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Bozeman, Montana
8 May 1968
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City
Hall Building, Wednesday, 8 May 1968, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Present "Were Mayor Morrow, Commissioner
Sedivy, Commissioner Langohr, City Manager Cutting, Ass;t City Manager Frys1ie, City Attorney
Berg and the clerk.
Commissioner Sedivy opened the meeting with a prayer and the following proceedings were had:
Minutes of the regular meeting held 1 May 1968 were read, and it "Was moved by Commissioner
Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the minutes be approved as read and the motion "Was
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Langohr, Commiss-
ioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none.
Plans and Specifications for SID No. 486: Authority to Advertise for Const. Bids - Sale of Bonds:
Plans and Specifications covering the proposed improvement in Special Improvement District
No. 486, prepared by Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Inc., Consulting Engineers, were placed before the
Commission. In concurrence with the City Engineer, the City Manager recommended that the plans
and specifications as presented be approved and that a call for construction bids and a sale of
the District bonds in the maximum amount be authorized. It "Was moved by Commissioner Sedivy,
seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the plans and specifications be approved and the Clerk of
the Commission be directed to publish a "Call for Bids" for the construction of improvements for
the district with an opening date of 5 June 1968, and to advertise for bids for the sale of the
bonds of the District in the approximate amount of $22,000.00 to be received 12 June 1968 and the
motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy,
Commissioner Langohr and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none.
Open Bids on Rest Room Facilities for Kirk Park - SID No. 470:
This was the time and place set for receiving bids for the installation of Rest Room Faci1iies
in Kirk Park (Special Improvement District No. 470:) Affidavit of publication of "Notice to Bidders"
was presented. The sealed bids were on file and it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by
Commissioner Sedivy, that the bids be opened and read and the motion was carried by the fo1lo"Wing
Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Langohr, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrow;
those voting no, none.
The following bids were then opened:
Edsall Construction Company
W. D. Howells
$6,555.00
7,325.00
The bids were then referred to the Ass't. City Manager and the Engineers representing Con-
sultant Thomas, Dean and Hoskins, Inc., to check the bids in detail and prepare a tabulation and
make recommendations in regard to the lowest and best bids for the installation of the Rest Room
Facilities in Kirk Park.
Resolution No. 1367 Intent to Create SID No. 488 - Paving East Babcock Street between S. Church
Avenue and S. Wallace Avenue and on That Portion of S. Wallace Avenue Between E. Main & E. Babcock St.:
Commission Resolution No. 1367
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN DECLi\RING
IT TO BE THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, TO CREATE A
SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DIS-
TRICT NO. 488 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING AN
ASPHALTIC-CONCRETE PAVEMENT, INTREGAL CONCRETE CURBS AND GUTTERS AND
NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO; ALSO CONSTRUCTING STORM DRAINAGE
SYSTEM AND MANHOLDES, CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF NECESSARY
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DRAINAGE INLETS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO ON THAT PORTION OF EAST
BABCOCK STREET BETWEEN SOUTH CHURCH AVENUE AND SOUTH WALLACE AVENUE
AND ON THAT PORTION OF SOUTH WALLACE AVENUE BETWEEN EAST BABCOCK
STREET AND EAST MAIN STREET.
prepared by the City Attorney as directed by the Commission was presented. In concurrence with
the recommendation of the City Hanager, it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commiss-
ioner Langohr, that the Resolution be passed and adopted and 5 June 1968, be set as the date for
pub1 ic hearing and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye
being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Langohr and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none.
Consideration of Bids~ Rest Room Facility for Kirk Park - SID No. 470:
The Assistant City Manager and Mr. Wm. Underwood, representing consultants, Thomas, Dean and
Hoskins, Inc., having completed their study of the two bids submitted for the installation of the
Rest Room facilities at Kirk Park, SID No. l,70, and having prepared the tabulation of the bids,
recommended that Edsall Construction of Bozeman be awarded the contract for the above mentioned
improvements on the basis of that firm's bid of $6,555.00 being the lowest and best bid submitted.
The City Manager concurred in the reconnnendation of the Engineers and the Ass't City Manager, and
it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Connnissioner Sedivy, that Edsall Construction
Company be awarded the contract for the installation of the Rest Room Facilities in the amount of
$6,555.00 and the bid security of the unsuccessful bidder be returned and the motion was carried
by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Langohr, Comnlissioner
Sedivy and Mayor MorroW; those voting No, none.
Ma or's Proclamation: a Public Works Week - 12/18 Ma
c) Fire Service Recognition Day
Month Ma 1968,
Mayor Morrow announced his proclamation of 12-18 May 1968, as 'NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"
and urged all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the problems involved
in providing public works facilities and services and to recognize the important role in the
safety, health and wellbeing that is played by the public works officials in our connnunity. It
was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that Mayor Morrow's Proc1ama-
tion be endorsed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting aye
be Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Langohr and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none.
Mayor Morrow announced his proclamation designating the month of May as"National Radio
Month." It was moved by Connnissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that this pro-
clamation of the Mayor be endorsed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote;
those voting Aye being Commissioner Langohr, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrmv; those voting
No, none.
Mayor Morrow announced his proclamation of 11 May 1968 as Fire Service Recognition Day in
the City of Bozeman and further called the attention of our citizens to the splendid manner in
which our Fire Department serves the Community. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by
Connnissioner Langohr, that Mayor Morrow's proclamation as requested by the Bozeman Chamber of
Commerce be approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting
Aye being Connnissioner SediVY, Commissioner Langohr and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none.
Report of the Librarian: 3-4 May 1968 - Great Falls, Montana - Library Association:
City Librarian Margaret Hileman gave a report on her attendance and that of her assistant
Katherine Fisher at the Montana Library Association Conference held in Great Falls, 3-4 May 1968.
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It was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that Miss Hileman be
commended on the completeness of her report and the motion was carried by the following Aye
and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Langohr, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrow;
those voting No, none.
Request to hold Sale of Brooms and other Items: Benefit of Blind and Permission to Park Truck
On Main Street - Lions Club:
A letter received from Mr. R. K. Richardson, Chairman of the Bozeman Lions Club, Inc.,
requesting permission to hold their spring broom sale on Wednesday, 22 May 1968, and to park
a supply truck in the downtown area was presented. It was moved by Commissioner Bedivy, se-
conded by Commissioner Langohr, that permission to hold their annual broom sale be granted with
the stipulation that the consent of the owner or business firm in front of which they propose to
place their truck be obtained and that their truck be parked in a manner as designated by the
Police Department and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye
being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Langohr and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none.
Request to Sell Buddy Poppies - Saturday 25 May 1968 - Veterans of Foreign Wars:
A request from Mrs. Alvina Baker, Poppy Day Chairman for the Verterans of the Foreign Wars
to designate Saturday, 25 May 1968, as "Poppy Day" and permit the sale of the "Buddy Poppy" was
presented. It was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the re-
quest be granted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye
being Commissioner Langohr, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none.
Plat: Portion of Urdah1 Property on Griff'n Drive:
A plat for 6.83 acres of property belonging to Mr. & Mrs. Marlowe Urdah1 fronting on Griffin
Drive was presented along with the recommendation from the City County P1anntng Board.
After thoroughly discussing the Plat, the City Manager stated that on the basis of the Action
of the City County Planning Board, he would recommend that being given the option of having the
plat redrawn to show that 45 ft. width providing for Griffin Drive right-of-way, dedicated to
the public use forever or by providing a warranty deed conveying the 45 ft. strip to the City of
Bozeman, stipulating therein that the property conveyed to be used for highway purposes. The
Commission concurred in the recommendation of the City Manager and it was moved By Commissioner
Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the plat of land in the amount of 6.83 acres be
approved as recommended and that the City Manager be authorized and directed to sign the plat as
the Director of Public Service and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote:
those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Langohr and Mayor Morrow; those voting
No, none.
Reports for April:
The following reports were presented for April:
Fi re Chief
Fluoridation
Police Judge
Bldg. Inspector
The City Manager commented on the reports and recommended their approval.
It was moved by
Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the reports be approved and ordered
filed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Comm-
issioner Langohr, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none.
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Claims for April:
Claim No's. 1 thru 307 inclusive were presented on the various funds as follows:
General $34,037.3l Garbage $ 5,7l9.38
S tree t 9, 6lf8 . 99 Parking Meter 1,233.l,3
Water 15,988.00 Police Reserve 1,709.70
SDS 5,303.31 Cemetery Suspense 120.00
Library LI-,l76.l,l PERS 1,283.74-
Planning Bo a rd 50.00 SID's 3,183.45 1
Park 4,905.74 Dr. Education 512.00
Cemetery 3,404.94 PL&P 37,000.00
Band 57.80 Water Suspense 5,272.74
Total
$133,606. glf
The City Manager cottm\ented on 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
directed to issue warrants in payment. After examination of the claims and checking against the
Claim Register, it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the
claims be approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye
being Commissioner Sedivy, Cottm\issioner Langohr and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none.
Ad;ournment:
There bei.ng no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved
by Conrrnissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the meeting be adjourned and the
motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Langohr,
Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none.
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