, where ?: BABAB Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I am a currently serving BABAB member. I am a road biker and bicycle commuter and would like to continue to advocate for transportation safety and infrastructure improvement as it relates to bicycles and pedestrians. 444 Reference 1 *: Joni Evans 406-579-0939 inojsnave@gmial.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Dustin Rising 406-570-5667 doctorrising@gmail.com Other Info: How did you hear about us?: I am a currently serving board member. 445 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 255 Form inserted: 12/26/2015 6:12:37 PM Form updated: 12/26/2015 6:12:37 PM Name: Don Last Name: Funke Physical Address *: 108 Mcintosh unit C P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 209-3585 Additional Phone: Email *: donfunkedc@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Chiropractor Employer *: Wellness works How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: (BABAB) 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 interested in improving bicycle transportation options in Bozeman. Reference 1 *: Blake Willhite Wellness Worx 719-688-1874 446 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Dan Dutton Wellness Worx 406-544-1146 Other Info: How did you hear about us?: W 447