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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-03-11 80 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONT ANA March 11,1985 ************************ The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, Municipal Building, March 11, 1985, at 4:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Weaver, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Jordan, City Manager I Wysocki, Assistant City Manager Barrick, City Attorney Crumbaker-Smith and Clerk of the Commission Sullivan. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 4, 1985, were approved as amended. None of the Commissioners requested that any of the Consent Items be removed for discussion. Commission Resolution No. 2547 - annexation of the Oak Street Annexation (4. 01-acre tract located at the intersection of Oak Street and North Seventh Avenue) Decision - Zone Map Change - RS-l to B-2 - Adolph Solvie and Daniel Felska for Georqe E. Westlake and Kay H. Martmen - 4.01-acre tract located m --Section 1, T2S, R5E, MPM (North Seventh Avenue) City Manager Wysocki stated that a Certificate of Survey has not been completed for the subject parcel of land. He then recommended that the Commission table action on these two items until a Certificate of Survey has been filed in the Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder's Office. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Commission table action on the resolution of annexation and the decision on the Zone Map Change on the subject 4.01-acre tract until such time as a Certificate of Survey has been filed in the Clerk and Recorder's Office at the Gallatin County Courthouse. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Jordan and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. I Proclamation - "Camp Fire Friendship Day" - March 23, 1985; and "Camp Fire Birthday Week" - March 17-23, 1985 Three representatives of the Headwaters Council of Camp Fire submitted a brief presenta- tion, made the Commissioners honorary members of Camp Fire, and asked the Mayor to proclaim the week of March 17-23, 1985 as "Camp Fire Birthday Week" and March 23, 1985 as "Camp Fire Friendship Day" in the City of Bozeman. They then presented to the Commission a birthday cake in honor of the 75th birthday of Camp Fire. The Commissioners thanked the Camp Fire members for their presentation. It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the Commission concur in the Mayor's proclamation of March 23, 1985 as "Camp Fire Friendship Day" and March 17 through 23, 1985 as "Camp Fire Birthday Week." The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Request - City to provide one police officer at City's expense for the Fourth of July celebration from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. - Laurie Schultz, Director, Celebration '85 City Manager Wysocki presented to the City Commission a request from Laurie Schultz, Director of Celebration 185, for the City to provide the services of one police officer at the City's expense, from 6:00 to 11 :30 p.m., for the Fourth of July celebration. I Ms. Laurie Schultz and Mr. Clem Lambrecht were present to answer questions. Mr. Lambrecht indicated he is the President of the Exchange Club; and he is working with Ms. Schultz on this year's celebration. He indicated this is a community project; and they would like the City to share in the expense. He also noted they will be seeking County and University cooperation through provision of security for the event. He then stated the proceeds from the fireworks display are used for future fireworks displays and community projects, such as ten park benches which will be completed in time for this summer. 03-11-85 81 Ms. Schultz noted this is a community event and is no small project. She noted the fireworks cost about $15,000.00 each year. She then indicated the County participated in providing security last year; and Sheriff Onstad has given tentative approval for this year. She also noted that the University has participated in this event in the past. City Manager Wysocki stated Chief of Police Tate has indicated he has no money in his budget to cover the overtime costs which would be involved; but he noted the Commission has I adequate funds to cover those costs in its budget. He then recommended that the Commission approve the request and pay for one police officer, at a cost not to exceed $150.00. It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, that the Commission approve the request submitted by Ms. Schultz for the City to provide one police officer from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. for the Fourth of July 1985 celebration at City expense in an amount not to exceed $150.00, to be paid from the City Commission's budget. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. and - City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission a request from Colin Davis, Chairman of the Triathlon Committee, for permission to use Cooper Park and block off West Story Street between South Seventh and South Eighth Avenues, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in connection with the Second Annual Sweet Pea Triathlon to be held on July 27, 1985. Mr. Davis stated the proposed format is the one which was used last year, which worked very well. He noted the blocking off of one block of West Story Street provides additional safety for the bicycl ists and runners. Mr. Davis stated the Recreation Advisory Board has approved this request. It was moved by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the I Commission approve the use of Cooper Park and West Story Street between South Seventh Avenue and South Eighth Avenue on July 27, 1985, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in connection with the Second Annual Sweet Pea Triathlon. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Decision - proposed CDBG program and alternatives to proposal, as well as impact of the 100-year flood plain on portions of the district This was the time and place set for the decision on the proposed Community Development Block Grant program and alternatives to the proposal, as well as impact of the 100-year flood plain on portions of the district. City Manager Wysocki stated the public hearing on the proposed Community Development Block Grant program was conducted last week and no one was present to speak in opposition to the proposed program. He then recommended that the Commission approve the program as submitted. Commissioner Mathre questioned the reason for the public hearing. Senior Planner Mike Money stated the purpose of the public hearing was to notify the public that a flood plain is located within the target area, as required in the regulations for the CDSG program. He also noted the public hearing served to inform those located within the flood plain that if they wish to participate in the program, they must acquire flood insurance. The Senior Planner stated the staff has noted that the flood plain has little effect on the pro- I posed program and, therefore, recommended the program be continued as scheduled. Commissioner Mathre asked if anyone located in the flood plain has indicated interest in renovating his/her home. The Senior Planner stated that no one located in the flood plain has indicated interest in this program. He then stated if any of those individuals do apply, the administrator of the CDBG program will advise those individuals that they must acquire flood insurance to be eligible for the CDBG monies. 03-11-85 82 It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Commission approve the proposed Community Development Block Grant program and the alternatives to the proposal, recognizing the impact of the 100-year flood plain on portions of the district. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Jordan and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Decision - Zone Map Change - RS-l to R-l - Dan Klusman for Valley View Golf Club - I 1.404-acre tract in COS No. 803 located in the NWL Section 19, 12S, R6E, MPM (east side of Fairway Drive and south of Kagy) This was the time and place set for the decision on the Zone Map Change requested by Dan Klusman for Valley View Golf Club to change the present zoning of RS-l, Residential-- Suburban Country Estates District, to R-l, Residential--Single-family, Low-density District, for a 1.404-acre tract in Certificate of Survey No. 803, which is located in the northwest one- quarter of Section 19, Township 2 South, Range 6 East, Montana Principal Meridian. This tract is more commonly located along the eastern right-of-way of Fairway Drive, south of Kagy Boulevard. It is bounded on the east by Valley View Golf Club and is currently a portion of the driving range for the golf course. City Manager Wysocki stated the City Commission conducted the public hearing on this Zone Map Change at last week's meeting. He then concurred in the Zoning Commission's recom- mendation that the requested rezoning be approved. Commissioner Jordan stated that he will abstain from voting on this item as he is a member of the Valley View Golf Club and the stock value of the Club may appreciate as a direct result of this annexation. It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the Commission approve the Zone Map Change from RS-l to R-l requested by Dan Klusman for Valley View Golf Club on a 1.404-acre tract in Certificate of Survey No. 803 located in the northwest one-half of Section 19, Township 2 South, Range 6 East, Montana Principal Meridian. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner I Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Commissioner Jordan abstained. Decision - Zone Map Change - RS-l to M-l- T - Dan Henderson for Sundance Realty - Tract 27, COS No. 110 in SEi-, Section 31, T15, R6E, and NEt, Section 6, T2S, R6E, MPM (northeast corner of Griffin and Bridger Drives) This was the time and place set for the decision on the Zone Map Change requested by Dan Henderson for Sundance Realty to change the present zoning of RS-1, Residential--Suburban Country Estates District, to M-l-T, Commercial--Light Manufacturing District with a Transitional Overlay, on Tract 27 of Certificate of Survey No. 110, located in the southeast one-quarter of Section 31, Township 1 South, Range 6 East, and the northeast one-quarter of Section 6, Township 2 South, Range 6 East, Montana Principal Meridian. This 5. OO-acre tract is more commonly located in the northeast corner of the intersection of Griffin Drive and Bridger Drive. City Manager Wysocki stated the City Commission conducted the public hearing on this Zone Map Change at last week's meeting. He then concurred in the Zoning Commission's recommen- dation that the requested rezoning be approved. It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, that the Commission approve the Zone Map Change from RS-l to M-l- T requested by Dan Henderson for Sundance Realty on Tract 27 of Certificate of Survey No. 110 located in the southeast one- quarter of Section 31, Township 1 South, Range 6 East, and the northeast one-quarter of Section 6, Township 2 South, Range 6 East, Montana Principal Meridian. The motion carried by I the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. 03-11-85 8') '...; . and Elizabeth M. ectlon 13, This was the time and place set for the decision on the Zone Map Change requested by Mike N. and Elizabeth M. Steiner and Dwain L. and Sharon B. Wortman to change the existing zoning of RS-l, Residential--Suburban Country Estates District, to R-4, Residential--Medium- density Apartments District, on two parcels located in the southwest one-quarter of Section 13, I Township 2 South, Range 5 East, Montana Principal Meridian. These parcels are more commonly located along the south side of West Lincoln Street between Willow Way and Alder Court and encompass approximately 1.4 acres when combined. City Manager Wysocki stated the City Commission conducted the public hearing on this requested rezoning at last week's meeting. He then reminded the Commission that the Planning Staff recommended approval of the requested Zone Map Change; and the Zoning Commission recommended denial. He noted that more than 20 percent of those eligible protested the Zone Map Change; and therefore a three-fourth vote would be required to approve the Zone Map Change. Commissioner Jordan stated the residents along Willow Way and Alder Court are in an island of low-density, single-family development which is close to and has the amenities of being in the City; but they do not pay City taxes. He then stated that as the City expands in that direction, he is concerned that the zoning will be reactionary rather than planned. The Commissioner stated that because of the existing single-family residences in the area, he cannot support an R-4 zoning, but feels another less-dense "R" zoning should possibly be considered in the future. Commissioner Anderson stated the enclave of single-family residences was developed before the two Master Plans were adopted, and the City should protect that development. She stated she is not convinced an R-4 zoning is as suitable as a lower-density zone. She suggested a lower-density buffer strip along the single-family development, and then possibly an R-4 zoning. I Commissioner Vant Hull stated concurrence with the previous statements. She stated she feels the needs, wants, responsibilities and rights of all the residents in the subject area must be considered. Commissioner Mathre stated the current RS-l zoning is not an appropriate City zone; however, she does not feel the R-4 zoning is appropriate either. She noted the Master Plan indicates medium-density residential, which will conflict with the existing low-density develop- ment. She indicated that she feels a lower density zone should be considered for the subject parcels. Mayor Weaver stated he feels the requested R-4 zone would be inappropriate; however, he feels the existing RS-l zone is also inappropriate and should be changed. City Manager Wysocki expressed concern that the subject parcels have been annexed since 1978 but have maintained a zone which is not conducive to city development. The City Manager indicated he feels the zoning on a newly-annexed parcel should be immediately changed to a zone that is compatible with the Master Plan. Planning Director Lere stated the Planning Staff will review zoning regulations and the zone map to determine if the existing zones comply with the Master Plan. It was moved by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission deny the Zone Map Change from RS-l to R-4 requested by Mike N. and Elizabeth M. Steiner and Dwain L. and Sharon B. Wortman for the two parcels of land located in the south- west one-quarter of Section 13, Township 2 South, Range 5 East, Montana Principal Meridian. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner I Jordan, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Ordinance No. 1176 - Tentative CI P Appropriation Ordinance City Manager Wysocki presented Ordinance No. 1176, as reviewed by the City Attorney, entitled: 03-11-85 BIt ORDINANCE NO. 1176 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, APPROPRIATING CITY FUNDS FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL ITEM EXPENDITURES FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 1984 TH ROUGH JUNE 30, 1985. City Manager Wysocki stated the Commission had begun review of this Tentative Capital Improvements Program Appropriation Ordinance at last week's meeting. He then suggested that the last sentence in the paragraph in Section 1 be revised to read: liThe City Manager will I submit to the Commission the actual costs over and above the estimated cost of each project as well as an explanation of how the overage wi II be funded. II Mayor Weaver suggested that before the Commission makes a decision on the provisional adoption of Ordinance No. 1176, it consider alternative methods of funding a portion of the critical capital improvement projects. He then proposed that the Commission ask the staff to prepare a capital package encompassing fire trucks and equipment necessary to provide an alternative to using salt on the City streets for snow removal as well as other critical projects totaling approximately $1 million, to be funded through a General Obligation Bond issue. He noted the bond issue would then be placed before the electorate for approval or disapproval. The Mayor also suggested the Commission may wish to ask the Gallatin County Commissioners to place a l-cent or 2-cent gas tax levy on the ballot to cover street maintenance operations, including the elimination of using salt on City streets during the winter months. He then suggested that if the Commission decides to proceed with the Tentative CI P Appropriation Ordinance, it may wish to eliminate the ladder truck and dump truck from the ordinance at this time if they are to be funded through a potential G. O. bond issue. The Mayor also suggested that if Revenue Sharing is re-enacted, which he does not anticipate, the monies could be used to retire the bond issue more rapidly. Mayor Weaver noted the use of salt on the streets as a part of the snow removal process has been one item on which the Commission has received an extremely large amount of input; and he feels the electorate should have an opportunity to indicate its seriousness in funding an alternative snow removal process through voting on a G. O. bond issue. He noted the alternatives I to the use of salt are very expensive; and he feels the Commission could go on record as being willing to use an alternative method if the funding is provided through an affirmative vote of the people. Commissioner Vant Hull indicated concurrence with Mayor Weaver's proposal if Revenue Sharing is not re-enacted, stating that she feels it is important for the voters to decide the issue of using or not using salt on the City streets. The Commissioner then stated she does not feel that a bond issue should be used if the Revenue Sharing program is continued. Commissioner Anderson asked how many mills would be added to the tax levy to service a $1 million G.O. bond. Director of Finance McKinney stated 7.0 mills would be levied during the initial years of debt service; and 2.0 mills would be levied toward the end of the debt service. He noted the overall average would be 5.5 mills per year, based on a twenty-year G.O. bond issue. Commissioner Anderson stated one alternative which some of the citizens have suggested is plowing and removing the snow from the streets after a snowfall, rather than using salt or chemicals to melt the snow. Commissioner Mathre asked if additional equipment would be needed if the City decides to haul the snow from the City streets rather than using salt. City Manager Wysocki stated the package of capital items to be funded through a bond issue would include items which will be needed in the next few years. He then indicated the items funded through this method should be long-term items which would last as long as or longer than the pay-back period, rather than vehicles which may have lasted only a portion of I the pay-back period. The City Manager then stated that if a salt substitute is used, that will increase the operating expenses; and if plowing and sanding are to be used, that will increase the capital outlay. City Manager Wysocki then indicated that the Commission must also consider the timing of the elections and the timing need for the equipment. He noted the primary election wi II be held in September; and if a special election is needed before that time, it will cost approximately 03-11-85 85 $5,000.00. He stated the fire equipment should be replaced as soon as possible; and the dump truck should be purchased prior to the beginning of the next snow removal season. The City Manager then suggested that the Commission provisionally adopt the Tentative CI P Appropriation Ordinance as submitted and conduct the public hearing as soon as possible. The Commission may then remove the fire truck and dump truck from the Ordinance prior to final adoption if they so desire. I Commissioner Jordan noted there are a number of large capital items which the City needs which could be funded through a General Obligation bond issue. He noted if Revenue Sharing is re-enacted, those monies could be used to purchase smaller capital items which have been designated as critical or essential. Hp. indicated that if two fire trucks were purchased through Revenue Sharing monies, those payments would use the entire entitlement each year. Commissioner Jordan then stated many people who complain about the use of salt on City streets do not realize that the City of Bozeman does not maintain Main Street, North Rouse Avenue and North Seventh Avenue; and he feels the public should be made aware of the fact that the State of Montana Department of Highways does maintain those roadways. The Commis- sioner also stated that many people have suggested chemical substitutes for salt. He stated more of those substitutes are needed to alleviate the problems created by the snow; and the substitutes have a deteriorating effect on cars, although not as great as the effects from salt. City Manager Wysocki suggested that the City may wish to consider entering into an agreement with the Department of Highways so that the City maintains all of the roadways within the City limits in the same manner. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Commission provisionally adopt Ordinance No. 1176, the Capital Improvement Program Appropria- tion Ordinance, and set the public hearing for April 1, 1985. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Jordan and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. It was then moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that I the Commission authorize and direct the City staff to prepare a capital improvements package, including fire equipment and equipment for snow removal, as well as other equipment that would have a reasonable lifetime when compared to the term of the bond issue, with a proposed list to be submitted to the Commission within forty-five days. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Break - 5:15 to 5:25 p.m. Mayor Weaver declared a break at 5: 15 p. m., to reconvene at 5: 25 p. m., in accordance with Commission policy established at their regular meeting of March 14, 1983. Discussion - costs of enforcement procedure for Ordinance No. 1171 - sidewalk snow removal policy City Manager Wysocki stated the Commissioners had received a memo from Director of Public Service Holmes on the procedure and costs of enforcing the sidewalk snow removal policy as provided in Ordinance No. 1171. He briefly outlined the procedure listed in the memo, which includes an inspection of all sidewalks twenty-four hours after a snow storm, hanging doorhangers on the structures where the sidewalks need to be cleared and writing down the addresses. After another twenty-four hour period, the inspector will need to check those sidewalks which were not cleaned the previous day, take pictures of the site and contact a contractor if the sidewalk has not been cleaned satisfactorily. A third inspection must be I completed in twenty-four hours to see if the contractor has cleaned the sidewalk and determine the amount to be paid to the contractor for his work. The City staff must then research the County records to determine the owner of the property and submit a bill for the work plus penalty. The City Manager stated that past experience has indicated it will take at least sixteen manhours to inspect the sidewalks; and if there are four snowstorms in a month, the estimated cost of this procedure is $3,500.00 per month. He also stated two temporary employees would be hired to complete the inspections required by this procedure. The City Manager also noted 03-11-85 86 the City will need to purchase two polaroid cameras and film for the enforcement procedure, which will cost approximately $400.00. Commissioner Vant Hull expressed concern about the costs involved in the proposed enforcement procedure and suggested the City may wish to consider enforcing the sidewalk snow removal policy on a complaint basis only, with no overtime staff hours. She indicated she does not feel the staff should be given a blank check for enforcement of the ordinance, particularly when the costs involved will exceed the revenues generated. I City Manager Wysocki stated that enforcement on a complaint basis only can cause legal problems; and the City should enforce the procedure uniformly. Commissioner Anderson stated support for uniform enforcement of the sidewalk snow removal policy. She noted many sidewalks are now being cleaned which were not prior to adoption of the ordinance. The Commissioner also noted that public education is important and may decrease the number of unshoveled sidewalks which require enforcement procedures. Commissioner Jordan asked how many of the sidewalks could be cleared by City crews for $3,500.00 each month. He expressed concern that the City may be creating a monster through the proposed enforcement procedure. Mayor Weaver stated the objective of the sidewalk snow removal policy is to encourage the community to keep the sidewalks cleared. The Mayor also noted that this discussion has made the Commissioners aware that an increase in contracted services may be necessary for enforcement of this policy. The Commissioners thanked the City Manager for the submitting the anticipated procedure and costs of enforcing the sidewalk snow removal ordinance. Request - permission to attend Municipal Clerks' Institute - March 18-22, 1985 - Clerk of the Commission Sullivan; appoint Kathleen Norman as Acting Clerk of the Commission City Manager Wysocki submitted to the Commission a request from Clerk of the Commission Sullivan for permission to attend the Municipal Clerk's Institute to be held in Bozeman from March 18 through 22, 1985. He then recommended that the Commission approve the request and I appoint Kathleen Norman as the Acting Clerk for that week. It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, that the Commission authorize Clerk of the Commission Sullivan to attend the Municipal Clerks' Institute from March 18 through 22, 1985, and appoint Kathleen Norman as Acting Clerk of the Commission. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Application for temporary Beer License - Bridger Bowl Professional Ski Patrol - UCT Lodge - March 30, 1985 City Manager presented to the Commission an application, along with the required fee, for a temporary Beer and Wine License submitted by the Bridger Bowl Professional Ski Patrol for an event to be held at the United Commercial Travelers' Lodge on March 30, 1985. The City Manager recommended that the Commission approve the application, contingent upon receipt of the State License. It was moved by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission approve the application for a temporary Beer and Wine License requested by Bridger Bowl Professional Ski Patrol for March 30, 1985, contingent upon receipt of the State License. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. I Report on "Volunteerism" from NLC Congress of Cities held in Indianapolis Commissioner Anderson stated she has a one-hour tape on "Volunteerism," which was one of the seminars conducted at the National League of Cities Congress of Cities held in Indianapolis in November 1984. She stated that grassroots citizens groups are important to government; as well as using politics to bring people together. Also, local governments are facing increasing funding decreases; and the use of volunteers is becoming more important. 03-11-85 87 She noted that "adopt-a-park" and similar programs are increasing so that some of the amenities are preserved although the cities face decreasing revenues. She also noted that coalitions have also been formed in other communities for problem solving. Commissioner Anderson then indicated she will circulate a packet of information on this item. The Commission thanked Commissioner Anderson for her brief synopsis of the seminar. I Discussion - FY I items City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission the following "For Your Information" items. (1) A memo from Clerk of the Commission Sullivan indicating that the Local Government Study Commission has requested an opportunity to meet with the City Commission at a 7: 00 p.m. non-public hearing in April. The City Manager noted that the Local Government Study Commission has suggested that the meeting be held on April 8, 1985. The Commission concurred that the meeting be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 1985; and requested that Commissioner Mathre notify the Local Government Study Commission on the meeting date. (2) A copy of a letter from Lieutenant Governor George Turman to Commissioner Anderson indicating support of the sister city program with Germany and indicating that he feels it will not be detrimental to Bozeman's sister city relation with Kumamoto, Japan. Commissioner Anderson stated she has requested information on the sister city program from Washington, D. C., and that information should be available for Commission review shortly. (3) A memo from Clerk of the Commission Sullivan indicating that County Sanitarian Emery Nelson has invited the Commissioners and City Manager to attend the next City-County Health Board meeting, to be held at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 1985, because represen- tatives from the Air Quality Bureau will be present. The City Manager requested that those interested in attending contact the Clerk of the Commission so she may relay the information to the Health Department. I (4) A letter from Meryl Evans Kovatch complaining about garbage cans and parked cars around 1221 South Fifth Avenue. (5) City Manager Wysocki submitted an update on legislation. He stated he attended a hearing before the Senate Local Government Committee on HB239, establishing multi-jurisdictional service districts. He noted a number of amendments have been attached; and he feels the City should obtain and review a copy of the current bill. Commissioner Vant Hull expressed concern because the Montana Arts Advocacy has indicated opposition to the amended bill. The City Manager then stated he also attended a hearing on H B870, increasing the motor vehicle tax to fund a portion of the block grant program. (6) City Manager Wysocki stated the Interagency Breakfast will be held at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 1985, at The Inn of Bozeman. (7) Mayor Weaver submitted to the Commission copies of a letter from Senator Melcher indicating support of the Revenue Sharing program. (8) Mayor Weaver noted the Commissioners have received a number of letters during the past week expressing concern about the use of salt on the City streets. He noted the Commis- sioners may respond individually to those letters if they wish. (9) Commissioner Vant Hull read a portion of a letter she received from Representative Ben Cohen from Whitefish. She noted it is important that the legislature receive a variety of public testimony; and the City shouldn't rely totally on lobbyists but representatives should attend the committee hearings whenever possible. I Items." 14, 1985; 795.00 of SID 03-11-85 n~ 88 It was moved by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission approve the Consent Items as listed above, and authorize and direct the appropriate persons to complete the necessary actions. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Adjournment - 6:00 p.m. I There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Jordan and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. KENNETH L. WEAVER, Mayor ATTEST: Clerk of the Commisssion I I 03-11-85