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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-11-29 , ') r\ r' ~ vC.;) November 29, 1978 Bozeman, Montana The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, Munic- ipal Building. November 29, 1978. at l:15 o'clock p.m. Present were Commissioner MacNab. Commis- sioner Swanson. Commissioner Vandeventer, City Manager Gesko, Ass't City Manager Smith. City Attorney Berg and the Clerk. I Leave of Absence - Commissioner Vollmer - November 29, 1978 Upon recommendation of theCity Manager, it was moved by Commissioner Swanson. seconded by Commissioner Vandeventer. that the absence of Commissioner Vollmer be authorized in compliance with Section 11-3245, R.C.M., 1947. and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote, those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Vandeventer, Acting Hayor MacNab, those'VDting No. none. B.P.O.E. #463 - Elks Club - re off-street parking assessment Several trustees of the Bozeman Elks Lodge No. 463 were present to discuss the off-street parking assessment. Gene Murray acting as spokesman for the group stated that the persons who addressed the Elks at their meeting stated that due to the number of parking stalls presently available, the assessment would be minimal. When the assessment was received by the Elks Lodge they were surprised. As a result of this several members discussed the off-street parking assessment with the City Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer. They were given credit for 50 stalls in the formula, when in actuality there were 56 stalls. They further advised the Commission that they have night-time parking. and have leases with the First National Bank which they were not given credit for. Their third point was that they recently purchased the two houses south of the lodge and it was interesting to note that the assessment on those two buildings represented 48% of the assessment on the entire club building. I The City Engineer said the Elks Club was treated as fairly as anyone else. If the club has additional parking stalls they will get credit. He further stated that if the area is developed into a higher use than it is now there will be an additional assessment. It is being assessed as storage which is as low as it can get. Commissioner MacNab asked if it would be out of line to consider it as a night time use. The City Attorney did not know whether the area could be reassessed. He felt that Section ll-2234 of the R.C.M.. 1947 would afford relief for the kind of problems the Elks Club have found. The Elks Lodge building was assessed at $7.169.00. The assessment on the two houses is $3,500.00. The City Engineer said that if the Elks Club can come up with anything more the City will be happy to work with them. Mr. Murray asked if they would be allowed to pay the amount assessed for this year and then ask for an adjustment. He also asked if something could be worked out as to parking spaces if something were built in the basement. They would like the reply. in writing. The City Attorney stated the staff could look into the situation and if there are any ir- regularities in the formula then a change can be made and a refund given. Boettcher & Company - Amended contract for sale of SID's 595. 596, and 597 bonds - signature of Mayor and Clerk of City Commission A letter received from DeMuth, Eiberger, Kemp & Backus. along with amended copies of the I contracts for SID No's 595, 596 and 597 as prepared by Boettcher & Company was presented. Following disucssion, it was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Vandeventer that the Commission approve the amended contracts for SID No's 595, 596 and 597. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote, those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Vandeventer, and Acting 'Hayor l1acNab .-~those voting N6', none. Commission Resolution No. 2039 - approve sale and issuance of bonds for SID's 595, 596 and 597 Commission Resolution No. 2039 relating to $40.000 Special Improvement District No. 595 bonds, $105.000 Special Improvement District No. 596 bonds, and $66,000 Special Improvement District No. 597 bonds; authorizing the issuance thereof, creating the Special Improvement "00 District funds with respect thereto and providing for the payment of the prinicpal thereof and interest thereon was presented. It was moved by Commissioner Vandeventer. seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that Commission Resolution No. 2039 as prepared by DeMuth. Eiberger, Kemp & Backus be approved. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote, those voting Aye being Commissioner Vandeventer, Com- missioner Swanson and Acting ~MayorMacNab;those voting No, nOne.' New Municipal Library - re possible location on school property I During a search conducted by the Library Board for a site for the new municipal library they narrowed it down to five locations. During the interviews for a library architect. at least two other sites were suggested for consideration. One of the sites is currently under the ownership of the school district. The Libary Board requested the City Commission to com- municate with the school district. to receive information on the conditions which might attach or pertain to the transfer of such a site from the school district to City ownership. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Vandeventer, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the City Manager be instructed to contact the Superintendent of Instruction to determine the availability and conditions for the site of the new library. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote, those voting Aye being Commissioner Vandeventer. Com- missioner Swanson and Acting Mayor MacNab, those voting No, none. Speech Communications - Discussion re City/County Planning Several students of a Speech Communication Class at Montana State University appeared before the Commission to discuss notification procedures for public hearings. They specif- ically related to the zone map change in the Willow Way area involving the applicant Warren Yeley. The City assured the group they had taken steps to develop the most comprehensive notifi- cation procedure in the state. ,,":* , I Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission' it was moved by Commis- sioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Vandeventer, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote. those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson. Commissioner Vandeventer, and Acting Mayor MacNab, those voting No. none. none. ,i L ~ /J1S}~ DUNCAN S. MACNAB, ACTING MAYOR .- ~ -" ATTEST: / ;:~#/~ /( 94~L~ ERNA'V . HARD ING . CLERK OF THE&TY COMMISSION ** Authorize signature - Contract documents - SID's 595. 596, and 597 - Water Mains & Sewer - construction - McChesney/Wheat Subdivision The Contract documents for the construction of Special Improvement District No. 595, 596, I and 597 Sanitary Sewer and Watermains, all in the McChesney/Wheat Subdivision, as prepared by Thomas. Dean & Hoskins. Inc., were presented. The City Manager recommended that the Contract documents in the amount of $l76.225.00 as submitted by Clause Excavating and Construction, Worden, Montana be approved. It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Vandeventer. that the Contract documents be approved and the Mayor and Clerk of the Commission be authorized and dir- ected to sign the contracts for the City of Bozema. and that Clause Excavating & Construction be authorized and directed to proceed with the construction of SID's 595, 596, and 597. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Comm- issioner Vandeventer, Commissioner Vollmer and Commissioner MacNab; those voting No, none.