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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-08 386 February 8, 1978 Bozeman, Montana MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION February 8, 1978 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, Municipal Building, February 8, 1978, at 1:15 o'clock p.m. Present were Mayor Sedivy, Commissioner MacNab, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Vandeventer, I City Manager Gesko, City Attorney Berg and the Clerk. Commissioner Vollmer opened the meeting with a prayer whereupon the minutes of the regular meeting held on Wednesday, February 1, 1978, were approved as submitted. Open Bids - 2-ton flat bed truck with hoist for Cemetery and Park Department This was the time and place set for opening bids for the purchase of one 2-ton flat bed truck with hoist for the Park and Cemetery Department. The affidavit for the "Call for Bids" was presented. It was moved by Commissioner MacNab, seconded by Commissioner Vollmer that the bids be opened and read, and 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. The following bids were then opened and read: Bozeman Ford, 1800 West Main $10,463.47 " " Alternate 10,676.47 Robert F. Dye, 1900 West Main 10,041. 93 " " Alternate 10,046.93 " " Alternate 10,254.93 M & W Repair, Three Forks 9,916.08 Don Norem Chevrolet, 1735 West Main 12,688.86 Owenhouse Hardware, 36 East Main 10,412.00 I It was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the bids be referred to the Park and Cemetery Superintendent and the City Staff for tabulation, evaluation, and a recommendation to be made to the Commission on Wednesday, February 15, 1978. 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; those voting No, none. Safety Improvements and other discussion re - Kagy Blvd and 19th Avenue The safety factors of the proposed construction of Kagy Boulevard and Nineteenth Avenue, having been continued for research of other concepts, was presented for reconsideration and a final decision. The City Manager presented an idea for the roadway with an extra wide median, part of which could be taken out in the future to make a four-lane road. However, he said the Federal Highway Administration would not approve the extra cost. Mayor Sedivy said that even though the meeting was not advertised as a public hearing , the Commission is interested in everyone's thoughts, suggestions, and expressions and invited their participation. He further stated everyone had researched for new concepts that would be workable for the construction of Kagy Boulevard and Nineteenth Avenue. Kenneth Weaver of 2611 Spring Creek Drive favored a two-land roadway on Kagy Boulevard from Highland to Third Avenue. He cited a letter attached to a preliminary environmental review done by the State Department of Highways in August 1976. The letter stated that a I preferred plan for Kagy Boulevard construction would be to build a four-lane roadway in stage construction with the initial contract providing two lanes and the necessary paths. Kenneth Tiahrt of 204 East Lincoln also favored the two-lane concept and said the next likely step would be to request the State Highway Department to do a "full-blown" environ- mental impact statement. He further felt it would be well to get an accurate projection of growth and traffic. Donald Weaver of 2404 Spring Creek Drive waid he wuld like to take the point of view against building one-half of the four-land roadway now. The thing he was most concerned about was the safety of arterials. He felt there had to be left-turn lanes for safety. His feeling was that when a road is developed with a median the safety of that road is greatly __L'" _.... 387 increased. Mr. Weaver recommended that the City consider paving the full 25' width, including putting in a curb on the outside and designating 16' as a roadway and designating the right- hand lane as a bicycle lane. Driving and parking on the bicycle land would be on an emergency basis only. Mrs. Margaret Mullen of 11 Hill Street presented a petition with 377 signatures. These I people all favored the two-lane concept. Donald Barrick of 1901 South Tracy presented a petition with 1169 signatures in favor of the four-lane roadway. He spoke briefly on the advantages of a four-lane over the two-lane roadway. He had compiled figures showing the cost the taxpayers have spent on various studies since 1958 regarding Kagy Boulevard being built as a four-lane roadway. He presented addition- al figures showing the cost to the taxpayers of paving a four-lane road versus a two-lane both now and ten years in the future. Carol Henderson spoke on behalf of the four-lane roadway. He felt the four-lane roadway should be built at this time. George McClue of 315 North Fifteenth explained his idea concerning moving the curb out toward the driving lane in order that both the pedestrian and the driver of a vehicle would have better vision. His primary concern was the pedestrian traffic. By moving the curb out toward the driving lane only one legal parking space would be lost. He also recommended that a mid-block cross walk be installed halfway between Beall Street and Durston Road. Several other persons were present to discuss boty the two-lane and the four-lane road- way. Following an extensive discussion, it was moved by Commissioner MacNab, seconded by Commissioner Vandeventer, that a two-lane proposal be approved for Kagy Boulevard from High- land Drive to Third Avenue. The two-lane roadway would consist of a 17' -raised grass median; a 25' roadway bounded by curbs on each side of the median and the inside 17' of each 25' roadway designated for motor vehicles with the remaining 8' for bicycles. This identical I format would apply on North Nineteenth Avenue as well, from Babcock Street to Durston Road only. On North Nineteenth Avenue from Beall Street to Druston Road, an additional 10' park- ing lane would be provided on each side, constructed as parking bays with curb extensions at the intersections. A curb extension would be provided midway between Babcock Street and Durston Road. These would aid pedestrians crossing at the intersections. Sidewalks would be provided for both locations, Kagy and Nineteenth, setback and separated from the curb by a lawn extension. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner MacNab, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Vandeventer; those voting No, Mayor Sedivy. Gallatin Manor, Inc. - Six month option to purchase land - $67,500 Cash An option for the purchase of land from the City of Bozeman by the Gallatin Manor, Inc. , as the successful bidder on fifty (50) units of HUD Housing Project was presented. Said option is for a period of six months for the total purchase price of $67,000.00 cash. The land is located in the SW~, Section 6, T2S, R6E, MPM., Gallatin County and consist of 3.073 acres. It was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the Commis- sion approve the option as presented and the Mayor and Clerk of the Commission be authorized and directed to sign the option for the City of Bozeman. The motion was carried by the follow- ing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Swanson, Com- missioner Vandeventer, Commissioner MacNab and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, none. Request for Annexation - Ray Jursnick - 1.61 Acres - Gordon Mandeville I State School Section Subdivision A letter received from Ray Jursnick, requesting that a parcel of land located in the southeast one quarter of Section Thirty-six, TIS, R5E., and being Lot 25 of the Gordon Mandeville State School Section Subdivision and containing approximately 1.61 acres was pre- sented. It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Vandeventer, that the Commission acknowledge receipt of the petition and instruct the City Staff to proceed with the plans for annexation. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Vandeventer, Commissioner MacNab, Com- missioner Vollmer and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, none. -- ---~- ---.- '3'88 Request for Annexation - Gary H. Schaefer - 1.69 acres - Gordon Mandeville State School Section Subdivision. A letter received from Gary Schaefer, requesting that a tract of land located in the southeast one quarter of Section thirty-six, TIS. R5E,; and being Lot 22 of the Gordon Mande- ville State School Section Subdivision and containing approximately 1.69 acres was presented. It was moved by Commissioner Vandeventer, seconded by Commissioner MacNab, that the Com- I mission acknowledge receipt of the petition and instruct the City Staff to proceed with the plans for annexation. 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. Commission Resolution No. 1947 - Provide funds for revolving fund for SID 580 COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1947 A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO STATUTORY PROVISIONS, SETTING OUT THAT THE CITY COMMISSION UNDERTAKES AND AGREES TO ISSUE ORDERS ANNUALLY AUTHORIZING LOANS OR ADVANCES FROM THE REVOLVING FUND TO MAKE GOOD ANY DEFICIENCY IN PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ACCOUNT TO THE EXTEND FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SUCH REVOLVING FUND BY MAKING TAX LEVY AND LOANS AS THE COMMISSION DETERMINES NECESSARY. as prepared by the Law Offices of Scribner, Huss & Mulroney for the purpose of creating a Special Improvement Revolving fund for Special Improvement District No. 580 in the amount of $155,000 was presented. It was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that Commission Resolution No. 1947 be passed and adopted . 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; those voting No, none. Commission Resolution No. 1948 - Provide funds for revolving fund for SID 582 COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1948 I A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO STATUTORY PROVISIONS, SETTING OUT THAT THE CITY COMMISSION ,UNDERTAKES AND AGREES TO ISSUE ORDERS ANNUALLY AUTHORIZING LOANS OR ADVANCES FROM THE REVOLVING FUND TO MAKE GOOD ANY DEFICIENCY IN PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ACCOUNT TO THE EXTENT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SUCH REVOLVING FUND BY MAKING TAX LEVY AND LOANS AS THE COMMISSION DETERMINES NECESSARY. as prepared by the Law Offices of Scribner, Huss & Mulroney for the purpose of creating a Special Improvement Revolving Fund for Special Improvement District No. 582 in the amount of $125,000 was presented. It was moved by Commissioner MacNab, seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that Commission Resolution No. 1948 be passed and adopted. 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. Application for Raffle License Junior Ski Patrol - March 4, 1978 The City Manager presented an application from the Junior Ski Patrol, along with the required fee, for the purpose of holding a raffle on March 4, 1978. It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Vandeventer, that the Commission approve the application for the raffle license. 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. Reports for January - Building Inspector I Police Department The following repors were presented: Building Inspector Police Department The City Manager commented on the above reports and recommended they be accepted and ordered filed. It was moved by Commissioner Vandeventer, seconded by Commissioner MacNab, that the reports be accepted and ordered filed. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vandeventer, Commissioner MacNab, Commissioner ,~- 389 Vollmer, Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, none. Discussion of funding for continuation of the Blue Ribbon Big Sky Areawide Planning Agency I Funding for the continuation of the Blue Ribbons of the Big Sky Areawide Planning Agency was discussed. The City Manager advised the Commission it woud be necessary to budget between $500.00 to $1,000.00 for the year 1978-1979 for the continuation of the study. Hearing no adverse comments, the City Manager advised the Commission that funding for the continuation of the Blue Ribbons of the Big Sky Country Areawide Planning Agency will be budgeted for the year 1978-1979. Claims for January 1978 The payroll claims and the general claims for the month of January were presented. The City Manager had checked the claims and found them to be true and lawful claims against the City of Bozeman and recommended they be approved and the Director of Finance be instructed to issue warrants in payment. It was moved by Commissioner Vandeventer, seconded by Commissioner MacNab, that the claims be approved. 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. 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; I voting No, none. z;::",_::.> ~., 4 - EDMUND ATTEST: e~ ." ERNA V. CITY COMMISSION I ~ ---~. -~~ ~-------