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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
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Monday,March 21,2016
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Present
Mayor-Carson Taylor: Present
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Present
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Staff present:City Manager, Chris Kukulski,City Attorney,Greg Sullivan, Deputy/Interim City Clerk,
Pearl Michalson
A. 06:00:53 PM Call to Order—6:00 PM -Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse.
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:OOPM.
B. 06:01:02 PM Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:02:07 PM Changes to the Agenda
D. 06:02:20 PM Minutes
1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from February 1, February 9, March 7 and
Executive Session Minutes from November 23, 2015 and User Access to Linked Minutes.
(Michalson) :
06:02:20 PM Motion and Vote to approve th a Regular Meeting Minutes from February 1,February
9,March 7 and Executive Session Minutes from November 23,2015 and User Access to Linked
Minutes.
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 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
E. 06:03:02 PM Consent
Bozeman City Commission Agenda,March 21,2016
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1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services LaMeres a
2. Approve Adoption of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Subdivision Review
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Committee Procedures (Overton) ' a
3. Authorize Mayor Signature on Bozeman Certified Local Government Grant Contract for
Historic Preservation Board Activities and a Portion of the Historic Preservation Officer's
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Salary for 2016-2017 Grant 2016-003 (Saunders) ' a
4. Authorize City Manager to Sign Notice of Award to DLM Contracting Inc. for Bozeman
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Pond Park Construction (Poissant) a
5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Agreement as Amended with The
Human Resources Development Council of District Nine, Inc (HRDC) To Install High
Efficiency Toilets, Showerheads And Lavatory Faucet Aerators In 51 HRDC Properties
(Leoniak) a
6. Authorize Award Bid to Jack's Truck and Equipment for the Purchase of Two New Sideload
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Trucks and Packers (Handelin) .' CZ]
7. Professional Services Agreement with Performance Link LLC to Provide Leadership
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Assessment of the City Manager and Benchmarked Feedback Services (Taylor) ' a
8. Professional Services Agreement with Morrison-Maierle Inc for Bozeman Sports Park
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Traffic Impact Study(Poissant) a
9. Professional Services Agreement with Design Nine Inc for Fiber Optic Engineering and
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Project Management Services (Fine) ' a
10. Professional Services Agreement with Gradient Systems for Utility and Resource Tracking
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Software(Meyer) a
11. Final Adoption of Ordinance 1936, Revising Chapter 2 Article 6 Division 9 Impact Fees to
Revise Definitions Authorize Reimbursement Districts and Establish Procedures for
Reimbursement District (Saunders) a
12. Resolution 4682 amending the Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) Bozeman Midtown (Formerly
North Seventh) Tax Increment Finance District Fund Budget to Include Additional
Expenditures of$150,OOOfor increased costs and change orders related to the completion
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of Phase 2 of the North Seventh Lighting and Sidewalk Project (Fine) a
13. Approve the Removal of Daniel Davis from the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board Due
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to Excessive Absences (Michalson) a
06:03:48 PM City Manager, Chris Kukulski gave an overview of all consent items 1-13.
06:06:08 PM Public Comment.
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
There was no public comment.
Public comment was closed.
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06:06:17 PM Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-13 as submitted.
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
F. 06:08:12 PM Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
06:08:22 PM Tom Noble,Public Comment
Tom Noble,Chair of the North East Board talked about the action item concerning Pear Street. Mr. Noble
stated that he felt that he would like to request a delay of the hearing until the urban renewal board can
have a chance to develop a position on the item. April 5th was the proposed date that Tom Noble asked
that the commission please postpone this meeting.
06:11:39 PM Nina Gray, Public Comment
Nina Gray stated that she was speaking on behalf of the Utilitarian Church and stated that she wanted to
talk about the Indigenous People's Day proclamation and wanted to give thanks to the Mayor for making
this Proclamation.
06:14:02 PM Mary Vanthall,Public Comment
Mary Vanthall stated that she wanted to state that the urban renewal district on the east and their
reaction was something that she wanted to remind the commissioner of resolution 2732,where the
commission determined that it had a duty to protect the city streets and communities and public
interest.
06:16:23 PM Douglass Fisher,Public Comment
Douglas Fisher stated that her wanted to speak to the proclamation that the Mayor made for the
Indigenous people. He felt that this was a great educational opportunity.
06:17:56 PM Sadie Parker,Public Comment
Sadie parker a student at Morning Star Elementary School stated that she felt that the proclamation of
Indigenous people's day was good because when Christopher Columbus came to America that he did
not discover America on his own and that Native Americans.
06:19:12 PM Public Comment Closed.
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G. Mayoral Proclamation
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1. 06:19:19 PM Mayoral Proclamation of Indigenous Peoples' Day (Mayor Taylor) a
06:19:27 PM Mayor Taylor gave a presentation on the Mayoral Proclamation of Indigenous People's Day
and presented a copy of the Proclamation to Marsha Small who brought this issue to the Mayor's
Attention.
H. Action Items
1. 06:24:43 PM Ratify City Manager Signature on Contract for Construction Work with
R&R Taylor Construction for the Phase 1 Remodel of the Stiff Professional Building
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06:25:20 PM Staff Presentation
Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn, gave a presentation on the R&R Taylor Contract for construction for
the phase 1 Remodel of the Stiff Professional building.Chuck Winn stated that they are at or under budget.
06:30:47 PM Questions for staff
Cr. Mehl asked for an explanation about what was given in the packet about conference space and
meeting space.
Staff stated that the remodel proposal was discussed in detail as well as the public services that will benefit
because of this project. This project was presented as a smaller phase of the original design that was
presented a longtime ago.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the total base price and the alternate BID price. To which staff explained in
detail.
Cr. Krauss asked how the design came to fruition, how it would create a better work environment, public
access was also asked as well as how much input into the design that those who reside there gave into
the design to which staff responded in detail.
Director of Public Works, Craig Woolard,stated that those that work there were out of places for people
to sit and making space for people to work, was extremely important. Making better use of the space
would also be beneficial from a customer service stand point.
06:43:11 PM Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
There was no public comment.
Public Comment was closed.
06:43:25 PM Motion that having considered public comment and the information presented by staff,I
hereby move to ratify the City Manager's signature for the construction services contract with R&R
Taylor Construction for the Phase 1 remodel of the Stiff Professional Building.
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
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Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
06:43:58 PM Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy stated that as the city grew,there would be a need for more space, and this was the reason
why she would support this project.
Cr. Mehl stated that he would support this project because it would improve customer service
Deputy Mayor Andrus agreed with Cr. Mehl and stated that she also would support this because staff
would be able to support the community better
Cr. Krauss stated that he wished that this design was presented to the commission earlier and which he
could have had some enthusiastic support from staff.
Mayor Taylor stated that the plan was more efficient even though there were budgetary constraints to
the overall layout and design.
06:51:47 PM Vote on the Main Motion that having considered public comment and the information
presented by staff,I hereby move to ratify the City Manager's signature for the construction services
contract with R&R Taylor Construction for the Phase 1 remodel of the Stiff Professional Building.
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 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. 06:51:11 PM A Site Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness Application Requesting to
Allow Five Multi-Unit Residential Buildings with a Total of 70 Dwelling Units Affiliated
Private Open Space, Landscaping and Surface Parking At The Property Addressed as
4835 Golden Gate Avenue-Application 15531 (Quasi-Judicial) (Brekke) C=
06:51:33 PM Staff Presentation
Allyson Brekke, associate planner, entered the staff presentation to public record. Mrs. Brekke, gave a
presentation on a site plan and certificate of appropriateness application requesting to allow five multi-
unit residential buildings with a total of 70 dwelling units affiliated private open space, landscaping and
surface parking at the property addressed as 4835 golden gate avenue-application 15531.Allyson Brekke
addressed public comment and the changes that were made to the original design such as height, fire
access, additional landscaping, roof design, and added guest parking. There was no change to the site
layout; the original issues that public comment had with design, traffic congestion and overall public
health and safety was also addressed during the presentation.The design review board and design review
committee both looked at and reviewed the redesign which both approved. The applicant, Shawn Kohtz
addressed the street width issue as well.
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07:00:06 PM Questions for Staff
Deputy Mayor Andrus asked if people parked on both sides of golden gate,it seemed like the street wou Id
be narrow and asked staff to address street width.Staff responded in detail.
Mayor Taylor asked for clarification of the actions from the design review board
07:03:17 PM Jesse Chase,Applicant Presentation
Mr. Chase talked about the evolution of the redesign of the Golden Gate Project.Jesse Chase stated that
comments by the DRB and residents of the Golden Gate Community were taken into account in order to
address the issues that were raised by the residents.As a result,the following modifications were made:
• Connectivity to Public Transportation
• Density reduced by 20%
• On street parking eliminated. Off street parking was added
• Traffic was reduced by half
• Redesign to views and additional landscape to provide more buffering
There were a few of the changes. Other changes were discussed in detail. The changes were presented
the Design Review Board and approved.
07:09:06 PM Jesse Subrepena,Architect
Jesse Subrepena, gave a presentation on the changes to the original site project. Communication with
residents resulted in significant changes to the design in order to address all issues. Unit density now had
70 living units decreased from 84. Reduction of height was discussed, reduced from 3 stories from 2
stories. Esthetic design was discussed in detail as well as additional feedback along Huff ine lane.
07:16:34 PM Questions of the Applicant
Deputy Mayor Andrus asked about the 5 additional spaced as a surplus to the parking, clarification.
Cr. Mehl, asked if the applicant was okay with all the stipulations and conditions
Mayor Taylor asked how he would get out of the subdivision,to which the applicant responded in detail.
07:18:51 PM Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
07:19:18 PM Earl Shumman,Public Comment
Earl stated that affordable housing need to be encouraged and stated that golden gate was to the benefit
of all who need affordable housing. He stated that low density was good and that projects likes this
provided jobs for those that would work to build it.
07:22:26 PM Carling Klunt Public Comment
Stated that access to the development was a concern and still had concerns with the traffic in and out of
the subdivision.
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07:23:57 PM Chad Randash,Public Comment
Chad Randash stated that the growth was a concern and was happy that the applicant addressed
homeowners concerns. The time and money put forth to address resident concerns was positive.
07:25:38 PM Public Comment Closed.
07:25:43 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, and all the
information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 15531
and move to recommend approval of the Golden Gate Condominiums Site Plan and Certificate of
Appropriateness with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
07:26:24 PM Discussion
Cr. Krauss wondered if within the neighborhood, did the two story homes responded to the context of
the rest of the development and would the road be sufficient enough to carry the traffic of the entire
neighborhood to which he felt it did. Commissioner went into more detail about what he saw in the
redesign of this project.
Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that as a liaison to the Design Review Board, the response to the changes
was remarkable.The applicant really listened to the residence and really applauded the group.
Cr. Pomeroy stated that she was very thankful that the applicant listened to the homeowners concerns.
Cr. Mehl stated that the rules and regulations in place are usually made to protect property owners,
however he stated that when these things conflict,they hope that these things could be worked out but
appreciated the fact that both sides were able to come together.
Mayor Taylor explained why the commission made decision to take back this project and applauded the
applicant and citizens for working together.
07:39:25 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, and
all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application
15531 and move to recommend approval of the Golden Gate Condominiums Site Plan and Certificate of
Appropriateness with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions. 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
07:39:31 PM Break
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Mayor Taylor called for a break until 10 minutes to 8:OOPM.
07:52:24 PM Session Resumed
Mayor Taylor called the meeting back to order at 7:5213M.
3. 07:52:29 PM A Combined Site Plan And Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application
Requesting The Expansion of a Community Center Building At 325 North 25th Avenue
For The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship First Home with Associated Parking and
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Landscape Improvements Application 15576(Quasi-Judicial) (WerBell) a
07:53:33 PM Staff Presentation
Mitch WerBell,Associate Planner,gave a presentation on a combined site plan and conditional use permit
(cup) application requesting the expansion of a community center building at 325 north 25th avenue for
the Unitarian Universalist fellowship first home with associated parking and landscape improvements,
application 15576. The type of materials used was discussed as well that the applicant and project
representative followed up with the site plan submittal and was able to come to an agreement on site.
Public comment was discussed as well as the recommendations of the Development Review Committee.
Conditional use and conditions of approval was discussed with and agreed by the applicant.
07:57:57 PM Questions for Staff
Cr. Krauss asked about the footprint expansion as well as the request of bike parking to which staff
responded in detail.
Cr.Pomeroy asked staff to clarify the use of the word community center in the wording in the application.
Cr. Mehl asked how the paving of the parking lot would be addressed.
08:01:16 PM Applicant
Mike Balch,the applicant with C&H Engineering,talked about the landscape plan as well as the
architectural elevations. Floor plans were discussed in detail.
08:03:59 PM Questions for the Applicant
Cr. Mehl asked if the applicant was ok with what was presented in the staff report,to which the
applicant responded that he was.
08:04:26 PM Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment
08:04:27 PM Rachel Spruce, Public Comment
Rachel Spruce stated that she was in support of this project.
08:05:07 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,public comment,
and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for
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Application 15576 and move to approve the Unitarian Universalist Site Plan and Conditional Use
Permit to allow the expansion of a community center building with associated parking and landscape
improvements, with recommended conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:05:39 PM Discussion
Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that she supported this project and gave reasons why.
Cr. Mehl stated that she supported this project and gave reasons why.
Cr. Pomeroy stated that she supported this project and gave reasons why.
Cr. Krauss stated that she supported this project and gave reasons why.
08:07:48 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment,and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff
report for Application 15576 and move to approve the Unitarian Universalist Site Plan and Conditional
Use Permit to allow the expansion of a community center building with associated parking and
landscape improvements, with recommended conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 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
4. 08:08:46 PM Conditional Use Permit(CUP)Application to Allow the Sales of Alcohol
for On-Premise Consumption in a Planned Restaurant Tenant Space within the
Element Hotel Application 15498 (Quasi-Judicial) (WerBell) C,
08:09:05 PM Staff Presentation
Assistant City planner Mitch Warbell submitted his staff report into the record and gave a presentation
on a conditional use permit(cup) application to allow the sales of alcohol for on-premise consumption in
a planned restaurant tenant space within the element hotel application 15498.
08:11:59 PM Questions for the applicant
Deputy Mayor Andrus asked if we grant alcohol applications without looking at the final site layout, and
asked what would happen if there was no seating plan to which staff responded in detail.
Mayor Taylor explained how he understood this project.
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08:16:26 PM The applicant talked about the order in which the applicant goes about applying for a CUP
as well as the requirements through the state and how the decision was made.
Cr. Mehl asked if the applicant agreed with the staff report to which he agreed.
08:17:56 PM Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment
There was no public comment
Public Comment was closed.
08:17:57 PM Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment,
and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for
application 15498 and move to approve the Element Hotel On-Premise Consumption of Alcohol
Conditional Use Permit with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:18:31 PM Discussion
Cr. Mehl stated that he believed that the staff report covered all the concerns that he may have had
with this particular application and he was satisfied with what was presented.
Cr. Pomeroy stated that in order to be competitive downtown, alcohol consumption was needed.
Cr. Krauss stated that he appreciated all the effort that went into this hotel.
08:21:12 PM Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,
public comment, and all the information presented,I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff
report for application 15498 and move to approve the Element Hotel On-Premise Consumption of
Alcohol Conditional Use Permit with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions. 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
DeputV Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
5. 08:21:42 PM Provisional Adoption of Ordinance 1927 Amending Chapter 2 Article 5
Division 6 Historic Preservation Advisory Board to Revise Membership Duties of the
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08:21:52 PM Staff Presentation
Chris Saunders gave the history of the membership of the historic preservation board and gave the
commission the 6 provisions within the ordinance. Which were:
• Purposes of the board
• Role of historic preservation officer
• Membership
• Role of the Historic Preservation Officer selection
• Meeting schedule
• Powers and Duties.
08:26:15 PM Questions for Staff
Cr. Krauss asked the City Attorney what it would mean to abstain as a member of an advisory board.
The city attorney stated that the rules of procedure for board members did not provide any avenue for a
board member to abstain other than a conflict of interest. Meaning,that a board member could not
abstain and must vote unless there was a conflict of interest.
Cr. Pomeroy asked for clarification on the number board member currently on board and in the future
to which staff clarified that the recommendation presented to the commission of the number of
members on this board would be seven members.
Deputy Mayor Andrus asked if any of there meetings happened with a corrum and asked the city
attorney,what the proper procedure would be that a commissioner attending should identify
themselves as either a commissioner or as a citizen.
08:33:39 PM Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment
There was no public comment
Public comment was closed.
08:33:47 PM Motion to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1927.
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:2nd
08:34:09 PM Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy supported the reduction of attendance.
Cr. Krauss agreed with Cr. Pomeroy and gave reasons why.
08:35:07 PM Friendly Motion on the main amendment to the main motion that the historic
preservation advisory board will conduct no more than one regularly scheduled meeting a month.
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Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:36:36 PM Discussion
08:42:17 PM Discussion continued
Mayor Taylor clarified that monthly meeting and quarterly or monthly at the discretion of the board and
not staff.
08:43:23 PM Deputy Mayor Andrus withdrew her friendly amendment,to clarify that the historic
preservation board have regular monthly meetings at the discretion of the board.
08:47:46 PM Vote on the friendly amendment to meet monthly as needed.
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
MaVor-Carson TaVlor:Approve
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
08:48:47 PM Vote on the main motion as amended.
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 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 PomeroV:Approve
6. 08:49:29 PM Public Hearing on Petition By Kenneth Vandewalle to Discontinue a
Portion of Pear Street Adjacent to Blocks 97 And 99 Northern Pacific Addition and
Adoption Of Resolution 4666- Resolution of Intent to Discontinue said Street (Kerr)
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08:50:08 PM Staff presentation
Andy Kerr gave a presentation discussing the Public Hearing on Petition By Kenneth Vandewalle to
Discontinue a Portion of Pear Street Adjacent to Blocks 97 And 99 Northern Pacific Addition and
Adoption Of Resolution 4666- Resolution of Intent to Discontinue said Street. Andy Kerr gave
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clarification about the booster station and the concerns about the water mains and that they did not
want to have the access or water mains affected.The right away encroachment was discussed in detail
as well as reasons why the applicant requested to vacate this area. Upon approval a final would be
brought back before the commission to approve.
08:57:07 PM Questions for staff
Cr. Mehl asked what would happen to lot 27 to which staff responded in detail.
Cr. Pomeroy thanked staff for responding quickly as well and asked staff if it was fair to request that this
item be extended to which the city manager stated that they take very seriously the abandonment to
the right away and that the commission may have all that they need to make a decision tonight.
Cr. Krauss asked for clarification about what was being abandoned to which staff responded in detail.
Mayor Taylor asked what it meant to the city to aquire the right away property and fee.The city
attorney answered in detail.
Cr. Mehl asked the city attorney clarification of a land exchange and also asked staff member Brit
Fontenot if the parcel that was referenced the same trail that was referenced in the past.
09:13:18 PM Ken Vandewalle,Applicant
Mr.Vandewalle clarified the Pear street right away and what the bounderies of it were according to how
they understood it. Additionally, Mr.Vanderwalle did not what to encroach on any city owned land. He
wanted to invest into the city park with new fences and new gates connected to the trails.
09:18:21 PM Questions for the applicant
Mayor Krauss asked the city attorney if the city could trade right-a-ways with the applicant to which the
city attorney responded.
Ken Vandewalle explained what happened when they acquired the land and what they were trying to do
in the future.
09:20:33 PM Public Comment
None
09:20:38 PM Discussion Continued
The applicant passed around a drawing of his lot and explained why it was difficult to survey.
The applicants copy has been entered into public record
Cr. Krauss asked why the land did not split 50-50 to which the applicant responded in detail and also
suggested that this be postponed until the issue could be resolved.
The city manager responded in detail.
09:29:25 PM Motion to postpone this until after North East Urban Renewal Board has a chance to
review.
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Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
09:30:56 PM Discussion
Reasons to request postponement in a month.
Deputy Mayor Andrus stated that she supported this motion and wished for this to be placed on a April
18th agenda.
Cr. Mehl stated that the Montana rail company may not respond and Cr. Krauss also responded.
Cr. Pomeroy supported this motion and gave reasons why.
09:36:48 PM Friendly amendment to put a time certain,April 11th, on the motion.
09:38:58 PM (03:38:36) Discussion Continued
09:40:34 PM (03:40:12)Motion that having conducted a public hearing and considered public comment,
I move to adopt the findings provided in the staff memorandum and approve the petition by Kenneth
Van DeWalle to discontinue the portion of Pear Street adjacent to Blocks 97 and 99 of the Northern
Pacific Addition as shown on Exhibit A of Resolution 4666 and adopt Resolution 4666, a Resolution of
Intent to discontinue the street right-of-way and request staff bring back a final resolution to
discontinue this right-of-way. 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
I. FYI/Discussion
09:41:10 PM Clean Up Bozeman
09:41:58 PM Staff Presentation
Kevin Handelin gave a staff presentation on a New Program,clean up Bozeman which talked about
cleaning up all debris however given the climate,there was a low participation rate. In order to promote
more participation,the cleanup Bozeman program will partner with the cleanup Bozeman event already
in place in order to clean up the city,the solid waste department would provide kits to make it easy for
citizens to participate. More information would be located on BozemanSolidWaste.com
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As of now,the Bozeman clean up day during earth week will first start on April 23, 2013 at the Bozeman
Library at 8:OOAM.This would be in conjunction with the earth day program already in place.
09:49:52 PM Questions for Staff
Cr. Krauss asked if this was similar to adopt a neighborhood or trail.After clean up,staff clarified that
bags be left on an Avenue.
FYI-Boys and Girls club trust of public land was published.
J. 09:53:38 PM Adjournment
Mayor Taylor Adjourned the meeting at 09:53PM
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