3. Volunteer Appreciation Award - Bart TobiasonMEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Pamela B. Kennedy
and Kalispell City Council,
Jim Hansz P.E., Public Works Director
FROM: Susie Turner P.E., Senior Civil Engine4'r
SUBJECT: Recognition of Volunteer Work for the City of
Kalispell
MEETING DATE: Monday, October 19, 2009
BACKGROUND: To achieve an Eagle Scout Badge, Bartholomew (Bart)
Tobiason, worked with the City Public Works Department to develop,
coordinate, and place pollution awareness markers (see marker below) on
storm drains in Kalispell. In June and July of 2009, Bart supervised two
teams of Boy Scouts and placed over 300 markers on storm drain inlets in the
downtown area.
With the Scout's volunteer work, the City was able to meet the required
public participation and education set forth in MS4 General Permit.
ACTION REQUESTED: Mayor Pamela Kennedy present Bart Tobiason
with a plaque and thank Bart for labeling the storm drain inlets in Kalispell.
Recognize Bart's efforts in developing, coordinating, and placing the markers
and his critical role in of the City's Stormwater Public Outreach and
Participation Program.