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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-04-26 . L;- 3J MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONTANA April 26, 1982 ********************** The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, I Municipal Building, April 26, 1982 at 4:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Stiff, Commissioner Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, City Manager Evans, Assistant City Manager Barrick, City Attorney Planalp and Clerk of Commission Sullivan. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer by Commissioner Mathre. The minutes of the regular meeting of Apri I 19, 1982 were approved as corrected. None of the Commissioners requested that any of the items listed under Consent Items be removed for discussion. Decision - I ntent to annex the North Seventh Annexation This was the time and place set for a decision on the intent to annex the North Seventh Annexation as established in Commission Resolution No. 2396, as prepared by the City Attorney, entitled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2396 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, I MONTANA, DECLARING IT TO BE THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN AND THE INHABITANTS THEREOF, AND OF THE INHABITANTS OF A TRACT OF LAND CONTIGUOUS TO THE SAID CITY OF BOZEMAN, KNOWN AS THE NORTH SEVENTH ANNEXATION, AND HEREIN MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED, TO EXTEND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SAID CITY OF BOZEMAN SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SAID CONTIGUOUS TRACTS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS THEREOF. The North Seventh Annexation hearing was held on AprilS, 1982, and any action was deferred for a period of at least twenty days for comments for or against the proposed annexation. There were no written protests on file, and no one appeared to protest verbally. City Manager Evans noted that this annexation was petitioned by the property owners and recommended that the area be annexed. It was moved by Commissioner Weaver, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Commission approve the annexation of the North Seventh Annexation, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the ordinance for annexation, to be brought before the Commission next week for approval. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. I Decision - Proposed sign ordinance This was the time and place set for a decision on the proposed sign ordinance, entitled: , "" r t..; / PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY; REQUIRING A PERMIT AND INSPECTION FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS AND SIGN STRUCTURES, REGULATING AND CONTROLLING THE DESIGN, QUALITY OF MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION, LOCATION ELECTRIFICATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL SIGNS AND SIGN STRUCTURES, PROVIDING PENAL TIES FOR ITS VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 958 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN IN I CONFLICT THEREWITH. City Manager Evans stated that the Commission could (1) defer voting on the ordinance for a period of one week so that it may be presented in final form or (2) amend the proposed ordinance and vote on the amended ordinance at this meeting. Commissioner Weaver asked if a determination should be made on how long a temporary sign is to remain in a certain location. Commissioner Vant Hull suggested using a two-step approach to regulating the mobile signs: (1) adopt an ordinance immediately which wi II control these signs from a safety stand- point and adopt a fee structure for these signs which emphasizes the temporary nature; and (2) if these signs are not treated as temporary, adopt an ordinance spelling out the length of time which a sign may remain in one location. It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the Commission instruct the City Attorney to prepare the sign ordinance in final form, to be brought back next week for adoption. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Weaver and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. I Decision - removal of pipes marking the route of the large water mains - Rowland Throssell - 4 Gardner Park Drive City Manager Evans stated he feels that some type of markers are necessary to mark the water mains. He noted that the legal question of whether or not the City has a right to place markers on the easement right-of-way should be addressed. City Attorney Planalp stated that it is his opinion that cities have jurisdiction and con- trol over water and sewer line easements located within and outside the city limits. He further stated that the City has a right, and an obligation, to mark these lines. The City Attorney further stated that reasonableness of marking must be considered. He noted that the property and neighborhood must be considered when the markers are selected. Commissioner Anderson stated that, after looking at the markers, she feels that the markers must be four feet high so that they are not covered by snow in the winter. She did feel that the color of these markers might be changed. Commissioner Anderson noted that the greatest good of the greatest number must be considered. She stated that, if a water main were to be broken, it would interrupt the water service to the entire community. Also, the I neighbors living below the break in the water main could be subject to flooding from this break. Mr. Don Strang, Water Superintendent, stated that the four markers were placed along the road to denote the direction in which the pipes are running. The Water Superintendent stated that these water mains were bu ried approximately three to four feet deep through L,'33 Gardner Park. Mr. Strang noted that it may be possible to change the color of the markers, but he wants to attract attention so that the other utility companies see them and recognize that a water main must be considered. Commissioner Weaver suggested the removal of the marker on the west side of the Anderson property and the marker on the east side of the Throssell property. I Water Superintendent Don Strang noted that the direction of these water mains is ex- tremely important. He stated that a utility company may think that the line runs under the road, which would be misleading. City Engineer Van't Hul stated that two water mains are being considered. He noted that many utility companies expect one water main, so it is important to mark both water mains so that they are aware that two water mains are located in this area. It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that, in the interest of public safety and welfare, the number of markers not be reduced, and that the Commission authorize and direct the City Staff to consider a compromise in the color of the markers as may be submitted by the property owners. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Stiff; those voting No being Commissioner Weaver. Request - permission to plant tree - in front of Phillips Book Store, 111 East Main Street - Bob Evans and Mrs. Anderson - in memorial of Farmer Anderson City Manager Evans presented to the Commission a request on behalf of Mr. Bob Evans I and Mrs. L. W. "Farmer" Anderson for permission to plant a tree in front of Phillips Book Store, 111 East Main Street. The City Manager noted that this tree would be planted in mem- orial of Mr. "Farmer" Anderson. Mr. Bob Evans stated that the proposed tree would be seedless ash, approximately the size of the trees in front of the First Bank Bozeman. Mr. Evans noted that Mrs. Anderson wishes to proceed with the planting of a tree, with her own funds and at no expense to the City. City Manager Evans stated that he desires guidance on whether these requests should be presented to the Commission or dealt with on the administrative level. He noted that, in the past, the administration has considered such requests, except when controversial. The Commissioners concurred that the City Manager handle requests for the planting of trees on the public rights-of-way, except in controversial matters. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Weaver, that the Commission approve the request on behalf of Mr. Bob Evans and Mrs. Farmer Anderson for permission to plant a tree in front of Phillip's Book Store, 111 East Main Street, in memorial of Mr. L. W. "Farmer" Anderson. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: I those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. I. ,-, ' .t ",)1; Request - permission to conduct sidewalk sales - Bozeman Army Navy Store - May 13-15, June 24-26, July 15-17, August 12-14, 1982 City Manager Evans presented to the Commission a request on behalf of the Bozeman Army Navy Store for permission to conduct sidewalk sales on the following dates: May 13-15, 1982 International Trampoline Federation World Championships June 24-26, 1982 Wally Byam Airstream Caravan Club International annual rally July 15-17, 1982 Crazy Days I August 12-14, 1982 Back to School Sale City Manager Evans stated that last year, the Bozeman Downtown Merchants began work on a proposal which would limit the sidewalk sales to one per business per year aside from the Crazy Days. This proposal was not completed. The City Manager noted that the question is whether the Commissioners feel it is desirable to restrict the sidewalk sales to a certain number or not. Commissioner Weaver asked if there is a need to establish a policy. Commissioner Vant Hull stated that she would not be in favor of restricting sidewalk sales unless and until a problem arises. It was moved by Commissioner Weaver, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Commission approve the request on behalf of the Bozeman Army Navy Store for permission to conduct sidewalk sales on May 13-15, June 24-26, July 15-17 and August 12-14, 1982, and that a five-foot pedestrian path be maintained at all times. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Mathre; those voting No being Mayor Stiff. Request - sign variance to place wooden marquee and sign - Walli Anne Brown and Mary Anne I Jensen - 23 West Main Street City Manager Evans presented to the Commission a request on behalf of Walli Anne Brown and Mary Anne Jensen, representing Geschenke, for a sign variance to place a wooden marquee and sign at 23 West Main Street. Building Official Gene Yde recommended denial of the request. He noted that, as provided in the Sign Code, the marquee must be a minimum of 8 feet above the sidewalk. The proposed marquee would be 7 feet 3 inches above the sidewalk. It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the Commission deny the request on behalf of Walli Anne Brown and Mary Anne Jensen, representing Geschenke, for a sign variance to place a wooden marquee and sign at 23 West Main Street. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Weaver and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. Request - permission to hang banner across Main Street, and waiver of fees for deposit - I Gallatin County Health Department City Manager Evans presented to the Commission a request on behalf of the Gallatin County Health Department for permission to hang a banner across Main Street, declaring May as Health Fair Month, and that the fees for deposit be waived. The City Manager stated that, in view of the fact that the City is a participant in the Health Department, he would recommend approval of the request. L,3 t;- , '-' It was moved by Commissioner ~nderson, seconded by Commi~sioner Mathre, that the Commission approve the request on behalf of the Gallatin County Health Department for permission to hang a banner across Main Street, declaring Mayas Health Fair Month, and the request for a waiver of the fees for deposit. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner I Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. Request - passage of a resolution opposing nuclear proliferation - Alliance for a Nuclear Free Future It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Weaver, that the Commission adopt the resolution opposing the MX missi Ie in Montana. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. Consideration of Nash-Sourdough Partnership (Gene Cook and Dan Henderson) proposal for trade of land to enhance water filtration plant construction City Manager Evans stated that the possible trade of land was instigated by the City of Bozeman for the purpose of obtaining two acres adjacent to the site selected for the water filtration plant. City Manager Evans stated that negotiations with Gene Cook and Dan Henderson have resulted in the possibilities of a land swap or outright purchase. The City I Manager stated that the City has 18 acres which were purchased through the Water Utility Fund. This land was originally purchased for the construction of a filtration plant. Since that time, the City Staff feels that the filtration plant would be better situated on the proposed site. This 18 acres then becomes surplus land owned by the City. Mr. Cook and Mr. Henderson have expressed interest in a land trade, but state that they need to trade three acres to make it economically sound. To trade these three acres, the City must first subdivide the 18 acres to meet subdivision regulations. The trade could be made, and then the remainder could be sold in one-acre tracts at a public auction sale, with a minimum price attached. The proceeds would go to the Water Utility Fund, into a replacement/depreciation account. City Engineer Art Van1t Hul presented to the Commission a sketch of the land which we desire and a typical subdivision of the 18 acres which the City presently owns. He showed the three acres which Mr. Cook and Mr. Henderson are considering in the land trade and stated that they wou Id bui Id the road for these lots. The City Engineer then stated that the City may be able to work with the contractor, and have the remainder of the road built at little cost to the City. City Engineer Van't Hul noted that the City could sell the one-acre I tracts for a higher total price than selling the entire tract in one block. City Manager Evans stated that if the City does not make the land trade with Nash- Sourdough Partnership, they would seek a higher selling price. This would force the City into condemnation proceedings, and would then delay the selling of bonds and construction of the water filtration plant for probably one year. ,. ..~.. ':- 't ',.J <_ It was moved by Commissioner Weaver, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Commission authorize and direct the City Staff to pursue the trade of land with Nash-Sourdough Partnership and return to the Commission after completion for final action. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Weaver. Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. I Presentation - from Bozeman Chamber of Commerce to the City of Bozeman - silver medallion Mr. Bob Correa, President of the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce, presented to the City of Bozeman a commemorative silver medallion. The Chamber of Commerce is selling these silver medallions to generate funds for the promotion of outside dollars to Bozeman through tourism. This program will be a ten-year effort. The drive to sell these medallions will begin next week, with medallions selling for $100.00 each. Mayor Stiff thanked Mr. Correa for the silver commemorative medallion and expressed support for the program which the Chamber of Commerce is beginning. City Manager's nomination for the reappointment of Harold R. Hogg to the Police Commission for 3-year term beginning May 1, 1982 and terminating April 30, 1985 City Manager Evans announced his reappointment to the Police Commission as follows: Mr. Harold R. Hogg - to Apri I 30, 1985 The City Manager noted that several Commissioners have expressed concern with the process for appointments and reappointments. He noted that the Police Commission makes I recommendations to the City Manager concerning the hiring and disciplinary actions of police officers. City Manager Evans stated that the City Manager must have faith in the Police Commission. He stated that Mr. Hogg has carried out these duties in a commendable manner since 1965. Mr. Hogg has devoted his time to this pursuit and has developed an under- standing of the processes involved. Commissioner Vant Hull asked if the City Manager would consider opening the process in the futu re and accepting appl ications for the position. City Manager Evans noted that the City has three distinct branches of government, and one branch does not impose its policies on another branch. The City Manager further stated that, if a person does not wish to be reappointed to the Police Commission, or if he did not have confidence in a person, he would open the process and accept applications for the position. It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the Commission concur in the City Manager's reappointment. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner I Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Weaver and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. Discussion - County mill levy tax contribution to the New Public Library Commissioner Vant Hull noted that the rural user use has risen from 10 percent when a user's fee was charged to 33 to 38 percent at the present time. She once again presented 1,- 3 "7 to the Commission four possible alternatives for financial support from the County for the library services extended to the rural users: (1) the entire 1.5 mills be levied; (2) the 1.5 mills be levied on City residents as well as County residents; (3) allocation of County Federal Revenue Sharing Funds; and (4) re-allocation of the mill levy to the libraries. Commissioner Vant Hull noted that 88 percent of the book circulation in the County is through the Bozeman I Public Library. The Commissioner further stated that Librarian Peg Hileman does not support the fourth alternative because it may cause problems with cooperative efforts if the funds are re-allocated. City Manager Evans agreed with the concept that a disproportionate percentage of use comes from rural users. The City Manager noted that asking the County to levy the entire 1.5 mills on County residents is desirable. He stated that the legal aspects of levying the 1.5 mills on City residents must be addressed. Commissioner Weaver noted that the City must be careful with taxing. He suggested showing the disproportionate costs and listing of figures to substantiate the City's position. City Manager Evans stated that the County is rapidly approaching the same position that the City is presently in financially. He noted that, if the County is not aware of the City's concerns, they should be made aware of these problems. Mayor Stiff stated that he feels the 1.5 mill levy should be levied on rural residents only. Commissioner Mathre suggested that a subcommittee be appointed to meet with the I County Commission to express the City's concerns and propose the increased County support for the Bozeman Public Library. It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Mayor appoint a subcommittee of the Commission to meet with the County Commissioners concerning increased County support for the Bozeman Public Library. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. Mayor Stiff then appointed Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre and City Manager Evans to the subcommittee to meet with the County Commissioners to consider an equitable solution to the funding for the library. Discussion - draft letter to State Hi hway Department re possible truck traffic detour durin ain treet repair Commissioner Vant Hull presented to the Commission a draft letter to the State Highway Department, prepared at the Mayor's request. Commissioner Anderson made a few changes to the draft. She noted that the letter I should be straightforward. Commissioner Weaver feels that the tone of the letter was unnecessarily provocative. He also noted that the letter should be direct. The Commissioner noted that time is of the essence. , .~'.~ ..t .~l " Mayor Stiff thanked Commissioner Vant Hull for drafting the letter. The Mayor then directed the City administration to complete the revisions and prepare the letter in final form. Discussion -. public hearing format for future Commission meetings City Manager Evans stated that the City Staff could research the matter and draft a format for public hearings. The City Manager noted that the public hearings should be con- I ducted on a more formal basis. Mayor Stiff stated that one of the recent hearings revealed the problems of the present format used for public hearings. He noted that everyone was in a state of frustration during that hearing, and he is concerned about the result of that hearing. The Commission is faced with a public hearing in the near future which could become unorganized very easily with the loose format for public hearings which is being used. Mayor Stiff suggested the possibility of establishing a time limit and the avoiding of redundancies. Commissioner Vant Hull suggested that the information for a new public hearing format be given to the involved parties prior to the meeting, and that presentations be not more than ten minutes if possible. Commissioner Anderson stated that she feels that the presentation should be considered on the basis of evidence, and not on a time limit. Mayor Stiff then noted that he feels it is unfair to the advisory boards and commissions if they present a recommendation to the City Commission, and then have it negated by the presentation of new information which they were unable to consider. I Commissioner Weaver feels that if new information is submitted to the City Commission which was not available to the advisory body, the application should be remanded back to the advisory body for a new hearing or the application should be denied because of its faulty presentation. Mayor Stiff requested and directed the City Staff to present suggestions for a public hearing format at the earliest meeting possible. Ordinance No. 1105 - Zone Code Amendment - amending Sections 18.72.020,18.72.110 and 18.96.030 City Manager Evans presented Ordinance No. 11 05, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1105 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, AMENDING SECTION 18.72.020,18.72.110 AND 18.96.030 OF THE BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR AN EXPANDED TIME FRAME FOR PUBLISHING NOTICES OF PUBLIC HEARINGS IN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Weaver, that the Commission adopt Ordinance No. 1105, amending Sections 18.72.020, 18.72.110 and 18.96.030 I to provide for an expanded time frame for publishing notices of public hearings. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. L3Q , \..; Commission Resolution No. 2397 - Designating depository banks for funds City Manager Evans presented Commission Resolution No. 2397, entitled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2397 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY BANKS FOR FUNDS OF THE SAID CITY OF BOZEMAN. I It was moved by Commissioner Weaver, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Commission adopt Commission Resolution No. 2397, designating depository banks for funds of the City of Bozeman. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. Proclamation - "White Cane Days" - April 30 and May 1, 1982 Mayor Stiff proclaimed April 30 and May 1, 1982, as "White Cane Days" in the City of Bozeman and urged all citizens to join in this effort to provide the resources needed for sight, hearing and speech conservation as well as to help provide continuing aid for those who experience difficulties in these areas. It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the Commission concur in the Mayor's proclamation. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Weaver and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. I Proclamation - "National Public Works Week" - April 23-29, 1982 Mayor Stiff proclaimed the week of April 23-29, 1982, as "National Public Works Week" in the City of Bozeman and urged all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the problems involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions that public works officials make every day to our health, safety and comfort. It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission concur in the Mayor's proclamation. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. Application for Beer and Wine License - Country Gourmet - Calendar Year 1982 City Manager Evans presented to the Commission an application for a Beer and Wine License on behalf of Country Gourmet for the Calendar Year 1982. The City Manager stated that a copy of the letter from the State, granting permission to sell beer and wine is attached to the application and recommended that the Commission conditionally approve the application I for a Beer and Wine License, contingent upon the receipt of the State License. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Weaver, that the Commission approve the application for a Beer and Wine License on behalf of Country Gourmet for the Calendar Year 1982 for temporary authority to sell beer and wine, and that the Country Gourmet be required to submit an application for a permanent Beer and Wine License !+ !i lJ following receipt of the permanent State License. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. Request - permission to attend - Paul Kessler, City Swimming Pools Maintenance Man - Strantrol School - Helena, Montana - May 5-6, 1982 I City Manager Evans presented to the Commission a request on behalf of City Swimming Pools Maintenance Man Paul Kessler for permission to attend the Strantrol School to be held in Helena, Montana, on May 5-6, 1982. The City Manager noted that this school is for the operation and maintenance of swimming pools and recommended that the Commission approve this request. It was moved by Commissioner Weaver, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Commission approve the request on behalf of City Swimming Pools Maintenance Man Paul Kessler for permission to attend the Strantrol School to be held in Helena, Montana, on May 5-6, 1982, and it being in the public interest, his expenses be paid out of the appropriate fund. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. Request - permission to attend - Chief of Police Tate and Assistant Chief of Police Smith - Montana Police Chief's Association spring conference - Lewistown, Montana - May 6-7, 1982 City Manager Evans presented to the Commission a request on behalf of Chief of Police I Tate and Assistant Chief of Police Smith for permission to attend the Montana Police Chief's Association spring conference to be held in Lewistown, Montana, on May 6-7, 1982. The City Manager stated that he would not normally present a request for two people to attend this conference. However, the City has recently hired an Assistant Chief, and it feels it would be best for both the Chief and Assistant Chief to attend this year only so that the new Assistant Chief may have an opportunity to meet others in law enforcement from around the State and form needed relationships. It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the Commission approve the request on behalf of Chief of Police Tate and Assistant Chief of Police Smith for permission to attend the Montana Police Chief's Association spring conference to be held in Lewistown, Montana, on May 6-7, 1982 and, it being in the public interest, their expenses be paid out of the appropriate fund. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Weaver and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. Request - permission to attend - Four of the Library personnel - Montana Library Association I 1982 conference - Butte, Montana - May 6-8, 1982 City Manager Evans presented to the Commission a request on behalf of Molly Pratt, Margaret Hileman, Kathryn Kujawa and Elizabeth Waddington, four of the Library's personnel, for permission to attend the Montana Library Association 1982 Conference to be held in Butte, Montana, on May 6-8, 1982. L41 , '""- It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission approve the request of behalf of Molly Pratt, Margaret Hi leman, Kathryn Kujawa and Elizabeth Waddington, four of the Library's personnel, for permission to attend the Montana Libra ry Association 1982 conference to be he Id in Butte, Montana, on May 6-8, 1982 and, it being in the public interest, their expenses be paid out of !~e appropriate funds. I The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. Authorize Mayor to sign - Change Order No.1 - Old Library alterations - decrease $3,501.00 City Manager Evans presented to the Commission Change Order No. 1 for the Old Library alterations, to decrease the amount by $3,501.00. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Weaver, that the Commission authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 1 for the Old Library alterations, to decrease the amount by $3,501.00. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Weaver. Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. Authorize Mayor to sign - Change Order No.2 - Old Library alterations - increase $1,930.71 City Manager Evans presented to the Commission Change Order No. 2 for the Old I Library alterations, to increase the amount by $1,930.71. It was moved by Commissioner Weaver, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the Commission authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 2 for the Old Library alterations, to increase the amount by $1,930.71. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. File report - Broad Valleys Federation of Libraries for March 1982 City Manager Evans stated that the monthly report for the Broad Valleys Federation of Libraries for March 1982 appeared to be in order and recommended that it be accepted and ordered filed. It was moved by Commissioner Vant Hull, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the monthly report for the Broad Valleys Federation of Libraries for March 1982 be accepted and ordered fi led. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Weaver and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. I Claims Claims for the past two weeks were presented. The City Manager had checked the claims and found them to be true and correct and recommended that the Director of Finance be instructed to issue warrants in payment thereof. I ":. '1 ',~:.- It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the claims be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. Application for Beer License - Gallatin Valley Softball Association - May 1-2, 1982 I City Manager Evans presented to the Commission an application for a Beer License, along with the required fee, on behalf of the Gallatin Valley Softball Association for May 1-2, 1982. The City Manager recommended that the Commission conditionally approve the appl ication for a Beer License, contingent upon the receipt of the State License. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Weaver, that the Commission approve the application for a Beer License on behalf of the Gallatin Valley Softball Association for May 1-2, 1982, contingent upon the receipt of the State License. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. Adjournment - 6:15 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Weaver, seconded by Commissioner Vant Hull, that the meeting be ad- journed. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being I , Commissioner Weaver, Commissioner Vant Hull, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Mathre and Mayor Stiff; those voting No, none. ALFRED M. STIFF, Mayor ATTEST: ROBIN L. SULLIVAN Clerk of the Commission I