H8. Planning Bd appt201 First Avenue East
P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana 59903
(406) 758-7756
www.Wist.-)e1l.corn
REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager Vtl
FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk & Communications Manager
MEETING DATE: May 1, 2017
SUBJECT: Planning Board Appointment
BACKGROUND: The resignation of Charles Pesola on the city Planning Board has created an
opening for a term expiring April 30, 2018.
Two applicants recently applied for positions on the Planning Board.
RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Johnson provide a recommendation for appointment
followed by a motion from Council confirming the Mayoral appointment.
ATTACHMENTS: George Giavasis Application
Kurt Vomfell Application
CITY OF KALISPELL
APPLICATION FOR ADVISORY BOARDS,
COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS
BOARD, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: Planning Board
NAME: George A. Giavasis
STREET ADDRESS: 545 3rd Avenue West
CITY: Kalispell
CONTACT PHONE#: 406.890.4106
E-MAIL: George@highIinemt.com
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
(attach a separate sheet if necessary)
Current Occupation: Business owner / Creative director
Current Employer: Self employed
Organization(s) of which you are currently a board member:
Kalispell Boulder Project, Herron Half Marathon 5k & 10k,
Friends of Flathead Law Enforcement, Kalispell PechaKucha Talks
Why are you interested in serving this board, committee, or commission:
Kalispell is growing. As the opportunity to thrive presents itself, I would like to
see the city capitalize on it's unique strengths to reach it's full potential. Whether
wise or misguided, the planning and decisions that take place now will echo for
generations. I would like to help guide the city down a path of sustainable
growth. My family and my business are invested in Kalispell's success.
Detail any education, knowledge, or experience you have which would be beneficial to this board,
committee or commission:
I am a downtown resident, business owner, and property owner. I have years of
experience and training in design, and communication.
I completed my graduate thesis project on signage and wayfinding.
I believe my training in design would be an asset as we look to plan for a
dynamic growing city. I have worked closely with many local organizations and
businesses, giving me an understanding of concerns that a variety stakeholders
have. I am well traveled and have been exposed to a great variety of cities across
the state, country, and world,
4/5/17
NAME: Kurt Vomfell
STREET ADDRESS: 427 E Center St.
CITY: Kalispell
CONTACT PHONE g: 406.270.8054
E-MAIL: kurt@terradesignworks.com
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
(attach a separate sheet if necessary)
Current Occupation: Landscape Architect
Current Employer: Self Employed - Terra Designworks LLC
Organization(s) of which you are currently a board member:
N/A
Why are you interested in serving this board, committee, or commission:
To serve our community and to have a positive impact on the planning and development
of Kalispell.
Detail any education, knowledge, or experience you have which would be beneficial to this board, committee
or commission:
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. State of Montana Licensed Landscape Achitect
(#9051). 16 years experience in the planning, design, and project management of
various housing developments, master planned communities, public parks, high end
residential and commercial developments.
DATE: 2/7/17
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 cityclerk(a-)kalispell.com, or submitted in
person at 201 V Avenue East.