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Bozeman, Montana
November 26, 1980
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room,
Municipal Building, November 26, 1980, at 1:15 olclock p.m. Present were Mayor MacNab,
Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, City Manager Gesko, Acting I
City Attorney Johnston, and the Clerk.
Commissioner Stiff opened the meeting with a prayer whereupon the minutes of the regular
meeting held on Wednesday, November 19, 1980 were approved as submitted.
Consideration of bids - Drilling domestic water well - Bogert Park
The City staff reviewed the two bids for the drilling, casing, and screening of a 100
foot well at Bogert Park located on South Church Avenue, to be used for ice control in Bozeman
Creek.
The bid submitted by Van Dyken Drilling Company in the amount of $5,001.00 was the low
bid and met or exceeded the specifications in the "Call for Bids".
The Commission concurred in the recommendation of the City staff, and it was moved by
Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the City accept the bid of Van
Dyken Drilling Company in the amount of $5,001.00 as submitted. The motion was carried by
the following Aye and No votes: those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner
Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
Decision - Resolution 2262 - SID 626 - Sanitary Sewer - Stratford, W. Main Annexation
The decision on Commission Resolution No. 2262, SID No. 626, Sanitary Sewer Lateral
construction on the north boundary of Stratford, West Main and Town Pump annexation having
been delayed for a week was brought before the Commission for a decision.
The Commission concurred with the recommendation of the City Manager, and it was moved
by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission approve the I
creation of Special Improvement District No. 626, and instruct the City Attorney to draft a
resolution creating the district, to be brought in for action on December 10, 1980. The
motion was carried by the following Aye and No votes: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Stiff, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
Decision - Resolution 2263 - SID 627 - Sanitary Sewer - Triangle Area Annexation
The decision on Commission Resolution No. 2263, SID No. 627, Sanitary Sewer Lateral
Construction in Lot 1, Triangle Area Annexation having been delayed for a week was brought
before the Commission for a decision.
The Commission concurred with the recommendation of the City Manager, and it was moved
by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the Commission approve the
creation of Special Improvement District No. 627, and instruct the City Attorney to draft a
resolution creating the district, to be brought in for action on December 10, 1980. The
motion was carried by the following Aye and No votes: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Mathre, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
Decision - Resolution 2264 - SID 628 - Water Main, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Drain, and Pavinq -
Block 9, Figgins Addition - First Phase
The decision on Commission Resolution No. 2264, SID No. 628, Water Main, Sanitary Sewer,
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Storm Drain, and Paving construction on Fryslie Street in the Figgins Addition First Phase,
having been delayed for a week was brought before the Commission for a decision.
The Commission concurred with the recommendation of the City Manager, and it was moved
by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the Commission approve the I
creation of Special Improvement District No. 628, and instruct the City Attorney to draft a
resolution creating the district, to be brought in for action on December 10, 1980. The
motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
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Decision - Resolution 2265 - SID 629 - Sanitary Sewer and Water Main - University Square
The decision on Commission Resolution No. 2265, SID No. 629, Sanitary Sewer and Water Main
installation in the University Square Subdivision, having been delayed for a week was brought
before the Commission for a decision.
The Commission concurred with the recommendation of the City Manager, and it was moved
I by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission approve the
creation of Special Improvement District No. 629, and instruct the City Attorney to draft a
resolution creating the district, to be brought in for action on December 10, 1980. The motion
was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson,
Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Stiff, and Mayor MacNab, those voting No, none.
Decision - Resolution 2266 - SID 630 - Paving and Storm Drain - University Square
The decision on Commission Resolution No. 2266, SID No. 630, Paving and Storm Drain
construction on South 22nd Avenue between South 20th and Koch Street in the University Square
Subdivision, having been delayed for a week was brought before the Commission for a decision.
The Commission concurred with the recommendation of the City Manager, and it was moved
by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the Commission approve the creation
of Special Improvement District No. 630, and instruct the City Attorney to draft a resolution
creating the district, to be brought in for action on December 10, 1980. The motion was carried
by the fOllowing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner
Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
Hearing - Resolution 2267 - Create SID 621 - Sanitary Sewer, Valley Unit Subdivision
This was the time and place set in Commission Resolution No. 2267, to hear protests to the
creation of Special Improvement District No. 621, Sanitary Sewer Trunk installation in the
Valley Unit Subdivision. Affidavit of publication of Notice and the Clerk1s mailing certifi-
cate, stating all property owners had been notified as required by law was presented. There
I were no written protests on file and no one appeared to protest verbally.
The Mayor declared the hearing closed, and it was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded
by Commissioner Swanson, that the Commission waive the one-week waiting period for a decision.
The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission
approve the creation of Special Improvement District No. 621, and instruct the City Attorney to
draft a resolution creating the district, to be brought in for action on December 10, 1980.
The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Stiff, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
Public Hearin - Commission Resolution 2268 - Create SID 622 - Trunk Water Su 1 Ma ins - Vall e
Umt Su division
This was the time and place set in Commission Resolution No. 2268, to hear protests to the
creation of Special Improvement District No. 622, Trunk Water Supply Mains installation in the
Valley Unit Subdivision. Affidavit of publication of Notice and the Clerk's mailing certifi-
cate, stating all property owners had been notified as required by law was presented. There
were no written protests on file, and no one appeared to protest verbally.
. The Mayor declared the hearing closed, and it was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded
by Commissioner Stiff, that the Commission waive the one-week waiting period for a decision.
The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Mathre, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
I It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the Commission
approve the creation of Special Improvement District No. 622, and instruct the City Attorney
to draft a resolution creating the district, to be brought in for action on December 10, 1980.
The motion was carried by the Following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
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Public Hearing - Commission Resolution 2269 - Create SID 623 - Sanitary Sewer - Valley Unit
Subdivision
This was the time and place set in Commission Resolution No. 2269, to hear protests to
the creation of Special Improvement District No. 623, Sanitary Sewer installation in the
Valley Unit Subdivision. Affidavit of publication of Notice and the Clerk1s mailing certifi-
cate, stating all property owners had been notified as required by law was presented. There I
were no written protests on file, and no one appeared to protest verbally.
The Mayor declared the hearing closed, and it was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded
by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission waive the one-week waiting period for a decision.
The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Stiff, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the Commission
approve the creation of Special Improvement District No. 623, and instruct the City Attorney
to draft a resolution creating the district, to be brought in for action on December 10, 1980.
The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Mathre, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, and Mayor 'MacNab; those voting No, none.
Public Hearing - Commission Resolution 2270 - Create SID 624 - Water Mains - Valley Unit
Subdivision
This was the time and place set in Commission Resolution No. 2270, to hear protests to the
creation of Special Improvement District No. 624, Water Main installation in the Valley Unit
Subdivision. Affidavit of publication of Notice and the Clerk's mailing certificate, stating
all property owners had been notified as required by law was presented. There were no protests
on file and no one appeared to protest verbally.
The Mayor declared the hearing closed, and it was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded
by Commissioner Swanson, that the Commission waive the one week waiting period for a decision.
The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none. I
It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commis-
sion approve the creation of Special Improvement District No. 624, and instruct the City
Attorney to draft a resolution creating the district, to be brought in for action on December
10, 1980. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Stiff, and Mayor MacNab; those voting
No, none.
Public hearing - Commission Resolution 2271 - Create SID 625 - Paving and Storm Drain
Valley Unit Subdivision
This was the time and place set in Commission Resolution 2271, to hear protests to the
creation of Special Improvement District No. 625, Paving and Storm Drain construction in the
Valley Unit Subdivision. Affidavit or publication of Notice and the Clerk's mailing certifi-
cate, stating all property owners had been notified as required by law was presented. There
were no protests on file and no one appeared to protest verbally.
The Mayor declared the hearing closed, and it was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded
by Commissioner Stiff, that the Commission waive the one-week waiting period for a decision.
The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Mathre, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the Commission
approve the creation of Special Improvement District No. 625, and instruct the City Attorney
to draft a resolution creating the district, to be brought in for action on December 10, 1980.
The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner I
Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
Public hearing - Commission Resolution 2259 - Levy and assess Lighting District- for final
passage
This was the time and place set for public hearing on levying the final assessment for
the various lighting districts for the year 1980 in the total amount of $22,068.81. Affidavit
of publication of Notice was presented. No one appeared to protest verbally, and there were
no written protests on file.
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The Mayor declared the hearing closed, and it was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded
by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission waive the one week waiting period, and that Commission
Resolution No. 2259, provisionally passed and adopted on Wednesday, November 19, 1980 be finally
passed and adopted, levied and assessed. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote:
I those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Stiff, and Mayor
MacNab; those voting No, none.
Public hearing - Commission Resolution 2260 - levy and assess Street Sweeping for final passage
This was the time and place set for public hearing on levying the final assessment for
street sweeping for the year 1980 in the total amount of $30,114.12. Affidavit of publication
of Notice was presented. No one appeared to protest verbally, and there were no written pro-
tests on file.
The Mayor declared the hearing closed, and it was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded
by Commissioner Stiff, that the Commission waive the one week waiting period, and that Commission
Resolution No. 2260, provisionally passed and adopted on Wednesday, November 19, 1980 be
finally passed and adopted, levied and assessed. The motion was carried by the following Aye
and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner
Swanson, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
Public hearing - Commission Resolution 2261 - levy and assess Solid Waste Collection and Landfill
This was the time and place set for public hearing on levying the final assessment on the
Solid Waste Collection and Landfill in the total amount of $282,822.82. Affidavit of publication
of Notice was presented. No one appeared to protest verbally, and there were no written pro-
tests on file.
The Mayor declared the hearing closed, and it was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded
by Commissioner Swanson, that the Commission waive the one week waiting period, and that
Commission Resolution 2261, provisionally passed and adopted on Wednesday, November 19, 1980
I be finally passed and adopted, levied and assessed. The motion was carried by the following
Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner
Mathre, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
Commission Resolution No. 2273 - Energy Conservation Policy for City
The proposed resolution adopting an energy conservation policy for the City of Bozeman was
discussed.
The City Manager advised the Commission that he had discussed the resolution dealing with
the energy policy with the staff.
It was suggested that the proposed resolution be taken to the National Convention to
see what information was presented regarding energy.
Following an extensive discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by
Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission adopt Commission Resolution No. 2273 down to and
including Section I, and that Section 2 through Section 8 be provisionally passed. The
motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Stiff, and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
Waddell Construction - permission to move siqn from roof of first buildinq to present location
at 1623 North Rouse Avenue
A letter received from Waddell Construction Company, requesting permission to move their
sign from the roof of the first building to its present location which is on their property
located at 1623 North Rouse Avenue was presented.
I It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that permiSSion be
granted to move the sign. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those
voting Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, and Mayor
MacNab; those voting No, none.
Bozeman Public Library - Martel Construction - Change Order No.1
Change Order No.1 for the Bozeman Public Library, to become a part of the original con-
tract for construction was presented as follows:
The Original contract sum $ 990,900.00
The Increase 31,948.00
New Contract Sum including Change Order $1,022.848.00
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The City Manager concurred in the recommendation of Architects/Planner Mattson, Prugh &
Lenon and recommended that Change Order No. 1 be accepted as presented.
It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that Change Order
No. 1 be accepted, and the Mayor and Clerk of the Commission 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, and Mayor MacNab; I
those voting No, none.
Application for Beer & Wine License - Me & Janis II, 621 West Main Street
The City Manager presented an application for a beer and wine license along with the
appropriate fee from Me & JanIs II, 621 West Main Street.
The Police Department said they could see no problem with the issuance of a license to
Me &_Jan1s II.
It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission
approve the beer and wine license application. The motion was carried by the following Aye and
No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Stiff,
and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
Claims
The claims and payroll claims were presented. The City Manager had checked the claims
and found them to be true and correct claims and recommended that the Director of Finance be
instructed to issue warrants in payment thereof.
It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that the claims be
approved as presented. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting
Aye being Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, and Mayor MacNab;
those voting No, none.
Report - Broad Valleys Federation of Libraries
The report of the Broad Valleys Federation of Libraries was presented for comment on I
Wednesday, December 10, 1980.
Report - Dental Insurance policy proposal - coverage for City
John Evans met with the Dental Insurance Committee comprised of members of the Local
Life Underwriters Association and Dr. Wayne Thompson and recommended that the City of Bozeman
accept the M.P.S. Plan as set forth in full:
Monthly Max. Ben. Pros- Perio
Company Premium Deductable per year Basic thetics% dontics%
M.P.S. $17.04 $25.00 per
yr. (Max. 3) $1,000.00 100 50 50
It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the Commission
accept the M.P.S. plan as presented. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote:
those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, and
Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
Sign Code Variance - Rising Sun Leather Co. - 307 East Main Street
A letter received from Rising Sun Leather Company requesting a variance to the sign code
to erect a 201 in width by 22" in height sign at 307 East Main Street.
The sign will be oak and cedar and will be attached to a steel beam on the exterior of
the store located at 307 East Main Street.
It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the Commission I
approve the sign code variance as presented. The motion was carried by the following Aye and
No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Stiff,
and Mayor MacNab; those voting No, none.
Change Order No. 1 - SID 599 - paving and storm drain - Bomont Center
Change Order No.1 on SID No. 599 as prepared by Thomas, Dean, and Hoskins, Inc., to
become a part of the original contract for construction of improvements in the project
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described were presented as follows:
Description: Soil sterilization of the area which underlies all the asphalt
streets in SID 599.
Purpose: To kill existing plant roots which might grow through the new
aspha 1 t street.
I Cost: Total cost for labor, equipment rentals & chemicals = $1, 727.40
It was moved by Commissioner Mathre, seconded by Commissioner Stiff, that Change Order 1
on SID No. 599 be accepted and the Mayor and Clerk of the Commission 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 Mathre, Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Swanson, and Mayor MacNab;
those voting No, none.
Repurchase Agreement:
A short discussion was held on the repurchase agreement. Commissioner Stiff said he
had discussed it with the County Auditor.
Mr. Mosby said the County would be ready to go with the repurchase agreement by
December 1, 1980 and they would keep the City posted as to what is going on.
Retreat - to be continued by Commission
It was moved by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that this yearls
retreat be scheduled around the technicals sessions held in Atlanta, and that the retreat
be tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 1980. The motion was carried by the
following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner
Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, and Mayor MacNab: those voting No, none.
Adjournment: 2:30 p.m.
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by
Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Mathre, that the meeting be adjourned. The
I motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Swanson, Commissioner Mathre, Commissioner Stiff, and Mayor M c b; tho e vo ing
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~~ ERNA V. HARDING
Clerk of the City Commission
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