[MissoulaGov] Goals for Council

[Andrew Stickney]

Russ,

I completely agree with you on collaboration between the University
and the city. Internships provide much needed experience and grounding
for soon-to-be graduates and other students seeking to confirm their
field of study.

Conversely, given their access (generally speaking) to the newest
research, methods, and ideas in a given discipline, students can bring
fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to an organization - whether
the city, county, neighborhood groups,  private businesses, or
nonprofits.

Without my own internships and student jobs during my undergraduate
education at UM, I don't think I would be nearly as prepared for the
job market as I am today.

Sincerely yours,

Andrew Stickney
stickneyal at gmail.com



On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 1:06 PM, Russ Fletcher <russ at matr.net> wrote:
> All of these, and many others, are worthy suggestions but nothing will
> happen easily unless Missoula focuses more on proactive ways to improve the
> economy.  I'd like to see the council embrace a focus on economic
> development.
>
> "The Best Place Project" - Missoula, Montana Mayor John Engen puts community
> economic development in spotlight
>
> One aspect of this project that should be increased collaboration between
> the University of Montana and Missoula.  Internships, tech transfer, and
> business consulting on many levels are just a few of the areas that deserve
> our efforts.
>
> Russ Fletcher
>
>
> Bob Jaffe wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> We are scheduled to have a discussion tomorrow afternoon regarding goals for
> the council.
>
> Here is the referral I made back in April of ’07:
>
>
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> Hold a structured discussion regarding the goals we have for what we want to
> accomplish over the next
>
> year. Hopefully concluding with a list of tasks and some kind of action plan
> for how those things will
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> happen.
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> Ed has reluctantly agreed to take up this item in COW on Wednesday.
>
>
>
> Marilyn posted this one:
>
> Among other things already mentioned, I want to see the city save money and
> maintenance costs by increasingly using native plants and non turf areas as
> much as possible. Labor and water costs make annual flowers and expansive
> lawns expensive.
>
> Where turf lawns are needed, I would like them maintained using integrated
> management methods (composting, aeration, proper irrigation, prudent
> herbicide applications). We asked parks for a turf management plan several
> years ago- let's re-visit this. Proper management saves money.
>
>
>
> Here are a few of mine:
>
> I would like to see us do something meaningful in the realm of affordable
> housing. Both in the area of regulation and financing.  Slow progress is
> being made but I would like to see us step it up.
>
>
>
> Sidewalks: We have got to come up with a better way to do sidewalks. The
> street maintenance districts could play a role in this.
>
> Urban Forest: We know the trees are dying. If we want to maintain one of the
> most defining aspects of the character of Ward 3 we will need to take much
> more aggressive action to maintain the urban forest. Maintenance districts
> may also be a part of this.
>
>
>
> I’m curious if folks have suggestions for what they would like to see the
> City Council / City of Missoula accomplish in the short and long term.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob
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> Bob Jaffe
>
> Missoula City Council, Ward Three
>
> 1225 South 2nd West
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> Missoula, MT 59801
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> (406) 880-2052
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