HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 04/19/2005 - RESOLUTION 2005-040 MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE G ITEM NUMBER: 31
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: April 19, sons
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Wanda Krajicek
SUBJECT
Resolution 2005-040 Making an Appointment to the Golf Board.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Currently a vacancy exists on the Golf Board due to the resignation of Mindy Markley.
Councilmembers Bertschy and Hamrick reviewed the applications on file and are recommending
Shane Houska to fill the vacancy with a term to begin immediately and set to expire on December
31, 2006.
RESOLUTION 2005-040
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO
THE GOLF BOARD
WHEREAS, a vacancy currently exists on the Golf Board due to the resignation of Mindy
Markley; and
WHEREAS, Council wishes to fill said vacancy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that Shane Houska is hereby appointed as a member of the Golf Board, with a term to
begin immediately and to expire on December 31, 2006.
2005.Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 19th day of April,A.D.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR
CityofF= COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
NOTE: Application deadlines vary. Please check"CURRENT VACANCIES" listing for deadlines. Late applications
will be kept on file for future vacancies.
Return completed application to:Please type or use black ink City Clerk's Office
City Hall West - Please limit attachments to two pages
300 LaPorte Avenue -For questions or additional information
P.O. Box 580 call the City Clerk's Office,416-2525
Fort Collins, CO 80522 Incomplete Applications will NOT be
FAX: (970)221-6295 considered for appointment
Name of Board
or Commission: Golf Board
Name: Shane Houska
Residence: 3002 West Elizabeth St #1 D. Fort ColliI25, O Zip:80521
Mailing Address: Same as above
Zip:
Day Phone: (2701231-7209 Night Phone:(970)416-5875
E-Mail Address: houskj yahoo.com
Have you resided in the FC Growth Management Area for at least one year? *es ❑No (see attached map)
Which Council District do you live in?(see attached map)J — � Are you a registered voter? *es ❑No
Current Occupation: Commercial Loan Offirvr Employer:Eirst National Bank
Prior work experience: (please include dates) Commercial Loan Officer for First N^tion^I Bank for the last 10 yearn
Volunteer Work: (please include dates) Meals on Wheels driv r for the last 10 ye^rs ^nd United Way volunteer
at varinim times aver the last 8 years
Have you ever been convicted of a crime (except for minor traffic offenses that resulted only in a fine)? [] Yes X No
If yes, please explain in complete detail. State the nature and approximate date of the conviction, the sentence imposed,
whether the sentence has been completed, and any other information you consider to be relevant
Are you presently serving on a City board or commission? ❑ Yes XNo
If so, which one?
Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? _Lam an avid golfer who wants to
spe the c ality of aolf and the ancillary benefits it nroviderz the City of Fort Collins maintained at The highest
IP.VPI
Briefly explain what you believe are the three most important issues facing this board or commission, and how do you
believe this board or commission should address each issue?
1) Declining revenues and a fixed level of costs-Evaluatethe W -y the City spends its marketing
dollars which currently focus on name r gganition and not the value the golfer receeye,5from playing golf in
Fort Collins Makp sitra future contracts arp negnfiafed in a fa nrahle m nnpr for the CRY
2) Increased competition-Surrounding communities are building high quality yen as that are
detracting revenues from the City courses, The City[DU2 look at the viability of a new golf course without
cannahni'Ang the rpvpn(ips of existing rnurcas and the npw cnnrsp hP g aAxrden for the city
3) -Complacency-The golf co uses have historically oRerated with little concern o er demand. Now
that demand is down the nnif cnursps must differpnfista themspl es to incre se deco nd and Ompmvp I ,aIty
List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this
board or commission:
Finance degree UNM 1993 MBA 000 Avid golfer Loyalty to the community and willingness to express my
nnininn Wnrkpd of n niihlin golf coursp for 10 years
Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board
or commission:
Nonp
Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board?
XYes ❑ No
Comments:
All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a regularly scheduled meeting of the board or commission for which they
are applying. Frequent non-attendance may result in termination of the appointment
Signature: Dale: L2�f1-1