HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-20-16 City Commission MinutesTHE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Present Mayor -Carson Taylor: Present Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Present Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Present Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Present Monday, June 20, 2016 Staff present: City Manager Chris Kukulski, City Attorney Greg Sullivan, City Clerk Robin Crough, Administrative Services Director Anna Rosenberry A. 05:00:09 PM Call to Order -5:00 PM -Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. B. 05:00:18 PM Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence C. 05:01:27 PM Changes to the Agenda D. 05:01:37 PM Minutes 1. Approve City Commission Minutes from May 23, 2016, June 6, 2016, and June 13, 2016 i;rn 05:01:37 PM Motion and Vote to approve the combined City Commission Minutes from May 23, 2016, June 6, 2016, and June 13, 2016 as submitted. Motion passed 5-0. Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve E. 05:02:03 PM Consent Page 1 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (La Meres) -,: <:=i 2. Approve the Cowdrey-Kagy Minor Subdivision Final Plat, Application 16216 and Authorize the Director of Public Works to Execute the Same on Behalf of the City of Bozeman (WerBell) -,; <=:i 3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Dowl for the 2016 Materials Testing Project (Murray) .,_ <=:i 4. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with StreamlineAM to Update the City of Bozeman Water Risk Model (Henderson) .,_ .. <=:i 5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Contract Agreement with Omdahl Excavation for the Installation of Storm Drainage Improvements at Plum Avenue and Avocado Street (Gamradt) .,_. <=:i 6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Morrison-Maierle, Inc. for the 2014 Wastewater Collection System Facility Plan Update (Murray) -,: <=:i 7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Notice of Award to Award the Contract for the 2016 Sidewalk Installations and Repairs, and Curb Replacements to Knife River Belgrade in the Amount of $320,315.70 (Kerr) -,: <=:i 8. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a License Agreement with Bozeman Fiber for the Use of City Conduit (Fine) -,_· <=:i 9. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding between with 777 Building LLC for a Broadband Utility Easement (Fine) .,_ ... <=:i 10. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Broadband Utility Easement with 777 Building LLC at 777 East Main Street (Fine) .,_. <=:i 11. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Sewer and Water Pipeline Easement and Agreement from Cannery District Partners, LLC. to Establish an Easement Within Recently Vacated Right-of-Ways Within the Cannery District Planned Unit Development (Kerr) .,_. <=:i 12. Ratify the Signature of the City Manager on the Memorandum of Agreement for the Purchase of Easements, Temporary Construction Easements, and Right-of-Way for the Construction of Improvements to Baxter Lane, Parcel 5 (Hixson) -,: <=:i 13. Resolution 4695, Discontinuing Various Streets and Alleys In and Adjacent to Blocks 1, 2 and 3, Imes Addition (Kerr) .,_ .. <=:i 14. Resolution 4696, Declaring Special Assessment Installments Due and Certifying Delinquent City Assessments to the Gallatin County Treasurer (Neibauer/Clark) •,: <=:i 15. Fiscal Vear 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application to the Bureau of Justice for Safety Enhancements (Mclane) -,_· <=:i 05:02:09 PM Summary of Consent Items City Manager Chris Kukulski gave an overview of the Consent Items. Page 2 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 05:04:34 PM Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened public comment on Consent Items 1-15. There was no public comment. Mayor Taylor closed public comment. 05:05:02 PM Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-15 as submitted. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion Commissioner -Chris Mehl: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve F. 05:05:30 PM Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened public comment. 05:06:56 PM Erika Skinger, Public Comment Ms. Skinger requested a Board of Adjustments for zoning due to recent growth in Bozeman. 05:10:39 PM Public Comment Closed Mayor Taylor closed public comment. G. 05:10:46 PM Action Items 1. 05:10:49 PM & 06:29:41 PM Continuation of the Public Hearing of Application 16199, a Conditional Use Permit to Allow the Sales of Alcohol for On-Premise Consumption with a Certificate of Appropriateness for Exterior Modifications at Jam Fusion Cafe at 25 West Main Street (Quasi-judicial) (Owens) ,: .. ~ 05:11:17 PM Wendy Thomas, Staff Presentation Community Development Director Wendy Thomas requested to continue this item at 6:00 PM because this item was noticed at 6:00 PM. Mayor Taylor agreed. 06:30:04 PM Wendy Thomas, Staff Presentation Director Thomas requested to change the date to July 11, 2016 to give the applicant more time to provide some missing materials for adequate review, as well as provide time to re-notice the hearing. 06:31:24 PM Motion to continue the public hearing on application 16199, Jam Fusion Cafe Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness applications from June 20, 2016 to July 11, 2016. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd Page 3 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 06:31:43 PM Motion and Vote to continue the public hearing on application 16199, Jam Fusion Cafe Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness applications from June 20, 2016 to July 11, 2016. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 2. 05:11:58 PM Resolution 4693, Appropriating Funds for Various Budget Units, and Further Estimating Revenue Necessary to Operate and Maintain Services of Municipal Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 (Rosenberry) -,: <=:i 05:12:19 PM Announcement from Mayor Mayor Taylor clarified that the pizza provided to the Commissioners was privately funded and not City money. 05:13:08 PM Anna Rosenberry, Staff Presentation Administrative Services Director Rosenberry discussed the method behind the Resolution preparation, the budget adoption process for the evening, and summarized Resolution 4693 and the associated memo for the Commission. City Manager Kukulski added additional context to the information provided to the Commission. 05:22:02 PM Mayoral Discussion of Process Mayor Taylor discussed how the evening's process will proceed. Order will be: general questions, specific questions of staff, public comment, general motion, and then work amendments off of that. DM Andrus asked for clarification regarding general question classification. 05:24:03 PM General Questions of Staff Mayor Taylor asked for the percentage increase of the appropriation resolution. Director Rosenberry responded approximately 5.5%. Cr. Pomeroy asked where her requested 2% cuts were, as proposed cuts were less than 1%. City Manager Kukulski responded that the other Commissioners did not request this amount, so he kept a prioritized list but reduced it by a certain number of mills. She followed regarding cutting specific transportation project costs. City Manager Kukulski discussed the long-term budget ramifications and risk of doing so. Cr. Krauss noted the significant difference in salaries and benefits from FY16-FY17, how did we pay for Page 4 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 these in the current year's budget? City Manager Kukulski responded that the annual budget includes anticipated wage adjustments due to market studies. Further discussion followed regarding wage adjustments vs. tax base growth, and how the budget can be sustainable. DM Andrus asked regarding the four items that the Commission was asked to take action on. Director Rosenberry asked that they be incorporated into the motion(s) however the Commission preferred. 05:53:40 PM Specific Questions of Staff 05:54:15 PM Questions for Police Chief Steve Crawford DM Andrus asked Chief Crawford to further explain the Police Department's "Staffing Analysis." Cr. Mehl asked about the impact of one new car instead of two. Chief Crawford responded. He also asked about the portable radio equipment, and where it would come from, as well as current staffing, in regards to vacancy savings. Cr. Pomeroy asked about the use of cell phones in order to defer the radio purchase. Chief Crawford responded there is some flexibility, but there will eventually be a cost regardless, hence the phasing. Cr. Krauss asked about over-hiring if given the chance. The Chief responded turnover is approximately 2-4 and how he forecasts staffing. 06:08:15 PM Questions for Public Works Director Craig Woolard DM Andrus asked for further detail about the WTI position. Cr. Mehl asked why the GIS Asset Management is being delayed for 2 years. He also asked about the Bronken pathway. Cr. Pomeroy asked if it is possible to do this project with volunteers. Mayor Taylor asked about the GIS Asset Management long-term software costs and the future of construction costs. 06:19:32 PM Questions for Parks and Recreation Director Mitch Overton DM Andrus asked about combining the PROST Plan with the Community Plan and the effect of a deferment. Cr. Mehl asked for detail about the aquatics staffing request as well as rate charges for facility usage. Mayor Taylor asked what the effect of keeping the health insurance calculation mistake would be. He also asked what the risk of delaying the Emerald Ash Borer maintenance would be. 06:29:18 PM Action Item 2 Discussion Suspended Mayor Taylor suspended Action Item 2 in order to return to Action Item 1 for motion and vote. 06:32:04 PM Break Mayor Taylor declared a break until 6:40 PM. 06:40:57 PM Meeting Called Back to Order Mayor Taylor called the meeting back to order at 6:41 PM. Page 5 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 06:41:52 PM Questions for Library Director Susan Gregory Cr. Pomeroy asked if there was any way that the Library could privately raise the money for the Bookmobile position, or if there was an alternate staffing plan. She also asked about integrating the library website into the full city-wide website update. She also asked about county coverage. Cr. Mehl asked how the Bookmobile came into being, when funding was discussed, staffing, and coordination with the School District. He also asked about the potential web redesign. Cr. Krauss asked about Bookmobile staffing anticipation in previous budgets. He also asked about County contributions to City personnel, and the Library's ability to ask the County for more funds. Cr. Mehl asked for further detail about the Library Board's ability to go to the County for funds. DM Andrus asked about the timeline for deciding the Bookmobile's route. 07:16:00 PM Questions for Community Development Director Wendy Thomas Cr. Pomeroy asked about the mid-year addition of a Planner Ill, and the Workforce Housing Fund budget. DM Andrus asked about the changes to the Community Plan Project.· Cr. Mehl asked if the four memo items need to explicitly be stated as motions. Staff confirmed. He also asked if the Historic Preservation Officer would be full-time, and asked for additional budget context. He also asked about the Workforce Housing and Emergency Shelter budget items. Cr. Krauss asked for clarification regarding the deficit on the Planning side. Mayor Taylor asked for further detail on the Emergency Shelter budget item in the context of the Affordable Housing Action Plan requirements, and how does she envision the funds being used. 07:48:16 PM Questions for Administrative Services Director Anna Rosenberry Cr. Pomeroy asked about the Software Application Manager position, specific to Sungaard software. She also asked about the $9 million discrepancy between revenue and expenditures, and follow-up regarding reserves. 07:55:58 PM Questions for the City Manager Chris Kukulski Cr. Mehl asked for clarification about the changes to Galavan, the Digital Forensics position reduction, and the minimum reserve. 07:57:17 PM Questions for Economic Development Director Brit Fontenot Cr. Mehl asked for current and future marketing work and potential joint Sustainability events budget. 07:59:49 PM Questions for the City Manager Chris Kukulski (continued) Cr. Krauss asked for further clarification regarding salary and benefits anticipation, and finer-tuning of the cash carryover and budgeted amount that avoids written clarification of wage changes. Cr. Mehl asked about the details provided by HRDC. 08:17:02 PM Questions for Fire Chief Josh Waldo Mayor Taylor asked what the Fire Master Plan will provide for the City. Page 6 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 08:19:28 PM Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened public comment. 08:20:08 PM Loren Acton, Public Comment Mr. Acton stated his involvement with the Library, and its great impact on the community. He discussed the Bookmobile and the Library Foundation's intent of having full-time personnel staff the project. He agreed that the County could pay more, but the data doesn't currently exist to make that determination at this point. 08:23:24 PM Paula Beswick, Public Comment Ms. Beswick, current Director of the Bozeman Public Library Foundation, stated that the Bookmobile was never an unfunded mandate. The Bookmobile also helps to put off the discussion of a new branch, as it's a good fix to stave off immediate larger budget increases. The community loves this idea, so let's not play catch-up later. 08:26:39 PM Sarah Savage, Public Comment Ms. Savage, the HRDC Housing Director was excited and supportive of the Emergency Shelter. 08:27:20 PM Kevin Thane, Public Comment Mr. Thane spoke strongly against zeroing out the final budget of the Workforce Housing Fund. Funding build-up in previous years turned out to be critical resources in past years. 08:29:19 PM Public Comment Closed Mayor Taylor closed public comment. 08:29:28 PM Procedural Discussion 08:30:28 PM Break Mayor Taylor declared a break until 8:40 PM. 08:42:31 PM Meeting Called Back to Order Mayor Taylor called the meeting back to order at 8:42 PM. 08:43:14 PM Motion that having reviewed the staff report, made further revisions, considered public comment, and considered all of the information presented, I hereby move to approve Resolution 4693, a Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, appropriating funds for various budget units, and further estimating revenue necessary to operate and maintain services of municipal government for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2017. Page 7 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 08:43:50 PM Commission Discussion Cr. Krauss discussed his lack of support, primarily because of salary and benefits. 08:44:32 PM Amendment #1 to cut one-half of 1% from the salaries and benefits budget line in the General fund. Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Motion Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd 08:44:44 PM Commission Discussion 08:57:38 PM Vote on Amendment #1 to cut one-half of 1% to the total General fund salaries and benefits budget line. Motion failed 2-3. Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Motion Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Disapprove Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Disapprove Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 08:58:17 PM Amendment# 2 to require one written report halfway through the fiscal year of contracts and/or pay changes the City Manager makes. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 08:59:37 PM Commission Discussion 09:05:46 PM Vote on the Amendment# 2 to require one written report halfway through the year of contracts and/or pay changes the City Manager makes. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve Page 8 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 09:06:52 PM Amendment #3 to group the four items on page 208 of the Commission packet, including Storm water Systems Enhancement Capital Projects, GIS Asset Management Software, Street Impact Fee -Transportation Demand Contract, and Community Plan Project Changes, and move to adopt the changes as discussed. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd 09:07:48 PM Commission Discussion 09:09:07 PM Vote on Amendment #3 to group the four items on page 208 of the Commission packet, including Storm water Systems Enhancement Capital Projects, GIS Asset Management Software, Street Impact Fee -Transportation Demand Contract, and Community Plan Project Changes, and move to adopt the changes as discussed. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 09:09:30 PM Amendment #4 to reduce the aquatics staffing by the assistant manager, equal to a savings of approximately $60,000. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd 09:09:56 PM Commission Discussion 09:11:56 PM Vote on Amendment #4 to reduce the aquatics staffing by the assistant manager, equal to a savings of approximately $60,000. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve Page 9 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 09:12:07 PM Amendment #5 to have a net reduction for the Galavan/Streamline transportation request of $18,000. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd 09:12:19 PM Commission Discussion 09:14:11 PM Vote on Amendment #5 to have a net reduction for the Galavan/Streamline transportation request of $18,000. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 09:14:39 PM Amendment #6 to reduce the digital forensic position, which is a reduced share based on final approved amount from the State of Montana, by $5,000. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd 09:14:49 PM Commission Discussion 09:15:06 PM Vote on Amendment #6 to reduce the digital forensic position, which is a reduced share based on final approved amount from the State of Montana, by $5,000. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 09:15:35 PM Amendment# 7 to reduce the minimum reserve by $199,000. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 09:15:56 PM Commission Discussion Page 10 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 09:20:09 PM Vote on Amendment# 7 to reduce the minimum reserve by $199,000. Motion passed 4-1. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Disapprove Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 09:20:38 PM Amendment #8 to reduce the amount in the budget for the PROST Plan by $100,000. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd 09:20:46 PM Commission Discussion 09:23:49 PM Vote on Amendment #8 to reduce the amount in the budget for the PROST Plan by $100,000. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 09:24:34 PM Amendment #9 to reduce the Workforce Housing levy by $78,000. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 09:24:48 PM Commission Discussion 09:31:53 PM Vote on Amendment #9 to reduce the Workforce Housing levy by $78,000. Motion failed 0-5. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Disapprove Mayor -Carson Taylor: Disapprove Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Disapprove Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove Page 11 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove 09:32:15 PM Discussion Discussion focused on the Workforce Housing Fund. 09:41:35 PM Amendment #10 to remove the $100,000 purchase of property line item, eliminate the line item, and move it into the ending balance. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd 09:44:02 PM Commission Discussion 09:44:08 PM Vote on Amendment #10 to remove the $100,000 purchase of property line item, eliminate the line item, and move it into the ending balance. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 09:44:30 PM Discussion Discussion focused on the youth shelter. 09:48:41 PM Amendment #11 to eliminate the Parks Maintenance District Feasibility Study. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd 09:48:47 PM Commission Discussion 09:52:27 PM Vote on Amendment #11 to eliminate the Parks Maintenance District Feasibility Study. Motion failed 2-3. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Disapprove Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Disapprove Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve Page 12 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 09:53:11 PM Amendment #12 to reduce the General fund contribution to the Fire Master Plan by $35JOOO. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd 09:53:18 PM Commission Discussion 09:55:41 PM Vote on Amendment #12 to reduce the General fund contribution to the Fire Master Plan by $35JOOO. Motion failed 2-3. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Disapprove Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Disapprove Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 09:56:25 PM Amendment #13 to reduce the police car funding by $55JOOO. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Motion failed for lack of a second. 09:56:43 PM Amendment #14 to reduce the Tree Maintenance Assessment increase to 25% due to the health insurance correctionJ which will result in the savings of $23J004. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd 09:57:05 PM Commission Discussion 09:58:03 PM Vote on Amendment #14 to reduce the Tree Maintenance Assessment increase to 25% due to the health insurance correctionJ which will result in the savings of $23J004. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve Page 13 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 09:59:05 PM Meeting Extended Mayor Taylor extended the meeting until 10:30 PM. 09:59:21 PM Amendment #15 to add a mid-year Sungard Software Application Manager at a cost of $46,000 dollars. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd 09:59:38 PM Commission Discussion 10:05:00 PM Vote on Amendment #15 to add a mid-year Sungard Software Application Manager at a cost of $46,000 dollars. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 10:05:29 PM Amendment #16 to hire a mid-year Planner Ill at a cost of $41,000. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 10:05:40 PM Commission Discussion 10:19:26 PM Vote on Amendment #16 to hire a mid-year Planner Ill at a cost of $41,000. Motion passed 3-2. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Disapprove Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove 10:19:43 PM Questions for Staff Cr. Mehl asked for clarification from Director Rosenberry regarding funding source for the Planner Ill position. Page 14 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 10:20:54 PM Amendment #17 to use the long-range planning restricted funding to fund the Planner Ill position. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 10:21:19 PM Commission Discussion 10:22:03 PM Vote on Amendment #17 to use the long-range planning restricted funding to fund the Planner Ill position. Motion passed 4-1. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove 10:22:28 PM Amendment #18 to reduce the General fund contribution to the Community Development Fund by $150,000. Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 10:22:56 PM Commission Discussion 10:25:35 PM Vote on Amendment #18 to reduce the General fund contribution to the Community Development fund by $150,000. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 10:26:04 PM Amendment #19 to reduce the General fund contribution to the Community Development fund by $50,000, in order to pay for a portion of the NCOD survey and design work from the NCOD reserve fund. Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Page 15 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 10:26:51 PM Commission Discussion 10:27:58 PM Vote on Amendment #19 to reduce the General fund contribution to the Community Development fund by $50,000, in order to pay for a portion of the NCOD survey and design work from the NCOD reserve fund. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 10:28:32 PM Amendment #20 to cut $10,000 from the Library budget/or web redesign and work along with $17,120 from the Library materials budget, and use that money for a mid-year Library Bookmobile Aide. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd 10:29:16 PM Meeting Extended Mayor Taylor extended the meeting until 10:45 PM. 10:29:05 PM Commission Discussion 10:40:23 PM Vote on Amendment #20 to cut $10,000 from the Library budget for web redesign and work along with $17,120 from the Library materials budget, and use that money for a mid-year Library Bookmobile Aide. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 10:40:46 PM Amendment #21 to set aside $59,000 for possible portable radio acquisition for the Police Department. Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Motion Page 16 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 Motion failed for lack of a second. 10:41:17 PM Discussion Discussion focused on Bron ken Park Pathway. 10:42:36 PM Questions of Staff Cr. Pomeroy asked what the final budget reduction ended up at. Mayor Taylor asked what the final percent reduction ended at. 10:45:23 PM Meeting Extended Mayor Taylor extended the meeting until 11:00 PM. 10:45:26 PM Amendment #22 to defer levying $1.5 mi/lion for the intersection upgrades. Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion Commissioner -Chris Mehl: 2nd 10:45:56 PM Commission Discussion 10:55:03 PM Vote on Amendment #22 to defer levying $1.5 million for the intersection upgrades. Motion failed 1-4. Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion Commissioner -Chris Mehl: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Disapprove Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Disapprove Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove 10:55:27 PM Amendment #23 to direct the City Manager to prepare a budget with an additional $1.5 mi/lion dollars in savings to the taxpayer. Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd 10:57:19 PM Commission Discussion 10:58:18 PM Meeting Extended Mayor Taylor extended the meeting to 11:10 PM. 10:58:20 PM Commission Discussion (continued) Page 17 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 11:11:48 PM Vote on Amendment #23 to direct the City Manager to prepare a budget with an additional $1.5 million dollars in savings to the taxpayer. Motion failed 2-3. Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Approve Mayor -Carson Taylor: Disapprove Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Disapprove Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve 11:12:26 PM Meeting Extended Mayor Taylor extended the meeting to 11:30 PM. 11:12:40 PM Commission Discussion on the Main Motion. 11:28:56 PM Meeting Extended Mayor Taylor extended the meeting to 11:40 PM. 11:36:26 PM Vote on the Main Motion as Amended that having reviewed the staff report, made further revisions, considered public comment, and considered all of the information presented, I hereby move to approve Resolution 4693, a Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, appropriating funds for various budget units, and further estimating revenue necessary to operate and maintain services of municipal government for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2017. Motion passed 3-2. Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Motion Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Commissioner -Jeff Krauss: Disapprove Mayor -Carson Taylor: Approve Commissioner -Chris Mehl: Approve Deputy Mayor -Cynthia Andrus: Approve Commissioner -I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove G. 11:36:51 PM FYI/Discussion City Manager Kukulski asked what the Mayor's preference was for starting at 5:00 PM next week. H. 11:38:33 PM Adjournment Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 11:38 PM. City Commission meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact our Interim ADA Coordinator, Chuck Winn, at 582-2307 {TDD 582-2301). Page 18 of 19
Bozeman City Commission Minutes, June 20, 2016 Commission meetings are televised live on cable channel 190 and streamed live at www.bozeman.net. City Commission meetings are re-aired on cable Channel 190 Wednesday night at 4 p.m., Thursday at noon, Friday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Approved on: J ul,6 } \ 1 :U)\ \p Mayor City Clerk PREPARED BY: Robin Crough, MPA City Clerk Page 19 of 19