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H3. Board AppointmentsREPORT TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Clerk's Office 201 1 S` Avenue East PO Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 Phone: (406) 758-7756 cityclerk@kalispell.com www.kalispell.com Doug Russell, City Manager Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk & Communications Manager Annual Board and Committee Appointments MEETING DATE: May 2, 2016 BACKGROUND: Staggered terms on the various City of Kalispell citizen advisory boards and committees expired April 30, 2016. Several boards also have ongoing vacancies. Notice of board openings was provided to the public through the city website and all media outlets, including two quarter page advertisements in the Daily Inter Lake. All applicants, whether reapplying or new, were asked to fill out an online, fillable application to help streamline the appointment process. The Mayor, with the consent and advice of the Council shall make board appointments. Most of the appointments took place during the April 18, 2016 Council meeting; however several were delayed awaiting additional applicants. The following boards are now ready for Mayoral appointment, or have been listed here to inform the public what boards still have ongoing vacancies. Please see the following board list, with hyperlinks to each board's webpage. Please refer to the webpage for descriptions regarding the purpose, membership requirements and term lengths of the individual boards, and their current board members. Membership requirements have been verified for all applicants. Staff will continue to recruit and accept applications throughout the year for all boards and committees who have ongoing vacancies or positions that are not appointed by the Mayor at this time. Economic Revolving Loan Fund Committee (1 term expiring): Parking Advisory Board (1 vacancy): Street Tree Committee (2 terms expiring): Andrea Davidson — reapplying for term expiring April 30, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee (1 city term expiring): Tim Larson - reapplying for term expiring April 30, 2018 Urban Renewal Agency Board (1 vacancy, 1 term expiring): Shannon Freix — new applicant for term expiring April 30, 2020 Matthew Venturini — new applicant for term expiring April 30, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Johnson offer recommendations for appointments to the boards listed above, followed by a member of the council making one motion to accept the recommendations and confirm the appointments. ATTACHMENTS: Advisory Board Applications CITY OF KALISPELL APPLICATION FOR ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS - - - ht_UY7N8 _ w; BOARD, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: Street/Tree Commission NAME: Andrea Davidson STREET ADDRESS: 835 5th Ave West CITY: Kalispell CONTACT PHONE #: 752-7902 E-MAIL: adavidson a@chiiddevicenter.oi PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION (attach a separate sheet if necessary) Current Occupation: Family Support Specialist Current Employer: Child Development Center Organization(s) of which you are currently a board member: Kalispell Street Tree Commission, Special Friends Advocacy Program Why are you interested in serving this board, committee, or commission: I have two elm trees on the boulevard in front of my house and knowing about them and Dutch Elm Disease initially led me to interest in the Street Tree Commission. Since joining the board in 2009, 1 have learned the challenges Kalispell has in caring for their trees, but also the strengths the city has in moving forward. Detail any education, knowledge, or experience you have which would be beneficial to this board, committee or commission: I have lived in Kalispell since 1981 and am a lifelong Flathead Valley resident. I have written articles for the newspaper concerning trees in conjunction with the Street Tree Commission. I have been consistent in my attendance for Board Meetings, and have participated in activities that promote awareness of the Board and trees in the communities. DATE: April 5, 2i� 15 SIGNATURE: ts-L ** Please return your completed application to the Kalispell City Clerk, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903. Applications may also be sent by email to citvclerk0 kalisnell.com, or submitted in person at 201 1" Avenue East. CITY OF KALISPELL APPLICATION FOR ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS BOARD, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: f� rd NAME: Tim Larson STREET ADDRESS: 108 Northern Lights Blvd. CITY: KALISPELL CONTACT PHONE #: 406-253-7465 E-MAIL: WOKMAN@MONTANAS% PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION (attach a separate sheet if necessary) Current Occupation: WAREHOUSE MARKETING Current Employer: COSTCO WHOLESALE Organization(s) of which you are currently a board member: NONE AT THIS TIME Why are you interested in serving this board, committee, or commission: I HAVE REPRESENTED THE CHAMBER AND CITY ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES FOR APPROXIMATELY 25 YEARS AND WISH TO CONTINUE TO BE INVOLVED THRU TAC Detail any education, knowledge, or experience you have which would be beneficial to this board, committee or commission: CHAIRED TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE FOR THE KALISPELL CHAMBER. HAVE REPRESENTED KALISPELL ON TAC AS A COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR BOTH THE CHAMBER AND CITY SEATS. NATIVE OF KALISPELL AND HAVE INTERESTED IN SECURING AN AND ALL FUNDING AVAILABLE TO INCREASE SAFETY AND TRAFFIC FLOW IN OUR GROWNING COMMUNITY. I HAVE BEEN A BOARD MEMBER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE UNITED WAY, FCVA, GCC. DATE: 04/ 1 5/2 O 1 6 SIGNATURE - Please return your completed application to the Kalispell City Clerk, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903. Applications may also be sent by email to ci�clerk�kaiispeli.com, or submitted in person at 201 1" Avenue East. CITY OF KALISPELL „ 'Jiir'a APPLICATION FOR ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS MOVTANA BOARD, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: Urban Renewal Agency Board NAME: Shannon Freix STREET ADDRESS: 912 2nd Ave W CITY: Kalispell, MT 59901 CONTACT PHONE #: 406.499.2309 E-MAIL: shannonfreix@gmail.com PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION (attach a separate sheet if necessary) Current Occupation: Program Director, Continental Divide Trail Volunteer Stewardship Current Employer: Montana Wilderness Association Organization(s) of which you are currently a board member: None at the moment. Why are you interested in serving this board, committee, or commission: As a local citizen and home owner, I'm interested in helping our community grow in tourism, recreation, economy and while preserving the history and heritage of the area believe we each have a responsibility to give back to the places we live and use. Detail any education, knowledge, or experience you have which would be beneficial to this board, committee or commission: I currently run a state-wide volunteer program on the Continental Divide Trail. I hope this recreational feature in our state becomes a draw for visitors, but more importantly, helps to boost small communities through tourism/recreation resulting in more economic growth. I have a breadth of background in marketing/graphic design, grant -writing, public speaking, grassroots organizing and community engagement. I hope to put these skills to use for the Urban Renewal Board to make Kalispell a better destination location. DATE: 4/ 19/ 16 Shannon FreixDigitally signed by Shannon Freix SIGNATURE: Date: 2016.04.19 18:33:16-06'00' ** Please return your completed application to the Kalispell City Clerk, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903. Applications may also be sent by email to cityclerknkalispell.com, or submitted in person at 201 1" Avenue East. CITY OF KALISPELL APPLICATION FOR ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS BOARD, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: NAME: Matthew Venturini STREET ADDRESS: 66 Empire Loop CITY: Kalispell CONTACT PHONE #: 406-250-7330 AlONTANA Urban Renewal Agency Board E-MAIL: mventurini@glacierbank.com PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION (attach a separate sheet if necessary) Current Occupation: Real Estate Lender Current Employer: Glacier Bank Organization(s) of which you are currently a board member: United Way- Leaders of Tomorrow Why are you interested in serving this board, committee, or commission: I currently own a home in the city of Kalispell and have been a resident my whole life. I enjoy living in the Flathead Valley and want to be involved in plans that impact our city when it comes to development and expansion of our community. I think it is important to stay involved in your community and assist in make decisions that help the community remain vibrant for future generations. Detail any education, knowledge, or experience you have which would be beneficial to this board, committee or commission: I graduated from Flathead HS in 2004 and Concordia College in Moorhead, MN in 2009 with a Bachelors of Arts Degree. My major was Economic Finance and I minored in Business Administration. I am currently a Real Estate Lender with Glacier Bank and have been working at Financial institutions in the valley for over 5 years now. I have extensive knowledge when it comes to our current real estate market, as well as current mortgage rates and trends due to my current employment. DATE: 04/ 14/ 16 SIGNATURE: ** Please return your completed application to the Kalispell City Clerk, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903. Applications may also be sent by email to cit-."clerk(u'kalisl)ell.com, or submitted in person at 201 1" Avenue East.