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Home My WebLink Aboutagenda.council.special.20231219AGENDA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING December 19, 2023 12:00 PM, City Council Chambers I.Call to Order II.Roll Call III.Public Comment IV.Action Items PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING IS NOT ANTICIPATED TO COMMENCE UNTIL 12:15 P.M. 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SUMMARY: The position of Community Development Director is mandated within the home rule charter of the City of Aspen, as amended, and reads as follows: Section 6.11. Community Development Director. The city manager with the approval of council shall appoint a Community Development Director, who shall serve at the pleasure of the city manager. The Community Development Director shall have such responsibilities and duties as set forth in the Aspen Land Use Code, as amended from time to time, or policies adopted by the City Manager. (Ord 21-2016, adopted at November 8, 2016 election) BACKGROUND:A vacancy in the Community Development Director position occurred in November 2023. In reviewing the current demands and priorities for the position, an internal recruitment was held. From that process, Mr. Anderson has been identified as a highly qualified candidate, ready to assist the Aspen community with advancing its land use, building and environmental goals. Mr. Anderson participated in a two part interview process. He successfully completed a management panel interview with broad representation of the organization. Secondly, he participated in a meet and greet with Q&A with community development staff. The staff feedback was extremely positive. DISCUSSION: Mr. Anderson was selected for promotion to Community Development Director based upon his experience, qualifications, leadership, knowledge of planning and development principles in mountain communities, and feedback from participants in the interview process. Further, his current grasp of Aspen-centric challenges and Council’s goals make him an excellent candidate for this role. 3 In summary, his experience reflects an ability to understand and analyze the implications of major policy proposals, addressing the complexities of the city’s land use code, and provide ongoing, collaborative leadership to the position. Further he is committed to leading the process improvement work for the permit processes, and working towards a more simplified land use code that meets the community’s needs. Mr. Anderson’s resume is attached. FINANCIAL/BUDGET IMPACTS: Funding for this position is included in the 2023 and 2024 operating budgets. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Ben Anderson is confirmed to the position of Community Development Director for the city of Aspen. 4 RESOLUTION NO. 188 (Series of 2023) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, AFFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER’S APPOINTMENT OF BENJAMIN ANDERSON AS THE CITY OF ASPEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR WHEREAS, Section 6.11 of the Home Rule Charter for the City of Aspen provides that the City shall have a Community Development Director who shall be appointed by the City Manager with the approval of City Council and who shall serve at the pleasure of the City Manager; and, WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to endorse and approve the appointment of Benjamin Anderson to the position of Community Development Director, to be effective with the approval of this resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, THAT: The City Council hereby approves the appointment of Benjamin Anderson to the position of Community Development Director, with congratulations, effective with the passage of this resolution. INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Aspen on the 19th day of December 2023. __________________________ Torre, Mayor I, Nicole Henning, City Clerk do certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held on the day hereinabove stated. _______________________________ Nicole Henning,City Clerk 5 6 Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy, Social Studies Teacher — Flagstaff, AZ 2001 – 2014 Courses: AP U.S. Government, AP World History, Economics, United States History, and World Religions and Philosophies. Served on school’s faculty leadership team in managing budget and curriculum. Mentored students and supervised student teachers and junior members of the social studies faculty. Led experiential education programs for students to the Hopi Reservation, US/Mexico Border, and Grand Canyon. EDUCATION University of Arizona — Tucson, AZ August 2014 – May 2016 Master of Science, Planning; Land Use and Urban Development Concentration The program provided a focus on conceptual knowledge and technical planning skills – including professional writing, GIS analysis, collaborative and public engagement methods, best practices in comprehensive planning, sustainable real estate development, and urban design. Full-time, in-person program. Northern Arizona University — Flagstaff, AZ 1996 – 1999 Teaching Certification Program; Secondary Social Studies Indiana University — Bloomington, IN 1991 – 1995 Bachelor of Arts; Majors: History and English CIVIC INVOLVEMENT Roaring Fork Leadership, Member, Board of Directors August 2018 – September 2021 RFL is a non-profit organization providing personal and professional development programs to residents in the Roaring Fork Valley. Colorado Chapter, American Planning Association, Conference Committee January – September 2019 Planned and facilitated mobile educational tours for the annual statewide conference. English in Action, Tutor October 2016 – March 2020 Met weekly with residents of the Roaring Fork Valley to support English language learning. Arizona Chapter, American Planning Association, Member, Board of Directors 2015 – 2016 Flagstaff Regional Plan 2030, Appointed Member, Citizen’s Advisory Committee 2009 – 2013 Served in an advisory role to city and county staff in the creation of the land-use and transportation plan. This public process required twice monthly meetings for four years with a panel of sixteen appointed stakeholders. The final document remains as the comprehensive, long-range planning document for Flagstaff and the surrounding region. Coconino County Planning and Zoning Commission, Appointed Commissioner 2006 – 2010 Worked closely with community development staff and considered perspectives of stakeholders in making countywide land use decisions. This involved extensive review of applications for zoning changes, conditional use permits, and sub- divisions. CERTIFICATIONS, CONFERENCES & SEMINARS American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) August 2018 – Present Certification Number – 31007 Roaring Fork Leadership Academy September 2017 – May 2018 Professional and personal development seminar American Planning Association National Conference — Phoenix, AZ April 2016 Presenter; “A Case Study in Rural Planning” Fulbright-Hays Seminar Abroad — Egypt and Israel Summer 2007 Academic and cultural seminar for secondary and post-secondary educators State of Arizona – Teaching Certificate 1999 – 2015 Secondary Social Studies 7