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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 08/21/2007 - RESOLUTION 2007-076 MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE DOW ITEM NUMBER: 26 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: August 21, 2007 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Wanda Krajicek SUBJECT Resolution 2007-076 Making Appointments to the Downtown Development Authority Board. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Ordinance No. 067, 2007, adopted on Second Reading on June 5, 2007, amended the City Code to increase the number of members on the Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors (DDA) from nine to eleven, and designated that one of the additional seats would be occupied by a member of the Larimer County Board of Commissioners,subject to appointment by City Council. The County Commissioners have recommended that Commissioner Kathay Rennels be appointed as its representative on the DDA Board. Applications were solicited to fill the additional seat. Councilmembers Ohlson and Brown conducted interviews and are recommending Ryan Keiffer as the additional appointee to the Board. I F APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP City of F�� 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 -Please limit attachments to two pages City Hall West -For questions or additional Information P.O. Boxx 580 300 LB Avenue 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 j or Commission: Downtown Development Authority Name: Ryan Keiffer S Residence: 336 E. Magnolia St Zip:80524 Mailing Address: 215 W. Oak, Suite 800A zip:80521 Day Phone: 970-419-3218 Night Phone:970-567-7809 E-Mail Address: rvan0atrainmarketing.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) District 1 Are you a registered voter? *es ❑No Current Occupation: Business Owner/Operator—marketing Employer:A-Train Marketing Communications Priorwork experience: (please include dates) Owner/Operator:A-Train Marketing Communications 1998-oresent- Empiov 6 full time employees. including self- Have built business into a leading agency in the region-Listed 33rd fastest growing private company in 2007 by NCBR-Specialty focus working with community development and non-profit organizations-also co-owner of The Write Words LLC, Emerae Colorado Volunteer Work: (please include dates) -Co-convener: UniverCity Connections Sustainable Energy Task Force- Board Member: Current=FC Housina Corporation, FC Jazz Festival,former=Bas Blau Theatre Company(Chair). Arts Alive, Northern Colorado Multicultural Corp-Volunteer/pro bono work: United Way, Discovery Science Center, Community Foundation, PSD Foundation, Proiect Self-Sufficiency. Boys and Girls Clubs, Family Center 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? - As a downtown resident(lust outside he DDA boundary)and business tenant(within the boundary)raised in FC. I have seen downtown transform into a vibrant. thriving business &cultural district,with extensive help from DDA. I hope to apply my marketing expertise anpw*p iawftne;thld %m*online on: Jun-20-2007 03:37 PM 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) The first and most important issue facing the DDA is its own pending expiration in 2012. 1 strongly believe that the DDA has been vital in transforming Downtown Fort Collins,and the community as a whole, into the"best place to live"in America, and I am confident that this community can find a way to continue its work,whether through renewal or through another similar vehicle that can carry on its work.The DDA is entering a challenging time as it transitions to this next phase, and I look forward to working hard to make that transition successful. 2) The successful development of Beet Street is extremely important for this community. It represents one of the most promising developments for FC because of its potential to transform it into a regional cultural center,a national and international tourist attraction and a magnet to creativity, entrepreneurialism and sustainability. It can be both an educational catalyst for our citizens and a vehicle to economic development as businesses will flourish to cater to visitors. I hope to have the opportunity to help drive this process and make this vision a reality 3) In order to successfully face both of these issues,the DDA needs to do a better lob of explaining to the public what they do,why it is important,what their vision is for Downtown and for Beet Street and why the community should support its continued existence. I can help the organization by applying my marketing experience and passion to these issues and creating communications with the community,with necessary government entities and with key stakeholders in all sectors. List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: -Marketing experience and skills should help as the DDA moves forward with Beet Street and faces its current sunset. -Extensive non-profit experience both as a volunteer and as a service provider Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: None 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: -Attended 2 board meetings in the past year-Have spoken with Chip Steiner about the DDA the Board and its efforts and challenges, and was encouraged by Mr. Steiner to apply for the Board. -Volunteered for Yes on 213 campaign to expand the DDA's bonding authority 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: Date: I Ryan Keiffer CV new 06-07 RYAN KEIFFER 336 East Magnolia street - Fort collins, Co 80524 USA - (+1) 970-567-7809 - ryan@atrainmarketing.com STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH - insti ates and facilitates professional endeavors that achieve results, as seen in successful venture start-up and development, which has resulted in profitable operations and steady growth to date Demonstrates extensive cross-cultural understanding, facilitated by more than two years' experience living overseas and working in cross-cultural communications development - Creates and maintains exceptional rapport with clients, colleagues, peers, and external contacts - communicates effectively with diverse populations in written, verbal , training, and presentation formats - works well independently and within team-based environments KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Demonstrated success in international and cross-cultural project development and facilitation - TEFL/TESL teaching experience and course creation and development - Spanish, Czech, and German comprehension - well versed in business start-up, development, and operational management - Exceptional marketing, communications, graphic design, writing and editing skills - solid understanding of non-profit marketing, commu m cations, and fund-raising efforts - Proven skills in project management, employee training and supervision, procedure development, database tracking and maintenance, and report development - Extensive experience in community leadership and involvement activities COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES - Ms windows 95/98/2000 - Ms office (Publisher, Excel , word, PowerPoint, outlook) - Adobe suite (PhotoShop, InDesign, Acrobat, illustrator, ImageReady) - website design and development CROSS-CULTURAL EXPERTISE - TEFL/TESL Teaching Experience - Spanish/Czech/German Comprehension - International Sales/Marketing Strategies - Global Project Development/Facilitation EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts of English with minor in History Colorado State University-Fort Collins, Colorado, 1994-1996 - Graduated Magna Cum Laude (top 5%) with a 3.91 grade point average on a 4.0 scale - Invited Member of Phi Beta Kappa and Golden Key National Honor Society in recognition of academic excellence - Invited participant in student instructor program for Dr. Manfred Enssle's Contemporary European History class University of Colorado-Boulder, Colorado 1992-1994 - Achieved recognition on Dean's List every semester in attendance with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale Page 1 Ryan Keiffer CV new 06-07 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CEO-A-Train Marketing Communications/The write words, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1998-present - Assisted in all business start-up and continued development functions including policy and procedure development, staff expansion and management, financial oversight and business development - Responsible for performing all necessary client relations and strategic development functions including market research, brand development, print and web design, public relations and consulting - Successfully led the creation of A-Train Marketing communications from The write words, and the separation of the two entities into independent, profitable companies - Named the 33rd fastest growing private company in Northern Colorado in 2007 Marketing and Communications Manager-ACCED International , Fart Collins, Colorado, 2000-2001 - completed all facets of strategic communications and marketing including member management, trade show coordination, public relations, fundraising, marketing communications, and website design/maintenance - Raised $18, 500 in sponsorship money and $14,780 in vendor money for the Annual conference Marketing Coordinator-Bohemian Breweries International , Fort Collins, Colorado, 2000 - Completed all facets of strategic marketing development including project implementation, market research, national/international correspondence, materials design, trade show planning, training, and client relations - Led, designed and implemented all facets of international marketing strategies - Played pivotal role in cross-cultural communication and understanding between Namibian-born German president and American ownership and staff Project Manager-startek, Greeley, Colorado, 1999-2000 - Performed all project implementation functions for AT&T Data Transmission Services including employee training and supervision, procedure development, database tracking and maintenance, and report development - Developed all systems and procedures, trained and supervised staff, and managed comprehensive Bill Review project for all AT&T corporate clients serviced by startek English Development Coordinator-European Language Institute, Prague, Czech Republic, 1997-1998 - Designed, organized, planned, and instructed business-level English - wrote, developed, and implemented 9 month, 25 lesson, 150 page Customer Relations and Business English course - Developed and implemented internal customer relations department complete with training, systems, and procedure development 3, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND AFFILIATIONS x Board of Directors: Fort Collins Housing Corporation: 2003-present Fort Collins Jazz Festival : 2006-present Bas Bleu Theatre Company: 2003-2006 - served as Board President 2005-2006 Arts Alive Fort Collins: 2004-2006 Northern Colorado Multicultural Corporation: 2001-2002 Miscellaneous volunteer / pro bono activities: Co-Convener - Community Foundation univercity Connections Sustainable Energy Task Force united way: Founding and current Member - united way 211 Business cares various donations of time and services: Larimer center for Mental Health, Project Page 2 Ryan Keiffer CV new 06-07 self-sufficiency, Discovery science center, The Gardens on spring Creek, Consumer credit Counseling service, FC MoCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) , Fort Collins Housing Authority, United way, Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, Adoption Dreams Come True, The Family Center / La Familia, Centennial children's Chorus, PSD Foundation, Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County Elected Participant and Graduate—Leadership Fort Collins program, Fort Collins chamber of commerce I I Page 3 RESOLUTION 2007-076 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD WHEREAS, Section 2-462 of the City Code was recently amended to increase the membership on the board of the Downtown Development Authority (the `Board") from nine to eleven members; and WHEREAS,the City Council desires to appoint two additional persons to serve as members of the Board; and WHEREAS, Section 2-462 of the City Code states that one member of the Board shall be a member of the Board of County Commissioners of Larimer County, Colorado; and WHEREAS, the Larimer County Commissioners have recommended that Commissioner Kathay Rennels serve as the County's representative on the Board; and WHEREAS, a Council interview team consisting of Councilmembers Ohlson and Brown, have recommended Ryan Keiffer as the additional appointee to the Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the following named persons are hereby appointed to fill the vacant seats on the DDA Board: Name Expiration of Term Kathay Rennels (as Larimer County renresentative) August 21, 2011 Ryan Keiffer August 21, 2011 Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 21st day of August, A.D. 2007. ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk