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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 04/03/2018 - RESOLUTION 2018-035 APPOINTING ALEXANDRA REUTER TOAgenda Item 14 Item # 14 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY April 3, 2018 City Council STAFF Christine Macrina, Boards and Commissions Coordinator Carrie M. Daggett, Legal SUBJECT Resolution 2018-035 Appointing Alexandra Reuter to the Parking Advisory Board of the City of Fort Collins. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to appoint Alexandra Reuter to fill a vacancy that exists on the Parking Advisory Board due to the resignation of Nicholas Bohn, whose term of expiration is December 31, 2019. Councilmembers interviewed applicants solicited in the fall of 2017, and in December, identified Ms. Reuter as an alternate if a vacancy arose during the year. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION This Resolution appoints Alexandra Reuter to the Parking Advisory Board to fill a vacancy from the resignation of Nicholas Bohn. The term will begin immediately on April 3, 2018, with an expiration date of December 31, 2019. ATTACHMENTS 1. Application (PDF) APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Board or Commission: Transportation Board Name: Alexandra Reuter Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: Yes No E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Which Council District do you live in? District 6 Current Occupation: Employer: Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) I worked for Dana Crawford during my time in Denver (2014-2015), and from her I learned the importance of public transit through her passion of real estate development. I learned about the importance of trains and the redesign of Interstate 70. Most recently I worked locally for a commercial real estate firm (2016-2017); public transportation effects greatly effects the development Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Commercial Real Estate Women Crew (CREW), Transportation Panel 2017 Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? I am interested in the Transportation Board because I think public transportation is an integral part for a city's successful growth. I think I could bring a unique point of view and knowledge from a year spent observing European transit. Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: Licensed Real Estate Broker I truly believe in public transit, specifically trains after my time abroad. I was able to see how pollution can be reduced and a city's functionality can be increased. ATTACHMENT 1 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) Utilization. Our current public transportation is under utilized. I think Americans are attached to their vehicles, but Coloradoans want to support the environment. Increased use of public transit would take a cultural shift, and would require an integrated and easy to use system that is time effective. I think a large scale incentive would have to put in place for a short time so that people would be tempted to actually try public transit, and would need to highlight the environmental benefits. 2) Harmony Corridor. Currently the easiest way to get from Point A to Point B along Harmony is with a vehicle, there are no bike paths or direct buses like the MAX that run along the corridor but parking ratios have decreased for new developments. The reduction in parking spaces has created situations where people do not go to a desired business i.e. a restaurant because of lack of parking. If public transportation existed along this corridor less people would have to use their car and would have an increased range of access within the city. 3) Future Use. How does Fort Collins plan to stay current/ahead of the times as we continue to grow? With technological advancements and increased inner city density what can our city do to continually stay ahead of the curve and provide an enjoyable place to live? I would suggest doing a case study on other successful global cities to see what they have done when their populations increased quickly, and then scaling those answers to solution that fit our local model. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: Have you ever been convicted of a crime (except for minor traffic offenses that resulted only in a fine)? Yes 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 Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Alexandra Reuter Date: Sep-26-2017 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) Poster -1- RESOLUTION 2018-035 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING ALEXANDRA REUTER TO THE PARKING ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS WHEREAS, a vacancy currently exists on the Parking Advisory Board due to the resignation of Nicholas Bohn; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make an appointment to fill such vacancy on the Parking Advisory Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals set forth above. Section 2. That Alexandra Reuter is hereby appointed to fill the current vacancy on the Parking Advisory Board with her term to begin immediately and to expire on December 31, 2019. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 3rd day of April, A.D. 2018. _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk