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Home My WebLink About08-11-16 City Commission Minutes tt a gip?f� Co. THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Thursday,August 11, 2016 Deputy Mayor-CVnthia Andrus: Present Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Present Mayor-Carson Taylor: Present Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Present Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Present Staff Present at the Dais: City Manager Chris Kukulski, City Attorney Greg Sullivan, City Clerk Robin Crough A. 09:00:58 AM (00:01:54)Call to Order—9:00 AM-Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. B. 09:01:04 AM (00:02:00) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence C. 09:02:02 AM (00:02:58) Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened public comment. There was no public comment. Mayor Taylor closed public comment. D. 09:02:38 AM (00:03:34)Action Items 1. 09:02:43 AM (00:03:39) Resolution 4708, Submitting to the Qualified Electors of the City of Bozeman, Montana, the Question of Authorizing the City to Levy up to 18.21 Mills Per Year for up to 20 Years to Raise Approximately $1,634,500 Per Year for the Purpose of Paying 30.26%of the Annual Debt Service of General Obligation Bonds of Gallatin County, Montana Issued to Finance the Costs of the Joint City-County Law and Justice Facilities(Rosenberry) a 09:03:14 AM (00:04:10)Staff Presentation Administrative Services Director Anna Rosenberry presented on the construction of the joint project. She discussed the elements of the joint project, a representation of the site plan,the county-wide Page 1 of 4 Bozeman City Commission Minutes,August 11,2016 question,the City's question to City voters,the estimated costs of City and County tax levies, and the specific ballot language. 09:09:15 AM (00:10:11) Questions of Staff CR Mehl asked Deputy Police Chief Rich McLane to explain the conditions of the current facilities to help inform the public. He also asked a follow-up concerning the line officers. Mayor Taylor asked about shared space between the Police Department and Sheriff's Office. He also asked the Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn about his opinion on the design of the plan. CR Mehl asked ACM Winn about a comparison of the initial cost estimates to the final number. 09:19:28 AM (00:20:24) Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened public comment. 09:19:41 AM (00:20:37)David Weaver,Public Comment Mr. Weaver is the Chair of the Friends of Law and Justice, and has been working on this for approximately 10 years. He is very pleased with the project and the collaboration, and thanked Mayor Taylor for his efforts. He presented a letter of support to the City Commission. 09:22:21 AM (00:23:17)Judy Mathre, Public Comment Ms. Mathre, a member of the Friends of Law and Justice, discussed the inadequacy of the current facilities. She discussed future growth and the importance of safety for the community in the future. 09:24:45 AM (00:25:41)Marty Lambert, Public Comment Mr. Lambert, Gallatin County Attorney, discussed the lack of safety for victims in the current facility, as well as the inconvenience of having the City and County prosecutors and attorneys at a separate location. He noted that staff will do a much betterjob if facilities exist to enable that. 09:27:58 AM (00:28:54)Robert Lee,Public Comment Mr. Lee, a member of the CIP Committee at the County, discussed his work on the project(or similar) over the past 10 years. He discussed growth projections and the deficiencies of the current facility, as well as the safety needed for people in the building. He also spoke to the unprecedented cooperation between the City and County.The cost is high, but it's a needed investment. 09:31:23 AM (00:32:19)Rick Gale,Public Comment Mr. Gale, a member of the 911 Advisory Board, discussed the need to take care of the citizens that come into the facility. 09:32:18 AM (00:33:14) Public Comment Mayor Taylor closed public comment. 09:32:44 AM (00:33:40)Motion that having considered public comment and the information presented by staff, I hereby move to adopt Resolution Number 4708. Page 2 of 4 Bozeman City Commission Minutes,August 11,2016 Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 09:33:03 AM (00:33:59) Discussion CR Mehl noted that this is not an extravagant need, and that we need to keep our community safe. He takes this seriously, and it's time to reinvest in public safety, as this has been an issue for some time. He spoke to the collaboration between the City and County,and the cost is right given the circumstances. He supports the motion. DM Andrus also supports the resolution.She spoke to the need in the community,as well as the improved services.She also was pleased with the collaboration with the County,and this helps set the precedent forfuture cooperation. She understands that this means additional dollars from the community, but it is public safety. CR Pomeroy echoed her fellow commissioners. She hears from the public that they want cooperation, and this is an example of it.She also noted that the facilities are already outgrown.She strongly supports the motion for public safety reasons. CR Krauss stated that the people of Bozeman have always supported public safety.The public has trusted the Commission,and he will vote to put this project onto the ballot. He did note to the Friends of Law and Justice that their anticipated growth numbers may be a little high. Mayor Taylor stated that the main function of the City and County Commissions is to keep the community safe. He also noted that the responsibility is to act before safety is compromised, and the time is definitely now. He also spoke to the collaboration of the City and County,and he spoke to lessons learned from the City's previous attempt at the project, and how it now much more efficient. He is confident that this is the best project, at the right time.The cost of this will only go up in the future. 09:51:36 AM (00:52:32) Vote on the Motion that having considered public comment and the information presented by staff,I hereby move to adopt Resolution Number 4708. Motion passed 5-0. Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve E. 09:51:52 AM (00:52:48) FYI/Discussion 1. City Manager Kukulski clarified the growth data point. 2. CM Kukulski thanked City staff for their hard work and dedication on the project. F. 09:53:15 AM (00:54:11)Adjournment Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 9:53 AM. Page 3 of 4 Bozeman City Commission Minutes,August 11,2016 City Commission meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance,please contact our Interim ADA Coordinator, Chuck Winn, at 582-2307(TDD 582-2301). Commission meetings are televised live on cable channel 190 and streamed live at www.bozeman.net. Carson Taylor Mayor OF 'B o... . . • . A'� +• '? 7TEST: 0=1 ■ �_• k6bin Crough, MPA �I}� ° • ■ • • City Clerk PREPARED BY: Robin Crough, MPA City Clerk Approved on: Se nk ,bey la , —10A0 Page 4 of 4