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Bozeman, Montana
7 August 1974
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room.
Municipal Building, 7 August 1974. at 1:15 o'clock p.m. Present were Mayor Sedivy, Couunissioner
Vollmer, Commissioner Vandeventer. Commissioner Lehrkind. City Manager Fryslie, Assistant City
Manager Keyes, City Attorney Berg, and the Clerk. I
Commissioner Lehrkind opened the meeting with a prayer and the following proceedings
were had.
Minutes of the regular meeting held on Wednesday. 31 July 1974. were approved as read.
Open Bids: Playground - Tennis Court Surfacing
This was the time and place set for opening bids for the supplying of playground pave~
ment sealer and tennis court resurfacing and color coating materials for the City of Bozeman.
The affidavit of publication of the "Call for Bids" was presented. It was moved by Commissioner
Vollmer. seconded by Commissioner Vandeventer, that the bids be opened and read and the motion
was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vollmer.
Commissioner Vandeventer, Commissioner Lehrkind, and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, none.
The following bids were then opened and read:
Chevron Asphalt Company Tucson, AZ $5.601.10
Malott & Peterson-Grundy San Francisco, CA $4.998.00
The Commission concurred with the recommendation of the City Manager and it was moved
by Commissioner Vandeventer. seconded by Commissioner Lehrkind, that the bids be referred to
the engineering staff for tabulation, consideration and recommendation. The motion was carried I
by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vandeventer. COmmissioner
Lehrkind, Commissioner Vollmer, and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No. none.
Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 949. Appropriation Fiscal Year 1974-1975
This was the time and place set for public hearing on the appropriation Ordinance No. 949
for the fiscal year ending 30 June 1975. Affidavit of Publication of Notice of hearing was
presented. Attorney Douglas Dasinger appeared before the Commission on behalf of the Bozeman
Police Protection Association to ask the Commission to again consider the plea of the Police
Association for more than a 7%% pay increase. The Clerk of the Commission stated that no
formal protests had been filed in opposition to the adoption and passage of the proposed ord,inance,,
and accompanying annual appropriation budget. In concurrence with the recommendation of the
City Manager, it was moved by Commissioner Lehrkind, seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that no
protests. other than Police Pay Scale, having been received the Clerk of the Commission be
authorized and directed to publish the ordinance as required by law. Section 11~33l9. R.C.M.,
1947, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Commissioner Lehrkind, COmmissioner Vollmer. Commissioner Vandeventer, and Mayor Sedivy; those
voting No. none. I
Alcoholic Rehabilitation Association - Solicit ~unds
Lee Eblen, of Bozeman, and Ward Hamlin, of Helena, appeared before the Commission to
explain the program of the Southwestern Montana Alcoholic Rehabilitation Association and to
solicit financial aid.
The Commission thanked Mr. Eblen and Mr. Hamlin for their presentation and stated that
they would take the request of the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Association for financial aid
under advisement.
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Gamblin~ Regulations
It was moved by Commissioner Lehrkind. seconded by Commissioner Vollmer. that the draft
of the proposed gambing regulations for the City of Bozeman be tabled for an additional week
for further study and investigation. and until the five members of the Commission are present.
The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
I Lehrkind. Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Vandeventer, and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No. none.
r~nsideration of Rids - PlaY2round and Tennis Court Su~facing
The Engineering Staff. having completed tabulation of the bids for the supplying of the
playground pavement sealer and tennis court resurfacing and color coating materials, recommended
that Malott & Peterson-Grundy, San Francisco, California, be awarded the bid on the basis of
their low bid in the amount of $4,998.00.
The Commission concurred in the recommendation of the Engineering Staff. also concurred
in by the City Manager and it was moved by Commissioner Vollmer. seconded by Commissioner
Vandeventer, that Malott & Peterson-Grundy. San Francisco. California, he awarded the bid on
the basis of their low bid in the amount of $4.998.00, it meeting or exceeding the call for
bids as advertised and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting
Aye being Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Vandeventer. Commissioner Lehrkind. and Mayor
Sedivy; those voting No. none.
Front Steps and Ramp - Bogert Swimming Pool>> $3.288.67
A contract whereby Larry Binder will construct the ramp and two sets of stairs along with
I a six foot deck on the front of the Bogert Grove Swimming Pool Bathhouse at an estimated cost
of $2,100.00 in accordance with the plans prepared by the City Engineer was presented.
Following a discussion and in concurrence with the recommendation of the City Manager it
was moved by Commissioner Vandeventer, seconded by COmmissioner Lehrkind that the City enter
into an agreement with Larry Binder to construct the ramp and two sets of stairs along with
a six foot deck on the front of the Bogert Grove Swimming Pool Bathhouse and the motion was
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vandeventer,
Commissioner Lehrkind. Commissioner Vollmer, and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, none.
Authority to Call for Bids - 90.000 Pounds Chlorine, Open 21 August 1974
The Water Department and the Waste Water Treatment Plant has need for approximately
90.000 pounds of liquid chlorine and the City Manager requested that the purchase be authorized.
It was moved by COmmissioner Lehrkind, seconded by Commissioner Vollmer. that the purchase,
as requested, be authorized and the Clerk of the Commission be directed to issue a "call for
Bids" for the purchase of 90,000 pounds of liquid chlorine to be opened 21 August 1974. The
motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Lehrkind, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Vandeventer. and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No. none.
I License Bonds: Montana Power Company - Gas Fitter $2 >>000
Everett Egbert - Plumber $5 .000
In compliance with Chapter 16 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. the Gas Fitter Bond of Montana
Power COmpany and the Plumbers Bond of Everett Egbert were presented. The City Manager stated
the Building Inspector had recommended approval of the above mentioned bonds and the City
Attorney approved the bonds as to form. It was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded by
Commissioner Vandeventer, that the above mentioned bonds be approved ahd the motion was carried
by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vollmer. COmmissioner
Vandeventer. Commissioner Lehrkind. and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No. none.
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COmmission Resolution No. 1692 - Assessing Street Lighting - $20.829.38
Commission Resolution No. 1692. levying assessment in the total amount of $20,829.38
for the various lighting districts for the year 1974, was presented.
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1692
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA. LEVYING
AND ASSESSING LIGHTING DISTRICT MAINTENANCE AND ELECTRICAL CURRENT COST I
FOR SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT LIGHTING DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, PURSUANT
TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 11-2252, R.C.M., 1947.
It was moved by Commissioner Vandeventer, seconded by Commissioner Lehrkind. that the
resolution be provisionally passed and adopted and Wednesday, 14 August 1974, be set as the
date for public hearing and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those
voting Aye being Commissioner Vandeventer, Commissioner Lehrkind, Commissioner Vollmer. and
Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, none.
Commission Resolution No. 1693 - Assessing Sprinkling Districts - $16,101.53
Commission Resolution No. 1693 levying assessment in the total amount of $16,101.53 for
street sprinkling and cleaning for the year 1974 was presented.
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1693
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN LEVYING AND
ASSESSING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF TAXES UPON ALL THE PROPERTY IN STREET
SPRINKLING DISTRICTS OF THE CI'lY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE
OF MONTANA, TO DEFRAY SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE COST OF SPRINKLING
STREETS WITHIN SAID STREET SPRINKLING DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN
FOR THE YEAR 1974.
It was moved by Commissioner Lehrkind. seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that the
resolution be provisionally passed and adopted and Wednesday, 14 August 1974. be set as the I
date for public hearing and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those
voting Aye being Commissioner Lehrkind, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Vandeventer. and
Mayor Sedivy; those voting No. none.
Certificates of Completion: (a) sro's 525 to 530. 532 and 533
(b) Bozeman Creek Water Transmission Line
The certificate of the engineers of Thomas. Dean & Hoskins. Inc.. on Special Improvement
District Nos. 525 - 530, 532. and 533, stating the construction of the Sanitary Sewer, Storm
Drain, and Water Main Improvements by Felton Construction Company have been completed in
accordance with the plans and specifications, was presented.
The City Manager concurred in the recommendation of the engineers and recommended that the
project be accepted and approved by"the City Commission and final payment be made. This final
acceptance does not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for negligence in faulty
materials or workmanship within the extent or period provided for by law. The contractor had
furnished a performance bond equal to the contract bid to guarantee materials and workmanship
for a one year period commencing upon final acceptance. It was moved by Commissioner Vollmer,
seconded by Commissioner Vandeventer. that, as recommended, the project be accepted as completed
and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner I
Vollmer. Commissioner Vandeventer. Commissioner Lehrkind. and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No. none.
The certificate of the engineers of Thomas. Dean & Hoskins, Inc., stating the construction
of the water transmission line, Bozeman Creek Supply by Johnston Excavating. Inc., has been
completed in accordance with the terms and stipulations given in the plans and sepcifications,
was presented.
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The City Manager concurred in the recommendation of the engineers and recommended that
the project be accepted and approved by the City Commission and final payment be made. This
final payment does not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for negligence in faulty
materials or workmanship within the extent Or period provided for by law. The contractor has
furnished a performance bond equal to the contract bid to guarantee materials and workmanship
I for a one year period commencing upon final acceptance. It was moved by Commissioner Vandeventer.
seconded by Commissioner Lehrkind, that, as recommended, the project be accepted as completed
and the motion was carried.by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being COmmissioner
Vandeventer, COmmissioner Lehrkind, Commissioner Vollmer. and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, none.
Reports
The following reports were presented:
Pol ice Chief Fire Chief Police COurt
Building Inspector Librarian
The City Manager commented on the reports and recommended approval thereof. It was moved
by Commissioner Lehrkind. seconded by Commissioner Vollmer, that the reports be approved and
ordered filed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye
being COmmissioner Lehrkind, Commissioner Vollmer, Commissioner Vandeventer. and Mayor Sedivy;
those voting No, none.
Claims for July 1974
Cia im Nos. 18514 thru 18763 and 07781 thru 07963, inclusive. were presented.
Band $ 2,167.59
I Cemetery 1,670.39
Garbage 4.432.32
General 31,049.18
Library 1,729.65
Park 9,827.67
Parking Meter 264.85
P.E.R.S. 3,030.76
Planning Board 1.023.43
Police Reserve 3,824.73
SDS 3,122.50
SID's 113.001.42
Street 9,247.25
Water 24.012.93
Driver's Education 5.281.40
Park Construction 40,087.75
Recreation Complex 1 ,359. 91
Revenue Sharing 23,090.80
Total $278,224.53
The City Manager had checked the claims and found them to be true and lawful claims
against the City of Bozeman and recommended that they be approved and the Director of Finance
be instructed to issue warrants in payment. It was moved by Commissioner Vollmer, seconded
by COmmissioner Vandeventer, that the claims be approved and the motion was carried by the
following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Vollmer. Commissioner Vandeventer,
Commissioner Lehrkind, and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No. none.
I Anjou~nment
There being no further business to be brought before the Commission at this time, it was
moved by Commissioner Vandeventer. seconded by Commissioner Lehrkind, that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Commissioner Vandeventer. Commissioner Lehrkind. Sedivy; those
voting No. none.
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