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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-04-23 131 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONTANA April 23, 1984 ************************ The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, 1 Municipal Building, April 23, 1984, at 4:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Weaver, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Jordan, City Manager 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 prayer by Commissioner Math re . The minutes of the regular meeting of April 16, 1984 were approved as amended. Action on the minutes of the regular meetings of November 14, 1983; December 5, 1983; and the special meeting of November 26, 1983 was deferred unti I a later date. Mayor Weaver asked if any of the Commissioners wished to remove any of the Consent Items for discussion. Commissioner Vant Hull requested that the authorization for the City Manager to sign the Agreement terminating the existing Agreement with the Mystic Lake Irrigators for Mystic Lake Dam be removed for discussion. Award bid - elevator remodeling for Bozeman Senior Citizen Social Center This was the time and place set to award the bid for the elevator remodeling for the Bozeman Senior Citizen Social Center. City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission a memo from Assistant City Manager Barrick describing the difference between the "hole type" and "holeless type" of elevators and suggesting that architect's costs and contingency costs be included in award of the bid. The City Manager then stated that after review of the bids, the staff has recommended that the bid I be awarded to Robert A. Taylor Construction, Inc., Bozeman, Montana, in the base bid amount of $36,950.00, plus architect's fees and a 10 percent contingency, for a total of $44,100.00. The City Manager then stated the recommended expenditure is within the $47,621.00 in funding available for the project, and recommended that the Commission award the bid as suggested by s ta ff . It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the bid for the elevator remodeling for the Bozeman Senior Citizens Social Center be awarded to Robert A. Taylor Construction, Inc., Bozeman, Montana, in the base bid amount of $36,950.00, plus architect's fees and a 10 percent contingency, in a total amount not to exceed $44,100.00 for the entire project. 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. , auto est This was the time and place set for the decision on the Conditional Use Permit requested by Michael C. Deane to allow tire sales, tire warehousing, auto repair and warehouse storage on Lots 11 and 12, Block B, Tracy's First Addition. This sHe is more commonly known as 138 West Mendenhall Street. City Manager Wysocki noted if Mr. Deane provides the seven parking spaces indicated in the latest site plan, he will be required to purchase an additional three parking spaces through I the Parking Commission at a cost of $1,200.00 per parking space plus assume the balance of the original assessment for the property through Special Improvement District No. 565, in the approxi- mate amount of $1,650.00. The City Manager then recommended that the Commission approve the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the conditions recommended by the Zoning Commission. Commissioner Jordan stated he has no problem with the request, provided the business remains a small operation. He stated if vehicles are parked on sidewalks or otherwise create problems, those wi" be considered in review of the Conditional Use Permit prior to renewal. 04-23-84 132 It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the Commission approve the Conditional Use Permit requested by Michael C. Deane to allow tire sales, tire warehousing, auto repair and warehouse storage on Lots 11 and 12 of Block B, Tracy's First Addition, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the parking requirements be met either on site, or by a combination of on-site parking and the payment of cash-in-Iieu as approved by the Bozeman Parking Commission. 2. That the existing parking lot be overlaid with asphalt. 1 3. That the curb cut on West Mendenhall be limited to a 20 foot width. 4. That wheel stops for the parking spaces be shown on the final site plan. 5. That any warehousing that takes place in the structure be incidental to the use of the building as retail tire sales, tire repair and auto repair. 6. That no materials or automobiles that are on site for repair be stored outside of the existing structure. 7. That the dumpster location be screened from view, that the location be reviewed by the Sanitation Division, and that a detailed drawing of the screening be shown on the final site plan. 8. That the developer enter into an Improvements Agreement with the City of Bozeman. The structure may not be occupied until all improvements have been completed and approved by the City of Bozeman or until the improvements are secured by a method of security equal to one and one-half (1-1) times the estimated cost of their installation. 9. That three (3) copies of the final site plan containing all the conditions, corrections and modifications required by this approval be submitted for review and approved by the Planning Director within six (6) months of the date of this approval and prior to issuance of a building permit for the project. One (1) signed copy shall be retained by the Building Department; one (1) signed copy shall be retained by the Planning Director; and one (1) signed copy shall be retained by the applicant. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner I Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Decision - Conditional Use Permit - Thomas C. Sather, O. D., for Cyrus B. Chase - allow the practice of Optometry on Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block 52, West Park Addition ( 1 007 West College Street) This was the time and place set for the decision on the Conditional Use Permit requested by Thomas C. Sather, O. D., for Cyrus B. Chase to allow an optometry office on Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block 52, West Park Addition. This site is more commonly known as 1007 West College Street. City Manager Wysocki stated Dr. Sather has made arrangements with First Security Bank to lease two off-street parking spaces on a month-to-month lease. He then recommended that the Commission approve the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the one standard condition recommended by the Zoning Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, that the Commission approve the Conditional Use Permit requested by Thomas C. Sather, O. D., for Cyrus B. Chase, to allow an optometry office on Lots 11,12,13 and 14, Block 52, West Park Addition, subject to the following condition: 1. The Conditional Use Permit shall be valid for a period of 18 months following approval of the use. Prior to the permanent renewal of the permit at the end of that period, an on-site inspection wi II be made and a report made to the City Commission for their action. If conditions have not adversely changed, the permit will be permanently renewed. I 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. Decision - Conditional Use Permit - Sunrise Corporation and Dave Jarrett - allow a new office building on Lot 4, Tai Lane Addition This was the time and place set for the decision on the Conditional Use Permit requested 04-23-84 . 133 by Sunrise Corporation and Dave Jarrett to allow a new office building on Lot 4 of Tai Lane Addition. City Manager Wysocki recommended that the Commission deny the Conditional Use Permit. He stated no representative of the Sunrise Corporation or Dave Jarrett was present at either the Zoning Commission meeting or the City Commission meeting at which the public hearings on this request were conducted. 1 All Commissioners indicated concurrence in the City Manager's recommendation and indi- cated support for the reason set forth for denial. It was moved by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission deny the Conditional Use Permit requested by Sunrise Corporation and Dave Jarrett to allow a new office building on Lot 4, Tai Lane Addition. 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 - Conditional Use Permit - Corbin Ross for Buz Cowdrey - allow two apartment buildings on Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, University Square Subdivision This was the time and place set for the decision on the Conditional Use Permit requested by Corbin Ross for Buz Cowdrey to allow two apartment buildings on Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, University Square Subdivision. City Manager Wysocki stated the staff has not had sufficient time to obtain answers to some of the questions raised during the public hearing. He then requested that the Commission defer a decision on this item until those questions have been adequately answered. It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the Commission table a decision on this Conditional Use Permit until a satisfactory agreement has been reached between the City and the developer. 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. I Continued discussion - dedication of a portion of South Bozeman Avenue by Buronepe City Manager Wysocki stated the Commission had requested that discussion on this item be continued for one week to allow the staff an opportunity to pursue the questions that had been raised during last week's discussion. The City Manager then stated, after review of the issue, he feels the City should keep all options open and recommended that the Commission accept the offer extended by Buronepe to maintain this 57-foot by 482-foot strip as a public right-of- way. Ms. Janice Whetstone, Attorney representing the property owners, stated the property owners have indicated a willingness to supply gravel for the alley if needed this summer if the City will grade it. Mr. Wayne Jennings, attorney representing the Buronepe Company, stated the City was included in the lawsuit because a portion of the East Story Street right-of-way encroaches upon the subject strip of property. Mr. Jennings stated Buronepe may wish to utilize this extension of South Bozeman Avenue as a secondary access to the property immediately south of this strip after it is developed, but the main access to the site will be through East College Street. He then stated support for the City's acceptance of the dedication offer, noting use of the strip could remain as it is if the City owned it as a public right-of-way. It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, that the Commis- sion accept dedication of the 57-foot by 482-foot strip of land from Buronepe Company and acknowledge the property owners' offer to provide needed gravel for the alley if the City grades I the alley. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commis- sioner Anderson, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Request - permission to conduct "Run for the Rockies" - Saturday, May 5, 1984, 9:00 a.m. City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission a request for permission to conduct the second annual "Run for the Rockies" on Saturday, May 5,1984 at 9:00 a.m., as submitted by the Sigma Nu Fraternity. The City Manager stated the Chief of Police has reviewed the 04-23-84 ------- 134 , request and indicated no problems as long as the intersections are monitored by those organiz- ing the run. He then recommended approval of the request. It was moved by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission approve the request for permission to conduct the second annual .. Run for the Rockies" to be held on Saturday, May 5, 1984, beginning at 9:00 a.m. 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. 1 Discussion - draft annexation policies prepared by City staff City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission the draft annexation policies as pre- pared by the City staff. He noted the City-County Planning Board has reviewed this draft policy; and the subcommittee which was appointed to review it has not submitted any comments to date. He then suggested that the Commission review and revise the draft and that the changes be also submitted to the subcommittee for review. The City Manager then noted the Commission had originally set April 15, 1984 as the date by which to establish the annexation policy and recommended that the policy be completed as soon as possible. The Commission reviewed the draft annexation policy, considering each paragraph and numbered item separately. Break - 5:05 to 5:15 p.m. Mayor Weaver declared a recess at 5:05 p.m., to reconvene at 5:15 p.m., in accordance with Commission policy established at their regular meeting of March 14, 1983. Discussion (continued) - draft annexation policies prepared by City staff City Manager Wysocki noted many of the items revised by the Commission will require staff time and may not be completed in a timely manner if each annexation request takes a sub- stantial amount of time. He indicated the City currently has approximately twelve annexation requests pending at this time, which must be processed as soon as possible after the annexation I policy is adopted. Mayor Weaver stated the City cannot have a rational annexatioll policy unless service impacts and benefit impacts are determined in a specified manner; and the Commission will not have a solid basis upon which to make a decision. Commissioner Jordan noted there is no time limit set on processing an annexation request like that imposed on subdivision issues by State Law. Commissioner Mathre stated the most important issues to consider during the annexation process is the impact on the City services affecting the public's health, safety and welfare and the impact on the City's water supply. Commissioner Jordan stated some cities have adopted policies to consider annexation once a year. He asked if the Planning Staff feels that possibility should be considered at this time. Planning Director Steve Lere indicated the form in which the request is submitted to the Planning Staff and the amount of time that would be required to gather the necessary information and submit the report must be considered. He noted if the Planning Staff is required to spend a large amount of time on each application, it would not be satisfactory to have all annexation requests considered at a specified time each year. If the time to be expended is not a large amount of time, once-a-year annexation could be considered. The Planning Director then indi- cated he does not know of any city in Montana which has adopted such a policy. Mayor Weaver requested that the revised draft of the annexation policy be placed on next week's agenda for further discussion. Acknowledge receipt - request for Special Improvement District - North Seventh Annexation - I extension of sanitary sewer and water laterals City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission a request from some of the property owners in the North Seventh Annexation for creation of a Special Improvement District for the extension of sanitary sewer and water laterals in Uie North Seventh Annexation. The City Manager recommended that the Commission acknowledge receipt of the request and refer it to staff for review and necessary action. 04-23-84 135 Commissioner Mathre noted it has been an unwritten Commission policy not to create a new SID if property owners with delinquent current SID's are involved. She then asked if any of the individuals involved have delinquent SI D's. City Manager Wysocki stated Director of Finance Swan has checked and found that none of the property owners are currently delinquent in current SI D payments. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the 1 Commission acknowledge receipt of the request from some of the property owners in the North Seventh Annexation for creation of a Special Improvement District for the extension of water and sewer laterals in the North Seventh Annexation and refer it to staff for review and necessary action. 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. Acknowled t of memo from Director of Finance re donations resulting from Bozeman's entennial City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission a memo from Director of Finance Swan indicating three donations have been received as a result of the. Bozeman Centennial Gift Catalog. He noted the Bozeman Jaycee Women have donated $100.00; the Exchange Club is plan- ning to build and donate picnic tables; and Byron and Kay McAllister have donated $25.00. Commissioner Mathre suggested that a letter of thanks be written for these donations. It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the Commission acknowledge receipt of the three donations, indicating its appreciation for these donations. 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. Ordinance No. 1161 - amending Section 15.32.020 of the Bozeman Municipal Code - revising the 1 Uniform Sign Code City Manager Wysocki presented Ordinance No. 1161, as prepared by the City Attorney, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1161 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, AMENDING SECTION 15.32.020 OF THE BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL CODE, REVISING THE ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS OF THE UNIFORM SIGN CODE IN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA. The City Manager indicated this Ordinance revises the section of the Code which regu- lates business signs. He also noted Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Safety Barrick would answer questions on the Ordinance. Commissioner Anderson stated she feels the aesthetics of signs should be addressed. She indicated she feels attractive wooden signs should be required, particularly at the en- trances to Bozeman and along Main Street. The Assistant City Manager stated the existing sign ordinance deals specifically with the construction and location of the sign. He noted if the Commission wishes to address aesthetics, size, color, etc., the sign ordinance must be revised. Commissioner Jordan asked what changes are proposed in the new Ordinance. Assistant City Manager Barrick stated this proposed Ordinance is the result of several requests received by the Building I nspection Division. He stated this Ordinance would allow an electrical sign to be placed lower than ten feet above grade when located over private property I only, provided the sign is equipped with a GFI (ground fault interrupter). The Assistant City Manager stated the ten-foot minimum height has been required for public safety; and the GFI will maintain that public safety. Commissioner Jordan noted a portion of the Master Plan addresses signs and suggested this item be addressed through that method rather than through the sign ordinance. Mayor Weaver requested that action on this item be deferred until the staff places the Ordinance back on the agenda. 04-23-84 136 for modification to Conditional Use Permit condition for si n City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission a request submitted by Dave Rutledge, Rutledge Distributing Company, Inc., for modification to the Conditional Use Permit condition pertaining to the sign at the Pump N Pak, 2020 North Seventh Avenue. Assistant City Manager Barrick stated this item is before the Commission because it re- quires modification to the conditions imposed on the Conditional Use Permit approved by the 1 Commission on August 23, 1978. He noted the Commission has established the maximum height of the sign at forty feet, which .is lower than the sixty feet allowed by the current sign ordinance since the sign is located within 1,000 feet of the centerline of the Interstate. The Assistant City Manager stated Mr. Rutledge has requested permission to raise the sign to fifty feet, which is still within the height allowed in the sign code. Assistant City Manager Barrick noted this request results from the State of Montana Department of Highway's installation of a directional sign on the overpass, which partially blocks view of the sign for Mr. Rutledge's business. City Manager Wysocki recommended that the Commission approve the request as submitted by Mr. Rutledge. Commissioner Jordan stated he would not support raising of the sign. He noted if the Commission is concerned about the aesthetics of signs, it should address all possible signs whenever the opportunity arises. Commissioner Mathre stated the ordinance should be revised if the Commission does not support the height requi rements. She noted the request is to raise the sign to a height which is less than what is allowed through the sign ordinance. Commissioner Vant Hull stated that under the present ordinance, it would be discrim- inatory to deny the request to raise the sign. Commissioner Anderson stated she does not feel the installation of a Highway Department sign has necessari Iy had a negative impact on the business. She indicated she feels the status quo should be maintained. I It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Commis- sion approve the request submitted by David Rutledge, Rutledge Distributing Company, Inc., for modification of one of the Conditional Use Permit conditions for 2020 North Seventh Avenue, to read as follows: 3. Signing be limited to the following: a) One (1) free-standing sign having a maximum height of fifty (50) feet and a sign area of eighty (80) square feet. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Weaver; those voting No being Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Jordan. Appointment - Police Commission City Manager Wysocki presented to the Commission a memo recommending appointment of a member to the Police Commission. The City Manager indicated he has received three applica- tions for the position and requested that the Commission concur in his appointment of Mr. David Fassler to the Police Commission, to replace Joe Wantulok, with a three-year term to expire on April 30, 1987. It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, that the Commis- sion concur in the City Manager's appointment of David Fassler to replace Joe Wantulok on the Police Commission, with a term to expire on April 30, 1987. The motion carried by the follow- ing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Jordan, I Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Authorize City Manager to sign - Mystic Dam Agreement City Manager Wysocki stated Commissioner Vant Hull had requested this item be removed from the Consent Items for discussion. Commissioner Vant Hull asked about the purpose of the Agreement. 04-23-84 137 City Attorney Crumbaker-Smith stated in August 1982, the City and the Mystic Lake irri- gators had signed an agreement to allow the City to acquire all stocks in the Bozeman Creek Reservoir Association. The agreement also provided for the irrigators to purchase water from the City at a specified amount if the City obtained two separate grants to pay for the re- building of the Mystic Lake Dam. The City did not acquire either the grant from DN RC or the CDBG grant; and the PSC has indicated that the amount set in the agreement to be paid by the 1 Irrigators is not in compliance with the approved rate schedule. The City Attorney then recommended that the Commission authorize the City Manager to sign this agreement, terminating the old agreement, and returning the stocks to the original owners. She stated if the City wishes to attempt such a procedure in the future. it could begin the negotiation process again. It was moved by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commis- sion authorize and direct the City Manager to sign the Mystic Dam Agreement, terminating the August 1982 agreement with the Bozeman Creek Reservoir Association irrigators. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Jordan, Commis- sioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Consent Items from I from It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Com- mission approve the items as listed above and that the appropriate persons be authorized and directed 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, Commissioner Jordan and Mayor Weaver; those voting No, none. Executive Session - re labor negotiations Mayor Weaver called an Executive Session of the Commission at 6: lOp. m. for the pur- pose of discussing labor negotiations and requested that all persons except the Commissioners, City Manager Wysocki, Assistant City Manager Barrick, City Attorney Crumbaker-Smith, Director of Finance Swan and the Clerk leave the room. Mayor Weaver declared the Executive Session of the Commission closed at 6:45 p.m. and reconvened the meeting. Recess - 6:45 p.m. Mayor Weaver declared a recess at 6: 45 p. m., to reconvene at 7: 25 p. m. for the purpose of conducting the work session on the goals assessment evaluation and completing the routine business items. I Reconvene - 7:25 p.m. Mayor Weaver reconvened the meeting at 7: 25 p. m. for the purpose of conducting the work session on the goals assessment evaluation and completing the routine business items. Work Session - Goals Assessment Evaluation Mayor Weaver stated this work session is the next step in the goal setting process which the Commission has begun. He noted the process began with a series of public meetings in which the community at large submitted ideas and recommendations. Also, printed forms were made 04-23-84 138 available for those who wished to respond in writing. He noted the results of the public input have been tabulated and will be considered by the Commission during this goal setting process. Mayor Weaver then requested that each Commissioner submit items to be considered in establishing goals, after which those items will be clustered and discussed individually. The following goals were then listed: 1. Maintain fiscal accountability. 2. Continue openness in government. 1 3. Encourage community development. 4. Implement the Master Plan. 5. Continue the level of City services currently being provided. 6. Pursue cooperation with other governmental entities, such as the County, MSU and the School District. 7. Cultivate community relations. 8. Housing. 9. Improve traffic flow. 10. Find ways and means to have all of the people who use City services pay for them. 11. Establish and update a water inventory of surface and groundwater for the community and County. 12. Preserve amenities. 13. Pursue revenue sources other than property taxes. 14. Establish a good recreation program. 15. Pursue an effective legislative lobbying effort for upcoming Legislative Session. 16. Secure an adequate water supply. I 17. Energy conservation measures for City facilities. 18. Establish responsible hazardous materials legislation locally. 19. Sol id waste disposal. 20. Make development as self-supporting as possible. 21. Affirmative action in the City's personnel policy. 22. Implement a conservancy strip. 23. Promote tourism within the community. 24. Maintain the downtown as the center of Bozeman. 25. Terminate the use of salt on the streets. 26. Install a stop light near Main Mall, or provide some other means to provide safety. 27. Traffic Master Plan. 28. Establish additional citizens advisory committees. 29. Additional City personnel for specific departments, i. e., Fire, Police, li- brary and Planning. 30. More efforts to combine City, County and School District joint purchasing. 1 31. Conduct meetings in various places around the community to receive com- munity input. 32. Develop parks, including use of volunteers. 33. Attempt to get swim programs more self-sufficient. Mayor Weaver then requested that the Commissioners attempt to combine these 33 goals into a few major topics. The following list was then prepared: 04-23-84 139 1. Community Development a. Housing. b. Implement the Master Plan. c. Preserve amenities. d. Promote tourism. e. Maintain downtown Bozeman. f. Conservancy strip. g. Staffing for community development office. 1 h. Historic regulations for old buildings/districts. 2. Parks and Recreation Volunteerism. a. b. Swimming program. c. Develop parks. d. Recreation program. 3. Transportation a. Traffic Master Plan. b. Development to be self-supporting. c. Main Mall traffic safety. d. Eliminate use of salt on the streets. e. Additional signing (stop signs at intersections). f. Bike paths. g. Improve traffic flow. 4. Uti I ities a. Sol id waste. b. Water inventory. c. Secure an adequate water supply. d. Development to be self-supporting. e. Lyman Creek water supply. 5. Government operations 1 a. Continue openness in government. b. Maintain fiscal accountability. c. I ntergovernmenta I cooperation. d. Affirmative action in City personnel policy. e. Energy conservation in City facilities. f. Joint purchasing efforts with City, County and School District. g. Personnel increase in specific City departments. h. Community input meetings. i . Community relations. j . Additional citizen advisory committees. 6. Alternative Revenue Sources a. Effective legislative lObbying. b. Find ways and means to have all of the people who use City services pay for them. c. Development to be self-supporting. 7. Other a. Continue City services at the current level. b. Hazardous materials legislation. Mayor Weaver indicated the next step to be completed in this process is to develop a goal for each of the items I isted under these seven major categories. He then suggested the state- ments begin with an understood lilt shall be the policy or goal of the City of Bozeman to .....11 1 1. Parks and Recreation a. Swimming program. II . . . .. make the swimming program self- sufficient. II b. Develop parks. II . . . .. prepare an inventory and identify specific parks for development, emphasizing use of volunteer resources. II c. Recreation program. II. . . .. define the City's role in recreation, in- cluding use of volunteer resources. II 04-23-84 , 140 Break - 8:30 to 8:40 p.m. Mayor Weaver declared a break at 8:30 p.m., to reconvene at 8:40 p.m., in accordance with Commission policy established at their regular meeting of March 14, 1983. Work Session (continued) - Goals Assessment Evaluation Mayor Weaver indicated the Commission should continue the process it had begun prior to the break. 1 2. Community Development a. Housing. II. . . .. pursue a balanced housing stock, e.g., mobile home park development, residential lots and low-income housing. II b. Developing amenities. II..... encourage preservation of our natural resources and environment, e.g., conservancy strips and view pro- tection regulations. II and II..... encourage quality construction and landscaping in all new developments. II c. Implementation of Master Plan. II. . ... implement the Master Plan, encouraging development within the city limits rather than in the fringe areas. d. Tourism. II. . . .. actively promote tourism in the community." e. Historic zoning. "..... develop historic zoning and regulations which encourage the preservation of our architectural heritage." f. Maintain the downtown as the center of Bozeman. ". . . .. preserve the identity and integrity of the downtown Bozeman." g. Community development staff. ". . . .. contract for a community de- velopment person to prepare grant proposals for federal monies to be used in community development.1I 3. Utilities a. Solid waste management. ". . ... pursue a county-wide landfill district and new landfill site in conjunction with alternative solid waste disposal I systems. II and "..... investigate alternative garbage collection systems, including a larger role for the private sector. II b. Secure an adequate water supply. ".. . .. acquire, as soon as prac- ticable, an additional 5,000 acre feet of water for the City water supply and to encourage water conservation by the community." c. Lyman Creek project. " . . . . . ,protect the Lyman Creek water supply. II d. Water inventory. ".. . .. participate in the development of a Gallatin drainage water inventory through support of agencies such as the Blue Ribbons Commission." e. Development to be self-supporting. "..... require that development be as self-supporting as possible, including major participation in the extension of utility lines as it impacts on all utility systems of the City." f. Maintenance and replacement of water supply. ". . . .. develop a util- ities capital replacement program, as differentiated from the mainte- nance and enhancement, or enlargement, of the system." Mayor Weaver requested that this item be placed on the agenda for next week's meeting and indicated the Commission will complete this step in the process at that time. Discussion - FYI items City Manager Wysocki presented the following IIFor Your Information" items to the Com- mission: 1 (1) A memo from I nterim Recreation Director Curt Shook indicating a rate change to equalize the admission charges at the Swim Center and Bogert Pool and establishing proposed fees for use of the parks. Commissioner Vant Hull requested that the pool fees be placed on the agenda for dis- cussion. (2) A letter from the County Attorney concerning the legality of various types of keno 04-23-84 141 machines. He noted the new variations of keno are the result of the recent Montana Supreme Court decision. Commissioner Vant Hull suggested that the Commission consider adoption of a $10.00 fee for changing the machines allowed on an existing gaming license. City Manager Wysocki stated he would review the suggestion with the City Attorney to determine if such a fee would be legal. 1 (3) Weekly construction reports from Thomas, Dean and Hoski ns, I nc. (4) A news article from the Washington Post submitted by Commissioner Anderson regard- ing lawsuits against local governments and officials. (5) Commissioner Mathre stated she has prepared a summary of the items covered during the League of Cities and Towns District 10 meeting held last Wednesday. She indicated copies would be available for any Commissioners desiring a copy. (6) Commissioner Jordan suggested that the Commission write a letter of congratulation to Steve Lere for his appointment as Planning Director. Mayor Weaver requested that Commissioner Jordan draft the letter. (7) City Manager Wysocki noted copies of the "Gallatin Currents II newsletter have been distributed to the Commissioners in their mai I boxes. He noted this newsletter was prepared by the organizing committee of the Gallatin Water Conference, chaired by Senator Dorothy Eck, City Commissioner Anne Anderson and County Commissioner Joy Nash. Adjournment - 9:45 p.m. 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. I KENNETH L. WEAVER, Mayor ATTEST: Clerk of the Commission I 04-23-84