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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONT ANA
December 9, 1985
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The Commission of the C,ity of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room,
Municipal Building, December 9, 1985, at 4:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Weaver, Commissioner
Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Acting City Manager Barrick, City I
Attorney Crumbaker-Smith and Clerk of the Commission Sullivan. Commissioner Jordan 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.
None of the Commissioners requested that any of the Consent Items be removed for
discussion.
Minutes - December 2, 1985
Commissioner Vant Hull asked about Mr. Zimmer's statement at the top of Page 2, which
indicates that the PCC will determine whether an expanded Citizens' Advisory Committee should
be formed.
Mayor Weaver requested that a copy of the Interlocal Agreement be submitted for Com-
mission review.
It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the
minutes of the regular Commission meeting held on December 2, 1985 be approved as submitted.
The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Weaver; those voting No,
none.
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This was the time and place set for the decision on four Zone Code Amendments requested
by the Planning Staff and Highland Medical Park Owners' Association, amending Sections
18.56.020(C), 18.56.030(D) and 18.56.100(B) and adding Section 18.57 to the Bozeman Municipal
Code. These Zone Code Amendments will amend the residential townhouse regulations and will
add clustered lot development regulations.
Acting City Manager Barrick concurred in the Zoning Commission's recommendation for
approval of the four Zone Code Amendments, adding the TR zoning district to Section
18.57.030(A), which provides the list of development districts in which clustered lot develop-
ments are to be allowed.
It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson I that the
Commission approve the four Zone Code Amendments proposed by the Planning Staff and the
Highland Medical Park Owners' Association to amend Sections 18.56.020(C), 18.56.030(D) and
18.56.100(B) and add Section 18.57 to the Bozeman Municipal Code, with the addition of the TR
District as recommended by the Zoning Commission, to amend the residential townhouse regulations
and to add clustered lot development regulations. The motion carried by the following Aye and
No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner
Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none.
Ordinance No. 1193 - Zone Map Change - R-4 to B-2 - north 42' of west half of Lot 7, north
421 of Lots 8, 9 and 10, west 42' of the east 841 of Lots 24 and 28 and the west 56' of Lots 24 I
and 28, all in Block E, Tracy's Third Addition (522 West Beall Street)
Acting City Manager Barrick presented Ordinance No. 1193, as reviewed by the City
Attorney, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1193
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT DESIGNATION FROM AN "R-4"
(RESIDENTIAL--MEDIUM-DENSITY--APARTMENTS) DISTRICT TO A "B-2"
(COMMUNITY HIGHWAY BUSINESS) DISTRICT ON A PARCEL OF LAND
DESCRIBED AS THE NORTH 42 FEET OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOT 7,
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THE NORTH 42 FEET OF LOTS 8, 9 AND 10, THE WEST 42 FEET OF THE
EAST 84 FEET OF LOTS 24 AND 28, AND THE WEST 56 FEET OF LOTS 24
AND 28, BLOCK E, TRACY'S THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA.
The Acting City Manager reminded the Commission that the public hearing on this item
was conducted on November 18 and the decision to approve the requested Zone Map Change was
made on November 25, 1985. He then recommended that the Commission provisionally adopt this
I Ordinance, providing for the Zone Map Change, and that it be brought back in two weeks for
final adoption.
Commissioner Vant Hull indicated that she will vote against the Ordinance because she
feels the neighborhood is not being properly protected.
It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the
Commission provisionally adopt Ordinance No. 1193, changing the zoning on the parcel commonly
known as 522 West Beall Street from R-4 to 0-2, and that it be brought back in two weeks for
final adoption. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No being Commissioner
Vant Hull.
Ordinance for City Manager for Calendar Year 1986; Addendum No.
Acting City Manager Barrick presented Ordinance No. 1194, as reviewed by the City
Attorney, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1194
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, FIXING THE
MONTHLY SALARY AND OFFICIAL BOND OF THE CITY MANAGER OF THE
CITY OF BOZEMAN AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
The Acting City Manager also noted that a copy of the proposed Addendum No. 2 to the
Employment Agreement was included in the packet of information submitted to the Commission.
I Mayor Weaver highlighted the proposed changes in the Ordinance and the Addendum.
He noted that the salary change reflects a 3.5 percent increase, which is the same as other
City employees received during their recent salary adjustments. He further indicated that
under this Addendum, the amount of the term life insurance policy and the accompanying
premium would be increased. The Addendum also provides for an allowance for use of a
personal vehicle on City business within the city during other than business hours, rather than
provision of a City vehicle as contained within the original Employment Agreement.
It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the
Commission provisionally adopt Ordinance No. 1194, establishing the salary for the City Manager
effective January 1, 1986, and that it be brought back in two weeks for final adoption. The
motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre,
Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none.
It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the
Commission authorize and direct the Mayor to sign Addendum No. 2 to the Employment Agreement
with City Manager Wysocki. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting
Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver;
those voting No, none.
Commission Resolution No. 2587 - Certifying delinquent SID's to the County
Acting City Manager Barrick presented Commission Resolution No. 2587, as reviewed by
the City Attorney, entitled:
I COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2587
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA,
DECLARING ANNUAL AND SEMI-ANNUAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN-
STALLMENTS DUE AND PAYABLE NOVEMBER 30, 1985, AND UNPAID AS OF
THAT DATE, DELINQUENT, AND DECLARING ALL PAYMENTS OF SUBSEQUENT
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS FOR THE ABOVE-NAMED DELINQUENT
ASSESSMENTS, UNPAID AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1985, ALSO DELINQUENT,
PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 7-12-4182 AND 7-12-4183, MONTANA CODE
ANNOTATED, AND AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 2.32 OF THE BOZEMAN
MUNICIPAL CODE. ·
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The Acting City Manager stated that the list of delinquent SI D's to be certified to the
County has not yet been completed. He noted that any mai I postmarked as of November 30 has
been accepted during the past week; and despite working this weekend, the Computer Programmer
has been unable to complete the I ists as of meeting time. The Acting City Manager then
requested that the Commission table action on this item as well as the following item for a
period of one week.
It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Com- I
mission table action on Commission Resolution No. 2587 for a period of one week to allow the
staff an opportunity to complete the list of delinquent Special Improvement District assessments.
The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Weaver; those voting No,
none.
Commission Resolution No. 2588 - Certifying relevied delinquent SID's to the County
Acting City Manager Barrick presented Commission Resolution No. 2588, as reviewed by
the City Attorney, entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2588
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN AU-
THORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO RECERTIFY TO THE GALLATIN
COUNTY TREASURER THOSE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS RELEVIED AND RE-
ASSESSED BY PRIOR COMMISSION ACTION AND SUBSEQUENTLY CERTIFIED
TO THE GALLATIN COUNTY TREASURER AS DELINQUENT IN 1982, 1983 OR
1984.
It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the
Commission table action on Commission Resolution No. 2588 for a period of one week to allow the
staff an opportunity to complete the list of delinquent Special Improvement District assessments
for those districts which have been relevied during the past year. The motion carried by the
following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant
Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. I
Appointments to Board of Adjustment
Mayor Weaver stated the first item to be determined is whether the Commission wishes to
proceed with appointments to the various boards and commissions at this time and, if so, what
method is to be utilized.
Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Vant Hull indicated an interest in making appoint-
ments at this time. Commissioner Mathre indicated support for completing the reappointments at
this time, but she would prefer to defer filling vacancies until a full Commission is present.
She also noted that in some instances there are not adequate applications to fill all of the
vacancies.
The Clerk of the Commission stated that Commissioner Jordan has indicated a desire to
be involved in the appointment process and has requested that all appointments be deferred for
a period of one week if possible. Following a brief discussion the Commissioners concurred that
they would proceed with at least a portion of the appointment process at this time.
Clerk of the Commission Sullivan then indicated that some of the applications listed on
the original list, as well as all of those contained on the second list, were received after the
December 2, 1985 deadline for receipt of applications. Following discussion, the Commissioners
concurred that only those applications received by the December 2, 1985 deadline will be con-
sidered for appointment at this time.
The Commissioners then proceeded with appointments to the various boards and commissions
as follows. I
Mayor Weaver recommended that the Commission reappoint Les Nielsen to the Board of
Adjustment.
It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the
Commission concur in the Mayor's reappointment of P. L. (Les) Nielsen to the Board of Adjustment,
with a three-year term to expire on December 31, 1988. The motion carried by the following
Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commis-
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sioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none.
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Commissioner Mathre indicated that she feels the Commission should wait one week before
filling the other position, which is a vacancy due to Leo Hoffart's resignation.
It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the
Commission appoint George McClure to replace Leo Hoffart on the Board of Adjustment, with a
three-year term to expire on December 31, 1988.
It was then moved by Commissioner Mathre that action on the above motion be tabled for
I a period of one week. Mayor Weaver yielded the gavel to Mayor Pro Tempore Mathre for the
purpose of seconding the motion. The motion failed by the following Aye and No vote: those
voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No being Commissioner
Vant Hull and Commissioner Anderson.
The original motion, to appoint George McClure, then failed by the following Aye and No
vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Vant Hull; those voting
No being Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver.
Mayor Weaver requested that this appointment be placed on next week's agenda.
Appointments to Board of Appeals
It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Com-
mission reappoint Robert Lashaway to the Board of Appeals, with a three-year term to expire
on December 31, 1988. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye
being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Weaver;
those voting No, none.
It was then moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that
the Commission appoint George McClure to replace Corbin Ross on the Board of Appeals, with a
three-year term to expire on December 31, 1988. The motion carried by the following Aye and
No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor
Weaver; those voting No being Commissioner Mathre.
I Appointments to Art Advisory Committee
Mayor Weaver noted that no applications have been received for this committee. The Com~
missioners then directed the Clerk of the Commission to readvertise this position, and any
others for which no applications have been received, with a cut-off date of December 20, 1985.
Appointments to Audit Committee
Mayor Weaver noted that no applications have been received for this committee, either.
He then suggested the Commission may wish to review the By-Laws to determine if any changes
should be made in its structure prior to advertising that a vacancy does exist.
The Mayor then requested that a copy of the By-Laws be included in next week's packet,
and that the item be placed on the agenda for discussion prior to any new appointments being
made.
Appointments to Band Board
It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the
Commission reappoint Charles McGuire to the Band Board, with a three-year term to expire on
December 31, 1988. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye
being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver;
those voting No, none.
Mayor Weaver noted no other appl ications have been received for this board and requested
that it be readvertised also.
I Appointments to Cemetery Board
It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the
Commission appoint Del Samson to replace Chuck Molyneaux to the Cemetery Board, with a three-
year term to expire on December 31, 1988. The motion failed by the following Aye and no vote:
those voting Aye being Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Vant Hull; those voting No
being Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver.
Mayor Weaver requested that this appointment be placed on next week's agenda.
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Appointments to City-County Planning Board
It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Com-
mission reappoint Stephan Custer to the City-County Planning Board, with a two-year term to
expire December 31, 1987. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting
Aye being Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Weaver;
those voting No, none.
Mayor Weaver noted that Mr. Banks, who is currently a member of the Zoning Commission, I
had applied for reappointment to that commission prior to the application deadline. A fter the
deadline, he amended that application to include the City-County Planning Board. The Mayor
then interpreted that amendment as being an eligible application for this board; and the Com-
mission concurred.
It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the
Commission appoint James E. Banks, to replace Ted Metzger, as cross-over member on the City-
County Planning Board, with a two-year term to expire on December 31, 1987.
It was then moved by Commissioner Mathre that the Commission table action on the motion
for a period of one week. Mayor Weaver yielded the gavel to Mayor Pro Tempore Mathre for
the purpose of seconding the motion. The motion failed by the following Aye and No vote:
those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No being Commissioner
Vant Hull and Commissioner Anderson.
The original motion, to appoint James E. Banks, then carried by the following Aye and
No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner
Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none.
B rea k - 4: 55 to 5: 05 p. m .
Mayor Weaver declared a break from 4:55 p.m. to 5:05 p.m., in accordance with Commission
policy established at their regular meeting of March 14, 1983.
Appointments to Recreation Advisory Board I
It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Commis-
sion reappoint Jim Brown to the Recreation Advisory Board, with a two-year term to expire on
December 31, 1987. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voti ng Aye
being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Weaver;
those voting No, none.
It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commis-
sion appoint Ted Koterwas, to replace Carl Spring on the Recreation Advisory Board, with a
two-year term to expire on December 31, 1987. The motion carried by the following Aye and
No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor
Weaver; those voting No being Commissioner Mathre.
Commissioner Mathre indicated that she voted no on this appointment, as well as a
previous appointment, not because she is opposed to the individual but because she feels these
appointments should have been delayed for a period of one week.
Mayor Weaver noted no other applications were received by the deadline, and requested
that those positions be readvertised, with a cut-off date of December 20, 1985.
Appointments to Senior Center Advisory Council
It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the
Commission appoint the following to the Senior Center Advisory Council, as recommended by that
body, with two-year terms to expire on December 31, 1987:
AARP Lillian Godward I
Christine Henke, Alternate
BOZEMAN SENIOR SOCIAL CENTER John Bower
Louis Moos, Alternate
Arnold Plowman
Bill Larsen, Alternate
GALLATIN COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING Marie Gambill
Un Hoag, Alternate
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NARFE Thomas Bown
Robert Summers, Alternate
RSVP Glen Welch
Ann Johnson, Alternate
RTA Everett Keyes
Alice Ridenour, Alternate
I THRIFT STATIONS Kenneth Harman
George Puhach, Alternate
AT-LARGE Willard Harper
Robert Howe, Alternate
The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No,
none.
Appointments to Zoning Commission
It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Com~
mission reappoint James E. Banks to the Zoning Commission, with a two-year term to expire on
December 31, 1987. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye
being Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Weaver;
those voting No, none.
It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the
Commission reappoint Jeffrey Rupp to the Zoning Commission, with a two-year term to expire on
December 31, 1987. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye
being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Weaver;
those voting No, none.
It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the
Commission appoint Melvin P. Howe to replace Ted Metzger on the Zoning Commission, with a
I two-year term to expire on December 31, 1987.
It was then moved by Commissioner Mathre that action on the previous motion be tabled
for a period of one week. The motion failed for lack of a second.
The original motion, to appoint Melvin P. Howe, then failed by the following Aye and No
vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Vant Hull; those voting
no being Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver.
Mayor Weaver requested that this appointment be placed on next week1s agenda.
Discussion - FY I Items
Acting City Manager Barrick presented to the Commission the following "For Your I nformation"
items.
(1 ) Commissioner Vant Hull submitted to the Commission copies of an article entitled
"Bozeman faces competition for 1-90 exit" which was published in the July 17, 1985 issue of The
Daily Chronicle. She noted recent changes have been made in the Highway Department adminis-
tration and suggested the Commission may wish to begin lobbying to have the third interchange
moved to a priority listing for funding.
The Commissioner then requested that this item be placed on next week's agenda for
discussion.
(2) A memo from Engineering Officer Neil Mann concerning the ice formation and flooding
along Bozeman Creek near the Water Treatment Plant. He indicated that the City is currently
in the process of hiring one additional plant operator to keep the plant open 24 hours per day,
I returning water to the creek at its original point near what was the reservoir rather than where
it is now being returned. He noted that should alleviate the wintertime flooding problems; but
the problem wi II be monitored very closely.
(3) A letter from attorney William OILeary confirming the January 7 and 8, 1986 dates
for the public hearing before the Public Service Commission for the proposed increase in the
water rates.
Commissioner Vant Hull asked about the possibility of this being postponed again, noting
the current problems with the Burlington Northern Railroad. The City Attorney stated that she
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has been in contact with Mr. O'Leary; and he has indicated that the dates are firm and that
the PSC is in the process of advertising the public hearing.
(4) A letter from Joel Shouse, Chairman of the City-County Planning Board, suggesting
that a second long-range planning work session be conducted in mid-January or early February,
so that new Commissioners and Planning Board members are involved.
(5) A letter from Governor Schwinden indicating that public hearings will be held in
various cities during January 1986 for the Governor's Forum on Montanans Outdoors. I
(6) A letter from Representative Pat Williams, regarding the recently adopted legislation
on the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Consent Items
Acting City Manager Barrick presented to the Commission the following "Consent Items."
Acknowledge receipt of audit report on Federal Revenue Sharing Fund monies
Burrding Inspection DiVISion monthly report for November 1985
It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Com-
mission approve the Consent Items as presented, 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 Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson
and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none.
Adjournment - 5:30 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved
by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the meeting be adjourned.
The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Weaver; those voting No,
none.
KENNETH L. WEAVER, Mayor I
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Commission
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