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Bozeman, Montana
13 May 1970
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, Municipal
Building, 13 May 1970, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Present were Mayor Langohr, Commissioner Morrow,
Commissioner Sedivy, City Manager Fryslie, Ass't. City Manager Keyes, Acting City Attorney O'Connell
and the Clerk.
I Commissioner Sedivy opened the meeting with a prayer and the following proceedings were had:
Minutes of the Regular session held 6 May 1970 were read and it was moved by Commissioner
Morrow, 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 Morrow, Commissioner
Sedivy and Mayor Langohrj those voting No, none.
Refuse Disposal District - Resolution of Intention:
A resolution of intention adopted 8 May 1970 by the Board of County Commissioners of lallatin
County declaring its intention to create a Refuse Disposal District encompassing the City of Bozeman
was,: presented . It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow. that the Re-
solution be concurred in by the City of Bozeman and the motion was carried by the following Aye and
No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Morrow and Bayor Langohrj those
voting No, none.
proclamation - Realtor Week, 17-23 May 1970:
Mayor Langohr announced his proclamation of 17-23 May 1970, as "Realtors Week" and asked all
citizens to join in honoring the Realtors of this community. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy,
I seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the proclamation as requested by Realtors Paul Dudley and
Herbert Pace be endorsed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting
Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Morrow and Mayor Langohr; those voting No, none.
Mr. Dudley and Mr. Pace also presented Mayor Langohr with two copies of a book entitled
"Under .11 is the Land" for the City Library.
Mr. Darvin Schweitzer - Phi Sigma Kappa, 410 W. Garfield Street - regarding Parking:
Mr. Darvin Schweitzer of the Phi Sigma Kappa appeared before the Commission to inquire as to
the length of the red paint on the curb in front of their fraternity house located at 410 West
Garfield Street. The Commission informed Mr. Schweitzer that the reason the curb is painted red is
to prevent parking in that area so as not to obstruct the vision of on-coming traffic on the inter-
secting street. The length of the painted area will have to be investigated.
Report of State Library Convention - Great Falls, 7-9 May 1970, Mrs. Molly Pratt, Ass't. Librarian:
Assistant City Librarian Molly Pratt gave an extyensive report on her attendance at the Mont-
ana Library Convention held in Great Falls, 7-9 May 1970. It was moved by Commissioner Morrow,
seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that Mrs. Pratt's report be accepted and that she be commended on
the completeness of her report and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those
I voting Aye being Commissioner Morrow, C01lllli8sioner Sedivy and Mayor Langohrj those voting No, none.
Report of Fire Command School. Fire Chief Jack Huber - 12-16 April, 1970, Yakima, Washington:
Fire ehief Huber reported on his attendance at the Fireman's Command School conducted at Yak-
ima, Washington, 12-16 April 1970. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner
Morrow, that the report be approved and that Fire Chief Huber be commended on the excellent manner
in which the report was presented and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote:
Those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Coamissioner Morrow and Mayor Lan80hrj those voting
No, none.
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License Bond for Approval: - Billings Neon Sign Erection:
In compliance with Chapter 14 of the Bozeman Municipal Code, the Sign Bond of Billings Neon
Was presented. The City Manager stated the Building Inspector had recommended the approval of the
bond and the City Attorney had approved the bond as to form. It was moved by Commissioner Morrow,
seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the bond be approved and the motion was carried by the follow-
ing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Morrow, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor I
Langohr; those voting No, none.
Claims for April (Continued).
Elaim No's. 7577 thru 7581 inclusive were presented on the various funds as follows:
P. L. & P. $ 18,500.00
New Sewer Const.13l,190.36
$ 149,690.36
The City Manager checked 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. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by CommisSioner Morrow, that
the claims be approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting
Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Morrow and Mayor Langohr; those voting No, none.
Development of Old City Hall Site: Soroptimist Club:
A letter received from the Soroptimist Club of Bozeman advising the City of Bozeman that they
had voted $1,000.00 as their initial monetary contribution to be used in the development of a City
Park on Main Street at the site of the Old City Hall was presented.
Following a discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy,
that the Commission approve the efforts of the Soroptimist Club and thaak them for their contri- I
bution toward this project and that the landscaping of this area will commence as soon as possible. .
The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Morrow,
CommisSioner Sedivy and Mayor Langohr; those voting No, none.
Reports for April:
The following reports were presented for April:
Cemetery Cashier Police Chief Water Collector
The City Manager commented on the reports and recommended their approval. It was moved by
Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the reports be approved and ordered
filed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commiss-
ioner Sedivy, Commissioner Morrow and Mayor Langohr; those voting No, none.
Municipal Band ProRram and Director:
The City Municipal Band elected Mr. William Long, Bozeman Junior High School Band Director,
as Director of the Bozeman Municipal Band for the 1970 season, the term covering a period of one
year ending in April 1971. Following a discussion, it was moved by commissioner Morrow, seconded
by CommiSSioner Sedivy, that the Commission approve the election of Mr. Long as Band Director and
that they also approve the concert schedule as outlined and the motion was carried by the follow- I
ing ,Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being C~issioneer Morrow, Commissioner Sedivy and Kayor
Langohr: 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 MOrrow, that the and the motion
was carded by the following Aye and No vote: Lhose ve'tling
ioner Morrow and Mayor Langohr; those voting No, none
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