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Bozeman, Montana
27 November 1968
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall
Building, Wednesday, 27 November 1968, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Present were Commissioner Sedivy,
Commissioner Langohr, Ass' t. Ci ty Manager Frys lie, City Attorney Berg and the Clerk.
Commissioner Sedivy opened the meeting with a prayer and the following proceedings were had:
Minutes of the regular session held 20 November 1968 were read and it was moved by Commiss-
ioner 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 votingAye being Commissioner Langohr, Commission-
er Sedivy and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none.
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In concurrence with the recommendation of the Acting City Manager, it was moved by Commissioner
Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the absence of Mayor Morrow be authorized in compliance
with Section 11-3245, R.C.M., 1947, and that Commissioner Langohr be designated to act as President
Pro Tempore of the Commission and that the absence of the City Manager, due to illness also be ex-
cused 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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Mrs. Natalie Campbell appeared before the Commission to inquire about the operation of the
local ambulance and suggest it should be operated by the City Fire Department~ It was explained
to Mrs. Campbell that the ambulance is not owned by the City. An ambulance was first purchased by
the Elks Lodge and donated to the Gallatin Ambulance Association governed by a Board comprised of
the Mayor of the City of Bozeman, the Chairman of the Gallatin County Commissioners and the Exalted
Ruler of the Elks Lodge.
The Commission expressed their interest in the subject matter and advised Mr. Campbell that
the Chamber of Commerce was reorganizing its ambulance committee to again study local ambulance service.
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Mrs. Natalie Campbell also appeared on behalf of the American Legion Auxiliary to request
permission to purchase and present to the City a nativity scene for installation on the east end of
Main Street in Lindley Park for the Holiday Season. This project and request being subject to
approval of the Auxiliary at its next meeting. It was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by
Commissioner Sedivy, that the Nativity Scene if presented to the City be accepted and permission to
place the Nativity Scene on East Main Street in Lindley Park 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.
.8~.s..~~~L_'=-'2..,Con..!=]]1l1e a~~~a te School Crosswalk: Main t Street at Wi llson School:
A letter received from the Clerk of the Board of Trustees Traffic Safety Committee of the
Bozeman Public Schools requesting permission to continue the crosswalk on Main Street at the Willson
School and assistance with the installation of amber oscillating lights at an estimated cost of
$650.00 and zebra striping of the pedestrian lane in front of the Willson School, 404 West Main
Street, was presented. The letter further stated that the State Highway Department had already
granted approval of the requested installation.
'Following a discussion and recognizing that all reasonable measures within City capability
should be taken to protect the school pedestrians, the Commission concurred in the recommendation
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of the Acting City Manager and it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy,
that participation by the City up to 50% of the installation cost for amber oscillating lights be
approved and instructed that the crosswalk be painted with zebra stripes when the weather permits
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.
1968-1969 Skating Program: Revision of Rate Schedule - Opening Date:
Recreation Director A. Glen White appeared before the Commission to present a request for an
increase in skating fees to help in offsetting the annual deficit incurred each year due to in-
creased costs and in regard to a suggested earlier opening date of the rinks.
Following a thorough discussion of the increase in skating fees and the proposed date for
opening the rinks it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the
skating rinks be opened at the earliest possible date depending upon the weather conditions and that the
revised rate schedule be as follows:
Rate
Children - 12 & Under
High School & Adults
Family
General Admission
.25
.50
Season Ticket
2.50
4.00
8.00
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.
Intersection: Willson Avenue, 3rd Avenue, Kagy Boulevard:
A letter received from Mr. Harold C. Rose', 1424 South Third Avenue expressing his concern
of a condition which exists at the intersection of South Willson Avenue, South Third Avenue and
Kagy Boulevard was presented.
Following a thorough discussion of the additional danger encountered with the completion of
the paving project on South Seventh Avenue and Kagy Boulevard, it was moved by Commissioner Langohr,
seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the Acting City Manager acknowledge receipt of Mr. Rose'
letter and it be turned over to the Chief of Police and the City Engineer for study and recommendation
within two weeks on traffic control measures to improve the situation at the intersection of South
Willson Avenue, South Third Avenue and Kagy Boulevard 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.
R(}..E2..."':~S: Direc tor oUub lic Service:
The Director of Public Service report for the month of October was presented. It was moved
by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the report be approved as presented
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.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by
Commissioner 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, Comm--
issioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none
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