E/6. Appointments to the Conrad Mansion Board of Directors4D City of Kalispell
Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758-7700 Fax(406)758-7758
Memo
To: City Council Members
From: Wm. E. Boharski, Mayor
Subject: Board Appointments
Date: March 2, 2001
On March 5 there are three boards that have appointments that need to be addressed. The following
are my recommendations and the reasons for those recommendations.
If you have any concerns regarding these, please bring them to the Council and remember that even
if you disagree with these, please make your objections known in a charitable fashion and I'm sure
the majority of the Council will reach an acceptable resolution.
Conrad Mansion Board - There is one opening on the Conrad
Mansion Board. We advertised for applicants and received four
letters of interest.
My recommendation to the Council is to reappoint Norb Donahue for another term. Because of the
number of qualified applicants for this board, this decision is somewhat difficult. Before making
my recommendation, I consulted with Sam Bibler, President of the Board, who indicated that
Norbert's legal experience is extremely valuable to the board, especially at this point in time. It was
indicated to me that Norbert is able to offer background and legal advice to the Board at no cost to
the organization. He also has plenty of time to commit to this activity.
Kalispell Parking Commission - There is one opening on the
Kalispell Parking Commission. We advertised for applicants and
received three letters of interest.
My recommendation to the City Council is to appoint Leisa Baldwin. She is a small business owner
on Main Street and, if you will recall, was highly recommended during the last round of
appointments when Mr. Goodman was added to the Commission.
City Council Members
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March 2, 2001
Street Tree Commission - There are two openings on the Street Tree
Commission. We advertised for applicants. Two individuals applied.
They are: Neil Deering and Steve Perrone.
My recommendation is that we reappoint these two individuals to the Street Tree Commission. They
have experience and are the only ones at this point in time that expressed an interest in serving in this
capacity.
City board posts
need applicant
Ipt)o/
The city of Kalispell is
seeking applicants for an
opening on the Parking
Commission and two open-
ings on the Street Tree Com-
mission.
The Parking Commission
position is a four-year term,
starting immediately.
The commission has
jurisdiction over city prop-
erty used for parking,
including the authority to
� hstruct:and mAintain;0n is
nd`"of -street parkigg;facilir:`;
iesand charge for their
use.
The two Street Tree Com-
mission positions also are
four-year terms, starting
immediately.
The commission deter-
mines city needs in tree
planting, maintenance and
removal.
Candidates for either com-
mission should submit a let-
ter of interest to Mayor Bill
Boharski, P.O. Box 1997,
Kalispell, MT 59903, no later
than Jan. 26.
December 8, 2000
P. 0. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59963-1997
Dear Mayor Boharski:
On January 1, 2001 my appointment to the Conrad Mansion Board
of Directors will terminate. Accordingly, I am hereby applying for
reappointment for another four year term beginning on that date.
My qualifications are as follows: I was closely involved with
the circumstances of the creation of the Mansion as a facility of
the City and the negotiations with Mrs. Alicia Conrad Campbell. As
City Attorney at the time, I was one of those individuals sued by
a group of citizens led by Dale Williams who tried to stop the
City's accepting the property. Fortunately we prevailed in that
lawsuit. My original appointment followed the death of the late
James Murphy, Attorney, who was represented by Mrs. Campbell in the
negotiations.
Over the years I have, served on the Mansion board, on many
occasions I have furnished input stemming. ,from my long-term
association with the facility andviewedBoard decisions from my
legal perspective. I, will appreciate your reappointment for
another term on•the Board:
es Octfully u tte
rbert F, Donahue
Architects
r//2 Design
Group
NO. 1 SUNSET PLAZA KALISPELL, MONTANA
PHONE NO. 406-257-7125 FAX NO. 406-756-3409
e-mail adg@digisys.net
January 11, 2001
Mayor Bill Boharski
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Dear Mayor Boharski:
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JAN 17 2001
I read in the Daily Interlake about an opening on the Conrad Mansion Museum Board. I am interested in
serving on this Board. I am a licensed Architect and I have an interest in history, especially with respect to
architecture. I have had a particular interest in Victorian architecture, and have recently completed the
construction of my new Victorian home west of town. I have visited the Conrad Mansion a number of
times. The Mansion is a fine example of late 19th century architecture and a valuable asset to the
community.
Sincerely,
Michael J. Kohl, Architg t
Cc: File
48 MAIN STREET 406-756-5818
KALISPELL, MT 59901
To Mayor Bohaski:
I am writing to you in response to the advertisemnet for
an opening on the Conrad Mansion Board of Directors.
I am very interested in this opening and would like to be
considered for a position. I have been an active
eip pa ant m" theannualChristmas extravaganza at the
mansion for the past several years and I take great pride
in having such a wonderful home available to the public.
I am a resident and a business owner of Kalispell and
would like to serve on the Board of Directors for the
Mansion.
Thankyou for your consideration.
Sincerely,
di�� P
Susan A Munsinger
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Kalispell, MT. 39901. - -
W.• 756-5818 H. 756-7470
RECEIVED
JAN 11 2001
413 6th Avenue East
Kalispell, Mt 59901
406-7558850
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January 10, 2001
Dear Mayor Boharski,
I would ask you to please consider me for a position on the Conrad Mansion
Museum Board.
I live in the neighborhood of the Conrad Mansion, and have tremendous pride in
the building, the gardens, the history, and the philosophy of its preservation and use.
Shortly after moving into our home, many years ago, I stood out on the sidewalk with my
children and watched a crane lift Alicia Conrad Campbell's pink trailer over the stone
wall —closing one chapter and beginning another.
In 1989, Mrs. Redfield asked me to be a tour guide, and I enjoyed three wonderful
years working there. Local history has been a hobby of mine, and at the Conrad Mansion
the rich history feels alive. I also love public speaking, and dealing with groups of
people. Several times, during the off season, I gave presentations to the children at Elrod
School about the Conrad Mansion and the members of the Conrad family.
Even after leaving my employment there, to go on to full time work, I have still
taken groups through the home — summer visitors, Japanese students, Montana League of
Cities visitors. A golden moment for me though, was when I brought an Italian friend on
a tour. I acknowledged that Italian bistory,goes back h,.:ndreds, if not thousands, of years,
and the Conrad Mansion Museum history illustrates some of the developments in our
nation. state, industry, and this valley in the last hundred years or so. He understood and
said, yes, that is your immediate history. How sad that in Italy, so much of the recent
history wasn't preserved because of rile emphasis on the ancient,and so much has been -
lost. Here, at the Conrad Mansion Museum, you have preserved the history of a
dramatically changing time in your country, and the world. He crystallized the
significance.
' I worked on the Kalispell Historical Survey, under the inspiration of Kathy
McKay, furthering my knowledge and love of local history.
I'know, and am known by, the majority of the board members and the Mansion
director, and have a great respect for their purpose and objectives and successes. I feel
like i could fit nicely on the board.
My husband and I owned RauthCs Art -IN' Frame Shop for 23 years, so I also have
a keen appreciation of the business side of the Conrad Mansion Museum Board.
Thank you, for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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