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Bozeman, Montana
25 September 1968
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall
Building, Wednesday, 25 September 1968, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Present were Mayor Morrow. Commiss-
ioner Sedivy, Commissioner Langohr, Acting City Manager Fryslie, City Attorney Berg and the Clerk.
Mayor Morrow opened the meeting with a prayer and the following proceedings were had:
Minutes of the regular session held 18 September 1968 were read and it was moved by Commissioner
Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the minutes be approved as corrected and the motion
was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commiss-
ioner Langohr and Mayor MOrrow; those voting No. none.
Proclamation - "Drug and Narcotic Education Week" - 30 September - 5 October - MSU:
A letter dated 25 September 1968 received from Mr. John O. Langenbach, Assistant Professor of
Philosophy, Symposium Coordinator, Montana State University, reported that President Leon H. John-
son has urged planning for a symposium on the problem of drug and narcotic abuse was presented.
Mr. Langenbach was also present to explain the importance of the program to our community and
request that the Mayor proclaim the week of 1 October as "Drug and Narcotic Education Week."
Mayor Morrow accordingly announced his proclamation of l-7 October 1968, as "Drug and Narcotic
Education Week" in concurrence with the wishes of the Montana State University.
It was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that Mayor Morrow's
proclamation be endorsed 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.
Hearing Resolution No. 1384, Snow Removal Levy: Final Adoption:
This was the time and place set for hearing on levying assessment for the removal of snow
and ice from sidewalks for the year 1967-1968 in the amount of $1,000.56. Affidavit of publication
of Notice was presented. No one was present to protest and no written protests having been filed,
Resolution No. 1384, as presented and provisionally passed at the meeting of 18 September was pre-
sented for final passage. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr,
that the resolution be finally passed and adopted 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.
Hearing Resolution No. 1385, Noxious Weed Levy: Final Adoption:
This was the time and place set for hearing on levying assessment for the extermination and
removal of noxious weeds for the year 1968, in the amount of $778.35. Affidavit of publication of
Notice was presented. No one was present to protest and no written protests having been filed,
Resolution No. 1385, as presented and provisionally passed at the meeting of 18 September 1968,
was presented for final passage. It was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner
Sedivy, that the resolution be finally passed and adopted and the motion was carried by the fo1low-
ing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Langohr, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor
Morrow; those voting No, none.
Aut~ority to Call for Bids: Tractor, Loader, Broom - Park-Cemetery Approx. $4,500.00 open 10/16/68:
the Park-Cemetery Department has need for an industrial type tractor equipped with front end
loader and broom combination at an approximate cost of $4,500.00 and the Acting City Manager con-
curred in the recommendation that purchase of the unit be approved with bids to be opened 16 Oct-
ober 1968.
It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the purchase
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of the industrial type tractor with attachments as recommended be approved and the Clerk of the
Commission be directed to issue a "Call for Bids" to be opened 16 October 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.
Request for Bozeman Senior High School Homecoming Parade - 28 September 1968:
A letter received from Reid Robison, Student Body President of the Bozeman Senior High School
requesting permission to conduct a Homecoming Parade on Saturday, 28 September 1968, at 10:00 o'clock
a.m. was presented. It was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that
permission to stage the parade as requested be granted and the motionwas 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 Land, Taxi & Take-Off Aircraft - Flying Bobcats - 26-28 September 1968:
A letter received from the Montana State University Flying Bobcats requesting permission to
taxi an airplane from South 19th to the Field House and return on the 26th and 28th of September
was presented. Similar clearance is being requested from Gallatin County and the State Highway
Department with the flying Bobcats assuming all liability. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy,
seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the above request be approved as presented contingent upon
the applicant assuming all liability 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.
Authority to Purchase - 300 Yards 1-1/2 inch Gravel for Water Dept. - Approx. $650.00:
The water department has need for a supply of crushed gravel for use in its program within
the City. The Acting City Manager requested the authority to purchase 300 cubic yards 1-1/2 inches
gravel at an approximate cost of $650.00. It was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Comm-
issioner Sedivy, that the purchase of gravel as requested be approved 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.
Resolution No. 1388 - Special Tax Levy, Walks and Curbs - Provisional Passage, Hearing 2 October:
Resolution No. 1388 assessing cost of repair, replacement or construction of sidewalks and
curbs for the year 1968 in the amount of $6,956.20 was presented, entitled:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1388
A RESOLUTIDN OF THE COMMISS ION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN LEVYING AND
ASSESSING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF TAXES UPON CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, COUNTY OF GALLATIN, STATE OF MONTANA, TO DE-
FRAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING AND/OR REPAIRING
MISCELLANEOUS SIDEWALKS AND CURBS DURING THE YEAR 1968.
It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the Resolution
be provisionally passed and adopted and 2 October 1968 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 Sedivy,
Commissioner Langohr and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none.
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&upplement to Tiber Cutting Contract - Yellowstone Pine Company on City Land in Bozeman Creek Watershed:
A modification and release Agreement whereby the City of Bozeman agreed that the said contract
entered into with the Yellowstone Pine Company, a Montana Corporation of Belgrade, Montana, on the
14th day of September 1958, and entitled Road Construction And Timber Sales Contract, by and between
the said parties, be and the same hereby be modified was presented as follows:
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That as of January 1, 1972, all rights of the Yellowstone Pine Company to
enter upon, cut and remove timber and logs from the NE/4 of section 29,
Township 3 South, Range 6 East, in Gallatin County, Montana, shall cease
and terminate and said NE/4 of Section 29, Township 3 South, Range 6 East,
shall be released from the provisions of said Road Construction and Timber
Sales Contract.
Following a discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy,
that Modification and Release Agreement be entered into and the Mayor and the Clerk of the Commission
be authorized and directed to sign the Agreement for the City of Bozeman 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.
Final Estimate - 1968 Walks & Curbs - W. D. Howells - $6,988.05:
The certificate of the City Engineer, stating that the City's contract with W. D. Howells for
construction of Walks and Curbs in the amount of $6,988.05 had been completed in accordance with
the plans and specifications was presented. The Acting City Manager concurred in the recommendation
of the City Engineer that the project be accepted and final payment be made. It was moved by
Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that as recommended, the project be accepted
as completed and the Director of Finance be directed to issue warrants in payment of same 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 for 94' Lading Zone on Ma in Street for Greyhound Buses - City Taxi:
A letter received from Mr. Charley Sternhagen, President of the City Taxi, Inc., requesting
the establishment of a 94' Loading Zone for the Greyhound buses on 520-530 East Main Street was
presented. Following a discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner
Sedivy, that a letter of acknowledgement be addressed to Mr. Sternhagen and that the request be
tabled for additional study and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those
voting Aye being Commissioner Langohe, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none.
Request - Utilization of Third Avenue for Parking - Milton Negus, Supt of Bozeman Schools:
A letter received from Mr. Milton Negus, Superintendent of Bozeman Public Schools requesting
that the City consider utilizing Third Avenue between Main Street and Babcock Street on the South
side of Rosary School for parking facilities for Willson School staff and visitors was presented.
It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that a letter ve address-
ed to Mr. Milton Negus acknowledging receipt of his request, but that the matter be tabled for
further study and the motionwas 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 August - (Continued):
The following reports were presented:
Librarian
Director of Finance
The Acting 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
Commissioner Langohr, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by
Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the meeting be adjourned and the motion
was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Comm-
issioner Langohr and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none.
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