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Home My WebLink About1980-05-21 - 19 Bozeman, Montana May 21, 1980 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, Munici- pal Building, May 21, 1980, 1:15 o'clock p.m. Present were Mayor MacNab, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, City Manager Gesko, City Attorney 1 Planalp, and the Clerk. Commissioner Stiff opened the meeting with a prayer whereupon the minutes of the regular meeting held on Wednesday, May 14, 1980 were approved as submitted. Consideration of construction bids SID 619 - Lea Avenue water main Consultants Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Inc., reviewed the bids on SID No. 619 - watermain con- struction on Lea Avenue and recommended the low bid of Wilson Utilities, Inc., Townsend, based on their bid of $12,579.30 Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the award be made to Wilson Utilities, Inc., Townsend, Montana in the amount of $12,579.30 based on the approval of one-hundred percent of the required owners on the increase in the amount of money approved for payback to Special Improvement District No. 591, and contingent upon the successful sale of the bonds. The motion was 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. Ordinance No. 1054 - West Main Annexation - Bozeman Federal Credit Union and Gallatin Veterinary Ordinance No. 1054 annexing a tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quar- ter of Section 11, T2S, R5E, ~1.P.M., Gallatin County Montana, known as the West Main Annexation (Bozeman Federal Credit Union and the Gallatin Veterinary Clinic) property, as prepared by the City Attorney, was presented, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1054 1 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN DESCRIBED LANDS CONTIGIlOUS TO THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA. It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that Ordinance No. 1054 be passed and adopted to become effective on June 20, 1980. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner ~1athre, Commissioner Vollmer, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. Sale of Bonds - SID No. 619 - Lea Avenue Water Main Construction - $18)200. The City Manager advised the Commission that according to the affidavit of publication, this was the time and place set for the bond sale of Special Improvement District No. 619. The Mayor and City Manager outlined the procedure for conducting this bond sale and stated the amount of bonds to be sold for Special Improvement District No. 619 would be the same as the advertised amount. It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the City proceed with the bidding of Special Improvement District No. 619. The motion was carried by the follow- ing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commis- sioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. The Clerk of the Commission advised the Commission that there were no sealed bids. James Robertson, 421 South Black Avenue, Bozeman, Montana, being the only bidder presented his good faith check in the amount of $910.00. James Robertson bid 10.0%. I The oral bid of James Robertson in the amount of 10.0% having been the only bid submitted, the City Manager recommended that the sale of the bonds for Special Improvement District No. 619 in the amount of $18,200.00 be awarded to James Robertson. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that the sale of the bonds for SID No. 619 in the amount of $18,200.00 be awarded to James Robertson at an interest rate of 10.0% with the condition the City Engineer get an agreement signed by one-hundred percent of the property owners to pay back the increase on Special Improvement District No. 591. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, -." 20 Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. Public hearing - Commission Resolution No. 2181 - Bob Pearson, et. al. - annex West Babcock property During the regular meeting of the City Commission held on April 16, 1980, the Commission regu- larly passed and adopted Commission Resolution No. 2181 declaring its intention to extend the boundaries of the City of Bozeman so as to include a parcel of land containing 7.408 acres loca- I ted in the east half of the west half of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 11, T2S, R5E, M.P.M., in Gallatin County, Montana. This being the date for pUblic hearing as set forth in said Commission Resolution No. 2181, affidavit of publication of Notice and the Clerk's mailing certificate stating all property own- ers had been notified as required by law was presented. A letter received from W. F. & Elsie Reich, protesting the proposed annexation of this prop- erty was presented. Mr. & Mrs. Reich were also present to protest the annexation. The City Manager recommended that the hearing be continued. It was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the hearing be continued for a period of two weeks. The motion was carried by the fOllowing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commis- sioner Mathre, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. Change Order #3 - SID 613 - Storm Drain Improvements - Broadway Avenue Change Order No.3, SID #613, Storm drain improvements on Broadway Avenue between Mendenhall and Avocado Street, as prepared by Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Inc., to become a part thereof, was presented: Description: Reroute storm drain pipe north on Broadway Avenue near Avocado Street a distance of approximately 138 feet; then southeast through an alley a distance of about 290 feet. Cost: Theincreased cost is estimated to be $4,074.30 It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that Change Order No. I 3, SID 613 be approved, and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to sign for the City. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, and Mayor ~1acNab; those voting No, none. Change Order #2 - Storm Drain & Paving - SID 599, 611, & 613 &. 605 Change Order No.2, SID 599, 605, 611, and 613, storm drain and paving improvements, as pre- pared by Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Inc., to become a part thereof, was presented: Description: Re-add the improvements in SID 605 as originally bid but were deleted in Change Order #1 due to non sale of bonds. Bonds have now been sold. Cost: Add $297,338.35 back into project bringing total original bid of $737,477.00 It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that Change Order No. 2, SID 605 be approved, and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to sign for the City. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. Sgt. Conners - brief presentation - crime prevention program Sgt. Conners appeared before the Commission to give a brief status report on the crime pre- vention program. He was very pleased with the results of this program and very enthusiastic I about the department's crime prevention program. Mayor MacNab thanked Sgt. Conners for his interest in the program on behalf of the Commission. Application for Beer License - Bozeman Softball Association - May 24-25 The City Manager presented an application from the Bozeman Softball Association for permis- sion to obtain a beer license for May 24-25, 1980 along with the required fee. It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Bozeman Softball Association, having met all requirements be granted a license to sell beer at the Recreational Softball Complex on May 24-25, 1980. The motion was carried by the following Aye 21 and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. Appointment - Member to Parking Commission Mayor MacNab announced his appointment of Steve Quyle to the Parking Commission effective May 23, 1980, to June 30, 1982. I Mr. Quyle replaces Rod Marshall who resigned from the Parking Commission as of this date. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that the Commission concur in the Mayor's appointment to the Parking Commission. The motion was 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. File report - Broad Valleys Federation of Libraries for April The City Manager commented on the report of the Broad Valleys Federation of Libraries for April, and recommended it be accepted and ordered filed. It was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the report be accepted and ordered filed. The motion was 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. Report - Director of Public Service The City Manager presented the report of the Director of Public Service for acknowledgement and filing on Wednesday, May 28, 1980. Proclamation - Driving & Drinking Awareness Week - May 19-27, 1980 Mayor MacNab proclaimed May 19-27, 1980 as "Driving and Drinking Awareness Week," and urged all citizens to be especially careful during this holiday so as not to become a statistic. It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the Commission endorse the Mayor's proclamation. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: I those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. Commission Resolution No. 2191 - correctin Resolution No. 2177 - Mil' Lev from $284,000 to 258,000 Commission Resolution No. 2191, amending Commission Resolution No. 2177 to reflect the reduc- tion to $258,000.00 for monies raised by a levy of 12.65 mills. The specific amount required to maintain said services in the amount necessary to be placed at issue before the qualified electorate of the City of Bozeman is $258,000.00 in place of $284,000.00 The Commission concurred in the recommendation of the City Manager, and it was moved by Commis- sioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that Commission Resolution No. 2191 be passed and adopted. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. Consent to Assignment of Option to Purchase Real Property - Todd Stores, Inc. A Consent to Assignment of Option to Purchase Real Property by and between the City of Bozeman and Todd Stores, Inc., was presented. It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that the Commission approve the Consent to Assignment of Option to Purchase Real Property agreement and authorize and direct the Mayor and Clerk of the City Commission to sign the agreement. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commis- I sioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. Commission Resolution No. 2192 - requesting the return of timely and appropriate mail Service Commission Resolution No. 2192 - requesting the return of timely and appropriate mail ser- vice to the City of Bozeman, as prepared by the City Attorney, was presented. COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2192 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, REQUESTING THE RETURN OF TIMELY AND APPROPRIATE MAIL SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BOZEMAN -- ---""'-"--'--- -'. '22. It was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the Commission pass and adopt Commission Resolution No. 2192. The motion was 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. Report - Audit Committee Commissioner Stiff gave a short report on the Audit Committee. He advised the Commissioners I that Rodger Clingman had resigned from the Audit Committee. Harry Newlon of the First National Bank has agreed to act on the Audit Committee in his place. Leave of Absence - Mayor MacNab - May 28, 1980 It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that the absence of Mayor MacNab from the meeting of May 28, 1980, be authorized, in compliance with Section 7-3-4322 M.C.A., and that Commissioner Vollmer be appointed as President Pro-Tempore during his absence. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, and ~1ayor MacNab; those voting No, none. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commiss.oner Mathre, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. ATTEST: I t' -~ /~~ ERNA V. HARDING, Clerk of the City Commission I