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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-09-30 382 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONT ANA September 30, 1985 ************************ The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, Municipal Building, September 30, 1985, at 4:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Weaver, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Jordan, City Manager Wysocki and Clerk of the I Commission Sullivan. Commissioner Anderson was absent in compliance with Section 7-3-4322 (2) , M.C.A. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 23, 1985, were approved as amended. Mayor Weaver asked if any of the Commissioners wished to remove any of the Consent Items for discussion. Commissioner Mathre requested that the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Stiller and Associates for the landfill monitoring program be removed for discussion. Award bid - Water System Improvements, Group IV, Schedules 1 and 2 This was the time and place set to award the bid for the Water System Improvements, Group IV, Schedules 1 and 2. City Manager Wysocki submitted to the Commission the staff recommendation that the bid for the Water System Improvements, Group IV, Schedules 1 and 2, be awarded to Mark Story Construction in the bid amount of $278,466.15, it being the lowest and best bid received. The City Manager then concurred in that recommendation. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the bid for the Water System Improvements, Group IV, Schedules 1 and 2, be awarded to Mark Story Construction, Bozeman, Montana, in the bid amount of $278.466.15, it being the lowest and best bid received. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull. Commissioner Jordan and Mayor Weaver; those I voting No, none. Authorize City Manaqer to siqn - Agreement for Professional Enqineering Services - Stiller and Associates, Inc. (for continuation of landfill monitoring program) City Manager Wysocki stated that Commissioner Mathre had requested that this item be removed from the Consent Items for discussion. Commissioner Mathre asked if this Agreement provides for continuation of a program that currently exists, and whether this provides for drilling of additional wells for monitoring of the landfill site. Director of Public Service Dick Holmes stated that the City is currently conducting its monitoring program through Soil and Conservation Service personnel. However, the State feels the monitoring work should be completed more expeditiously and has strongly recommended that the City take steps to speed up the process. The Director of Public Service indicated that a request for proposals was made; and five proposals were received and reviewed. He indicated that this proposal, in an amount not to exceed $26,800.00 for the period through December 31. 1986, is the best proposal received; and acceptance will allow the City to meet the State re- qui rements. He also stated that the costs of drilling additional test wells, as well as the monitoring and sampling of those wells, are included in this proposal. Commissioner Mathre asked who has been testing the water from the test wells. Engineer- ing Officer Neil Mann stated that a laboratory at Montana State University has been doing the I testing, and has bi lied the City for those tests. Commissioner Vant Hull questioned the need to comply with the State's request at this time, suggesting that the City seek financial assistance from the State for the needed monitor- ing. The Engineering Officer indicated that the City must comply with the State's request at this time, or the State will no longer license the existing landfill site. He further noted that the City may wish to open a new landfill area; and the licensing process for that new area includes monitoring of the site. City Manager Wysocki noted that the City's budget includes $20,000.00 for monitoring of 09-30-85 383 the landfill site. He indicated that, if necessary, he will submit a budget amendment to cover the additional costs; but a portion of the costs will probably be incurred during the next fiscal year. The City Manager then recommended that the Commission approve this item. It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, that the Commission authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Stiller and Associates, Inc., Helena, Montana, in an amount not to exceed I $26,800.00, for continuation of the landfill monitoring program. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Decision - Preliminary Plat review - Valley Unit Subdivision, Phase !lA, 23.3 acres located in the Ei of the El of Section 10, T2S, R5E, MPM (between Durston Road and West Babcock Street, just east of Phase I) This was the time and place set for the decision on the preliminary plat for Valley Unit Subdivision, Phase itA, consisting of 23.3 acres located in the east one-half of the east one- half of Section 10, Township 2 South, Range 5 East, Montana Principal Meridian. This site is more commonly known as being located between Durston Road and West Babcock Street. just east of Phase I of Valley Unit Subdivision. City Manager Wysocki recommended that the Commission approve the preliminary plat, subject to the conditions as recommended by the Planning Staff and the City-County Planning Board. Commissioner Jordan expressed concern about exercising the use of the Waivers of Protest for the Creation of SI D's in the future. He questioned what would happen if the City decided to create an SID for paving, to find that less than half of the property was covered by those waivers and the remainder of the property owners protested. Commissioner Vant Hull stated she has reservations about approval of this preliminary plat because she questions the good faith of the applicant for two reasons: (1) work has been done on the water and sewer lines for this subdivision, even though the City has not approved I such action; and (2) the applicant's agent stated that the owner was in town and was willing to speak with the City staff; but the staff does not have the same recollection. The Commissioner indicated that, in spite of her serious reservations, she will vote to approve the application only because it is the lesser of two bad alternatives. It was moved by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission approve the preliminary plat of Valley Unit Subdivision, Phase IIA, subject to the conditions as recommended by the City-County Planning Board as follows: 1. That Durston Road be improved to an acceptable standard as determined by the Public Service Department from the western boundary of Phase I to the eastern boundary of Phase II. 2. That waivers of protest of SI D's be provided for the eventual placement of curbs, gutters and sidewalks along that facility. 3. That West Babcock Street be improved to a City standard along the southern boundary of Phase IIA. 4. That Fallon Street be extended east to Fowler Lane and that Fowler Lane be extended to connect to U.S. Highway 191. The standard of the improvements of these extensions must be made to City standards. The type of construction to U. S. Highway 191 shall be determined by the Public Service Director and the Montana State Department of H ig hways . 5. That waivers of protest be acquired for future possible extended RI D's and SI D's for the improvement of both Durston Road and West Babcock I Street. 6. That the developer provide the capital t.o pay for a detailed traffic study for the Valley Unit Annexation, West Babcock and Durston Road. 7. That Toole Street, west of Meagher Avenue, be developed to a gravel standard as determined by the Public Service Director. 8. That sidewalks be installed to City standards as part of the scheduled street improvements. 9. That the sidewalk scheduled to be constructed within the ten-foot 09-30-85 38ft right-of-way between Lots 12, 13, 32 and 33 of Block 5 of Phase I of the Valley Unit Subdivision be installed as originally agreed by the developer. 10. That the conditions of the approval for the 310 permit granted by the Soil Conservation Service be part of the conditions of approval granted for this applicant. 11. That the final construction plans for all the streets, water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, sidewalks and stream relocation be prepared and I submitted in compliance with the procedures called out in Chapter 16.26 "Improvements" of the adopted Subdivision Regulations. 12. That the developer enter into an Improvements AGreement with the City of Bozeman guaranteeing the completion of all the conditions associated with approval of Phase itA. If the final plat is to be approved, prior to the completion of all the improvements, the developer must supply the City of Bozeman with an acceptable method of security equal to 100 percent of the cost of the remaining improvements. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Request - permission to close Main Street from Rouse Avenue to Third Avenue for Christmas Stroll - Friday, December 6, 1985 from 5: 45 to 9: 00 p. m. City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission a request to close Main Street from Rouse Avenue to Third Avenue for the "Christmas Stroll" on Friday, December 6, 1985, from 5:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. He noted the request also asks that the City provide a uniformed police officer and vehicle at each end of the Main Street closure. The City Manager then noted that the State Highway Department has indicated its support of the closure; and recommended approval of the request. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Commission authorize closure of Main Street from Rouse Avenue to Third Avenue for the annual "Christmas Stroll" on Friday, December 6, 1985, from 5:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The motion I carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commis- sioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Jordan and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Commission Resolution No. 2576 - Lighting district assessment for Fiscal Year 1986 City Manager Wysocki presented Commission Resolution No. 2576, as reviewed by the City Attorney, entitled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2576 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, LEVYING AND ASSESSING LIGHTING DISTRICT MAINTENANCE AND ELEC- TRICAL CURRENT COST FOR SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT LIGHTING DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 7-12-4328 TH ROUGH 7-12-4330 AND 7-12-4332 THROUGH 7-12-4333, M. C.A. City Manager Wysocki recommended that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2576, establishing the lighting district assessments for Fiscal Year 1986, and set the public hearing for October 15, 1985. It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2576, establishing the lighting district assessments for Fiscal Year 1986, and set the public hearing date for October 15, 1985. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull. Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Commission Resolution No. 2577 - Sprinkling district assessments for Fiscal Year 1986 I City Manager Wysocki presented Commission Resolution No. 2577, as reviewed by the City Attorney, entitled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2577 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONT ANA, LEVYING AND ASSESSING SPRINKLING DISTRICT MAINTENANCE COST FOR SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT SPRINKLING DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 7-12-4401 THROUGH 7-12-4429, M.C.A. 09-30-85 385 City Manager Wysocki recommended that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2577, establishing the sprinkling district assessments for Fiscal Year 1986, and set the public hearing for October 15, 1985. It was moved by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2577, establishing the sprinkling district assessments for Fiscal Year 1986, and set the public hearing date for October 15, 1985. I The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Commission Resolution No. 2578 - Garbage collection assessments for Fiscal Year 1986 City Manager Wysocki presented Commission Resolution No. 2578. as reviewed by the City Attorney, entitled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2578 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, LEVYING AND ASSESSING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF TAXES UPON ALL REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, UNLESS PROVISIONALLY EXEMPTED, TO DEFRAY THE COST AND EXPENSE OF COLLECTING AND DISPOSING OF GARBAGE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 696 OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL CODE. City Manager Wysocki noted that the base rate for the garbage collection assessments is the same as last year's. He then recommended that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2576, establishing the garbage collection assessments for Fiscal Year 1986, and set the public hearing for October 15, 1985. Mayor Weaver asked if these assessments will generate adequate revenues to cover the expenditures listed in the budget. The City Manager reminded the Commission that the City had anticipated the purchase of a new garbage truck during the past fiscal year, but did not make that purchase so there was a carry-over into this fiscal year. He then indicated that the I revenues generated under this assessment schedule should be adequate to cover the expenditures for this budget unit. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2578, establishing the garbage collec- tion assessments for Fiscal Year 1986, and set the public hearing date for October 15, 1985. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre. Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Jordan and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Commission Resolution No. 2579 - relevyin and reassessing SID No. 615 - sanitary sewer, urrup nnexatlon - 279,711 .10 City Manager Wysocki presented Commission Resolution No. 2579, as reviewed by the City Attorney, entitled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2579 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, RELEVYING AND REASSESSING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAXES UPON ALL PROPERTY IN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 615 IN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO DEFRAY THE FINAL COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 615. City Manager Wysocki recommended that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2579, relevying and reassessing the costs for Special Improvement District No. I 615, and set the public hearing for October 15, 1985. It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2579, relevying and reassessing the costs for Special Improvement District No. 615, and set the public hearing date for October 15, 1985. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Jordan. Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. 09-30-85 38G Commission Resolution No. 2580 - relevying and reassessinq SID No. 621 - sanitary sewer, Valley Unit Subdivision - $505,910.00 City Manager Wysocki presented Commission Resolution No. 2580, as reviewed by the City Attorney, entitled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2580 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, RELEVYING AND REASSESSING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF TAXES UPON ALL I THE PROPERTY IN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 621 IN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO DEFRAY THE FINAL COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 621 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORDER OF SETTLEMENT FILED IN MONTANA'S EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DIS- TRICT COURT IN THE CASE OF VALLEY UNIT CORPORATION V. CITY OF BOZEMAN, ET AL, CAUSE NO. DV-82-968. City Manager Wysocki recommended that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2580, relevying and reassessing the costs for Special Improvement District No. 621 per court order, and set the publ ic hearing for October 15, 1985. Commissioner Vant Hull asked if the City staff has caught up on the special work necessary for these five SID's. The City Manager indicated that the City staff has been working on these reassessments, but additional work is yet to be completed before the assessments are run. Mayor Weaver asked how much the total assessments for SID Nos. 621 through 625 have been reduced through this relevying process and asked that those answers be supplied during the public hearings. Commissioner Jordan asked if the monies to be received through the court order will help to alleviate the deficit position of the SID Revolving Fund. The City Manager indicated that the court order will specify how those monies are to be utilized and indicated that he will submit a report to the Commission as soon as that determination has been made. It was moved by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2580, relevying and reassessing the costs for Special Improvement District No. 621, and set the public hearing date for October 15, I 1985. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Commission Resolution No. 2581 - relevying and reassessing SID No. 622 - water main, Valley Unit Subdivision - $292,282.00 City Manager Wysocki presented Commission Resolution No. 2581. as reviewed by the City Attorney, entitled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2581 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, RELEVYING AND REASSESSING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF TAXES UPON ALL THE PROPERTY IN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 622 IN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN. STATE OF MONTANA. TO DEFRAY THE FINAL COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IM- PROVEMENTS WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 622 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORDER OF SETTLEMENT FILED IN MONTANA'S EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN THE CASE OF VALLEY UNIT CORPORATION V. CITY OF BOZEMAN, ET AL, CAUSE NO. DV-82-968. City Manager Wysocki recommended that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2581, relevying and reassessing the costs for Special Improvement District No. 622 per court order, and set the public hearing for October 15, 1985. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2581, relevying and reassessing the I costs for Special Improvement District No. 622, and set the public hearing date for October 15, 1985. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Jordan and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Commission Resolution No. 2582 - relevying and reassessing SID No. 623 - sanitary sewer, Valley Unit SubdiVISIon - $461,242.00 City Manager Wysocki presented Commission Resolution No. 2582, as reviewed by the 09-30-85 387 City Attorney, entitled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2582 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, RELEVYING AND REASSESSING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF TAXES UPON ALL THE PROPERTY IN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 623 IN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO DEFRAY THE FINAL COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVE- MENTS WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 623 IN I ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORDER OF SETTLEMENT FILED IN MONTANA'S EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNT IN THE CASE OF VALLEY UNIT CORPORATION V. CITY OF BOZEMAN, ET AL, CAUSE NO. DV-82-968. City Manager Wysocki recommended that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2582, relevying and reassessing the costs for Special Improvement District No. 623 per court order, and set the public hearing for October 15. 1985. It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2582, relevying and reassessing the costs for Special Improvement District No. 623, and set the public hearing date for October 15, 1985. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Commission Resolution No. 2583 - relev and reassessin SID No. 624 - water main, Valle nit u 'VISion - 4 City Manager Wysocki presented Commission Resolution No. 2583, as reviewed by the City Attorney, entitled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2583 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, RELEVYING AND REASSESSING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF TAXES UPON ALL THE PROPERTY IN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 624 IN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO DEFRAY THE FINAL COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVE- MENTS WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 624 IN I ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORDER OF SETTLEMENT FILED IN MONTANA'S EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN THE CASE OF VALLEY UNIT CORPORATION V. CITY OF BOZEMAN, ET AL, CAUSE NO. DV-82-968. City Manager Wysocki recommended that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2583, relevying and reassessing the costs for Special Improvement District No. 624 per court order, and set the public hearing for October 15. 1985. It was moved by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2583, relevying and reassessing the costs for Special Improvement District No. 624, and set the public hearing date for October 15, 1985. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. reassessin SI D No. 625 - storm drains and City Manager Wysocki presented Commission Resolution No. 2584, as reviewed by the City Attorney, entitled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2584 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, RELEVYING AND REASSESSING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF TAXES UPON ALL THE PROPERTY IN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 625 IN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO DEFRAY THE FINAL COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVE- MENTS WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 625 IN I ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORDER OF SETTLEMENT FILED IN MONTANA'S EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN THE CASE OF VALLEY UNIT CORPORATION V. CITY OF BOZEMAN, ET AL, CAUSE NO. DV-82-968. City Manager Wysocki recommended that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2584, relevying and reassessing the costs for Special Improvement District No. 625 per court order, and se-t the public hearing for October 15, 1985. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2584. relevyin9 and reassessing the 09-30-85 388 costs for Special Improvement District No. 625, and set the public hearing date for October 15, 1985. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Jordan and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. water main. Gordon 170,000.00 pre Immary) City Manager Wysocki presented Commission Resolution No. 2585, as reviewed by the I City Attorney, entitled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2585 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, LEVYING AND ASSESSING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAXES UPON ALL PROPERTY IN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 646 IN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO DEFRAY THE FINAL COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 646. City Manager Wysocki recommended that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2585, levying and assessing the preliminary costs for Special Improvement Dis- trict No. 646, based on the bond amount, and set the public hearing for October 15, 1985. It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2585, levying and assessing the preliminary costs for Special Improvement District No. 646. and set the public hering date for October 15. 1985. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Commission Resolution No. 2586 - levyin and assessin 647 - pavin , storm drain and sanitary sewer, igh and Boulevard - 900,000.00 City Manager Wysocki presented Commission Resolution No. 2586, as reviewed by the City Attorney, entitled: I COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2586 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA. LEVYING AND ASSESSING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF TAXES UPON ALL THE PROPERTY IN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 647 IN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO DEFRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS WITH IN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 647. City Manager Wysocki recommended that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2586, levying and assessing the preliminary costs for Special Improvement Dis- trict No. 647, based on the bond amount, and set the public hearing for October 15,1985. It was moved by Commissioner Jordan. seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission provisionally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2586, levying and assessing the preliminary costs for Special Improvement District No. 647, and set the public hearing date for October 15, 1985. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Jordan. Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Martha Claire Catlin to appl icants for the City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission a copy of two draft letters prepared by Historic Preservation Officer Martha Catlin to all the applicants for the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission. I The Commissioners reviewed the draft letters and revised them only as necessary for all Commissioner signatures. The Mayor then directed the Clerk of the Commission to prepare the appropriate letter to each applicant for Commissioner signatures as soon as possible. ates - N LC Con ress of Cities to be held in City Manager Wysocki reminded the Commission that they had considered this item at 09-30-85 389 their meeting of September 16, 1985 and continued the discussion until this date. - . Mayor Weaver suggested that Commissioner Jordan be designated as the Voting Delegate and Commissioner Anderson be designated as the Alternate Voting Delegate, since both Commis- sioners have indicated an interest in attending the N LC Congress of Cities. Commissioner Vant Hull expressed her constant concern that the City budgets and spends more monies than necessary on travel and schools. She indicated that she feels the Commis- I sioners who attend such meetings should submit a full report back to the rest of the Commis- sioners. Commissioner Mathre noted that attendance at meetings such as this provides valuable ideas that are incorporated into a Commissioner's method of approaching certain items over an extended period of time. Mayor Weaver noted that the City is a direct member of the National League of Cities; and it has obligations to help in developing strategies for various items, particularly the method of approaching the Congress on different bills. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre that the Commission designate Commissioner Jordan as the Voting Delegate and Commissioner Anderson as the Alternate Voting Delegate to the National League of Cities Congress of Cities to be held in Seattle, Washington, on December 7-11,1985. Mayor Weaver yielded the gavel to Mayor Pro Tempore Mathre for the purpose of seconding the motion. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Jordan and Mayor Weaver; those voting No being Commissioner Vant Hull. comments re Lea ue of Cities and Towns Convention held in Missoula City Manager Wysocki stated the Commissioners had requested this item be placed on the agenda. Commissioner Vant Hull stated she feels that everything covered at the meeting could I have been gathered through reading. She stated she does not feel it was necessary for all five Commissioners to attend the convention; and she is not sure it was money well spent. City Manager Wysocki stated he was able to gather specific information about Special Improvement Districts as well as investment possibilities for City funds. The City Manager noted there were legislative changes on both issues of which he was not previously aware. He then indicated that he feels the convention was very helpful. Commissioner Jordan stated that last year every Commissioner was needed to attend the various cracker barrel sessions. He noted this year the cracker barrel sessions were held in the same room; and several topics were discussed only briefly. The Commissioner stated he feels that, although it may not have been necessary for every Commissioner to be in attendance this year, he feels it is good for every Commissioner to have the same information. Commissioner Jordan stated he prefers the type of cracker barrel session held last year, when the sessions were divided; and an hour or an hour and a half was devoted to an in-depth discussion on a specific item rather than brief lectures on various topics. Commissioner Mathre noted that she attended only one day of the convention. However, she feels that two important issues were discussed on that day--the liability insurance and consideration of a state-wide pool for cities and towns, and alternative methods of financing local government services. The Commissioner stated she feels that the information provided at the convention was good; and she does not think about such problems unless confronted with them. Commissioner Jordan stated it was shocking to learn that the State legislators feel that I local governments are a special interest group, rather than an extension of the federal and state governments. He- noted local governments are interested in the health, safety and welfare of the public; but the state government does not seem to recognize that relationship. Mayor Weaver stated he feels the convention was extremely valuable because the City received a factual presentation on the bad news from Washington, D. C. He also valued the Executive Board discussion and planning for an insurance pool for cities and towns for liability insurance, property insurance and workers. compensation. The Mayor indicated that he feels the discussion on the Garcia decision helped him understand the implications of overtime for 09-30-85 390 public safety people better, as well as for negotiating with collective bargaining groups. The Mayor then indicated that he had extended visits with mayors from other communities about various issues, including automated garbage collection systems. Discussion - FYI items City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission the following "For Your Information" items. I (1) A memo from Chairman of the Library Board of Trustees, Bev Knapp, inviting the Commissioners to attend a Friends of the Libraries meeting to be held on October 8, at which an artwork gift will be presented to the Library. (2) A letter to Bob Planalp from Toby Alback, transmitting a $100,000.00 payment from Valley Unit Corporation to the City. (3) A letter from Leonard Healey encouraging the removal of snow rather than the use of salt on City streets. (4) Two letters from Bill O'Leary, attorney for the water rates, indicating that the hearing before the Public Service Commission was initially set for November 13, 1985, but has been rescheduled to December 5, 1985. (5) A letter from Bozeman Deaconess Hospital inviting the Commissioners to attend a tour of the emergency facilities at the new hospital on Thursday. (6) A memo indicating that Monger and Associates will meet with the Gallatin County Fair Board members at 7:00 on this date. The City Manager indicated that he wi II attend the meeting; and any interested Commissioners are also invited to attend. (7) The City Manager indicated that he will attend a committee meeting in Helena to- morrow on the format for proposals for the self-insurance pool which is being developed for cities and towns. (8) The City Manager reminded the Commission that the Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 15,' rather than Monday, October 14, because of Columbus Day, in accordance with Commission policy established at its regular meeting of April 5, 1982. I Consent Items City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission the following "Consent Items." Request - permission to conduct Homecoming Parade for Bozeman Senior Hiqh School - Saturday. October 19, 1985 beQinnmQ at 10:00 a.m. - Main Street Trom Buttrey's to Church Avenue Authorize City Manager to sign - Pretreatment ProQram Memorandum of Agreement between the City and EPA Claims It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Consent Items be approved as listed above, and that the appropriate persons be authorized and directed to comp lete the necessa ry actions. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Jordan and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Adjournment - 5:00 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull. Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. KENNETH L. WEAVER, Mayor I ATTEST: Clerk of the Commission 09-30-85