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Bozeman, Montana
20 October 1976
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, Municipal
Building, 20 October 1976, at 1:15 o'clock p.m. Present were Mayor Vollmer, Commissioner Lehrkind
Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Vandeventer, City Manager Fryslie, Assistant City Manager Wolf, and
the Acting Clerk.
Commissioner Sedivy opened the meeting with a prayer and the following proceedings were had.
Minutes of the regular meeting held on Wednesday, 20 October 1976, were approved as read.
Authorize Absence of Commissioner Taylor
Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Commissioner Lehrkind, seconded by
Commissioner Sedivy, that the absence of Commissioner Taylor, from the meetings of 20 October and
27 October 1976, be authorized in compliance with Section 11-3245, R.C.M., 1947. The motion was
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Lehrkind, Commissioner
Sedivy, Commissioner Vandeventer, and Mayor Vollmer; those voting No, none.
Consideration of Bids - Trailer Mounted Air Compressor
The Cemetery and Street Superintendents, having studied the only bid submitted by Allied Equipment
Company, in the amount of $5,459.00 with trade on the air compressor meeting or exceeding all specifica-
tions, respectfully submitted and recommended that Allied Equipment Company's bid be accepted as the
best bid for the City of Bozeman.
The Commission concurred with the recommendation of the Cemetery and Street Superintendents, and it
was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Vandeventer, that Allied Equipment Company be
awarded the bid for the air compressor in the amount of $5,459.00 with trade, and the motion was carried
by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Vandeventer,
Commissioner Lehrkind, and Mayor Vollmer; those voting No, none.
Open Construction Bids - SID's 561, 562, 566, 570
This was the time and place set for the opening of bids for construction of street paving and storm
drainage improvements on SID No's. 561, 562, 566 and 570. The affidavit of publication for the "Call
for Bids" was presented.
It was moved by Commissioner Vandeventer, seconded by Commissioner Lehrkind, that the bids be
opened and read. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Commissioner Vandeventer, Commissioner Lehrkind, Commissioner Sedivy, and Mayor Vollmer; those voting
No, none.
The following bids were then opened and read:
Long Construction, Billings $761,111.75
Peter Kiewitt, Billings 800,481.00
Upon the City Manager's recommendation, it was moved by Commissioner Lehrkind, seconded by
Commissioner Sedivy, that the bids be referred to the City's engineering consultants for tabulation and
recommendation to be made on Wednesday, 27 October. The motion was carried by the following Aye and
No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Lehrkind, Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Vandeventer,
and Mayor Vollmer; those voting No, none.
Open Bids - Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
This was the time and place set for the opening of bids for sewer rehabilitation. The affidavit of
publication for the "Call for Bids" was presented.
It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Vandeventer, that the bids be opened
and read. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Sedivy, Commissioner Vandeventer, Commissioner Lehrkind, and Mayor Vollmer; those voting No, none.
The following bids were then opened and read:
C. W. Schmidt, Bozeman $27,991.00
Intermountain Construction, Bozeman 51,370.00
Upon the City Manager's recommendation, it was moved by Commissioner Vandeventer, seconded by
Commissioner Lehrkind, that the bids be referred to the City's engineering consultants for tabulation and
recommendation to be made on Wednesday, 27 October. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No
vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vandeventer, Commissioner Lehrkind, Commissioner Sedivy, and
Mayor Vollmer; those voting No, none.
Requests from University Mall
The City Manager informed the Commission about the alternatives they have regarding University Mall's
request to either rescind the hookup of Main Mall to the City sewer system or that the City withdraw the
SIDs of approximately $250,000.00 assessed against University Mall. He pointed out that the City Attorney
advised the Commissioners about possible litigation should they breach their agreement with Harry and
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Kathleen Daum. If they chose to withdraw the SID's, they would have to drop SID No's. 561 and 562 which
were just opened for bid. By dropping SIDs 561 and 562, it would be necessary for University Mall
Associates to compensate the City about $45,000 to $50,000 for administrative costs incurred by the City.
Upon the City Manager's recommendation, it was moved by Commissioner Lehrkind, seconded by
Commissioner Sedivy, that the University Mall matter be tabled for a week, and the motion was carried by
the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Lehrkind, Commissioner Sedivy,
Commissioner Vandeventer, and Mayor Vollmer; those voting No, none.
As a further note, a letter from Mr. Guy Sperry, Manager of the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce, was
presented stating that the Board of Directors of the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce resolved that no more
than one new shopping mall be established in the Bozeman area at this time.
A.A.R.P. - Sidewalk Snow Removal
Rev. J; Homer McGee of the American Association of Retired Persons made a presentation before the
Commission to remind the people of Bozeman that the residents are responsible for the removal of snow and
ice from the sidewalks.
The City Manager pointed out that there is an ordinance in effect that states that the morning after
an accumulation of more than an inch of snow, the Business District must have the sidewalks cleared by
10 a.m. and the residential areas must have sidewalks cleared by 12 noon.
UNICEF Drive - Friday, 29 October 1976
A request from the Church Women United for permission to conduct Trick or Treat for UNICEF beginning
at about 4 p.m. on Friday, 29 October, was presented. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by
Commissioner Vandeventer, that permission to conduct this UNICEF Drive be granted and the motion was
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner
Vandeventer, Commissioner Lehrkind, and Mayor Vollmer; those voting No, none.
Authority to Purchase Vehicle - Inspection Department
The Inspection Department is in need of a vehicle to replace a 1966 model and the City Manager
requested authorization to purchase from Don Norem Chevrolet a 1976 Chevy Nova (demonstrator) at an
approximate cost of $3,960.00.
It was moved by Commissioner Vandeventer, seconded by Commissioner Lehrkind, that the City Manager
be granted authorization to purchase the 1976 Chevy Nova at $3,960.00 from Don Norem Chevrolet, and the
motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vandeventer,
Commissioner Lehrkind, Commissioner Sedivy, and Mayor Vollmer; those voting No, none.
Raffle Licenses: a) MSU Cheerleaders; b) HPER Club - MSU
The City Manager presented an application from the MSU Cheerleaders and from the Health, Physical,
Education and Recreation Club, with the required fee, for a raffle license.
Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Commissioner Lehrkind, seconded by
Commissioner Sedivy, that the Commission approve the applications for the raffle licenses. The motion
was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Lehrkind, Commissioner
Sedivy, Commissioner Vandeventer, and Mayor Vollmer; those voting No, none.
Beer and Wine License - Cats Paw
The City Manager presented an application from the Cats Paw along with the required fee of $200.00
for a Beer and Wine License.
It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Vandeventer, that the Cats Paw,
having met all requirements, be issued a license as stated above. The motion was carried by the following
Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Vandeventer, Commissioner
Lehrkind, and Mayor Vollmer; those voting No, none.
Federal Aid to Urban Systems - Thomas, Dean and Hoskins
Mr. T. A. Thomas of Thomas, Dean and Hoskins requested the Commission's approval to draw up a designing
and engineering agreement between Thomas, Dean and Hoskins and the City of Bozeman in order to expedite
the following paving projects:
1) North 19th from Main Street to Durston Road
2) Kagy Boulevard from South 3rd to Highland Boulevard
3) Oak Street from Rouse Avenue to 7th Avenue
This agreement which must meet State and Federal standards would be presented to the State Highway
Department for their approval in order to expedite the program as approved with Federal Aid to Urban
Systems funding.
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It was moved by Commissioner Lehrkind, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the Commission give
Thomas, Dean and Hoskins permission to draw up an agreement for approval by the State Highway Department
to expedite the above paving projects. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those
voting Aye being Commissioner Lehrkind, Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Vandeventer, and Mayor
Vollmer; those voting No, none.
Request for SID - Carroll V. and Vera E. Henderson
A letter received from Carroll V. and Vera E. Henderson petitioning the City of Bozeman to create
a special improvement district for a 6" watermain to run from Garfield south of Langohr's Greenhouse
across our property to Hayes Street and west on Hayes Street to the existing waterline on Willson Avenue
was presented. The letter also petitioned for the paving of Hayes Street from Willson Avenue to the
easterly end of same.
The City Manager asked that the Commission acknowledge receipt of the request for a Special Improve-
ment District and instruct the City Attorney to draw up a resolution of intention to create the district
as soon as the City staff furnishes the necessary information.
Mayor's Announcement - New City Manager
Mayor Vollmer announced that the City Commission had reached a decision as to whom they selected for
the City Manager position being vacated by Harold Fryslie on 1 November. From the 102 applications they
had received, those chose Mr. Samuel C. Gesko, Jr., of Bridgeton, Missouri. Mr. Gesko has accepted the
position and will arrive early in December to assume the position.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner
Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Vandeventer, that the meeting be adjourned and the motion was carried by
the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Vandeventer,
Commissioner Lehrkind, and Mayor Vollmer; those votil1KJ:~9_, none.
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DIANE KRUPI SKY," ' .
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