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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 09/01/2020 - RESOLUTION 2020-082 MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS Agenda Item 11 Item # 11 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY September 1, 2020 City Council STAFF Elizabeth Blythe, Senior Public Engagement Coordinator Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk Carrie Daggett, City Attorney SUBJECT Resolution 2020-082 Making Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to appoint four individuals to fill vacancies on the Affordable Housing Board, Landmark Preservation Commission, Human Relations Board and the Economic Advisory Board that exist due to the resignation of previous members. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION This Resolution appoints four individuals recommended by the interview teams shown below to fill vacancies on various boards and commissions. These appointments will begin immediately with terms to expire on December 31, 2020 (filling the remainder of the terms per Council discussion at the December 10, 2019, work session). Affordable Housing Board Due to the resignation of Rachel Auldridge, Councilmember Gorgol and Mayor Troxell interviewed applicants and recommend Daphne Bear to fill the remainder of the unexpired term ending on December 31, 2020. Landmark Preservation Commission Due to the resignation of Anna Simpkin, Councilmember Gutowsky and Mayor Troxell interviewed applicants and recommend Jim Rose to fill the remainder of the unexpired term ending on December 31, 2020. Human Relations Commission Due to the resignation of Shawn Melton, Councilmember Cunniff and Councilmember Gorgol interviewed applicants and recommend Patrick Dawson to fill the remainder of the unexpired term ending on December 31, 2020. Agenda Item 11 Item # 11 Page 2 Economic Advisory Commission Due to the resignation of Denny Otsuga. Councilmember Gorgol and Mayor Pro Tem Stephens interviewed applicants and recommend Julie Stackhouse to fill the remainder of the unexpired term ending on December 31, 2020. ATTACHMENTS 1. Redacted Applications (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: Affordable Housing Board Name: Dan Chilson Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: - E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in? Outside City Limits Current Occupation: Export Sales Mgr Employer: Follett LLC Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) Early in my career I worked in mortgage and I also worked on development of housing for low income families in the Latin America-Caribbean region and in Africa. Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Care housing---back in the 1990's. My role was to help identify suitable properties for future project development. 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? My primary goal is to give back to this community The need for affordable housing is acute and with the steady rise in real estate values the affordability equation becomes steeper each year. 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: Spanish language fluency and, although dated, my past work on projects for low income people in other countries. 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)1./ Provide affordable housing to Fort Collins' working poor; work with developers to integrate affordable units into planned developments 2./ the geographic spread of the Ft Collins area (impact on transport and infrastructure); greater focus on infill, density within the city 3./ 2)2./ the geographic spread of the Ft Collins area (impact on transport and infrastructure); greater focus on infill, density within the city 3)3./ Upgrades to some of the city's existing affordable housing. For example, mobile home parks that are in disrepair. Give incentives to the owners of those communities to make improvements. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: 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: Date: 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) I have just turned 65 and will be retiring within a year from a career in export sales management. My wife and I have raised three children in this wonderful community. My work has always involved a lot of travel and consequently I found it difficult to sustain a commitment as a volunteer. The only exception was coaching baseball with the Fort Collins Baseball Club, where the teams were happy to have me show up for practices and games whenever I could. Now as I will wind down my career, I will have the time to commit and would welcome the opportunity to give back to our community. APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP PLEASE TYPE OR USE BLACK INK. ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT. Return completed applications to: City COeUN¶V OffLce, 300 LaPRUWe AYeQXe RU PaLO to P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522 If you have questions or need more information, contact the City COeUN¶V OffLce aW 970.221.6515 Eligibility Requirements: 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area (Please complete one application for each board or commission membership. You may apply for 2 boards at a time) Name: Mailing Address: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: Yes No Current Occupation: Employer: Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates): Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates): 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? 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, licenses, certifications, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: X Residence: (If different than Mailing Address) Home Phone: Work Phone: E-mail: Have you resided within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for one year? Which Council District do you live in? NAI Affinity Mark Bishop , X Advisor Neighbor to Neighbor: Asset management team member - 3/19 - Present Habitat for Humanity: Volunteer 6/18 and 6/19 NAI Affinity: Real Estate Advisor 1/19 - Present Housing Colorado: Member 1/19 - Present Real Estate Broker 1/13 - Present ULI Northern Colorado: Member 12/18 - Present Working in different roles in the real estate industry has given me a first hand experience of the challenges for affordable housing in our community. Most of my experience is with consulting on LIHTC projects. I believe that I can make a meaningful contribution to the board and our city by continuing to expand my involvement and my understanding of the current work being done in a more broad perspective. X I had a brief conversation with Sue Beck-Ferkiss on 7/2/20. She helped me better understand the role and responsibility of the board. We talked a bit about any conflict of interest and where those boundaries exist. I am trying to attend the zoom meeting on 7/7/20. I also pulled up last year's minutes to learn a bit about recent topics. I hold a broker license for real estate with the State of Colorado. That license, work and continuing education in multi-family housing and development is most relevant. I also attend the Housing Now conference every year to keep current on affordable housing topics and challenges. LIHTC has been a focus for the last 4-5 years. I am always interested to learn more and improve my understanding in different areas. Briefly explain what you believe are the three most important issues face this board or commission, and how do you believe this board or commission should address each issue? 1) 2) (3) Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: 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 signing and submitting my application to the City of Fort Collins, I 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: Date: 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) Construction Costs continue to rise and make all housing products more expensive to build and thus more expensive to own or rent. The cost of water may be the most daunting and deserve to stand alone as its own concern. But, labor, materials and fees add into these concerns as well. I'm interested in some creative ideas to try and address these continuing rise in costs. Community acceptance is a big challenge. There are misconceptions around affordable housing projects in our area. The "not in my back yard" sentiment is a common attitude. There are also challenges over whether or not it is the role of the government to help provide these solutions. I believe that the high standards in Fort Colins can overcome these concerns. It does take continued effort and outreach, especially to meet the city's needs and goals for number of units. I believe to meet our goals we need to continue to focus on building the pipeline for projects in Fort Collins. Specifically, the tax credit projects carry with them significant complications and inefficiencies. Anything that can help smooth this path, help create clarity for developers and advocate for affordable housing projects will help move that needle. I do not currently have any projects that I believe create a conflict of interest. Neighbor to Neighbor is working towards an acquisition rehabilitation project that I might have some familiarity and bias towards. However, I do not stand to make any money off of that project. I can see in the future that I might need to recuse myself from some of the ranking of projects, etc. At this time, I am not working on anything that creates that conflict. I am sensitive to these concerns and am learning more about these boundaries. I believe that I can navigate conflict of interest issues fairly seamlessly. Through a friend 7/5/20 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: Affordable Housing Board Name: Janelle W Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Cell Phone: E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in? District 6 Current Occupation: Administrative Assistant Employer: Inotiv Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) United States Air Force Security Forces- May 2014-May 2020Security at Aztlan Center temporary homeless shelter- March 2020-May 2020 Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Fort Collins Rescue Mission- Preparing food for the homeless- December 2019 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 believe Fort Collins is a beautiful city and one everyone should have the chance to experience it regardless of financial status. I want to help make Fort Collins possible for everyone. 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: N/A List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: -Years of high level administrative work-Courses taken on Human Resources-Profound communication skills 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 price of living in Fort Collins has increased substantially. A house in just 2014 would typically sell for $250,000. Now that same house could sell for close the double the original amount. Our city has a percentage of people who can no longer afford houses in this price range. People who have lived here their whole lives are now being forced elsewhere in order to get by. More options for housing based on the income of individuals should be made available so that Fort Collins can keep the people who have added so much to this beautiful city. 2)As the population rises, so does the cost of living. The population in Fort Collins has nearly doubled in the last 25 years. From a small farming city to a bigger family city, Fort Collins is attracting people from all over the US. With that, our city is in need of more places to house everyone. Regardless of income, Fort Collins is growing. Thankfully, Fort Collins has started out with a huge amount of open land and now is the opportunity to take advantage of this. By building on open lots and incorporating the natural beauty of this mountain town, we can fulfill the needs of every citizen. 3)Current world issues have directly effected job availability to Fort Collins citizens, causing the need for more affordable housing options in order to stay in a city called home. Jobs lost during the last year have directly effected Fort Collins' financial status in almost every department. Our city needs more options of living; town-homes, apartments for sale and not just rent, even manufactured homes. These options are cheaper to develop therefore, cheaper to sell to the citizens struggling in our city. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: N/A 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: Date: 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) 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 Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: 516-642-1313 Board or Commission: Affordable Housing Board Name: Kathryn Regan Mailing Address: Residence: . Home Phone: Work Phone: E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in?District 3 Current Occupation: Retired Employer: Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) For thirty years I was a Administrative in a school for developmentally delayed students in NY. Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Up until the last couple months I volunteered at the Murphy Center one day a week and at Catholic Charities one day a week. Unfortunately when COVID virus became evident I was not comfortable continuing volunteering. 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? As a senior I am very aware of the need for affordable housing in Fort Collins. I would like to contribute my thoughts and hopefully affect change. 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: 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)Affordable housing is very necessary for seniors. The current housing available are unfortunately above what the seniors can afford. Take a survey of all the seniors that are presently housed in the properties for seniors to get their input regarding there needs. 2)As I stated above their should be more input by tenants in all low income housing regarding their needs and thoughts to be able to better serve the community. 3)I feel that more envious should also be placed on middle income housing also. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: None 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: Date: 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) 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: Affordable Housing Board Name: Sean Robertson 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 2 Current Occupation: Product Marketing Manager Employer: ADTRAN Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) As a product marketing manager at ADTRAN, I am responsible for formulating, developing, and executing detailed marketing plans for our residential internet solutions product line. Working in conjunction with our product and sales teams, I strive to create a conversation that addresses our target market, generates leads, build brand awareness, and supports our overall objectives. Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) While in Arizona, I volunteered as a member of The Farm at Agritopia Focus Group. The Farm at Agritopia provides sustainable agriculture for the local and greater Phoenix community, offering meaningful hands-on education for all generations, and building community through food and farming.In volunteering at The Farm at Agritopia, I've been heavily involved in creating a sustainable 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 want to be a volunteer on the Affordable Housing Board to listen to the perspective of others in the community. I am interested in hearing what residents need to live healthy lives and helping to advocate for a sustainable future. 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: In volunteering at The Farm at Agritopia, I was heavily involved in creating a sustainable farming system that's integrated into our communities in perpetuity. Keeping people connected to a place, to food, to land, and to each other. I've redesigned The Farm at Agritopia website, grown CSA memberships 150%, and created incentive programs to reconnect the community in 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)Fort Collins is a popular area right now and the real estate market for renting and buying is competitive. You have to be aggressive and persistent and to find an affordable place to live. I've spoken to many residents and students who end up touring apartments or houses that are privately owned only to end up making additional accommodations in order to have a chance to live in Fort Collins. Private rental listings need greater control and accountability from the City of Fort Collins. 2)Lack of condos, typically the most affordable entry into homeownership, is driven by a construction defects law that makes it easier for buyers to sue developers. At the same time, homeownership rates have steadily declined, from 70.3 percent in 2010 to 66.27 percent in 2015, according to economic data from the Federal Reserve. The current Housing Laws spooked builders away from condos and into the apartments. Even though the state legislature last year tempered the law, few local builders have returned to the condo market, offering few options for a path to homeownership. 3)Individuals earning $20 an hour could afford $1,040 in month rent without spending more than 30 percent of their income on rent. That would barely be enough for a studio at some of the higher-priced units. The City of Fort Collins can take greater action to increase the opportunities available for all income levels to live equally in Fort Collins. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: None. 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: Date: 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) 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: Affordable Housing Board Name: Sue Ballou 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) Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities Housing Priority group co-chair. 2013 - present. The Housing Priority group has written position papers on Accessory Dwelling Units (for) and Rethinking Housing with older adults in mind. We also just finished a contract for the City interviewing older adults about the relationship between housing and health. We also spearheaded Homeshare which is now being managed by Neighbor to Neighbor.Neighbor to Neighbor board member. 2018 - present. 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 believe strongly that housing is tied to health and success. Homeownership isunattainable for many. Renters live in fear of annual rent increases. Mobile home owners live in fear of annual lot rent increases. We need to find a way to fix this. 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: I have had several conversations with board members and staff about the work and makeup of the board. These conversations increased my interest in becoming a member. List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: Having been working in the housing arena for the last five years with the Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities, I have gained a decent understanding of the issues at hand. I believe in making connections between people working on housing issues and solving these issues as a community. I have spent a good deal of time in the past five years to that end. 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)Women over 60 are the fastest growing homeless population with men pver 60 not far behind. Rents are going up faster than fixed incomes and/or low salaries. The board should encourage the City to incentivize appropriate options in housing including accessible options and consistently affordable rents. 2)Mobile home lot rents are increasing at alarming rates, outpacing resident's ability to sustain their homes. The board should continue to work to negotiate with mobile home park owners and promote park ownership by residents. 3)Investors own many rentals in town and rent by the room to four, five or six tenants making the houses unaffordable for any family or single person to buy or rent. I used to think that 3 unrelated was the solution. While I still believe that there are useful pieces of that, it is unenforceable and doesn't necessarily control rents. I don't know the answer; we need to keep working on this. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: I own and manage a short term rental, although I don't believe that this is a conflict of interest. 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: Date: 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) 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: Affordable Housing Board Name: Daphne Bear 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 3 Current Occupation: Policy Development, Risk Manager Employer: Fannie Mae Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) Develop eligibility standards for the delivery of single family mortgage originations. Develop affordable housing mortgage solutions. Identify and manage credit risk. Draft policy and communicate standards to the housing industry. Development of mortgage products to meet federally mandated duty to serve requirements. Provide policy support for homebuyer education and digital Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) 8 years on the ZBA, including Vice-Chair; HomeOwner Association, Vice-President; Vice-Chair of the Staff/Parish Relations Committee, FUMC; multi-year volunteer for Faith Family Hospitality; Various city volunteer events. Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Affordable Housing Board Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? Through my extensive experience in housing policy, I have knowledge that can advance the mission of the Affordable Housing Board. Professionally and personally, I am committed to finding sustainable solutions to the Affordable Housing dilemma. 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: Extensive experience in the development of housing policy, collateral valuation, risk management and mortgage product development 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) Financing Solutions. Partner with government agencies/ GSEs to identify affordable solutions and secure favorable financing terms. 2) Stigma of affordable housing. Normalize the need for affordable housing through education and communication of affordable housing solutions. 3) Availability of land. Establish a land trust with resale restrictions to ensure long-term availability of affordable housing Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: 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: Date: 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) City of k_!.Soll� APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP A.ffor olo.b.t e H-0(.....I. s , n � PLEASE TYPE OR USE BLACK INK. ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. INCOMPLETE APPL/CATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT.-- Return completed applications to: City Clerk's Office, 300 LaPorte Avenue or mail to P.O. 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()..'CY' .:J 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: Affordable Housing Board Name: Blaine Mathisen 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 5 Current Occupation: Project Engineer Employer: Northern Engineering Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) I am a land development engineer here in Fort Collins (2015-current). I have extensive knowledge on what it takes to development in Fort Collins both for commercial and residential projects. I have worked with city staff to help deliver projects that meet the cities goals and objectives while also meeting our clients needs. I have helped clients secure HUD financing and Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Habitat for Humanity (3 times a year since 2018). Northern Engineering is very involved with Habitat for Humanity (especially the Weld County chapter). When I help I go to the build days where we help build the house/condo.ACE Mentor (2019-current) (https://www.acementor.org/). ACE is a program dedicated to helping high school students understand what architecture, engineering, and construction 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 have worked and volunteered for both Habitat for Humanity and Neighbor to Neighbor. As a young land development engineer in Fort Collins I believe I have a lot of knowledge that could help people who are not as fortunate as me. 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: Land Development Engineer (EI but will have my PE come October)Went through the Neighbor to Neighbor training I am in the position where I can have a meaningful voice for people who are not as fortunate as me. I have witnessed first hand what a stable home v. unstable home is like. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to make it in this city. 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)1./ Provide affordable housing to Fort Collins' working poor; work with developers to integrate affordable units into planned developments 2./ the geographic spread of the Ft Collins area (impact on transport and infrastructure); greater focus on infill, density within the city 3./ 2)2./ the geographic spread of the Ft Collins area (impact on transport and infrastructure); greater focus on infill, density within the city 3)3./ Upgrades to some of the city's existing affordable housing. For example, mobile home parks that are in disrepair. Give incentives to the owners of those communities to make improvements. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: 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: Date: 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) 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: Affordable Housing Board Name: Ian Johnston Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in?District 4 Current Occupation: Realtor / Real Estate Advisor Employer: NoCo Home Team at C3 Real Estate So Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) I have worked for nearly 8 years in real estate locally here in Fort Collins. I am a Realtor, but I bring a different skillset and background because I work primarily as a transaction coordinator which means I focus on helping clients from the time they go under contract to the time they close on a property and do not focus as much on sales. This includes inspection/appraisal Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) I supported a campaign (led by the Homeless Coalition) in opposition to the 'sit/lie ban' ordinance (the initial draft broadly criminalized the unhoused, but it was thankfully scaled back before passing). Growing up, I participated in many other volunteer activities around housing affordability with my father who worked for many years for a federal housing non-profit. Frankly, 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 have been a Realtor in Fort Collins for 8 years as housing affordability issues have become more acute for many. I feel that typical NAR/CAR positions are insufficient to address the problem and more creative and bold policy solutions are needed. 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, RealtorRelevant interests include policies and viewpoints as articulated in the book and blog 'Strong Towns' and the ideas of New Urbanism. 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)Most urgently - aid/relief for renters facing eviction due to loss of employment or income in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic. This could include legal, mediation, financial or other supportive services designed to help renters (especially those who are immuno-suppressed or 'at-risk' for Covid-19) avoid unnecessary evictions and exercise their rights (including new rights and resources provided by recent state legislation like HB19-1118, HB19-1170 and SB19-180). Homeless/unhoused individuals also are in even more dire need of resources and support during this time. 2)Identifying additional sources for affordable housing funding and increasing revenues to expand the availability and impact of existing housing affordability programs administered by the city and potentially add new programs. 3)Identifying and implementing effective interventions in the housing market to increase the availability of affordable housing and encourage housing density where appropriate. Some examples include zoning/use code and policy changes to allow more density in neighborhoods and promote development of 'missing middle' (small multi-family housing units - duplexes, triplexes, 4-plexes etc.), loosening restrictions on ADU's and loosening 'you + 2' occupancy restrictions. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: I am not aware of any. I have previously attended a few Government Affairs Committee (GAC) meetings for FCBR but do not work with them in an ongoing capacity and frankly have significant differences with many of those on the committee. I am a Realtor and therefore I pay dues to FCBR/CAR/NAR but do not consider 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: Date: 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) 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: Landmark Preservation Commission Name: Bonnie Gibson Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in? District 4 Current Occupation: Archaeologist Employer: Ecology & Environment Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) Contract archaeology for nearly 20 years. Contract archaeology for nearly 20 years. Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Member of CPI, co-chair of education committee for Colorado archaeology, board member of American Cultural Resource Association (ACRA). 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 have been in cultural resource management (contract archaeology) for nearly 20 years. I am a member of CPI, and am interested in historic preservation. I'm the co-chair of the education committee, focused on public archaeology education. 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: Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) 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)Funding - an increased awareness of historic preservation may help bring in funds for historic preservation projects. 2)Public education - most people think 'old places' are cool, but don't have much more education than that. The board can help educate the public through a variety of platforms. 3)Climate change - increasing temperatures and decreasing moisture are taking a toll on historic properties. The board can help ensure properties are maintained and preserved in a responsible manner against these climactic conditions. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: NA 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: Date: 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) 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: Landmark Preservation Commission Name: Dani Flores Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in? Outside City Limits Current Occupation: Not currently employed. Employer: Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) More than 10 years experience working inhuman services in workforce development, advocating for individuals with disabilities, seniors, and at-risk populations. I moved to Colorado in 2010 and earned a Masters degree at Regis University in nonprofit management. I have managed volunteers, served and worked with boards and volunteered for various community organizations. Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Sunset Water District, Vice President (2016 - 2020)United Way of Larimer County Grant committee (2014)Gardens on Spring Creek (2015)This is my most recent volunteer work. I have worked with children as a Girl Scout Leader, Softball coach, Soccer Coach and School Volunteer while I raised my children. 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 have an interest in preservation and would love to learn and participate in how the commission impacts the Fort Collins community. I also have a masters degree in nonprofit management and hope to contribute my skill set. 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: I have an interest in preservation but I do not have experience. However, I have more than twenty years of volunteer, government and nonprofit professional experience that lends itself well to the commission. I have created and implemented programs by collaborating with various stakeholders with diplomacy and integrity. However, I am a direct communicator, honest and 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)I do not know how to answer these questions because the Landmarks Preservation Commission has been a best kept secret in the community. Therefore, I believe I could help remedy that issue in a positive way. 2)Due to the pandemic, many organizations are at-risk of funding and/or awareness. I would like to learn how the Landmarks Preservation Commission will address this issue moving forward. 3)I believe the commission has an imbalance of members. Therefore, I would be able to contribute to the group from a nonprofit professionals point of view. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: None. 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: Date: 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)Volunteer Newsletter 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: Landmark Preservation Commission Name: Holly Quinones Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in? District 3 Current Occupation: Program Manager Employer: Iron Mountain Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) Project Management - EPAM Systems (2013-2020) Project Management - EPAM Systems (2013-2020) Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) 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 want to actively support the preservation and enhancement of Fort Collins historic landmarks for the enjoyment of our full community. 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: Marketing and communications, project management, content creation, Scrum certified 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)Balancing growth and development with preservation. 2)Expanding Fort Collins collection of historic properties and landmarks in order to drive tourism and foster community support. 3)Supporting homeowners and commercial landlords who maybe interested in historic preservation, and correcting false information/removing roadblocks to encouraging their participation in preservation programs. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: None 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: Date: 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) 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 Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: Board or Commission: Landmark Preservation Commission Name: James Rose Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: E-Mail Address: j Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in?District 1 Current Occupation: Retired Employer: NA Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) My academic research as a university professor and administrator was virtually all related to the preservation of cultural resources. My CV contains numerous publications and research projects, all in preservation and related areas. Until moving to Fort Collins in December of 2017, I served on my former state's National Register Review Board. I maintain memberships in the National Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) I served on the Albany County Certified Government board and Cheyenne Historic Preservation board, advocating for preservation, nominating register-eligible projects and providing pro-bono architectural documentation. I served as member and chairman of a local school board, council member and mayor of Laramie, WY, and one term in the Wyoming State Legislature. I've been a member of planning commissions in Petaluma, CA and Cheyenne, numerous civic and non-governmental boards and commission Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Landmark Preservation Commission Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? I am a retired architect and university professor. I directed programs in architectural engineering and a graduate program in historic preservation. I have a lifelong community and professional interest in the preservation of cultural resources. 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: I am a licensed architect. I received some of my preservation training during my graduate education in architecture at the University of Virginia. I was the US delegate to the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM, a UNESCO agency), where I participated with 23 other delegates to share research and learn 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)I believe one of the most effective ways to communicate the value and importance of cultural resources is through education. Beginning at the elementary and pre-K level and forward through adulthood, informed people generally make good decisions. And this applies to building awareness and support for the mission of the Landmark Preservation Commission. Helping young people and adults become aware of their built heritage is an ongoing issue as new challenges and opportunities arise. Addressing the issue of how best to educate and inform must be ongoing and involve different strategies. 2)I believe continual work should be done to evaluate the condition of existing landmark resources and periodic reconnaissance to discover new resources. The LPC can be a community resource and liaison from the public with preservation-related concerns and question to City professionals when issues arise. The LPC should continue to develop and broadly disperse clear guidance to assist property owners, businesses and other concerned or interested entities. In addition the LPC should also be a resource available to City officials to provide input and assistance when issues of a preservation arise. 3)Related to Issue 2, the LPC should be at the forefront of advocating for preserving existing buildings and resources as a significant means to reduce carbon emissions and move to a greener Fort Collins. Acknowledging that saving buildings saves energy, reduces waste going to the landfill and reduces material consumption, the Commission should be a vocal advocate for informing everyone of the advantages of preservation. . Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: I don't believe I have any. 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: Date: 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) 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 Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: Board or Commission: Landmark Preservation Commission Name: Jonathon Nagel Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in?District 6 Current Occupation: Real Estate Investor & Landlord Employer: Self-Employed Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) As a small local real estate investor and landlord I have experience with the real estate market, lending practices, property management and construction. I have always been passionate about architecture, and fell in love with historic structures when I performed a complete (electrical/plumbing/structural) solo restoration of an 1890 farm house. I learned first hand the challenges (and rewards) associated with the unique construction methods, maintenance and preservation of historic properties. Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) 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 would love to serve on the LPC to continue the great work that is already being done, and to assist in advancing the continued preservation of our local landmarks helping to maintain Fort Collins unique identity and sense of place that we all love. 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: I attended a joint meeting of the energy board and the LPC for a screening of the movie "The Greenest Building" which showcases the intersect of two of my greatest passions; sustainability and historic structures which are not largely associated. I was invited to attend and answer questions about building material preservation and waste and gained great respect for the List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: As a former City employee I have advanced understanding of City/Land Use/Building codes and development. I received training in environmental regulation, green building, code enforcement, zero waste, and air quality. As a real estate investor I have done extensive construction work including preservation work (lathe and plaster, hardwood, air sealing/insulation, 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)Previously I was a Sr Sustainability Specialist for the City where my primary focuses was on construction/demolition waste. The largest issue (opportunity) I saw first hand is the demolition of antique, but not historically significant structures. These structures still have value from a sustainability lens and can be more sustainable then a new structure with the embodied energy in their high quality materials and off set waste by avoiding demolition. The LPC needs to explore incentives (expedited permits/fees/rebates/etc.) for repurposing older buildings that are not eligible for designation 2)There will be times when an older structure needs to be demolished. For these cases the LPC needs to push for increased material salvage and deconstruction in our local amendments to building code. Fort Collins has a relatively small number of historic structures which makes finding used period appropriate building materials especially challenging when restoring a historic structure. By requiring more materials to be salvaged those parts will be able to live on retaining their embodied energy, saving landfill space, and making it easier for other historic restorations to take place. 3)Historically Fort Collins was largely made up of farms and agricultural land and their preservation is essential for retaining our sense of place. Unfortunately preserving these old homesteads can be challenging because their large parcels mean there are less of them and it makes them particularly attractive for development (this will only increase as we expand into the GMA and its more rural areas). While there are good examples of saving these homesteads (Rigden/Jessup) there should be greater protections for them and incentives to continue their usage as farms/single family residences. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: 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: Date: 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)City Facebook post As the son of an architect (my mom) and a custom home builder (my dad) I will bring a lifelong passion of architecture and building to the LPC. As a CSU political science graduate and a former City employee I bring advanced policy understanding and years of experience in reviewing, enforcing, and drafting legal code. As someone who has dedicated the last two years of their life to restoring a historic structure I understand first hand why people love old houses and the challenges in restoring them (spending 100's of hours removing tar from original hardwoods, driving to Illinois to find a period appropriate kitchen sink, and using modern building science techniques to make them as sustainable as possible). As someone in their mid 20's I understand the disconnect many younger people have to history and an appreciation for the past. I look forward to the opportunity to serve the the Fort Collins community and the Landmark Preservation Commission. Thanks, Jonathon Nagel 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: Landmark Preservation Commission Name: Laura Hicks 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 2 Current Occupation: Architect & Instructor Employer: Self&Front Range Community College Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) 2006 - present: Laura Hicks Architect - Principal Architect 2013 - present: Front Range Community College - Adjunct Instructor2001-2006: Lawrence Group/Josh Comfort Architects - Intern Architect1998-2001: Elizabeth Metz Architect - Intern Architect1997: City of Boulder Office of Historic Preservation - Intern Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Current: Kids' Closet First United Methodist church2010-2017 Volunteer at Shepardson Elementary School2012 Shepardson Elementary School Chair of Read- a-thon fundraiser 2013-2104 Shepardson Elementary School Co-president of PTO2007 Volunteer Discovery Science Museum2006 Historic Denver- Inspected properties with Easements for compliance/general upkeep 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 passionate about Historic Preservation especially in the context of reusing older structures to maintain the character of an area and practice sustainable design. Serving on the LPC is a way to share my passion and support my community. 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: I have not attended a LPC board meeting or met with a board member although I would like to do this. I saw the notice for applications for the LPC late and did not have time to do either. However, I have brought many high school students from Front Range Community College to tour the FC Planning Department and to meet with Karen McWilliams to learn about careers List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: Architect Colorado License No. 400435LEED AP Homes professional credentialFamiliarity with Historic Structure Assessments2004 Colorado Historical Society Stephen H. Hart award for the restoration of the Reed Building in Grand Junction, Colorado. Lead Designer and Project Manager 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 LPC board is doing a great job. As A board member, I would choose to continue to do the work the present board is doing. One of the issues that any landmark Preservation Commission faces is consistency. If the board decides a project can do something that is slightly different than what is called out in the design guidelines, the board must allow other projects to do the same. Boards must be consistent in what they approve and what they do not approve. 2) The group of buildings 50 years or older now includes buildings built in the 1970s. This is an important issue for the LPC. How we will move forward with new historic districts, new historic designations, and new guidelines for home built in the 1970s? What will we consider worth saving and what will we see altered or demolished? I think we will determine this on a a case by case basis. 3) Affordable communities as well as healthy economies are another important issue. How will the decisions made by the LPC affect affordability of housing while promoting healthy economies? Will the board's decisions encourage a healthy economy along with a healthy community? I think the board should support both affordable communities and healthy economies. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: In 2019/early 2020 I worked on the design of an addition for a residence on the 400 block of Mountain Ave. The project is currently on hold until late 2020/2021. They are not applying for historic designation or planning anything unusual with the addition. It may not be a serious conflict. 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: Date: 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) 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: Human Relations Commission Name: David Slivken 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 1 Current Occupation: Executive Director Employer: Poudre River Public Library Distric Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) Library Director, October, 2016-Current/Poudre LibrariesAssistant Director-Dayton, OH Metro Library, 1997-2016Librarian and Branch Manager-Des Moines, IA Public Library, 1976-1997 Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Larimer County Juvenile Community Review Board, 2019-current/Screens requests for the community placement of youth returning to Larimer County from the State Department of Human Services Division of Youth Corrections.Larimer County Workforce Development Board (associate member), 2017-current/ provides employer-led, strategic leadership to assist employers.Dayton Mediation Center, 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? As a long time library administrator, I have years of experience promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. I also have many years of experience as a transformative mediator in Dayton, OH and possess the skills to find common 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: I have not, but work with Johanna Ulloa and I am an acquaintance of Myles Crane List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: Trained transformative mediator (Dayton, OH Mediation Center)43 years working in public libraries and understand the importance of a community centered institution 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)Religious bigotry towards Jews and Muslims. Additionally, bigotry towards people of color who lead Christian congregations. It is unacceptable that many congregations in Fort Collins have to hire off duty police during religious services or events. The Human Relations Board has a responsibility to encourage education and to facilitate a community discussion. I understand the perpetrators will not be reached by this, but the community needs to be aware. 2)Being an advocate for immigrants facing prejudice and bias in the community. The HRC should collaborate with diverse community organizations, groups and individuals to build a more diverse community and to recommend changes to areas of systemic inequity. Additionally, the HRC can promote fair employment practices to small businesses through outreach, education, training, and intervention services to foster diverse and inclusionary practices in the workplace. 3)Our fragmented social environment--The HRC can help promote social infrastructure to help fight bigotry, polarization and the unfortunate general decline of civility. Whether partnering with the libraries, CSU, PSD, FRCC, there are avenues to help bring people together Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: Offhand, I cannot think of any 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: Date: 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) 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: Human Relations Commission Name: Diana M Houghton 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 3 Current Occupation: SAHM, PhD student, business owner Employer: Houghton Designs LLC Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) Masters in psychotherapy and gaining a Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis on integrating learning, technology, and psychology. Worked at the VA in post-combat trauma department. Helped clients deal with homelessness/substance abuse. Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Volunteer at SAVA (sexual assault victim advocates) on the SART (sexual assault resource team) in PSD. https://savacenter.org/giving/volunteer/ 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 feel that civil/human rights is one of the most important issues facing our society today. I want to help the city create safe/ respectful relationships with all our citizens, creating inclusivity and communication opportunities. 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: Masters in Somatic Psychotherapy - practiced counseling for 3 yearsA student attaining a Ph.D. in PsychologySAVA advocateBi-ethnic Latina (father from Honduras, he immigrated to go to university, I lived in Tegucigalpa as a child) 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 Latino community is seeing the implicit and explicit effects of racism on a daily basis. The way the federal government is treating those who are seeking asylum, child separation, and the growing humanitarian crisis in Mexico/Guatemala has left many feeling scared and worried about their future. We need to show up as a community that is welcoming and open to the amazing diversity of skills, knowledge, and culture that is Latin American inclusivity. There is trauma being visited upon entire peoples because of our federal government. 2)The causes of homelessness are complex and multivariable, but one of the major contributors is trauma. There is a high percentage of the homeless population that are combat veterans. There are runaway kids who had to endure sexual and physical assault. The street does not do anything to help alleviate trauma, it can add a new dimension to trauma. Mental health, shelter, and dignity are huge factors in helping. 3)Sexual assault and gender violence is a problem that affects everyone, not just those who survive it. We are survivors, family and friends of survivors, and sometimes the perpetrators. The public education and dispelling of myths is of utmost importance in keeping the population safe from something that is preventable if accurate information is readily available and accessible. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: none that I know of 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: Date: 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)Moms in diversity facebook page 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 Zip: Zip: CellPhone: Yes No Board or Commission: Human Relations Commission Name: Patrick Dawson Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: 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: Coordinator Employer: Zephyr Hats Inc. Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) Collindale Golf Course for 10 seasons. Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Recently honorably discharged from the Colorado National Guard. 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? As an immigrant, a minority, and a Veteran of this great city for the past 20 years, I truly believe I can bring in some different perspectives and diversity that the board and the city might be looking for. 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: 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)Lack of diversity in city employment 2)Lack of youth sports, especially in the minority population 3)Lack of Asian representation within city government Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: N/A 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: Date: 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) 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 Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: Yes No Board or Commission: Human Relations Commission Name: Meg Bonahoom Mailing Address: Residence Home Phone: Work Phone: 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: Field Representative Employer: Dept of Commerce /US Census Bureau Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) Apr 2019-current - collect data for Dept of Commerce surveys / Current Population Survey and Survey of Construction talk with households, construction managers, real estate offices, etc to gather information2009-2016 - Data Analyst / Group Publishing analyze sales and marketing data for sales and marketing departments - determine audiences for promotion purposes financial Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) 2008?-current - Vendor Coordinator - Northern Colorado Pow-Wow Association (and 1993-2000 or so) help plan annual pow-wow/manage vendor registration/arrangement at pow-wow/collect fees/trouble-shoot/assist treasurer/and more at pow-wow2018-current - Treasurer - Larimer County Genealogical Society2016-2018 - President - Rocky Mountain Creative Quilters 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? Diversity and acceptance have been an important part of my life. On my mother's side I have Mexican and Native American ancestry. Promoting unity among peoples and celebrating our beautiful differences goes deep to my core. This is one way to help. 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: Colleen Conway and Phil Walker are friends of mine. I have attended a board meeting as member of NCIPA when we presented information about our annual pow-wow. And I have attended the Cracking the Code series and really enjoyed the discussions List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: I have spent much of my life among brown people. It's where my heart is. Because I'm light-skinned, most white people that I'm white which makes me non-threatening to them. Sometimes that can come in handy. :-)I have a wide variety of interests and experiences which allow me to relate to many different people and establish some sort of useful relationship with them. 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)Although there is considerable diversity in Fort Collins, the numbers are small and I think the majority 'white' population can often be ignorant of other cultures. And sometimes people with no experience beyond the majority culture are uncomfortable with people outside of their experience or they can even feel threatened by someone 'different'. One way to address this is with education and establishing relationships. For example, at our pow-wow each year we try to make spectators welcome and to educate them about the pow-wow and, to some extent, Native culture. 2)Back to the small numbers of diverse people - we need to find ways to increase this. Fort Collins is a really good place to live and it can be even better with more balance and evidence of cultures beyond the majority white culture. I'm not quite sure how to address this but part of it could be to have more activities based in other cultures. Our annual pow-wow is one event that is now in it's 28th year. Maybe there could be other activities such as Kwanzaa at Christmas time. Maybe more recognition of Muslim holidays. 3)I don't have have much information but I suspect that the LGBTQ community could use help. I did work with a person who changed gender and I feel that must be one of the most difficult things to go through. At the time, one of my employees preferred to call her a 'pervert', something that I had to correct as best I could. The company was very supportive of her choice to change. Again, part of the answer is education. And finding some way to connect people so there can be communication that helps people to find their common ground. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: none that I can think of 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: Date: 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)board member When I lived in Toledo, I was involved with the Native pow-wows AND the black community and I miss that diversity in my life. Bluntly I really like Fort Collins but it's so darn white. Now and then I start thinking about moving just to live where the diversity is greater. It would be even better to increase the diversity and acceptance in Fort Collins. 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 Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: Yes No Board or Commission: Human Relations Commission Name: Liliana Powers Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: 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 4 Current Occupation: Retired Employer: See Employed in Ca for 45 years Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) While living in CA. I owned a very successful Real Estate, Property Management and Financial Planning businessI retired in 2011 and have lived in Fort Collins ever since.I am bilingual (English /Spanish) my country of Birth is Argentina and I moved to the US in 1969 Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) I have served as VicePresident to the Harmony Ridge Home Owners Association for 3 years and also serve as Head of the Architectural Committe for 2 years. 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 contributing my my available time to a cause I believe in 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: I am planning on attending future meetings. List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: I can relate to people well.My experience in Real Estate and Property management in CA provided me with great information on discrimination in any shape or form 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)I am not well versed on current issues with this board/commission and would like to get more information and would like to be a contributing factor on decisions taken and recommendations provided 2)I am interested in cooperating in expanding diversity in this commission 3)I am interested in cooperating in discouraging discrimination regardless the form its being handled Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: I don't see any conflict of interest as far as I am concerned. 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: Date: 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) 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 Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: Board or Commission: Economic Advisory Commission Name: Nicholas Spezza Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in?District 5 Current Occupation: Dean of Instruction Employer: Front Range Community College Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) I have been involved in economic development, from an education perspective since 1999. In my profession, I work to bring new employment pathways, and career development opportunities into fruition for many occupations. Two such efforts I have recently been leading include the development of an associates degree in Highway Maintenance Management (HWY) and the bringing of the Local Technical Assistance Program to FRCC (also a professional development program supporting incumbent workers in Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) 2000 - 2005 - Co-founded Impact Personal Safety, Santa Fe, NM2008 - 2012 - Albuquerque Economic Development, Albuquerque, NM2013 - 2015 - Created statewide models for business curriculum, Houston, TX2015 - 2017 - Created FAA approved "Drones Up" program for unmanned aerial systems, Homestead, FL2017 - 2020 - Created an A.A.S in Highway Maintenance Management & oversee the creation 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 economic development from multiple perspectives. I work at Front Range Community College and much of what we do is to help people change their economic conditions. This effort benefits entire families and the community as a whole. 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: I have multiple degrees in business including an M.B.A. and Doctorate of Management. I have also been involved with economic development since 1999, in multiple states and cities. 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)Addressing the disparities between the cost of living and the existing wages in Fort Collins. This has multiple parts including: cost of housing, career pathways, our small business development opportunities and lifestyle issues.Some thoughts for addressing these concerns include:Reviewing our economic landscape for growing jobs that provide livable wagesaligning education and career development opportunities with high wage/high growth careersreviewing what our community values are in terms of career and lifestyle 2)TransportationMany folks in the NOCO area travel between counties/communities to and from work. The I-25 corridor is also noted as a key support for transportation within and through our community. How are we prepared to develop and maintain our transportation system while engaging new technologies. Autonomous systems are already on the roads, how will these types of technologies change our community members lives and commutes?To address these concerns we need to engage CDOT and Local and municipal leaders in our long term strategic development of our transportation systems. 3)The Pandemic - This issue has everyone reeling. We are still working on what the short and long term impacts will be. Businesses have had to adapt, with some shutting down due to inability to change fast enough.Responses might include:Engaging our small business development resources to support struggling businesses to keep our current businesses Creating incentives to bring new businesses in to FOCOCommunicating opportunities and our strength/weakness profile to search firms looking to place larger businesses Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: N/A 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: Date: 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) 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: Economic Advisory Commission Name: Virginia R (Ginger) Adams Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Whi ch Council Di stri ct do you li ve i n? Di stri ct Current Occupati on: Pr of essi onal Facilit at or E mpl oyer: Advant age Facilit ati on Servi ce Recent and/or rel evant work experi ence (pl ease i ncl ude dat es) Self - empl oyed si nce 2005, I have f acili tat various problem-solving and communications workshops since 1988. My clients are typically federal, state, and municipal agencies. Due to covid-19 I am currently facilitating such workshops online, and look forward to the day in-person sessions can resume so that the team energy/dynamics are returned to the effort. Human interaction Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) My volunteer experience is limited to membership on Boards of Directors and/or activity related to my profession: SAVE International (www.value-eng.org), 1988-1996 and 2004-2007; Lawrence D. Miles Value Foundation, 1994-1996, and Dean, College of Fellows, 2003-2010; International Association of Facilitators, North American Conference Chair 2011 and 2018, Co-Chair 2013. 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? 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: Certified Value Specialist, Certified Professional FacilitatorI specialize in neutral, third party facilitation, and in a structured process known as value analysis/value engineering. The function focus to which I've repeatedly referred is a method for completely depersonalizing conversations and getting a group to consensus on what, precisely, needs to be achieved. 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) Maintaining required services at an optimum level, particularly after pandemic-related losses in revenues. This will require cool heads and impartial thinking, as well as focusing on why the City does what it does (functional requirements). My entire career has been facilitating workshops to help organizations obtain the best value for money spent. 2) Focusing on what functions (I use this term a lot - it's important!) the City is providing and how best to fund those, as opposed to approaching budgeting on a "here's what we usually do" basis. Some functions are clearly more important than others. Sometimes organizations discover they're providing some functions that are actually unwanted or unneeded "because that's the way we've always done it." 3) Providing services that serve all residents equally, regardless of location within the City and/or ethnic or social identity. My responses to Issues 1 and 2 apply here as well. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: I am aware of nothing that would create a conflict of interest. IF we return to some semblance of normalcy in the next several months, meaning IF I am permitted to perform in-person workshops for my clients, the potential exists for me to be traveling when a board meeting is scheduled. This is unpredictable. 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: Date: 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) 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: Economic Advisory Commission Name: Rhett Strom Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in? District 2 Current Occupation: Commercial Real Estate Broker Employer: The Group, Inc. Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) Corporate Litigation Attorney: 2004 - 2013; Commercial Real Estate Broker: 2013 - Present; English and Spanish fluency (spoken and written) employed in both careers. Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) I volunteer at most of The Group, Inc. community events. 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? Serving the community with a positive, grateful, and reasonable attitude is important to the health of Fort Collins. My experience as an attorney, commercial real estate broker, spouse/father, and dual U.S. and Argentinian citizen might be helpful. 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: I have consistently read the Agendas, Minutes, Work Plans, as well as Annual Reports because economics interests me. List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: J.D. (focused on Administrative Law, and State and Federal Consitutional Law in law school); Licensed attorney who practiced law in both state and federal courts; Commercial Real Estate Broker; Full fluency in Spanish and English, raising our children in a Spanish-speaking home. 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)How do we manage a growing economy and maintain Fort Collins' high quality of life? A diverse Board that carefully listens to the entire community is probably the best place to start. Then, after thoughtfully deliberating how this policy should be formed, it should be clearly communicated to the relevant representative, board, agency within the City, etc. with time lines. When I left Fort Collins in the mid-1990's and then returned in 2013 to raise a family, I can see that the community is facing an entirely new set of issues. 2)How do we create more affordable house? The service sector is a large component of our economy, and it seems reasonable that affordable housing is essential not only for the practicality and dignity of having affordable housing, but also for long-term economic health of Fort Collins. Addressing the issue is the same as written above in Issue 1; basically careful listening and thoughtful deliberation. 3)How do we maintain our economy so it is not burdensome on individuals and businesses, but also help facilitate the transition to Green Building Codes? It seems important that the City take the regional lead on this issue, not only for commercial buildings but also larger residential apartment complexes. Addressing the issue is the same as written above in Issue 1; basically careful listening and thoughtful deliberation. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: None. 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: Date: 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) APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGESINCOMPLETE 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: Economic Advisory Commission Name: Matthew Dickstein Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Phone: E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in? District 3 Current Occupation: Recently retired Employer: Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) 2004-2020 - CEO - Creative Learning Systems -Built company from small turn-around to a leader in the field of K-12 STEM education1998-2002 - National Technological University - CFO & EVP - Managed transition from non-profit to private equity backed growth company1987-1997 - ELS Language Centers/AIFS, Inc - VP Finance - Led strategic and financial initiatives for publicly-traded diversified Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) 2018-Present - Board of Directors - Food Bank of Larimer County2003-2008 - Board of Directors - Rivendell School 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've been a Fort Collins resident and member of the business community for over 20 years. The city has done an incredible job fostering economic growth while preserving our unique quality of life. I'm passionate about continuing that effort. 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 thisboard or commission: Extensive experience in business strategy and finance Briefly explain what you believe are the three most important issues facing this board or commission, and how do youbelieve this board or commission should address each issue? 1) Recovery from COVID-19 pandemic: The economic impact of the pandemic will last long beyond the current outbreak. Service industry jobs have been hit particularly hard along with related tax revenue. Recovery initiatives will require rapid action on a wide variety of creative economic initiatives. 2) Diversity: What initiatives should Fort Collins consider to foster diversity in our business community? Promotion of minority and women-owned business opportunities should be considered a central element of our economic health. 3) Responsible growth: Fort Collins is a model for responsible growth, successfully balancing economic opportunity with environmental and quality of life concerns. This balance lies at the heart of what makes our city great. It's imperative that City leadership maintain this balance as Fort Collins continues to grow. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this boardor commission: None 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 Collinsand 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: Date: 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) 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 Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: Board or Commission: Economic Advisory Commission Name: Julie Stackhouse Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in?Outside City Limits Current Occupation: retired Employer: NA Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) Feb 2020 - Retired as the Executive Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis with responsibility for bank examinations, discount window lending, community development, and learning innovation. I was responsible for the supervision of 360 staff members located throughout the country. Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Current - Serve on the Board of Directors of Neocova, a financial technology start up.Previous - Served on the national board of National Charity League, Inc., a mother-daughter philanthropic organization. Also served on the Women's Advisory Board of Variety the Children's Charity. Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Parking Advisory Board Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? As a recently retired Executive Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, I believe I can bring a fresh perspective to the group. In the late 1990s, I also served on the Eagan, MN, Economic Development and Planning Commissions. 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: I have previously submitted my vitae when I applied for the Parking Advisory Board. In addition to my strong background in finance with the Federal Reserve, I served on the City of Eagan, MN, Planning Commission, Economic Development Commission, and Arts Council. I was named a St. Louis Business Journal "Most Influential Women in Business" recipient and a Delta Sigma 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 economic fallout of Covid 19. Covid 19's impact on small businesses (especially restaurants and retail) has been significant and likely will not subside until a vaccination is found and released. And even then, retail will remain challenged due to changing consumer retail spending practices. This places special pressure on Old Town merchants. Ideally, the Economic Advisory Commission would work closely with the Chamber of Commerce to fully understand these issues, and to the extent possible, position Fort Collins for the possibility that temporary changes may become permanent. 2)Implications for possible enrollment changes at CSU. CSU is a critical part of the Fort Collins. Foreign enrollment may be affected by Covid 19, and overall, the four-year college enrollment rate has not increased materially since 2010. This competitive environment requires Fort Collins to be viewed as a premier destination by students to promote sustained enrollment. Ideally, the Economic Advisory Commission would partner with CSU to understand what, if anything, would enhance student attraction to Fort Collins. 3)City of Fort Collins budget gap. Addressing a budget gap means slimming non-essential services, enhancing business development or some combination of the two. The Economic Advisory Commission is ideally positioned to assist the City Council in exploring business development alternatives. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: None. 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: Date: 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)email from city 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: Economic Advisory Commission Name: Timothy Vavra Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in? District 2 Current Occupation: Student/Looking for Work Employer: Consulting Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/timothyvavra https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/timothyvavra Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/timothyvavra https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/timothyvavra 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 view my education and insight as a free resource for this community that has given me so much. I am a recent arrival here in your fair city, having moved here a bit more than a year ago. Having my prior company sold, I'm happy to help. 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: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/timothyvavrahttps://medium.com/@ivirorfeo/on-the-reconciliation-of-capitalism-and-socialism-91a3d933cef1?sk=b2b0dd6dc1710d27d785ec43dccf16dehttps://medium.com/@ivirorfeo/on-leadership-40db83d5939f?_branch_match_id=782304232890773410 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)On UBIGood compromise between UBI and welfare state would be income supplementation by the federal government 1:2, 1:3 on a gradient scale; this means, if you make sustenance wages for every dollar you make; no taxes and the government gives you a dollar in addition, or beneath them, you make less than sustenance, you make one dollar, the government gives you 3. This means that the seniors and youth, everyone else similarly unskilled that they are making $10hr, now is taking home $30-$40hr. https://medium.com/@ivirorfeo/on-the-reconciliation-of-capitalism-and-socialism-91a3d933cef1?sk=b2b0dd6dc1710d27d785ec43dccf16de 2)On the futureWe don't need a revolution, we just need to fix what we have. Working on problems in a stable environment does improve productivity. These are slow moving problems, we just need to start developing and advocating for solutions and compromises now. Capitalism isn't the problem, it's the corruption that is the key issue. A deemphasis on selfish greed, a reemphasis on stewardship is required and can happen; its happening already. There's a way to turn natural instincts and the pleasure principal to mutual benefit; egoistic altruism, enlightened self interest to cultivate. 3)On Inequality It's worthwhile to think about how to ensure the transition has as little growing pains as possible. Part of the concession of the left in the mentality that's pervasive will be a consideration of inequality as not inherently problematic. Centralized wealth, natural monopolies, inequalities in abilities, skill, you name it will only continue to insist themselves. It's distilling down the essence of a life well lived and offering that opportunity to everyone that will be paramount to ensure stability and continued progress. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: No conflicts I can think of. 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: Date: 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)https://www.coloradoan.com/ I'm glad to express a bit more about my interests and aims on this economic counsel. Aside from my own advocacy plans working on preparing them for the public conversation, I think that I could bring fresh new perspective, even-handed insights, and promising new initiatives to this city. The systems we already have here in our city are already quite wonderful, and in many ways these recent challenges have been handled so wonderfully by our community; making essentials like medicine, groceries, and transit life savers during this unprecedented circumstance; it's brought me to honest, manly tears to be here during this city's finest hour. I am glad to say that my life was saved several times by the medicine I was able to get, groceries from the services I depend upon, and transit to get critical workers where they need to be. I do have quite a few ideas further I would love to share regarding how we might stimulate economic growth here in Fort Collins, and I would be glad to make benefit of my extensive education, experience, talents, and insights to ensure our community will be flourishing for many generations to come. Since I moved here I was very charmed by the long term thinking I see most visibly represented by the caring taken to the grand old trees this City has taken the care to plant, foster, and care for throughout the decades. I can see that many of the choices made here are the finest on offer, from the zero waste recycling initiative, to how wonderfully our public transit allows out citizens to have access to vital resources. It is clear that investments made by the city and the county are considered with sustainability in mind, and I have studied sustainability both economically and environmentally, bringing some of the finest ideas to fruition with this city as a vanguard, a magnet for innovation and progress. This city was already planned incredibly wonderfully, it's really been instantiated equally wonderfully as well, though there is no harm in trying to make something great even better; if I can help even in small ways, it'll be my honor to. I would be glad to set time aside to discuss with anyone interested. 914 382 6246 ivirorfeo@gmail.com 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: Economic Advisory Commission Name: Katie Nixon Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in? District 2 Current Occupation: Physician Relations Representative Employer: UCHealth Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) I've worked for UCHealth the past 17 years, in a variety or positions. Most recently in physician relations (since 2016). My role is to build relationships with physicians within the community, listen to concerns and ensure follow up. Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) I recently graduated the Leadership Fort Collins program through the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce. (Graduation may 2019) I currently serve as a volunteer for The Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce in their annual campaign drive. I also volunteer with organizations such as Relay for Life and the March of Dimes. 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 have a deep love for Fort Collins and the surrounding area and wish to learn, and experience more of what makes us such an amazing place to live. I'm very interested in economics and would like to be able to help impact the local economy. 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: I have my bachelors in business fromColorado State University. I am working on my Masters in Healthcare Administration from Colorado State University. I have lived in Larimer county my entire life, am a true proponent of the quality of life we have here in Fort Collins. 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) I strongly believe that one of the biggest issues Fort Collins is facing is the ability to attract and obtain talent. This community is built on so many strong small business' but with the cost of living, cost of childcare and cost of healthcare, it's extremely hard for these business to recruit the expert talent needed. While a board can not solve this issue, I believe having a diverse group of individuals to provide content, advice and knowledge could make a positive impact on the decisions our local government can make in order to move the mark on this important issue. 2) One of the biggest draws for people to move to this area is the beauty surrounding our city, the natural areas, recreation offered and ability to access these beautiful pieces of Colorado. While I have seen a significant change in the spaces available and open, there are so many more ways we can advertise these spaces, to foster tourism and stimulate the local economy. We have so many best kept secrets here, and while I know many want to keep them to ourselves, the impact tourism could make on our economy would be vast. 3) The cost of living here is a large issue that I am not sure how this board can impact. However having a diverse group of individuals working to solve a common goal is always beneficial. We need more lower income housing options, there are many ways as a community we could work together to get cheaper construction costs, to make housing that is affordable for the middle to lower class Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: No conflicts 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: Date: 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) -1- RESOLUTION 2020-082 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WHEREAS, vacancies currently exist on various boards and commissions due to the resignation of previous board members; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make appointments to fill those vacancies on the various boards and commissions. 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 the following named persons are hereby appointed to fill vacancies on the boards and commissions hereinafter indicated, with terms to begin immediately and to expire as set forth after each name: Affordable Housing Board Expiration of Term Daphne Bear December 31, 2020 Landmark Preservation Commission Jim Rose December 31, 2020 Human Relations Commission Patrick Dawson December 31, 2020 Economic Advisory Commission Julie Stackhouse December 31, 2020 Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 1st day of September, A.D. 2020. _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk