HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-04-29 Minutes, City CommissionMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
April 29, 2002
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, Municipal
Building, on Monday, April 29, 2002, at 3:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Steve Kirchhoff, Commissioner
Marcia Youngman, Commissioner Lee Hietala, Commissioner Jarvis Brown, CommissionerAndrew Cetraro,
City Manager Clark Johnson, Director of Public Service Debbie Arkell, Planning Director Andy Epple, City
Attorney Paul Luwe and Clerk of the Commission Robin Sullivan.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
None of the Commissioners requested that any of the Consent Items be removed for discussion.
Proclamation - "Loyalty Day" - May 1, 2002
Included in the Commissioners' packets was a copy of the proclamation, which Mayor Steve
Kirchhoff read into the record.
Ms. Donna Daems thanked the Commission for this proclamation and encouraged everyone to say
the pledge of allegiance at 3:00 p.m. on May 1, wherever they might be.
It was moved by Commissioner Youngman, seconded by Commissioner Hietala, that the
Commission concur in the Mayor's proclamation. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:
those voting Aye being Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Hietala, Commissioner Brown,
Commissioner Cetraro and Mayor Kirchhoff; those voting No, none.
Minutes - January 18, 2000, and April 8, April 15 and April 22, 2002
It was moved by Commissioner Hietala, seconded by Commissioner Brown, that the minutes of the
meeting of April 15, 2002, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:
those voting Aye being Commissioner Hietala, Commissioner Brown, Commissioner Cetraro, Commissioner
¥oungman and Mayor Kirchhoff; those voting No, none.
Mayor Kirchhoff deferred action on the minutes of the meetings of January 18, 2000, and April 8 and
April 22, 2002, to a later date.
Consent Items
City Manager Johnson presented to the Commission the following Consent Items.
Proclamation - "Law Day" - May t, 2002
Approve request for one-year extension of preliminary plat approval for Baxter Creek
Business Park, to June 21,2003 (subdivide 17.56 acres located on the western
edge of the Valley West Annexation. alonQ US HiQhwav t 91., into ei.qht lots for
commercial development) (P-9907)
Approve request for extension of planned unit development approval for Baxter
Creek Business Park, to June 21, 2003 (to allow development of 8-lot
commercial business park subdivision on 17.$6-acre tract on the western
edge of the Valley West Annexation, along US Highway 19t ) (Z-9939)
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Authorize City Mana.qer to si.qn - Release and Reconveyance of Easement - to Louis
R. and Charline R. Spain - across Tract 12 and the south half of Tract 11,
Sourdouqh Hills Subdivision (for old water transmission line)
Authorize City Manager to si,qn - Release and Reconveyance of Easement - to David
P. and Esther Anna Garber- across Tract 13, Sourdouqh Hills Subdivision (for
old water transmission line)
Authorize City Mana.qer to sign - Addendum to Site License Agreement - TW
Wireless, L.L.C. - to prorate first year license fee
Authorize expenditure of $2,707.t3 as partial reimbursement for costs billed by the
State of Montana Department of Environmental Quality for the Bozeman
Solvent Site for the period July 1, 2001 through December 3t, 2001
Commission Resolution No. 3516 - intent to annex 29.152 acres described as Lot 4A,
Minor Subdivision No. 221A (containinq 27.730 acres), and the abandoned
Roxi Lane riqht-of-way abutting the eastern boundary of said tract (containing
1.422 acres) (school bus barn site on North 27th Avenue, west of Costco); set
public hearing for May 28, 2002
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3516
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA,
DECLARING IT TO BE THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, THE
INHABITANTS THEREOF AND THE INHABITANTS OF A TRACT OF LAND
CONTIGUOUS TO SAID CITY OF BOZEMAN, AND HEREIN MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED, TO EXTEND THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY OF BOZEMAN SO AS TO
INCLUDE SAID CONTIGUOUS TRACT WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS THEREOF.
Appointment of Commissioner Hietala and Commissioner Brown to subcommittee
to review Pledqed Securities as of March 31, 2002
Claims
It was moved by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Cetraro, that the Commission
approve the Consent Items as listed, and authorize and direct the appropriate persons to complete the
necessary actions. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Commissioner Brown, Commissioner Cetraro, CommissionerYoungman, Commissioner Hietala and Mayor
Kirchhoff; those voting No, none.
Ordinance No. 1563 - Zone Code Amendment - amending Chapter 18.04 and Section 18.34.020 of
the Bozeman Municipal Code by adding a new definition for"food processin; facility", addin.q said
as principal permitted use in M-1 district, amendinq permitted use of"restaurants" in M-I district,
and addinq "restaurants servinq alcoholic beveraqes" under certain circumstances as a conditional
permitted use in M-1 district (Z-02016)
Previously distributed in the Commissioners' packets was a copy of Ordinance No. 1563, as
approved by the City Attorney, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1563
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA,
PROVIDING THAT THE BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL CODE BE AMENDED BY REVISING
CHAPTER 18.04 AND SECTION 18.34.020; BY ADDING A NEW DEFINITION FOR
"FOOD PROCESSING FACILITY," ADDING "FOOD PROCESSING FACILITY" AS A
PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USE IN M-I (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) DISTRICTS,
AMENDING THE PERMITTED USE OF "RESTAURANTS" IN M-1 (LIGHT
MANUFACTURING) DISTRICTS, AND ADDING "RESTAURANTS SERVING
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES" UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AS A CONDITIONAL
PERMITTED USE.
It was moved by Commissioner Cetraro, seconded by Commissioner Youngman, that Ordinance
No. 1563, amending the zone code by adding a new definition for "food processing facility" and adding that
use as a principal permitted use in the "M-I" zoning district, amending the permitted use of "restaurants"
and adding "restaurants serving alcoholic beverages" as a conditional permitted use in the "M-I" district in
certain circumstances, be finally adopted. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those
voting Aye being Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Hietala, Commissioner Brown and Mayor
Kirchhoff; those voting No being Commissioner Cetraro.
Presentation to Commission re detention center - Citizens for a GCDC
Included in the Commissioners' packets was a memo from Brian Leland, member of Citizens for a
Gallatin County Detention Center (GCDC), requesting permission to make a presentation to the Commission
regarding the detention center.
Mr. Dave Penwell, Chair of the Citizens for a Gallatin County Detention Center, stated that the issue
of a new jail has been studied since 1991, and it seems everyone now agrees a new jail is needed. He
stated that the ballots for a new jail on West Oak Street are to be mailed out on June 26 and must be
returned by July 17. He stressed that there is no guarantee a bond issue would appear on the November
ballot since doing so requires a unanimous vote of the County Commission. Also, he stated that a 40-
percent voter turnout is required to approve a bond issue by simple majority; if there is a 30-percent voter
turnout, a 60-percent majority is required for passage; and if there is under a 30-percent turnout, the election
is not valid. He cautioned that failure of either or both issues will result in the inability to place this item on
the ballot for a year; and, in the meantime, costs increase at $600,000 per year. Mr. Penwell stated the
West Oak Street site is the best since the facility will cost less to build and less to operate, and it makes
sense for the future. He stressed that if the bond issue passes, the new jail will not open until 2005; and,
in the meantime, a jail built to accommodate 37 prisoners will continue to hold an average of 70 prisoners.
Mr. Brian Leland, member of the Citizens for a Gallatin County Detention Center, stated the
opposition agrees on the size of the facility; the only issue is the site. He stated that in 1995 and 1996, the
County undertook a capital facilities planning process, and the jail surfaced at the top of the list. Dudng that
process, all County facilities were reviewed. The Law and Justice Center, which was constructed in 1962
as the Holy Rosary High School and which the County purchased in 1978, was reviewed by engineers and
architects. He indicated that they identified $3 million in improvements to bring the building up to standards
and cautioned those costs could double once the project is undertaken. He also noted that further
expansion will likely be needed as the County prepares for the addition of a third District Court in the next
seven to ten years; and the costs of renovation at this site could reach $11 million while the costs of new
construction would be closer to $7 million.
Mr. Leland stated the proposed West Oak Street site is wholly owned by the County at this time.
Under the GCDC proposal, construction of a new jail on that site would be undertaken at this time, with a
new Law and Justice Center to be constructed in the next seven to ten years. After the new site is
completed, the South 16th Avenue property could be sold for an estimated $3% to $5% million, thus wdting
down the costs of the new facility.
At Commissioner Brown's request, Sheriff Jim Cashell reviewed the renderings for the new jail
facility. He stated the jail is to be constructed with 144 beds. He stressed, however, that unless the jail's
population is in exactly the same breaks as the jail's configuration, not all beds will be filled when the jail is
at capacity. He reviewed the proposed configuration and characterized it as a direct supervision jail. He
stressed that this new facility will allow for much closer supervision of the inmates than is currently available
and will result in greater safety for the inmates. He indicated that the infrastructure to be constructed in the
proposed jail will support additional pods, thus reducing the costs of expansion.
At Mr. Penwelrs request, Sheriff Cashell turned his attention to transporting costs, noting that 80-
percent of all court actions involving prisoners are done through video. He stressed that the majority of
costs result from court time, and the addition of 15 or 20 minutes for transporting will have minimal impact
on the overall costs.
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Mr. Leland noted the Town of West Yellowstone has passed a resolution calling for the County to
do something on the jail issue. He then asked the Commission to consider what it might do to support or
encourage voters to carefully look at this issue, including the possibility of providing a public forum to
receive additional information.
The Commissioners recognized there is an opposing group, the Citizens for Cost Effective Public
Safety, who should be given an opportunity to present their side when the Citizens for a Gallatin County
Detention Center return for a more lengthy presentation. They asked that these presentations be set for
an afternoon Commission meeting, possibly on May 13 or 28.
The Commissioners thanked the GCDC for their presentation.
Review of proPosed traffic calminq pedestrian facilities at the intersection of North 11th Avenue and
West Oak Street for the Oak Place Planned Unit Development
Included in the Commissioners' packets was a memo from Project Engineer Bob Murray, dated April
1, 2002, forwarding a proposal for installation of a median on West Oak Street at North 11th Avenue in
conjunction with the Oak Place Planned Unit Development.
Project Engineer Bob Murray reminded the Commission that Condition No. 43 for the Oak Place
Planned Unit Development requires the installation of traffic calming pedestrian facilities across West Oak
Street at its intersection with North 11th Avenue and in the general vicinity of the pedestrian trail corridor
prior to commencement of development in Phase II. He further reminded the Commission that, in
November, staff came in with potential curb bulbs and, at that time, it was determined those facilities would
not be beneficial at the intersection of a collector and an arterial. Staff was then directed to come back with
an option showing a median and providing cost estimates.
Project Engineer Murray reviewed the proposal for a median, which he estimated would cost
$46,000. In addition, street lights would cost an estimated $22 to $24 per month; and the landscaping in
the median would need to be maintained. He then forwarded staff's concerns about the median, noting the
primary concern is that it does not provide for getting pedestrians safely across the road because its leading
edge is short of the crosswalk. He noted this is the same as the situation on North 7th Avenue, where the
crosswalk is in front of the median, and people stand in front of the median. He also cautioned that the
median could encourage pedestrians to cross the street further east, in the fat part of the median, where
drivers are not expecting to see pedestrians. Also, he questioned the benefit of providing for pedestrian
crossings when there are minimal pedestrian facilities on either side.
The Project Engineer suggested that improvements such as medians should be constructed in
larger chunks than proposed in this plan. He cautioned, however, that until it is determined whether North
9th Avenue is to be constructed, it seems inappropriate to install a median that may need to be removed
later to accommodate an intersection.
Mayor Kirchhoff briefly reviewed the history of the Commission's concerns and the requirements
imposed on this development. In light of the Commission's desire to slow traffic so pedestrians could cross,
the idea of curb bulbs on West Oak Street and North 11th Avenue was considered and then rejected when
it was found the turning radius was unacceptable. He pointed out, however, that the recent demonstration
could suggest a different minimum acceptable standard.
Project Engineer Murray responded that the demonstration was for a local/local intersection where
fire trucks and other large vehicles were allowed to use the entire intersection to get through. He stressed
that in a local/collector or larger intersection, a majority of the time there will be a car on at least one leg,
so a vehicle must remain in its own lane, which is where the turning radius problems arise.
Responding to Commissioner Youngman, Project Engineer Murray suggested that the best way to
create a safe crossing for pedestrians is through signalization when warranted. He suggested one option
for meeting this condition would be to require a waiver of dght to protest the creation of a special
improvement distdct for signalization and median improvements.
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Mr. Greg Allen, applicant, stated a waiver would be acceptable to him, noting that, without a light at
the intersection, requiring the installation of a median does not seem to make sense.
Planning Director Epple suggested another alternative would be to require the applicant to enter into
an improvements agreement.
It was moved by Commissioner Youngman, seconded by Commissioner Hietala, that the
Commission direct staff to bring back for Commission consideration an improvements agreement with the
condominium association that requires construction of a median at the time the intersection of North 11th
Avenue and West Oak Street is signalized. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those
voting Aye being Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Hietala, Commissioner Brown, Commissioner
Cetraro and Mayor Kirchhoff; those voting No, none.
Review of application for loan from the CDBG Economic Development RevolvinQ Loan Fund -
ImpleMax Equipment Co., Inc.
Included in the Commissioners' packets was a copy of the application for a loan from the Community
Development Block Grant Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund as submitted by ImpleMax
Equipment Co., Inc. Also included in the packet was a letter from the Gallatin Development Corporation
providing an overview of the request and forwarding the CDBG Economic DeveloPment Loan Review
Committee's recommendation.
Kent Wood, Gallatin Development Corporation, read into the record a letter dated Apdl 25,
forwarding the CDBG Economic Development Loan Review Committee's recommendation for approval of
the requested loan. He noted that this is the second loan being requested by ImpleMax; since its inception
in 1994, and will result in a total of $250,000 being borrowed from this fund for the continued operation and
expansion of this business. He forwarded the Committee's recommendation that the $160,000 loan be for
a five-year term at 5 percent interest. Further, the initial loan is to be in the amount of $60,000 with. the
remaining $100,000 to be loaned based on 60 percent of the monthly accounts receivable. He stated the
company proposes to hire 25 new employees over five years, with those employees earning over $40,000
annually.
Mr. Will Callahan, President of ImpleMax Equipment Co., Inc., stated the company has recently
signed contracts with Case/New Holland and Caterpillar. He noted that they provide high-quality specialty
attachments for that equipment and are expanding their line. He stated they make two lines of grapple
hooks that fit on skid steers and small loaders, and those attachments are manufactured locally and
distributed nationwide. The third product line is a silt fence installer that stitches the fence into the ground,
and this loan will help them satisfy their recently-signed contracts. With this new product line and new
contracts, Mr. Callahan projected that the business is looking at five to six-fold growth in one year, and the
requested loan will help to accommodate that growth and keep the business in Bozeman. He indicated that
they will continue to develop new product and to prove that, as one of four companies chosen from over
twenty companies competing for contracts with the large implement manufacturers, .they can continue to
perform and meet their contract obligations.
Responding to Commissioner Brown, Mr. Callahan noted that Midwest Industries builds the steel
portion of their product line; and that business has adequate storage space to accommodate the growth of
his.company.
Responding to Commissioner Hietala, Mr. Callahan indicated his biggest Challenges include
generating adequate capital for the expanding business. He noted that he has hired four employees since
January and anticipates hiring another four or five employees yet this year to meet the demands of his
contracts.
It was moved by Commissioner Hietala, seconded by Commissioner Brown, that the Commission
approve the application submitted by ImpleMax Equipment Co., Inc., for a loan from the Community
Development Block Grant Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund in the amount of $160,000, subject
to the following conditions: the loan shall be ·for a pedod of five years at a 5-percent interest rate; and
$60,000 shall be loaned initially with the remaining $100,000 to be loaned in increments based on 60
percent of the monthly accounts receivable. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those
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voting Aye being Commissioner Hietala, Commissioner Brown, Commissioner Cetraro, Commissioner
Youngman and Mayor Kirchhoff; those voting No, none.
Review of application for replacement of bridqes along the Galla~ator Trail at South Black Avenue
and Langohr Park
Included in the Commissioners' packets was a memo from Histodc PreserVation Planner Jim Jenks,
dated April 22, forwarding a proposal to construct three bddges along the Gallagator Trail, two of which aro
located inside city limits.
Assistant Planner Susan Kozub, representing Histodc PreserVation Planner Jenks, stated the
Gallatin Valley Land Trust proposes to construct three new bridges to replace the existing deteriorating
bridges. The bridges are located at South Black Avenue and Langohr Park on the Gallagator Trail and on
the Sourdough Trail just north of Goldenstein Lane. The first bridge is located in a neighborhood
conserVation overlay district and thus requires a certificate of appropriateness; the second bddge is located
on City-owned property and thus requires Commission approval; and the third bridge is located outside city
limits and requires no Commission action.
The Assistant Planner stated that staff has reviewed this application in light of the applicable criteria
and has forwarded a recommendation for approval of the two bridges located inside city limits.
It was moved by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Cetraro, that the Commission
approve the proposed replacement of bridges along the Gallagator Trail at South Black Avenue and at
Langohr Park. The motion carded by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Brown, Commissioner Cetraro, CommissionerYoungman, Commissioner Hietala and Mayor Kirchhoff; those
voting No, none.
Concept review - preliminary ~)lat for Broadway Boulevard Minor Subdivision - subdivide 33.2042
acres into 5 lots for Residential-Office and Residential--High-density development (P-02013)
Included in the Commissioners' packets was a memo from Assistant Planner Karin Caroline, dated
April 24, forwarding the pre-application for the Broadway Boulevard Minor Subdivision.
Assistant Planner Karin Caroline gave a bdef overView of this pro-application for preliminary'plat.
She noted that several different proposals for development of this property have been submitted for
Commission consideration over the years. She stated this application is for a smaller aroa than previously
considered and contains only a small of aroa of active wetlands and some nominal wetlands. She
concluded by indicating that the Bozeman 2020 Community Plan designates this aroa for residential
development.
Mr. Michael Delaney, applicant, stated this plan has the full endorsement of the Northeast
Neighborhood Association (N E NA). He solicited Commissioner comments on the linear park easement, the
type of trail required, the proposed requirement for an historic inventory of the property, connecting streets
to adjacent properties and requirement for a secondary access. He noted that providing a wider linear park
easement is no problem; however, he is extremely concerned about the requirement to provide a trail
meeting ADA specifications, particularly in light of some of the topographical constraints on the property and
the costs that a developer may incur by failing to meet the ADA standards. Mr. Delaney indicated that, while
he is willing to provide the histodc inventory required, he is concerned about how long that process might
take and requested that this inventory not be required in conjunction with submittal of the application for
preliminary plat.
Mr. Delaney stated his biggest concerns revolve around the reqUirements for connecting streets to
adjacent properties and a secondary access, particularly in light of the topographical constraints of this site
and the adjacent parcels. He noted this property includes a railroad berm and some Wetlands, precluding
reasonable access to the adjoining lands. He posted a rendering of the proposed subdivision, noting its
single access is to be at East Mendenhall Street extended. He stressed this single access is in direct
response to.concerns voiced by members of NENA about the negatives a proposed access at East Lamme
Street might create. He also noted that the members of NENA voiced concern about the potential of a street
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through this subdivision that would connect to Front Street, and he is concerned about the p°ssibility of
truck traffic through a residential development. In light of those concerns, he asked if the Commission would
give favorable consideration to variances to the requirements for connector streets to adjacent properties
and to the secondary access requirement. ..
Mr. Delaney turned his attention to the proposed design for the development, which is to be served
by a boUlevard with essentially two one-way streets separated by a tree-lined center median. He indicated
that the cul-de-sac is actually a large circle. The two office buildings at the entry are to be mirror images
and similar to the new 777 building. The residential units are to be studio to three-bedroom condominiums
in three or four-story buildings with a Spanish colonial look. He stressed that this development is to be well
lit and is to be pedestrian fdendty. He then indicated that this 33-acre parcel is part of the 76-acre parCel
considered in previous development proposals.
Responding to Planning Director Epple, Mr. Delaney stated he is interested in' subdividing this
property into lots, allowing the potential for another party to purchase and develop one or .more of the lots.
He stressed that his company would design the entrance to the project, the streets, sidewalks, lighting and
at least the first building and would ensure adequate restrictions are in place to result in the level of
development anticipated.
Responding to Commissioner Brown, Mr. Delaney stated there is adequate sewer capacity in the
trunk line along North Broadway Avenue. He noted there is one bottleneck in the line along' North Rouse
Avenue, but that portion of the line is scheduled for replacement this summer.
Commissioner Youngman stated she has no problem with only a portion of the trail system 'being
constructed to ADA standards, with those portions of the trail in difficult topographical areas being designed
to a more challenging standard. She stressed, however, that the ADA portion of the trail should include
some connection points.
MaYor Kirchhoff voiced hesitance to respond to technical questions until a specific proposal is before
the Commission. He recognized that this is a difficult piece of property to develop, characterizing it asa
"little bird nest". He noted that the topographic features make designing a grid street system very difficult,
but he voiced concern that no attempt has even been made to do so. ' .
Commissioner Brown characterized this as an innovative proposal for developing a tough piece of
property.
The Commission thanked Mr. Delaney for the opportunity to review this prOposal.
Break - 5:10 to 5:20 p.m.
Mayor Kirchhoff declared a break from 5:10 p.m. to 5:20 p.m., in accordance with Commission
policy.
Discussion-re City's participation in Gallatin County Solid Waste Manaqement District
Included in the Commissioners' packets was a letter from the Gallatin County Commission, dated
April 11, forwarding written responses to the City's questions regarding the proposed ·solid waste
management district and requesting a response by April 26.
City Manager Johnson stated he still has some concerns about the issues he had previously raised
and, before he could recommend joining the solid waste management district, the proposed resolution would
need to be revised to address those issues. He noted the City should finish filling its landfill before moving
to.a new landfill, and he is confused about the proposed rate structure. He cautioned that the solid waste
district will assume debt and, if the tipping fees don't cover those costs, the governing agencies will be
responsible for those costs. He is also concerned about the lack of control on the flow of waste. He
recognized that the district will need all of the waste in the county to make the distdct financially feasible;
however, he suggested that a potential electrical generator in Livingston that bums biomass might be an
option for the City to consider. He cautioned that, in addition to the tipping costs at Logan, city residents
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will be asked to cover the costs of constructing a transfer station; and the result could be very high solid
waste costs. He concluded by stating there are other opportunities available that should be explored prior
to making a decision.
Commissioner Brown noted that he has attended some meetings on this issue. He recognized that
the County would like to proceed with the formation of this district, and it would be easier if Bozeman were
involved. He noted, however, that not all of the City's questions have been answered.
Mayor Kirchhoff noted that not all of the options have been discussed, or necessarily identified; and
it would not be appropriate to make a decision until those options have been debated.
The City Manager noted this is his hesitation as well. He noted that once the City makes a
commitment to the district, it must make the district successful. He cautioned that this goes far beyond the
City's borders and puts the City in a system with different values on how solid waste is handled, citing the
recycling program and small containers as examples of the City's commitment not present in the county.
He acknowledged that promoting lower volumes of waste directly competes with an entity's interest in selling
landfill space to cover the costs of indebtedness.
Commissioner Youngman noted that the development of a composting facility similar to the one at
West Yellowstone would also result in incurring debt, and that would be in direct competition to the
retirement of landfill debt.
Mayor Kirchhoff characterized this as a significant venture, noting the decisions will have both
environmental and fiscal impacts. He then noted that this discussion reveals the need for meeting with the
County Commission, possibly in a three-hour session, and reviewing a concrete proposal.
Commissioner Youngman noted that timing seeks to be a critical issue, stressing that the
Commission must protect its taxpayers. She then noted that if the board structure were based on
population, Bozeman's interests could be protected; but if it is not, the results might not be in the City's best
interests.
Mr. Larry Watson, Grants Administrator for the County, stated the proposed composition of the
board is based on boards in other refuse districts. He noted the board should include five to seven
members; and those entities involved will be recommending representation on the board, which is subject
to public hearing. He stated that Manhattan and Three Forks have been sifting on resolutions of
concurrence since November, and the County Commission is scheduled to vote on the formation of a district
on May 7. He noted that if the process moves forward, representatives from the County and the Cities of
Manhattan and Three Forks will be involved in the planning process. He then indicated that the weak
management structure at the Logan landfill is one of the reasons that recycling and other alternatives have
not been pursued. He noted that the current management contract expires in June; however, he anticipates
that contract will be extended for one year to provide for the creation of the district. He pointed out that, in
anticipation of the formation of this district and of Bozeman closing its landfill and hauling to Logan, the
County has issued a request for proposals for a 6.7-acre cell expansion that is to be completed by October.
In light of the questions and concerns that had been voiced, City Manager Johnson recommended
that a work session with the County Commission be scheduled in a neutral setting for the afternoon session
of the May 13 meeting; the Commission concurred.
Review of recommendation from the solid waste transfer station task force
Included in the Commissioners' packets was a memo from Director of Public Service Arkell, dated
April 12, forwarding the task force recommendations. Also in the packet was a letter from task force
member Rex Easton forwarding his comments on the process.
Director of Public Service Debbie Arkell provided an overview of the process followed by the task
force and forwarded their list of recommendations. She noted that the task force screened ten sites. She
reviewed the information submitted to the task force for the top four sites they identified after that screening,
as follows:
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North 19th Avenue. The Rolfe property contains twenty acres and is flat. The fact
that it is located in the North 19th Avenue entryway oveday, the building being 53
feet high, the surrounding land designations and uses, road improvements, and the
pdce of the land were identified as potential negatives.
East Gdffin Drive/Manley Road. This property contains 15 acres, 7% acres of which
are usable. The property is not annexed, and surrounding zoning and uses are
heavy industrial, public park and business park. Under the criteria for consideration,
this property contains a fatal flaw because of its location across the road from a
park; however, the task force chose to move it forward through the process.
Tower Road/US Highway 10. This property contains 10 acres and is owned by the
Montana Department of Transportation. A conversation with the District Engineer
has revealed the Montana Transportation Commission may be willing to share the
site but would probably not give favorable consideration to use of the site for a
transfer station due to traffic concerns. Its location would require trucks to either use
Frontage Road back to North 19th Avenue or travel through Belgrade to reach the
Interstate.
Story Mill Road. The current landfill site was ranked fourth on the list of top four
sites. Access to the site passes by residential development and a golf course, and
a creek traverses this 200-acre site; however, there would be adequate space for
a transfer station, and the rolling topography is favorable for building siting.
The Director of Public Service then identified the six sites which were eliminated as a result of initial
screening, as follows:
Wastewater Treatment Plant. The task force voiced concerns that placing a transfer
station on this site could impede future expansion of the plant. Although it had no
fatal flaws, the task force chose not to forward it to the next step.
Davis Lane/Valley Center Road/VVestlake Road. This site is immediately across the
road from the Vaniman home. In light of concerns about the ability of East Valley
Center Road to handle the additional traffic, the task force eliminated this parcel,
even though it had no fatal flaws.
North 27th AvenueNalley Center Road. This parcel is located northeast of the
school bus barn. It contains 6 acres; and a minimum of 7 acres is required for a
transfer station, so this site was eliminated.
Cottonwood Road/Durston Road. This site, which is adjacent to Bronken Park,
contains 5.6 acres and was excluded due to size.
Greenwood property (former CVR Oak site). This site is located at the dead end of
East Frontage Road, near the Bear Canyon interchange. The property is located
outside the search area and has floodplain on the site; and the 13-foot-6-inch
overpass for the Interstate is too Iow to allow trucks traveling down the Interstate to
access the site, so it was eliminated.
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Idaho Pole site (L Street). Concerns were voiced about the potential of traveling
through histodc residential areas to access the site. Also, this is a superfund site
that is currently undergoing remediation. Although this site contains no fatal flaws,
the task force eliminated it.
Director of Public Service Arkell stated that after the task force's last meeting, she talked to the
consultant about possible paths available to the Commission. She suggested the Commission could choose
to consider the sites nominated by the task force, eliminate some of those sites or add in other sites. Once
the Commission identifies which sites to pursue, the next step is to do economic feasibility studies so that
the tipping fees can be identified. She cautioned that BFI has already indicated that if the tipping fees at
the transfer station are set too high, they will simply travel directly to the Logan landfill.
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The Director of Public Service identified some of the costs associated with the top sites. The Rolfe
property is on the market at $4 million and an additional $1 million in road improvements has been identified.
The property on East Gdffin Ddve/Manley Road is being offered at $1% million. No costs are available for
either the Montana Department of Transportation property on Frontage Road or the current landfill site,
which the City already owns.
In light of the costs associated with the Rolfe property on North 19th Avenue, a majority of the
Commissioners determined that site should be eliminated. With the elimination of that site, a majority of the
Commissioners chose to add the current landfill site into the top three sites for consideration.
Commissioner H ietala noted that one site nomination not submitted in a timely manner for task force
consideration is the Ogle property across L Street from the Idaho Pole site. He noted they currently store
lumber on that property but have indicated a willingness to relocate it to the Idaho Pole site. He suggested
that, if this is identified as a viable site, East Oak Street could be extended across North Rouse Avenue for
access rather than traveling through a residential area.
Director of Public Service Arkell cautioned that this site has not been subjected to the initial
screening. She indicated that, if the Commissioners wish, staff could conduct that screening and submit
its findings to the Commission for consideration. A majority of the Commissioners voiced an interest in
receiving that information.
Responding to Commissioner Brown, Commissioner Hietala stated that access to a railroad spur
was not identified as a big issue to be considered.
It was moved by Commissioner Cetraro, seconded by Commissioner Youngman, that the
Commission direct staff to conduct an initial review of the Ogle site to determine its feasibility and bdng that
information back for Commission consideration, and direct staff to conduct additional reviews, including
economic feasibility studies, on the Griffin Ddve/Manley Ddve site, the Frontage Road site, and the current
landfill site. The motion carded by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner
Cetraro, Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Hietala, Commissioner Brown and Mayor Kirchhoff; those
voting No, none.
In response to a suggestion from the public that the old landfill site on North Rouse Avenue be
considered, the Commission asked staff to look at what type of development might occur on such a site.
Director of Public Service Arkell indicated that staff will bring back the information for Commission
consideration as soon as possible, suggesting May 28 will probably be the first possible date for doing so.
Discussion - FYI Items
The following "For Your Information" items were forwarded to the Commission,
(1) Letter from the Montana Department of Administration, dated April 25, announcing June
2002 seminars in various locations throughout the state regarding the GASB #34 regulations.
(2) E-mail from Planning Director Epple inviting Commissioners to participate in'an interactive
audio conference at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Apd130, in the Conference Room at the Professional Building.
The two-hour conference is to be with Peter Calthorpe and Victor Dover and is entitled "Shaping the Region
with New Urbanism."
Mayor Kirchhoff asked how many Commissioners plan to attend the teleconference tomorrow. Since
a majority of the Commissioners voiced their intent to attend, the Mayor asked the Clerk of the Commission
to post the appropriate notice.
(3) Letter from the Montana Department of Transportation, dated Apdl 2002, forwarding the
CTEP allocations for Federal Fiscal Year 2002.
(4) Updated listing of planning projects to be considered at upcoming Commission meetings,
dated April 24.
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(5) Brochure on the Composting and Hazardous Waste Collection Programs seminar to be held
in Bozeman on May 16 and 17.
(6) Copy of a press release announcing that flowing of fire hydrants will begin on May 1 and
cautioning that temporary discoloration of water could occur.
(7) Agenda for the County Commission meeting to be held at 9:00 a.'m. on Tuesday, April 30,
in the Commission Room.
(8) Agenda for the Development Review Committee meeting to be 'held at 10:00 a.m., on
Tuesday, April 30, at the Professional Building.
(9) Agenda for the County Planning Board meeting that was held on Apd123, along With minutes
from their meeting held on April 9.
(10) Petition of opposition to the application for floodplain develOpment permit requested by Christ
the King Lutheran Church, as submitted by residents of the immediate area.
(11) Letter from Dan Wilson, 2202 Highland Court, in opposition to the application for floodplain
development permit requested by Chdst the King Lutheran Church.
(12) Letter from Henry Shovic, 19 Hill Street, in opposition to the application for floodplain
development permit requested by Christ the King Lutheran Church.
(13) Letter from Lloyd D. Bender, 2014 South Tracy Avenue, in opposition to the application for
floodplain development permit requested by Christ the King Lutheran Church.
(14) Letter from Don Pilotte, 2007 South Tracy Avenue, in opposition to the application for
floodplain development permit requested by Christ the King Lutheran Church.
(15) City Manager Johnson announced that the teenager killed in the Saturday night accident on
South 19th Avenue was former Commissioner Joan Rudberg's grandson.
The Commissioners asked the Clerk of the Commission to get a sympathy card for their signatures
on Tuesday.
(16) City Attomey Luwe distributed copies of an article entitled Big-Box Sprawl (And How to
Control It), published in the most recent edition of MunicipalLawyer. He noted that Bozeman is referenced
in the article.
(17) Director of Public Service Debbie Arkell stated that 32 residents of West Park Manor
attended the meeting on traffic calming; and they selected, by majority vote, two options to be forwarded
to the Commission for consideration.
(18) Commissioner Brown noted the Commissioners have received a considerable amount of
public comment on the proposal to fill a portion of the Christ the King Lutheran property and asked if this
type of application is typically submitted to the Commission.
Director of Public Service Arkell responded that floodplain permits are approved by the floodplain
permit coordinator, which is the City Engineer; and as long as the proposal complies with the rules and
regulations, the permit is issued. She indicated that, in this instance, the application is within the rules and
regulations for fill; however, the applicant could encounter problems on· other permit applications.
Commissioner Brown requested that the Commissioners be kept informed on any issues involving
this property.
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Adjournment - 6:42 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by
Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Cetraro, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Brown, Commissioner
Cetraro, Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Hietala and Mayor Kirchhoff; those voting No, none.
STE~215N R. KIRCRN~FF, Mayor
ATTEST:
ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
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