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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
December 16, 1981
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The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room,
Municipal Building, December 16,1981, at 1:15 p.m. Present were Mayor MacNab, Commissioner I
Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, City Manager
Evans, Assistant City Manager Barrick, City Attorney Planalp and the Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer by Commissioner
Stiff.
The minutes of the regular meeting of December 9, 1981, will be submitted at next
week's meeting for action.
Decision - Conditional Use Permit - Bryan Curran - Convenience Store
This was the time and place set for a decision on the request on behalf of Bryan
Curran for a Conditional Use Permit for adding a convenience store to the Town Pump. The
proposed development is located on Tract 5 in the northwest corner of the SW! of the SE! of
Section 11, T2S, R5E, P.M.M., Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana. It is more commonly
known as 2607 West Main Street. The site is approximately 1.6 acres in size and is currently
zoned B-2-T (Highway Commercial).
City Manager Evans recommended conditional approval of the request for a Conditional I
Use Permit.
Commissioner Vollmer stated that if something is grandfathered, it is pretty much ac-
cepted. He doesn't feel that it is fair to place a condition on an item which has been grand-
fathered. He further asked if the City Commission can legally place a three-year limit on an
item which has been grandfathered.
City Manager Evans stated that the appl icant has the right to accept or not accept the
Conditional Use Permit with the established conditions.
Commissioner Mathre asked if the City Commission could legally place a time limit on
the mobile home, since it is grandfathered.
City Attorney Planalp stated that as long as the use remains the same, the mobile home
is g rand fathered forever. However, if a change in use is proposed, it is possible to place a
time limit upon the mobile home. He noted that the use is being changed since one present
use is being expanded, and the other existing use is being removed.
I t was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the
Commission approve the request for a Conditional Use Permit on behalf of Bryan Curran with
the following conditions: I
1. That the project be reviewed and approved by the Department of
Health prior to occupancy of the building.
2. That the paving and drainage plan be reviewed and approved by
the City Engineer. Access must be approved by the City Engineer
and the Montana State Highway Department
3. That the applicant provide the following information on the final
site plan:
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(a) A snow removal and storage area;
(b) A detailed drawing of the screening for the dumpster area;
and
(c) A detai led drawing of the landscape protection devices to be
utilized for protection of the non paved areas from unwanted
vehicular traffic.
4. Three (3) copies of a final site plan containing all conditions
corrections and modifications recommended and approved by the
I City Commission shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Director prior to the issuance of a building permit for the project.
One (1) signed copy shall be retained by the Planning Director;
one (1) signed copy retained by the Building Department; and one
(1) signed copy retained by the applicant.
5. All on-site improvements (i.e., paving, landscaping, etc.) shall be
completed within eighteen (18) months of approval of the Conditional
Use Permit and as shown on the approved final site plan.
6. The Conditional Use Permit shall be valid for a period of only
eighteen (18) months following institution of the use and shall be
submitted to the City Commission for renewal as specified on the
Conditional Use Permit. Failure of the applicant to satisfy all
conditions within the designated time period may be grounds for
terminating the Conditional Use Permit. If all required conditions
have been satisfied, the permit shall be permanently renewed.
7. That the mobi Ie home presently located on the site be screened
from public view-- east, north and south--by means of a solid
fence not less than eight (8) feet in height.
8. That the mobi Ie home presently located on the site may not be
replaced by another mobile home, and it shall be removed not later
than three (3) years from the date of approval of this Conditional
Use by the City Commission.
9. That the applicant for this Conditional Use Permit shall submit a
statement, in writing, agreeing to all of the conditions imposed by
the City Commission. Such statement must be submitted prior to
the issuance of any permit, and shall be retained on file in the
I Bui Iding Division.
Commissioner Swanson noted that the entire change of the land use and bui Idings
should be considered.
Commissioner Stiff asked if a longer period for removal of the mobi Ie home would be
better. He also noted that if the mobile home is allowed to remain until it is no longer ten-
able, it would become a matter of judgment, and the City Commission should be concerned
with upg rading the community.
The motion was then amended by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson,
as follows:
1. That the project be reviewed and approved by the Department of
Health prior to occupancy of the building.
2. That the paving and drainage plan be reviewed and approved by
the City Engineer. Access must be approved by the City Engineer
and the Montana State Highway Department
3. That the applicant provide the following information on the final
site plan:
(a) A snow removal and storage area;
(b) A detailed drawing of the screening for the dumpster area;
and
(c) A detailed drawing of the landscape protection devices to be
utilized for protection of the non paved areas from unwanted
I vehicular traffic.
4. Three (3) copies of a final site plan containing all conditions
corrections and modifications recommended and approved by the
City Commission shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Director prior to the issuance of a bui Iding permit for the project.
One (1) signed copy shall be retained by the Planning Director;
one (1) signed copy retained by the Building Department; and one
(1) signed copy retained by the applicant.
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5. All on-site improvements (i. e., paving, landscaping, etc.) shall be
completed within eighteen (18) months of approval of the Conditional
Use Permit and as shown on the approved final site plan.
6. The Conditional Use Permit shall be valid for a period of only
eighteen (18) months following institution of the use and shall be
submitted to the City Commission for renewal as specified on the
Conditional Use Permit. Failure of the applicant to satisfy all
conditions within the designated time period may be grounds for
terminating the Conditional Use Permit. If all required conditions I
have been satisfied, the permit shall be permanently renewed.
7. That the mobi Ie home presently located on the site be screened
from public view-- east, north and south--by means of a solid
fence not less than eight (8) feet in height.
8. That the mobi Ie home presently located on the site may not be
replaced by another mobi Ie home, and it shall be removed not later
than five (5) years from the date of approval of this Conditional
Use Permit by the City Commission.
9. That the applicant for this Conditional Use Permit shall submit a
statement, in writing, agreeing to all of the conditions imposed by
the City Commission. Such statement must be submitted prior to
the issuance of any permit, and shall be retained on file in the
Bui Iding Division.
The amendment to the motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting
Aye being Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre; those voting No
being Commissioner Vollmer and Mayor MacNab.
The motion then carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor MacNab; those
voting No being Commissioner Vollmer.
Public hearing - Commission Resolution No. 2368 - Final Assessment, SID 599 for final I
passage - Paving - Bomont Center and Industrial Properties - $239,772.93
This was the time and place set for a public hearing on Commission Resolution No.
2368, entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2368
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. 599 IN
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLA TI N, STATE OF MONT ANA, TO
DEFRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 599.
Mayor MacNab opened the publ ic hearing.
No one was present to speak in support of or in opposition to the final passage of
Commission Resolution No. 2368.
Mayor MacNab closed the publ ic hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the
Commission waive the one-week interval because no protests were received. The motion
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson,
Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff and Mayor MacNab; those I
voting No, none.
It was then moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that
the Commission finally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2368, levying and assessing a special
assessment of taxes upon all the property in Special Improvement District No. 599. The
motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
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Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson and Mayor MacNab;
those voting No, none.
2369 - Final Assessment, SID 605 for final
passage - 350,000.00
I This was the time and place set for a public hearing on Commission Resolution No.
2369, entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2369
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. 605 IN
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO
DEFRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 605.
Mayor MacNab opened the public hearing.
No one was present to speak in support of or in oppasition to the final passage of
Commission Resolution No. 2369.
Mayor MacNab closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the
Commission waive the one-week interval because no protests were received. T he mot ion
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vollmer,
Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor MacNab; those
voting No, none.
I It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the
Commission finally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2369, levying and assessing a special
assessment of taxes upon all the property in Special Improvement District No. 605. The
motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff,
Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer and Mayor MacNab; those
voting No, none.
Public hearing - Commission Resolution No. 2370 - Final Assessment, SID 611 for final
passage - Paving - Woodridge Addition - $85,467.47
This was the time and place set for a public hearing on Commission Resolution No.
2370, entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2370
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. 611 IN
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO
DEFRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 611.
Mayor MacNab opened the public hearing.
I No one was present to speak in support of or in opposition to the final passage of
Commission Resolution No. 2370.
Mayor MacNab closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the
Commission waive the one-week interval because no protests were received. The motion
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson,
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Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff and Mayor MacNab; those
voting No, none.
It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that the
Commission finally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2370, levying and assessing a special ass-
essment of taxes upon all the property in Special Improvement District No. 611. T he mot ion
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, I
Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson and Mayor MacNab; those
voting No, none.
Public hearing - Commission Resolution No. 2371 - Final Assessment, SID 613 for final
passage - Paving - Broadway, Mendenhall to Avocado - $190,000.00
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on Commission Resolution No.
2371, entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2371
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. 613 IN
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO
DEFRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 613.
Mayor MacNab opened the public hearing.
No one was present to speak in support of or in opposition to the final passage of
Commission Resolution No. 2371.
Mayor MacNab closed the public hearing. I
It was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the
Commission waive the one-week interval because no protests were received. The motion
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vollmer,
Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor MacNab; those
voting No, none.
It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the
Commission finally adopt Commission Resolution No. 2371, levying and assessing a special
assessment of taxes upon all the property in Special Improvement District No. 613. The
motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff,
Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer and Mayor MacNab; those
voting No, none.
Public hearing - Commission Resolution No. 2372 - Final Assessment, SID 616 for final
passage - Paving - Koch, 20th to 23rd - $81,622.62
This was the time and place set for a public hearing on Commission Resolution No.
2372, entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2372 I
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. 616 IN
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO
DEFRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 616.
Mayor MacNab opened the public hearing.
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Mr. Maurice Klabunde asked if his property is involved in this Special Improvement
District. Following review of the legal description, it was determined that his property is
within the boundaries of this Special Improvement District.
Mr. Joseph Sabol, Attorney at Law, stated that he would be speaking for more than
just this Special Improvement District. He is representing those owners of record and those
I who are purchasing on contracts for deed for Special Improvement District Nos. 616, 621,
622, 623, 624, 625, 627, 629 and 630. He noted that all comments will be made during the
public hearing for Special Improvement District 616, but will be directed to the other districts
as above-enumerated. Mr. Sabol noted that he has discussed most of his comments with
various members of the City Staff. He noted that his comments address some issues that are
minor and some that are major.
Mr. Sabol noted that the purpose of these public hearings is to allow owners of prop-
erties within the Special Improvement Districts an opportunity to protest the final adoption of
the Commission Resolutions which were provisionally adopted at the regular Commission meeting
held on December 2, 1981. Mr. Sabol stated that he would speak to deficiencies in the process
which has been followed in the procedures.
Mr. Sabol noted that the State Code states that the Clerk of the Commission will
publish a Notice, stating that the Commission Resolution is available for public inspection for
a period of five days. The Notice was published on December 9, 1981, which allowed only 4t
days for inspection. Mr. Sabol also noted that all information should be available at the time
I of publ ication. On December 10, he requested to see copies of Commission Resolution Nos.
2372, 2374, 2375, 2376, 2377, 2378, 2380, 2381 and 2382, which levy assessments against the
properties in the above-enumerated Special Improvement Districts. At that time, Schedule
"A" was not attached. He asked for copies of Schedule "A II for the above-enumerated Commission
Resolutions as soon as same were prepared. He noted that at the beginning of this Commis-
sion meeting, he saw a copy of the Schedule "A" and noted that the amount of the assessment
is not included in the listing. Mr. Sabol noted that this is a material defect in the Commis-
sion Resolution.
Mr. Sabol noted that those Commission Resolutions levying an estimated amount used
the amount of the bond sale. He noted that this practice appears to be incorrect and is not
allowed by State Statutes. He feels that the actual amount of expenditures to date should be
used in the Commission Resolutions levying an estimated amount. He noted that the State
Statutes provide for the reassessment of a Special Improvement District so that the governing
body may correct any errors which it may have made. Mr. Sabol stated that he, therefore,
objects to any and all Commission Resolutions which levy an estimated assessment based upon
the amount of the bond sale.
I Mr. Sabol once again stated that he is opposed to levying assessments based upon the
amount of the bond sale. He noted that SID Nos. 624, 625, 629 and 630 have all been finalized.
He stated that the City should be able to use the correct figure when levying the assessments,
rather than using the amount of the bond sale. He further noted that the work has been
completed and all bills paid for SID No. 622. He noted that the bond sale was for $315,000.00
and the actual costs were approximately $329,000.00, with the balance being paid
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from a Certificate of Deposit which the City had requested for the express purpose of
covering the extra costs incurred. He stated that the costs for SID No. 622 had been
finalized on December 10, 1981, so using the amount of the bond sale is incorrect.
Mr. Sabol noted that the assessments being considered in the public hearings today
will be due and payable in the future. He noted that the work will be completed on SID Nos.
623, 624 and 625 during calendar year 1982. Mr. Sabol stated that the Commission should I
hold the public hearings prior to November 30 of each year. He noted the process which is
now being followed by the City leads to deficiencies and discrepancies.
Mr. Joe Sabol then noted the provisions for considering incidental expenses as costs
against Special I mprovement Districts. He noted that SID No. 622 is completed, but there is
no tabulation of incidental expenses. He noted that one can review the worksheet for the
Special I mprovement District and cannot tell the amount of the incidental costs. He noted
that no tabulation of the incidental costs is kept, and he objects to the charging of incidental
costs unless and until a tabulation of all costs is kept.
Commissioner Swanson asked Mr. Sabol what the ultimate goal of this presentation is.
Commissioner Stiff stated he feels that the points which have been presented are
simply housekeeping items.
Mr. Sabol stated that the matter is being heard because this is a public hearing at
which one may speak in support of or in opposition to the final passage of the various Com-
mission Resolutions which were provisionally passed on December 2, 1981. He noted that the
problems which he has noted are far more than housekeeping details. I
Commissioner Stiff stated he thought that Mr. Sabol and the City Attorney had dis-
cussed the matter fully and that the matter was now before the Commission with joint con-
currence of the two attorneys.
Mr. Sabol stated that the matter had been discussed to a point. He stated that he has
also asked the City Staff questions. However, he feels he has no choice but to come before
the City Commission, even if some of the matters have been handled by the City Staff. He
noted that the line between minor and major deficiencies is very fine. Mr. Sabol did state
that no doubt the Special Improvement Districts are one of the most burdensome problems
which the City has. However, the City should decide that from this time forward, it wi II
follow the Special Improvement District process, and do it right.
Commissioner Swanson suggested that the remainder of the public hearings be opened
and continued to allow the City Staff time to review the Commission Resolutions and see if
they follow the letter of the law, and to allow time to correct any discrepancies.
Mr. Joe Sabol then addressed the keeping of a record of expenses for each Special
Improvement District by the City Engineer. He noted that the expenses are to be certified
by the City Engineer to the City Clerk. Mr. Sabol noted that on those Special Improvement I
Districts which were being assessed a preliminary cost, no costs have been certified by the
City Engineer. He noted that the amounts for the four Special Improvement Districts which
have been finalized have been certified to the City Clerk. Mr. Sabol noted that the State
Code provides that a record of costs must be kept in the City Engineer's office, including
incidental costs.
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Mr. Sabol noted that the City assesses a 6 percent charge for administrative, en-
gineering and legal costs on all Special Improvement Districts. Mr. Sabol stated that it is no
surprise that the State auditors, in their audit of Fiscal Years 1977 and 1978; Veltkamp, Dore
and Holmes and Turner, in their audit of Fiscal Year 1979; and Coopers and Lybrand in their
audit of Fiscal Year 1980, all made a point of stating that the City is using an estimate to
I determine the City's costs, which cannot be done. Only the actual costs can be charged.
Mr. Sabol noted that each audit contained a recommendation that the 6 percent fee be re-
considered because it is not objectively verifiable. He noted that it is extremely difficult to
estimate the cost of sending out bills for the next twenty years on each of the Special Improve-
ment Districts.
Mr. Sabol noted that Veltkamp, Dore and Holmes and Turner suggested a breakdown of
the 6 percent fee into 3 percent for engineering, 1 percent for legal fees and 2 percent for
administrative costs. Mr. Sabol noted that the 6 percent figure is one which has been arrived
at over the years. Mr. Sabol stated that this should be actual costs, not an estimate. He
noted that this would be difficult to do since records don't exist to support these charges.
Mr. Sabol stated that he feels Commission Resolution No. 2366, adopted on November
25, 1981, attempts to correct some of the problems which exist with the administrative charge
on Special Improvement Districts. However, the 6 percent does not seem to be consistent
with administrative costs.
Mr. Sabol noted that on SID No. 622, the 6 percent administrative charge is based on
I the amount of the bond sale, which is approximately $14,000.00 less than the actual costs for
the district. Mr. Sabol stated that there is no way to verify the fact that the administrative
charges may have caused the overrun on this Special Improvement District.
Mr. Sabol requested that the Commission consider postponing the final adoption of the
Commission Resolutions for SID Nos. 616, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 627, 629 and 630 until all
problems can be corrected and it can be done in a proper manner.
Mr. Sabol stated that he hopes the comments are taken in the manner in which they
are intended. He said there is no point in going back to 1976 to correct errors, but from
this point forward, and on these Commission Resolutions, the City can do no less than to do
them properly.
Commissioner Stiff asked when the first payment on the above-referenced Special Im-
provement Districts is due.
Director of Finance Amy Swan stated that the first payment on the bonds is due on
January 1, 1982. The first payment on the Special Improvement Districts will be due and
payable on November 30, 1982.
Commissioner Swanson asked if action in December or January would make any differ-
I ence.
Director of Finance Swan stated that it would make no difference, as these Special
Improvement Districts will not be billed until November 1, 1982.
Mr. Joe Sabol stated that the City now has problems to correct. Time is available now
to correct these problems before the assessments are due in 1982. He also suggested that the
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City wait until all of the work is completed on these Special Improvement Districts before the
final assessment is made.
City Attorney Planalp noted that the exact procedure for the assessment of SID's that
has been discussed is based on actual costs. He noted that on a Special I mprovement District
to be completed in 1982, a hearing is held on the estimated assessment. This is based on the
amount of the bond sale, which is the last known figure. The following year, basically the I
same hearing is held, after the work is completed and is based upon the actual final cost of
the Special I mprovement District.
Director of Finance Swan stated that she understands when the City cannot assess
over the amount listed in the Commission Resolution which creates the Special Improvement
District, the overrun then comes from the City's General Fund. This overrun, then, actually
is deducted from the 6 percent administrative charge against that Special Improvement
District. Ms. Swan also noted that it has been the City's policy to wait ninety days after
receiving the City Engineer's certification of the final costs for a Special Improvement District
before finalizing the assessment.
Commissioner Stiff asked if the problems could be resolved so that the present City
Commission could act upon these Commission Resolutions at one of its final two meetings.
Director of Finance Swan noted that time would be a prohibiting factor. She stated
that most of the actual costs have been included, except for the time that she and the City
Engineer have accrued. She stated that she would like a month in which to complete these
calculations. I
City Manager Evans stated that he sees no problem with doing things right. He stated
that Bozeman is the sixth or seventh largest city in the state, and is approaching a city four
times its size in the number of Special Improvement Districts outstanding. He stated that this
large number of SI D's has caused an overload on the administrative capabilities of the City.
He noted that Special Improvement Districts are probably the biggest problem for the City
and wi I( continue to be. The City Manager noted that the creation of Special Improvement
Districts will be a long process in the future because everything will be done to the letter of
the law. He further noted that the City is the agent between the landowners and the bond
buyers. He stated that the way to determine the incidental expenditures is to do a cost
study.
The City Manager stated he would recommend that these publ ic hearings be continued
until such time as the City Staff is comfortable with the Commission Resolutions to be acted
upon.
City Manager Evans further noted that the City may possibly get behind on paying the
bonds and coupons. Some of them become due and payable on January 1, 1982; however, if
the City does not have the money, they wi II not be pa id. He noted that the reason for I
levying assessments on the bond amount is to provide monies with which to pay the bonds
and coupons on the various Special Improvement Districts as they become due and payable.
Mayor MacNab requested that the minutes reflect that the comments made by Mr. Joe
Sabol have been appl ied to this Commission Resolution and to each of the Commission Resolu-
tions which follow. The Mayor then continued the hearing on Commission Resolution No.
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2372, levying and assessing a final assessment on SI D No. 616 until such time as the City
Staff has time to review and revise as necessary.
No. 2373 - Final Assessment, SID 619 for final
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I This was the time and place set for a public hearing on Commission Resolution No.
2373, entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2373
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. 619 IN
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO
DEFRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 619.
Mayor MacNab opened the public hearing.
No one was present to speak in support of or in opposition to the final passage of
Commission Resolution No. 2373.
Mayor MacNab continued the public hearing on Commission Resolution No. 2373, levying
and assessing a final assessment on SID No. 619, until such time as the City Staff has time to
review and revise the Resolution as necessary.
Public hearin - Commission Resolution No. 2374 - Final Assessment, SID 621 for final
passage - anltary sewer trunk - al ey nit u divisIOn - 522 ,580.00
This was the time and place set for a public hearing on Commission Resolution No.
I 2374, entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2374
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. 621 IN
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO
DEFRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 621.
Mayor MacNab opened the public hearing.
Mr. Joe Sabol had given his comments during the public hearing on Commission Resolu-
tion No. 2372.
Mayor MacNab continued the public hearing on Commission Resolution No. 2374, levying
and assessing a final assessment on SID No. 621, until such time as the City Staff has time to
review and revise the Resolution as necessary.
Public hearing - Commission Resolution No. 2375 - Estimated Assessment, SID 622 for final
passage - Water trunk - Valley Unit Subdivision - $315,000.00
This was the time and place set for a public hearing on Commission Resolution No.
2375, entitled:
I COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2375
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. 622 IN
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLA TI N, STATE OF MONT ANA, TO
DEFRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 622.
Mayor MacNab opened the public hearing.
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Mr. Joe Sabol had given his comments during the public hearing on Commission Resolu-
tion No. 2372.
Mayor MacNab continued the public hearing on Commission Resolution No. 2375, levying
and assessing an estimated assessment on SID No. 622, until such time as the City Staff has
time to review and revise the Resolution as necessary.
Public hearing - Commission Resolution No. 2376 - Estimated Assessment, SID 623 for final I
passage - Sanitary sewer - Valley Unit Subdivision - $525,000.00
This was the time and place set for a public hearing on Commission Resolution No.
2376, entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2376
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. 623 IN
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO
DEFRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 623.
Mayor MacNab opened the public hearing.
Mr. Joe Sabol had given his comments during the public hearing on Commission Resolu-
tion No. 2372.
Mayor MacNab continued the public hearing on Commission Resolution No. 2376, levying
and assesing an estimated assessment on SID No. 623, until such time as the City Staff has
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time to review and revise the Resolution as necessary.
Public hearing - Commission Resolution - No. 2377 - Estimated Assessment, SID 624 for final I
passage - Water mains - Valley Unit Subdivision - $550,000.00
This was the time and place set for the public hearing on Commission Resolution No.
2377, entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2377
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. 624 IN
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO
DEFRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 624.
Mayor MacNab opened the public hearing.
Mr. Joe Sabol had given his comments during the public hearing on Commission Resolu-
tion No. 2372.
Mayor MacNab continued the public hearing on Commission Resolution No. 2377, levying
and assessing an estimated assessment on SID No. 624, until such time as the City Staff has
time to review and revise the Resolution as necessary.
Public hearing - Commission Resolution No. 2378 - Estimated Assessment, SID 625 for final I
passage - Storm drams and paving - Valley Unit SubdivisIOn - $1,850,000.00
This was the time and place set for a public hearing on Commission Resolution No.
2378, entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2378
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, LEVYING AND ASSESSING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF TAXES
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UPON ALL THE PROPERTY IN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 625 IN
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO
DEFRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 625.
Mayor MacNab opened the public hearing.
Mr. Joe Sabol had given his comments during the public hearing on Commission Resolu-
I tion No. 2372.
Mayor MacNab continued the public hearing on Commission Resolution No. 2378, levying
and assessing an estimated assessment on SID No. 625, until such time as the City Staff has
time to review and revise the Resolution as necessary.
Public hearin - Commission Resolution
passage - anitary sewer - trat or ,
This was the time and place for a public hearing on Commission Resolution No. 2379,
entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2379
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. 626 IN
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO
DEFRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 626.
Mayor MacNab opened the public hearing.
No one was present to speak in support of or in opposition to the final passage of
Commission Resolution No. 2379.
I Due to the comments presented by Mr. Joe Sabol, Mayor MacNab continued the public
hearing on Commission Resolution No. 2379, levying and assessing an estimated assessment on
SID No. 626, until such time as the City Staff has time to review and revise the Resolution as
necessary.
Public hearing - Commission Resolution No. 2380 - Estimated Assessment, SID 627 for final
passage - Sanitary sewer - Lot 1, Triangle Annexation - $30,000.00
This was the time and place for a public hearing on Commission Resolution No. 2380,
entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2380
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. 627 IN
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO
DEFRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 627.
Mayor MacNab opened the public hearing.
Mr. Joe Sabol had given his comments during the public hearing on Commission Resolu-
tion No. 2372.
I Mayor MacNab continued the publ ic hearing on Commission Resolution No. 2380, levying
and assessing an estimated assessment on SID No. 627, until such time as the City Staff has
time to review and revise the Resolution as necessary.
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Public hearin - Commission Resolution No. 2381 - Estimated Assessment, SID 629 for final
passage - Sanitary sewer and Water - 22nd, University quare - 83,000.00
This was the time and place set for a public hearing on Commission Resolution No.
2381, entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2381
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, I
MONTANA, LEVYING AND ASSESSING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF TAXES
UPON ALL THE PROPERTY IN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 629 IN
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO
DEFRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 629.
Mayor MacNab opened the public hearing.
Mr. Joe Sabol had given his comments during the public hearing on Commission Resolu-
tion No. 2372.
Mayor MacNab continued the public hearing on Commission Resolution No. 2381, levying
and assessing an estimated assessment on SID No. 629, until such time as the City Staff has
time to review and revise the Resolution as necessary.
Public hearin - Commission Resolution No. 2382 - Estimated Assessment, SID 630 for final
passage - Paving an storm drain - niversity quare - 120,000.00
This was the time and place set for a public hearing on Commission Resolution No.
2382, entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2383
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, LEVYING AND ASSESSING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF TAXES I
UPON ALL THE PROPERTY IN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 630 IN
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO
DEFRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAKING THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN SAID SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 630.
Mayor MacNab opened the public hearing.
Mr. Joe Sabol had given his comments during the public hearing on Commission Resolu-
tion No. 2372.
Mayor MacNab continued the public hearing on Commission Resolution No. 2382, levying
and assessing an estimated assessment on SID No. 630, until such time as the City Staff has
time to review and revise the Resolution as necessary.
Commission Resolution No. 2384 - Certification of Delinquent taxes to the County
City Manager Evans presented Commission Resolution No. 2384, certifying delinquent
taxes in the amount of $405,680.16 plus penalty of $8,113.60, for a total of $413,793.76, to
the Gallatin County Treasurer, entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2384
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, DECLARING CERTAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND INSTALL- I
MENTS OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, DUE AND PAYABLE 30 NOVEMBER 1981,
AND UNPAID AS OF THAT DATE, AND CERTAIN OTHER SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENTS AND INSTALLMENTS OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, DUE AND PAYABLE
30 NOVEMBER 1981, AND UNPAID, DELINQUENT, AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER
2.32 OF THE BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL CODE AND SECTION 7-12-4182 AND
7-12-4183, MONTANA CODES ANNOTATED.
It was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the
Commission adopt Commission Resolution No. 2384, declaring certain special assessments and
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installments of assessments which are unpaid as of 30 November 1981 as delinquent, and cer-
tifying same to the County Clerk and Recorder and the County Treasurer of Gallatin County
for collection. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre and
Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
I Abatement of Special Assessments for 1981 - $1,006.06
City Manager Evans presented the following applications for tax abatements, in the
amount of $1,006.06.
NOTICE NAME LOT BLOCK ADDITION AMOUNT TYPE REASON
------- ---~- ------ ---------- ........------- --------
175 R eb ecca Moore W 126' of 5 T r 2 Beall's 1st $ 16.90 Garbage House vacant
N . 84' July th ru Sept.
30, 1981.
213 Gerald Collier Tract 2 of Beall's 1st 67.60 Garbage House vacant
Estate Lot 16 since Nov. 1980
100' X 165'
333 S a die I. 29 & 30 7 Beall's 3rd 28.00 Garbage House vacant
W e1to n Oct. 10, 1981
thru April 16,
1982
636 Rose Eagle 2122 11 Butte 24.70 Garbage House vacant
Men z e1 July 1 , 1981
thru Nov. 11,
1981
1225 T . B . Todd N. 20' of 16 West Side 10.40 Garbage Room count
20, all 2 1 , Glendale changed from 6
I S 15' of 22 roo m s , 1 u nit to
4 roo m s , 1 unit
1469 Loren G. Win k s 14 & W 89' C Hoffmans 27.50 GarbagE: House vacant
of 5 fro m Nov. 1,
1981 thru April
25, 1982
1513 Carl Weisman All 1 169.00 Garbage Percentage
changed from
620% to 295%
1638 A vis F. Hoffman 911 49 Im es 84.24 Garbage Room count
changed from 6
roo m s , 2 units
to 4 rooms, 1
unit
2076 Herbert M. Fox 10 11 West Side 15.60 Garbage Room count
Normandy changed from
8 rooms, 1
unit to 5 rooms,
1 unit
2273 John Ricketts 6 and 7 50 North ern 20.80 Garbage House vacant
Pacific Nov. 9, 1981
thru May 15,
1982
2886 Ja m es Drummond 5 1 Rouse's 78.00 Garbage Elderly person.
3rd No garbage col-
lection
I 3154 Minna L. Gutsch 9 3 Thompson's 38.48 Garbage Billed garb age
3rd ReArr collection.
Should have
been Ian dfill
3384 Clare J. Kim m , N 40' 16 & D Tracy's $ 10.40 Garbage Room count
Sr. 17, E 14' 18, 3rd changed 7 rooms,
W 28' 2322 1 u nit to 5
roo m s , 1 unit
1ge
NOTICE NAME LOT BLOCK ADDITION AMOUNT TYPE REASON
---.....--- ----- ------ ---------- -------- ----- --------
3701 Christian P. 1718 9 Park 5.20 Garbage Room count
Reiner changed from 5
rooms, 1 unit
to 4 rooms, 1
unit
5421 City of Bozeman A Black's 409.24 S P rin kle Federal Bulld-
----~---~ #8 in g I
TOTAL ~.!L.Q.Q~~.Q~
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City Manager Evans stated that the federal government cannot be assessed for any
benefits which they receive.
Commissioner Stiff asked if the total amount of the assessment for the sprinkling dis-
trict should be redistributed within the district.
City Manager Evans stated that the City Staff would research the matter.
It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the
appl ications for the tax abatements be approved, and the Di rector of Finance be authorized to
enter the abatements on the tax record. The motion carried by the following Aye and No
vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre,
Commissioner Vollmer and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
Status report - Downtown Development Association - Urban Renewal Plan
Mr. Tim Fitzgerald presented an update of the Urban Renewal Plan. He stated that
the Downtown Development Association had conducted an informational meeting on Tuesday I
evening which was attended by approximately 75 people, including three Commissioners and
two Commissioners-Elect. Mr. Fitzgerald feels that there are fears and doubts remaining
about the Urban Renewal Plan.
Commissioner Stiff felt that the information meeting was very good. He stated that it
had answered some of the questions which he had about the Plan. Commissioner Stiff then
asked Mr. Fitzgerald to give a brief summation of what would happen during the first eighteen
months if the Plan is adopted.
Mr. Fitzgerald stated that application for Community Development Block Grant monies
could be made immediately, which would possibly enable the beginning of some renovation.
He noted that the appl ication would probably contain a certain percentage of the funds to be
used for residential purposes. With an approval Urban Renewal Plan, the City would have a
better chance of obtaining a grant of substantial amount. These monies would enable the
project to get underway prior to the receipt of tax increment monies.
Commissioner Vollmer noted that the people in the residential area are concerned about
the extended area involved.
Mr. Fitzgerald stated that one of the blight conditions involves traffic flow. He stated I
the area was widened so that this problem area could be solved, which could not be done
within the original boundaries. He noted that any SID's involved would apply only to those
property owners immediately affected by the SI D, just as with any other area of the City.
He also noted that if an SID is required, tax increment dollars could be used to pay the
assessments for low- and moderate-income people within the area.
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Commissioner Mathre asked how the Community Development Block Grant funds would
be used.
Mr. Fitzgerald stated that the CDBG funds could be used for remodeling existing
structures, similar to the programs the City has had in the past. He noted that the CDBG
funds could also be used for site preparation for a new structure, but the property owners
I would have to construct the new building with their own funds.
Commissioner Mathre asked how much second story space is vacant at the present time.
Mr. Fitzgerald estimated that approximately 25 percent of the second story space is
vacant, and could be remodeled for either office space or residential areas. He also noted
that the monies could be an enticement for property owners to bring second story apartments
up to standard.
Commissioner Mathre asked if the Downtown Development Association plans to contact
the owners of those bui Idings listed as substandard.
Mr. Fitzgerald stated that this is a good first step.
Commissioner Stiff quoted a statement which was made at the National League of Cities
Congress of Cities held in Detroit, in which a speaker stated that a city is usually as good as
its downtown core. He noted that the speaker further stated that it is incumbent upon cities
to maintain as much as possible because the people who hold it together are invested in the
downtown. The outlying areas siphon funds.
Commissioner Swanson once again reiterated his concern about the expansion of the
I powers of eminent domain. He was not convinced that these powers are right.
Mayor MacNab stated that he is proposing an expansion of the Commission table for
next week's public hearing so that representatives of the Downtown Development Association
can be available to answer questions.
Discussion of meeting site for Commission Meeting on December 22, 1981 - public hearing
on Urban Renewal District
Mayor MacNab requested that the agenda for next week's Commission meeting be kept
to a minimum so that the majority of the meeting can be devoted to the Urban Renewal Plan,
as proposed by the Downtown Development Association.
City Manager Evans stated that he anticipates a larger crowd than the Commission
Room will contain and asked if the City Staff should attempt to find another site for the
meeting.
Mr. Fitzgerald stated that he feels it would be better to have a larger facility for the
public hearing.
City Attorney Planalp stated that the public hearing notice states that the hearing will
I be conducted in the Commission Room in the City Hall Bui Iding.
Mr. Fitzgerald asked if an alternate site could be reserved, and the meeting moved if
the crowd is too large for the Commission Room.
Mayor MacNab stated that, with the holiday season, he would anticipate a large crowd,
but not overflowing the Commission Room. He then requested that the City Staff reserve an
alternate site for the public hearing in the event that the Commission Room is overflowing.
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Authorize Mayor to sign - Contract Documents - Sludge I njection Equipment - WWTP
City Manager Evans presented to the Commission Contract Documents for Sludge
Injection Equipment for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the
Commission authorize the Mayor to sign Contract Documents for Sludge Injection Equipment for
the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: I
those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer,
Commissioner Stiff and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
Authorize Mayor to sign - Change Order No. 1 - SID No. 634 - Add $770.00
City Manager Evans presented to the Commission a request for Change Order No. 1 for
Special Improvement District No. 634, to add the amount of $770.00.
It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that the
Commission authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 1 for SID No. 634 to add the
amount of $770.00. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye
being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson
and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
Authorize Mayor to sign - Request for Budget Amendment - Police Division - $6,200.00
City Manager Evans presented to the Commission a request for a Budget Amendment
for the Police Division in the amount of $6,200.00. I
It was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the
Commission authorize the Mayor to sign the request for a Budget Amendment for the Pol ice
Division in the amount of $6,200.00. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:
those voting Aye being Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson,
Commissiner Mathre and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
Reappointments
Mayor MacNab noted that several positions on the various boards and commissions are
expiring and reappointments must be made. He stated that he wi II work with Commissioner
Stiff on these reappointments and possible new appointments.
Commissioner Stiff asked if any publ ic notices should be made concerning these posi-
tions and possible vacancies. He asked that the press list these reappointments and possible
new appointments so that the public is aware of them. He then recognized the efforts of
Mayor MacNab, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Vollmer in serving on various boards
and commissions during their terms as Commissioner and noted his desire to use their
expertise in the future. I
Mayor MacNab stated that the reappointments and possible new appointments will be
made at next week's meeting.
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Information Item - Presenting List of SID Bonds and Coupons being called December 31, 1981
City Manager Evans requested that this item be withdrawn from the agenda as the list
of SI D bonds and coupons to be called on December 31, 1981, is not yet complete.
Management Letter - Water and Sewer Audits
I Commissioner Stiff stated that he has some thoughts about the Management Letter sub-
mitted by Coopers and Lybrand on the Water and Sewer audits for Fiscal Year 1981. He
stated that these could be addressed during the Commission meeting, or he could meet with
the Director of Finance and City Manager and review the Letter.
Mayor MacNab stated that he feels it would be better for each Commissioner to read
and digest the Management Letter for themselves and then deal with the City Manager and
Director of Finance on a one-to-one basis.
Commissioner Vollmer noted that he thought the Management Letter was complimentary.
Commissioner Mathre stated that she understands that some of the procedures listed
are being carried out and said she would like to know which ones.
Director of Finance Swan stated that she could address these procedures in a memo to
the City Manager, which he could then pass on to the City Commission.
Claims
Claims for the past two weeks were presented. The City Manager had checked the
I claims and found them to be true and correct and recommended that the Director of Finance
be instructed to issue warrants in payment thereof.
It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the
claims be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:
those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre,
Commissioner Vollmer and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
File report - Building Inspection for November 1981
City Manager Evans stated that the monthly report for the Building Inspection Depart-
ment for November 1981 appeared to be in order and recommended that it be accepted and
ordered filed.
It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the
Building I nspection Department monthly report for November 1981 be accepted and ordered
filed. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Com-
missioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff and Mayor
MacNab; those voting No, none.
I Adjournment - 4:05 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was
moved by Comm issioner Swanson, seconded by Comm issioner Mathre, that the meeting be
adjou rned. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
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Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner
Stiff and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
DUNCAN S. MAC NAB I
Mayor
ATTEST:
ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
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