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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-01-18 ""37G Bozeman, Hontana January 18, 1978 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, Municipal Building, January 18, 1978 at 1:15 o'clock p.m. Present were Mayor Sedivy, Com- missioner MacNab, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Vandeventer, City Manager Gesko, City Attorney Berg and the Clerk. Commissioner Vollmer opened the meeting with a prayer whereupon the minutes of the reg- ular meeting held on January 11, 1978, were approved as corrected. I Final Decision Commission Resolution No. 1934 - Affirm or disaffirm Commission Resolution No. 1808 and Ordinance No. 962 - Off Street Parking The decision on Commission Resolution No. 1934 to determine whether the City Commission would affirm or disaffirm its action in the adoption and passage of Ordinance No. 962 and Commission Resolution No. 1808 was brought before the Commission for final action. The City Commission heard arguments of both proponents and opponents as to whether or not they should affirm or disaffirm the adoption of a formula of assessment and the creation of off-street parking Special Improvement District No. 562 on December 21, 1977 . The City Attorney stated the Supreme Court recommended that the Commission make special findings on affirming or disaffirming of Commission Resolution No. 1808 and Ordinance No. 962. He suggested that the Commission continue the matter until all Commissioners have an oppor- tunity to interview former commissioners, Robert A. Taylor and Carl A. Lehrkind, III. It was moved by Commissioner MacNab , seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that the Com- mission continue action on the above matter for a period of one week. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner MacNab, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Vandeventer and Mayor Sedivy: those voting No, None. Final approval - Unobligated Community Development Block Grant Funds At a public meeting held on December 14, 1977 , the Commission received ideas from citizens I of the northeast sector of the city for the expenditure of Community Devolopment Block Grant Unobligated Funds. The City Manager reported the following suggested program for the disposition of the city's unobligated Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $125,000.00. l. Rouse Sewer Replacement, 3,100 lineal feet of 20" sewer - $50,000 2. Villard Street - Willson to Grand Avenue - 22,000 3. Senior Rehabilitation Grants - 20,000 4. Removing Softball lights - North Grand Park - 25,000 5. Administration - 312 Rehabilitation Loan Program - 8,000 The City Manager advised the Commission that the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development would not approve the $25,000 to revitalize the North Grand Park and move the softball lights to'the softball complex. They would approve $5,000 for the removal of the lights at the North Grand Park. The City Manager said an additional $17,000 could be applied to the North Rouse Sewer replacement. This would complete the city's share of the project and would leave a balance of $3,000 to consider. The City Manager suggested that the City purchase one-hundred smoke detectors to be given to home owners living in the northeast sector at a cost of $2,000. The balance of $1,000, to be used for the installation of 6" cast iron watermains in place of the 4" main at the Legion Plaza for fire protection. Following a discussion, the Commission concurred infue recommendation of the City Manager, I and it was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Vandeventer, that the Com- mission approve the following: l. Rouse Sewer Replacement, 3,100 lineal feet of 20' sewer - $67,000 2. Villard Street - Willson to Grand Avenue 22,000 3. Senior Rehabilitation Grants - including smoke detectors 22,000 4. Removal of Softball Lights - North Grand Park 5,000 5. Administration Expenses - 312 Rehabilitation Loan Program 8,000 6. 6" Cast iron water mains for fire protection Legion Plaza 1,000 37~ , ,',' I- The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Vandeventer, Commissioner MacNab, Commissioner Vollmer and Mayor Sedivy; voting No, None. Authorize re-allocation of $3,000.00 from book appropriations (Library Account) to finance Liability Feasibility study. I The City Manager requested authorization to re-allocate $3,000.00 from the book appropria- tions (library account) to the finance liability feasibility study. The City Attorney advised the Commission that according to Section 11-1408, R.C.M. 1947, the funds can be re-allocated from one area to another area within the library fund. Following an extensive discussion, the Commission concurred with the recommendation of the City Manager, and it was moved by Commissioner Vandeventer, seconded by Commissioner MacNab, that the Commission authorize re-allocation of $3,000.00 from book appropriations (library ac- count) to finance the liability feasibility study. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vandeventer, Commissioner MacNab, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Sedivy; voting No, None. Designate consulting firm to conduct Library Feasibilty Study and authorize appropriate City officials to execute agreement The Library Board, having interviewed Bozeman Architects, engineering firms and planning firms to conduct the Library Feasibility Study, recommended Fred Willson Architectural Society. The City Manager stated they had consulted everyone in town and the Fred Willson Archi- tectural Society firm joined in with a planning firm. It was moved by Commissioner MacNab, seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that the Commission designate the Fred Willson Architectural Society to conduct the Library Feasibility Study, and the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to execute the agreement. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner MacNab, Com- I missioner Vollmer, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Vandeventer and Mayor Sedivy; voting No, None. Change Order No. 1 - Add manhole to Garfield culvert project Change order No. 1 on the East Garfield project, as prepared by the City Engineer was presented as follows: 1. Due to rejection of the original alignment by the Railroad, the culvert will be moved Eastward to parallel the Railroad right of way. 2. One hand formed manhole will be required to facilitate bend in pipe and con- nection with existing storm drain. Price offer by contractor: + $2,000.00. Riprap need reduced to 20 yards @ $50.00 = $1,000.00 Other considerations: Hedge will not have to be moved. Two evergreens will not have to be protected. Change in contract . . . . . . . .$1,000.00 The City Manager concurred with the City Commission and recommended that Change Order No. 1 be accepted as presented. It was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the Change Order be approved and the Mayor and Clerk of the Commission be auth- orized and directed to sign for the City. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner I Vandeventer, Commissioner MacNab and Mayor Sediv~voting No, None. Contract Documents for execution - Garfield culvert project - White-McNeil Constr. The contract documents for the Garfield culvert installation as prepared by the City Engineering staff was presented. The City Manager recommended that the contract documents in the amount of $7,445.00 as sub mitted by White-McNeil, be approved. It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Vandeventer, that the con- tract documents be approved and the Mayor and Clerk of the Commission be authorized and directed to sign the contracts for the City of Bozeman, and that White-McNeil be authorized to proceed with the Garfield culvert installation. - -------------'-'--- 378 The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Vandeventer, Commissioner MacNab, Commissioner Vollmer and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, None. Contract Documents for execution - Senior Social Center Construction Edsall Construction - $455,944.00 The contract documents for the construction of the Senior Social Center, prepared by I Doug Rand, Architect, were presented. The City Manager recommended that the contract docu- ments in the amount of $455,944.00 as submitted by Edsall Construction, Bozeman be approved. It was moved by Commissioner Vandeventer, seconded by Commissioner MacNab, that the con- tract documents be approved and the Mayor and Commission be authorized and directed to sign the contracts for the City of Bozeman, and that Edsall Construction be authorized and directed to proceed with the construction of the Senior Social Center. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vandeventer, Commissioner MacNab, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, None. Award Bids - 1978 Van Wagon for Fire Department The Commission was referred to the opening of bids for the purchase of a 1978 Van Wagon for the Fire Department. After tabulation and checking the bids, the Fire Chief recommended that the City accept the bid of Bozeman Ford in the amount of $5,816.04, it being the best bid submitted and meet- ing or exceeding the specifications in the "Call for Bids". The two bids that were lower did not meet the specifications in the "Call for Bids". It was moved by Commissioner MacNab, seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that the award be made to Bozeman Ford, in the amount of $5,816.04. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner MacNab, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Vandeventer and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, None. Renewal of Beer and Wine License for 1978 - Little Big Men Pizza I The City Manager presented the application of Little Big Men Pizza along with the appro- priate fee for a beer and wine license for the calendar year 1978. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the application for a beer and wine license be approved and the City license be issued. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Com- missioner Vollmer, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Vandeventer, Commissioner MacNab and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, None. Reports The following reports were presented: Library for December Police Court for December Police Court Year 1977 The City Manager commented on the above reports and recommended acceptance thereof. It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Vandeventer, that the re- ports be accepted and ordered filed. The motion was unanimously passed. Proclamation - Mothers march for birth defects - January 21-26, 1978 In accordance with a request from the Gallatin County Branch of the National Foundation of the March of Dimes, Mayor Sedivy proclaimed the week of January 21-26, 1978, as "Mothers March I Week" in the City of Bozeman. It was moved by Commissioner Vandeventer, seconded by Commissioner MacNab, that the Com- mission endorse the Mayor's proclamation, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vandeventer, Commissioner MacNab, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, None. ----~-- ~ __" _.__ -----il __ -- ^,379 EPA Grant No. C-300208-l2 Agreement - $280,500 Fed. Assistance Sewer Rehabilitation Project A Grant Agreement by and between the City of Bozeman and the Office of Grants, Environ- mental Protection Agency, Denver, Colorado for the purpose of construction of rehabilitation measures as provided in plans and specifications prepared under EPA Grant No. C-300308-l2 in I the amount of $280,500 for federal assistance for the Sewer Rehabilitation Project, was pre- sented. It was moved by Commissioner MacNab, seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that the Grant Agreement be approved and the Mayor be directed to sign the agreement for the City of Bozeman. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner MacNab, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Vandeventer and Mayor Sedivy; 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 Swanson, that the meeting be adjourned, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Vandeventer, Commissioner MacNab and Mayor Sedivy; voting No, None. ATTEST: I Commission I ^~~