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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-09 Minutes, City Commission MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION BOZEMAN, MONTANA January 9, 2006 ***************************** The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, Municipal Building 411 East Main Street, on Monday, January 9.2006, at 6:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Andrew Cetraro, Mayor-elect Jeff Krauss, Commissioner Marcia Youngman, Commissioner Steve Kirchhoff, Commissioner Lee Hietala, Commissioner-elect Sean Becker, Commissioner-elect Jeff Rupp, Commissioner-elect Kaaren Jacobson, City Manager Chris Kukulski, Assistant City Manager Ron Brey, Director of Public Service Debbie Arkell, Director of Finance Anna Rosenberry, Director of Public Safety-Police Mark Tymrak, Director of Public Safety-Fire Chuck Winn, Planning Director Andy Epple, Staff Attorney Tim Cooper, and City Clerk Robin Sullivan. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Signina of Notice of Soecial MeetinQ Each of the Commissioners, in turn, signed the Notice of Special Meeting. Minutes - July 5. July 11. JulY 18. August 1. Auaust 15. Seotember 6. SeDtember 12. October 3. December 5. December 12. December 19. and December 27. 2005 and January 3 and January 6. 2006 It was moved by Commissioner Krauss, seconded by Commissioner Youngman, that the minutes of the meetings of July 5, July 11, July 18, October 3, December 19, and December 27, 2005, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Krauss, Commissioner Youngman, Commissioner Kirchhoff, Commissioenr Hietala, and Mayor Cetraro; those voting No, none. Mayor Cetraro deferred action on the minutes of the meetings of August 1 , August 15, September 6, September 12, December 5, and December 12, 2005 and January 3 and January 6, 2006, to a later date. Public comment No comment was received under this agenda item. Reoraanization of Commission This was the time and place set in the Montana Code Annotated for the reorganization of the City Commission as per the results of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005. The Oaths of Office of Sean Becker, Kaaren Jacobson, and Jeffrey K. Rupp, newly elected City Commissioners, for four-year terms commencing January 9, 2006, have been approved and said Oaths of Office are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Also, the Oaths of Office for Steven R. Kirchhoff, Continuing Commissioner, and Jeffrey K. Krauss, Continuing Commissioner and Incoming Mayor, are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Retiring Mayor Cetraro thanked the citizens of Bozeman for the opportunity to represent them and their interests for the last four years. He also thanked the city employees for their support and thanked the individual Commissioners for what each brought to the table. Retiring Commissioner Hietala characterized his service on the Commission as a very enjoyable experience and one that is available to anyone interested in local government. He voiced appreciation for the courteousness, responsiveness, and professionalism of all city employees. He urged the new Commission to do more with less, grow the city like a business as it faces the growth it will experience in the future, and to think "sprawl." 01-09-06 - 2 - Retiring Commissioner Youngman stated that she has loved Bozeman since 1979, when she saw it for the first time. She has enjoyed her 12 years on the Commission, noting that she has learned a lot but is excited about moving on to a new chapter in her life. She identified many large issues during her tenure in which the public was invited to provide input, including developing a capital improvements plan, siting of a transfer station, and addressing the affordable housing situation. Through patience and perserverance, she noted that during the past 12 years she has seen a water conservation study completed, innovative ways to address affordable housing identified, neighborhood groups organized, and self-government powers approved. High points in her tenure included receiving the All America City Award, talking to elementary school classes, and meeting with international visitors. She voiced her appreciation for staff's support over the years, and concluded by presenting gifts to each of the Commissioners. City Clerk Sullivan administered the Oaths of Office to incoming Commissioners Kaaren Jacobson, Jeff Rupp, and Sean Becker, and they were seated. City Clerk Sullivan administered the Oath of Office to incoming Mayor Jeffrey K. Krauss, after which he was seated and Outgoing Mayor Andrew Cetraro presented him with the new gavel. City Manager Chris Kukulski offered gratitiude to the outgoing Commission for having faith in his abilities and giving him a chance to try to live up to their expectations as the City Manager. He recognized that a majority of the Commission that hired him is now departing. Commissioner Kirchhoff wished a fond farewell to retiring Commissioner Youngman. He noted that her being elected three times reflects her sensitivity to the citizens of Bozeman and the fact that she represented their viewpoints and positions on a wide variety of issues. He stated that all ordinances and policies adopted by the Commission over the last 12 years have borne Commissioner Youngman's imprint. He concluded by wishing Commissioner Youngman success as she moves onward with her life. Mayor Krauss acknowledged the outgoing Commissioners and presented each with a plaque. He recognized Commissioner Hietala for his 50+ years in Bozeman and his economic development and accounting background; Mayor Cetraro for his careful running of a balanced meeting, welcoming public testimony and allowing for Commissioner dialogue; and Commissioner Youngman for her 12 years as a public servant. Mayor Krauss presented his "State of the City" address. He noted that City Commission meetings have outgrown the City Commission Room and, as a result, have been moved to the Community Room at the Courthouse. He noted that the library project is on schedule but is still seeking the necessary funds and asked the community to come together to help provide the funding that is still necessary. He discussed the need for downtown area infrastructure improvements and stated that they will help keep the downtown business area vibrant and competitive with the big box stores that are located in the North 7th and North 19th Avenue business corridors. He noted that the West Babcock Street improvements are now com~lete. the Durston Road improvements are scheduled for construction this upcoming summer, and South 19 h Avenue improvements are scheduled for 2007. He identified a safe trails network from Hyalite to Belgrade as a desired future project. He also encouraged the public to recognize the construction of a new water treatment plant, a new wastewater treatment plant, a new police department, and new fire stations as major improvement projects to be addressed in the near future. He recognized the importance of providing opportunities for communication and noted that Commission meetings will soon be televised. He plans to provide for two-way communication via the internet and to prepare regular columns for the newspaper. Mayor Krauss concluded by stating that cities exist to create wealth, and that Bozeman is alive and healthy in this respect: we must work to keep the city healthy. Discussion - FYI Items The following "For Your Information" items were forwarded to the Commission. (1) Updated listing of planning projects to be considered at upcoming Commission meetings, dated January 4, 2006. (2) Agenda for the Bozeman School District NO.7 Board of Trustees meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9, at the Willson School. 01-09-06 -3- (3) Agenda for the Local Water Quality District meeting that was held on January 5. (4) Agendas for the County Commission meetings held on December 27 and December 28, 2005, and January 3 and January 4, 2006, and the meeting to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2006; and a notice that the meeting scheduled for January 11, 2006, has been cancelled. (5) Agenda for the Development Review Committee meeting that was held on Wednesday, January 4. (6) Agendas for the Zoning Commission and Planning Board meetings held on Wednesday, January 4, 2006. (7) Agenda for the County Planning Board to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, at the Courthouse. (8) Meeting notes from the Community Alcohol Coalition meetings held on May 11, July 13, September 14, and November 9,2005. (9) meeting. Information on boards candidates to be considered for appointment at the January 17, 2006 Adiournment -7:15o.m. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Kirchhoff, seconded by Commissioner Rupp, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the fOllowing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Kirchhoff, Commissioner Rupp, Commissioner Becker, Commissioner Jacobson, and Mayor Krauss; those voting No, none. ATTEST: R~sut~ City Clerk ~-1~/~ JEF K US -, ayor PREPARED BY: 0-' /YJU DEVIN M. HARBOUR Deputy City Clerk 01-09-06