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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING AND WORK SESSION
OF THE CITY COMMISSION
BOZEMAN,MONTANA
February 13, 2006
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The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in special meeting and work session in the Community
Room, Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 West Main Street, on Monday, February 13, 2006, at 5:30 p.m.
Present were Mayor Jeff Krauss, Commissioner Sean Becker, Commissioner Jeff Rupp, Commissioner
Steve Kirchhoff, City Manager Chris Kukulski, Assistant City Manager Ron Brey, Director of Public Service
Debbie Arkell, Director of Finance Anna Rosenberry, Planning Director Andy Epple, Director of Public
Safety-Police Mark Tymrak, City Attorney Paul Luwe, and City Clerk Robin Sullivan. Commissioner Kaaren
Jacobson was absent.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
Sianina of Notice of Soecial Meetina
Each Commissioner, in turn, signed the Notice of Special Me~ting.
Authorize absence of Commissioner Jacobson from this meetina
It was moved by Commissioner Kirchhoff, seconded by Commissioner Rupp, that the Commission
authorize Commissioner Jacobson's absence from this meeting. The motion carried by the following Aye
and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Kirchhoff, Commissioner Rupp, Commissioner Becker,
and Mayor Krauss; those voting No, none.
Preliminary olat for Diamond Estates Subdivision No.2. Phases II and III - subdivide 82.19 acres
located east of Flanders Mill Road and south of West Oak Street extended into 182 residential lots -
Gaston Enaineering and Surveying for Douglas Smith (P-05071)
This was the time and place set for the decision on the preliminary plat for Diamond Estates
Subdivision No.2, Phases II and III, as requested by Gaston Engineering and Surveying for Douglas Smith
under Application No. P-05071, to subdivide 82.19 acres described as a portion of the South one-half of
Section 3, Township 2 South, Range 5 East, Montana Principal Meridian, into 182 residential lots. The
subject property is located east of Flanders Mill Road and south of West Oak Street extended.
Included in the Commissioners' packets was a memo forwarding a revised preliminary plat based
on the comments submitted during last week's public hearing.
Decision
Senior Planner Dave Skelton noted that the decision on this application was delayed to allow the
Commission to consider a design that includes a more gridded street system and better connectivity. He
noted that the applicant's representative has submitted a revised preliminary plat, . and staff has provided
summary comments for Commission consideration. He suggested that, ifthe Commission chooses to make
substantial changes to the preliminary plat submitted, the application should be referred back through the
process, with appropriate notice being given for consideration before the DRC, the Planning Board and the
City Commission, so the public has an opportunity to provide input. He concluded by forwarding staff's
recommendation that the Commission approve, conditionally approve, or deny the new preliminary plat
prepared by the applicant's representative and included in the packet.
Mr. Dennis Foreman, consulting engineer, stated that the design reflects roughly 99 percent of the
input received from the Development Review Committee and the Planning Board, noting that not much
Commission input was received during the pre-application process. He stressed that the Planning Board
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recommendation was unanimous and that they acknowledged the issues generated by the waterways
through the property. He highlighted the revisions on this new plat, which include the extension of Agate
Drive to the south edge of the property and extension of Renova Lane and T anzanite Drive to intersect with
Ferguson Avenue.
Commissioner Kirchhoff stated he feels that a plat more closely reflecting the gridded street system
in the proposal he had submitted in the packet would be more appropriate. Since staff has cautioned
against any major changes without going through the process again, he suggested that this application be
denied and that the applicant be encouraged to submit a new proposal.
Responding to Commissioner Becker, Senior Planner Skelton indicated that major subdivisions are
subject to review by many different agencies, and it is important to not short circuit that process. He
expressed a willingness to expedite the new review as much as possible without jeopardizing due process.
Mayor Krauss stated he shares Commissioner Kirchhoff's concerns about the regularity of lot
alignments and street alignments.
Commissioner Kirchhoff noted the unified development ordinance prohibits cul-de-sacs without a
topographical reason. He acknowledged that the ordinance also includes minimum distances between
street intersections along collectors and arterials, but suggested that deviations might be possible to allow
for the extension of the streets to connect to Ferguson Avenue rather than the cul-de-sacs. He also voiced
his concern about the greenway walkways that have been proposed at mid-block on Ferguson Avenue,
noting that they create an attractive nuisance by encouraging pedestrians to cross a collector street at other
than an intersection.
Mr. Foreman responded that they took care to submit an application that includes no deviations,
variances or relaxations. He aCknowledged that extending the streets to intersect with Ferguson Avenue
would be preferable to the cul-de-sacs but are not allowed under the code because the intersections would
be less than the required 330-foot separation. He then voiced his frustration with the conflicts between
various provisions in the unified development ordinance and the fact that the advisory bodies do not seem
to be in tune with the Commission.
Mayor Krauss indicated that he will vote for the revised preliminary plat, and acknowledged that if
the Commission does not like what its "regulations given birth to", then it is necessary to amend the unified
development ordinance.
It was moved by Commissioner Kirchhoff, seconded by Commissioner Rupp, that the preliminary
plat for Diamond Estates Subdivision No.2, Phases II and III, as requested by Gaston Engineering and
Surveying for Douglas Smith under Application No. P-05071, to subdivide 82.19 acres described as a
portion of the South one-half of Section 3, Township 2 South, Range 5 East, Montana Principal Meridian,
into 182 residential lots, be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant must comply with all provisions of the Bozeman Municipal Code,
which are applicable to this project. The applicant is advised that unmet code
provisions, or code provisions that are not specifically listed, does not, in any way,
create a waiver or other relaxation of the lawful requirements of the Bozeman
Municipal Code or state law.
2. The applicant will execute a Public Park Easement for Diamond Park at the Clerk
and Recorder's Office with the filing of the final plat for Phase One of the major
subdivision, and that said is dedicated to the general public with Phase Two.
3. That the design of the local street system for the subdivision be modified to realign
Moonstone Drive to parallel the open space/trail corridor in Block 7.
4. That all subdivision alleys provide a twenty-foot-wide all weather accessible surface
within 20-foot rights-of-ways. Any allowed parking in the alleys will required "No
Parking Fire Lane" signage.
5. The end lots for both groupings of modular lots along Jade Avenue must be a
minimum wide of 35 feet to comply with required side yard setbacks.
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6. No building permits shall be issued until the construction contract for the Durston
Road SID project has been awarded.
7. The preliminary plat submittal only shows one connection to the existing water
system. Additional connection shall be made at a minimum at Saunders, Annie,
Dylan, and Oak. If the mains do not exist at these locations at the time of the
installation of the infrastructure, the new mains shall be installed to the property line
for future connection by the adjoining subdivision.
S. An all weather access road and easements shall be provided for all of the sewer
main outside of the limits of the subdivision.
9. Flanders Mill Road shall be improved along the entire frontage of the subdivision to
a local street standard. This shall include curb and gutter on both sides, sidewalk
on the east side only, and the necessary utility extensions. The sidewalk may be
installed with the houses as allowed by code, but must be financially guaranteed to
file the final plat.
10. The south half of Oak Street shall be improved to the 5-Lane Principal Arterial
standard as shown in the Transportation Plan from the end of the existing street to
the east to the western boundary of the subdivision.
11. A 1-foot No Access Strip shall be shown on the plat along the entire frontage of
West Oak Street and Ferguson Avenue, with limited access onto Flanders Mill
Road.
12. This property is part of all three Valley West payback districts. Paybacks will be due
with each phase of the subdivision.
13. The sidewalks adjacent to Oak shall be 6 feet wide, and shall be installed at the time
the street improvements are done.
14. The recommended improvements to the signal at West Oak Street and North 19th
Avenue shall be installed as part of the required infrastructure for Phase I subject
to review and approval of MDT.
15. The recommended improvements to mitigate the level of service to the intersection
of Ferguson Avenue and Durston Road shall be installed with Phase II. Prior to
Phase III, the intersection shall be re-analyzed to determine if any additional
improvements are required to maintain an adequate level of service. Any additional
improvements necessary to maintain an adequate level of service shall be installed
as part of the Phase III infrastructure.
16. A note shall be added to the face of the plat that prohibits the installation of fences
within the limits of pUblic utility easements (i.e. water, sewer, storm sewer mains).
The note shall clearly and specifically indicate the lots which are effected. The
restriction shall also be included in the subdivision covenants.
17. That water rights, or cash-in-lieu thereof, shall be provided and paid for prior to final
plat review and approval for each phase. If the final plat of the subdivision is filed
in phases, water rights, or cash in-lieu thereof will only be required for each phase
of the subdivision that is being filed. The applicant shall provide payment of the
calculated cash-in-lieu of water rights based on an amount determined by the
Director of Public Service.
18. That a "No Full or Partial Basement Construction" restriction be placed on the final
plat for all residential building construction within the subdivision and noted
accordingly in the protective covenants.
19. That the applicant submit a soils report for the entire subdivision with the final plat
for use by the City of Bozeman Building Department and that the final plat contain
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the fOllowing language that is readily visible, placing future landowners of individual
lots on notice of the presence of high groundwater in the area of the subdivision:
"Due to the potential of high ground water tables in the areas of the
subdivision, it is not recommended that residential dwellings or
commercial structures be constructed without first consulting a
professional engineer licensed in the State of Montana and qualified
in the certification of residential and commercial construction. The
finish floor of all residential structures shall be not less than two (2)
feet above the established elevation from the top of curb of the
adjoining street, unless otherwise approved by the City of Bozeman
Building Inspection Division."
20. That the applicant modify the protective covenants of the homeowner's association
as outlined in the staff report and that the applicant submit a revised draft of the
protective covenants for review and approval by the Planning Office at least thirty
(30) days prior to submitting for final plat approval of the initial phase of the major
subdivision.
21. All areas for the purposes of open space, storm water runoff facilities, and other
common areas owned and maintained by the homeowner's association shall be
identified on final plat as "common area" and/or "common open space", and noted
accordingly in the protective covenants of the homeowner's association documents.
22. All parks that are dedicated parkland shall be noted on the final plat as "Public Park".
23. The end lots for both groupings of modular lots along Jade Avenue must be a
minimum wide of 30 feet to comply with required side yard setbacks.
24. That Garnet Street extend to the east through the open space corridor and connect
with Ferguson Avenue.
25. That Agate Drive be realigned to create a 90-degree intersection with Annie Street.
26. That the applicant shall work with staff to eliminate the three cul-de-sac streets in the
design, obtaining the necessary approvals for all variances and deviations.
27. That the applicant shall eliminate the 30-foot-wide east/west open space corridors
across Ferguson Avenue on the alignment of Moonstone Drive, obtaining the
necessary approvals for all variances and deviations.
Responding to Commissioner Kirchhoff, Director of Public Service Arkell stated the unified
development ordinance establishes the grounds for deviating from the distance requirements for
intersections. She then cautioned that the proposed realignment of Agate Drive to create a 90-degree
intersection with Annie Street might create problems with an alignment at the southern boundary of the
property that straddles the lot lines to the south.
Mr. Dennis Foreman reminded the Commission that Agate Drive had been realigned to parallel the
open space, per the Commission's previous direction. He then indicated he has no problem eliminating the
three cul-de-sacs but recognizes that doing so will result in not complying with some of the provisions in the
unified development ordinance.
In light of the discussion, Commissioner Kirchhoff deleted Condition No. 25 from his motion.
Following additional discussion, Commissioner Kirchhoff stated he believes this preliminary plat as
submitted cannot be conditioned to the point that it is acceptable; rather, the subdivision needs significant
re-design. As a result, he withdrew his motion to approve with the additional conditions.
Commissioner Becker stated he cannot support approving the revised preliminary plat as presented
in this week's packet. He noted that traffic problems are emerging in this quadrant of the community, and
connectivity is essential. He stated that, with this discussion, the applicant has a pretty good idea of what
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the Commission is looking for, and he finds it important to now give the applicant the freedom to do what
is necessary to produce the best subdivision possible rather than tying their hands with conditions.
Commissioner Rupp voiced his support for approving the preliminary plat with the conditions
recommended by staff and the Planning Board, stating he feels it is important to give faith and credit to the
process in place. He stated that, whether he personally agrees with the plat or not,' it complies with the
requirements of the unified development ordinance, and it is important to provide predictability for the
developer.
Responding to Mayor Krauss, Senior Planner Skelton stated the end of the 60-day review period
is March 13.
It was moved by Commissioner Kirchhoff, seconded by Commissioner Becker, that the preliminary
plat for Diamond Estates Subdivision No.2, Phases II and III, as requested by Gaston Engineering and
Surveying for Douglas Smith under Application No. P-05071, to subdivide 82.19 acres described as a
portion of the South one-half of Section 3, Township 2 South, Range 5 East, Montana Principal Meridian,
into 182 residential lots, be approved subject to the following conditions:
1 . The applicant must comply with all provisions of the Bozeman Municipal Code,
which are applicable to this project. The applicant is advised that unmet code
provisions, or code provisions that are not specifically listed, does not, in any way,
create a waiver or other relaxation of the lawful requirements of the Bozeman
Municipal Code or state law.
2. The applicant will execute a Public Park Easement for Diamond Park at the Clerk
and Recorder's Office with the filing of the final plat for Phase One of the major
subdivision, and that said is dedicated to the general public with Phase Two.
3. That the design of the local street system for the subdivision be modified to realign
Moonstone Drive to parallel the open space/trail corridor in Block 7.
4. That all subdivision alleys provide a twenty-foot-wide all weather accessible surface
within 20-foot rights-of-ways. Any allowed parking in the alleys will required "No
Parking Fire Lane" signage.
5. The end lots for both groupings of modular lots along Jade Avenue must be a
minimum wide of 35 feet to comply with required side yard setbacks.
6. No building permits shall be issued until the construction contract for the Durston
Road SID project has been awarded.
7. The preliminary plat submittal only shows one connection to the existing water
system. Additional connection shall be made at a minimum at Saunders, Annie,
Dylan, and Oak. If the mains do not exist at these locations at the time of the
installation of the infrastructure, the new mains shall be installed to the property line
for future connection by the adjoining subdivision.
8. An all weather access road and easements shall be provided for all of the sewer
main outside of the limits of the subdivision.
9. Flanders Mill Road shall be improved along the entire frontage of the subdivision to
a local street standard. This shall include curb and gutter on both sides, sidewalk
on the east side only, and the necessary utility extensions. The sidewalk may be
installed with the houses as allowed by code, but must be financially guaranteed to
file the final plat.
10. The south half of Oak Street shall be improved to the 5-Lane Principal Arterial
standard as shown in the Transportation Plan from the end of the existing street to
the east to the western boundary of the subdivision.
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11. A 1-foot No Access Strip shall be shown on the plat along the entire frontage of
West Oak Street and Ferguson Avenue, with limited access onto Flanders Mill
Road.
12. This property is part of all three Valley West payback districts. Paybacks will be due
with each phase of the subdivision.
13. The sidewalks adjacent to Oak shall be 6 feet wide, and shall be installed at the time
the street improvements are done.
14. The recommended improvements to the signal at West Oak Street and North 19th
Avenue shall be installed as part of the required infrastructure for Phase I subject
to review and approval of MDT.
15. The recommended improvements to mitigate the level of service to the intersection
of Ferguson Avenue and Durston Road shall be installed with Phase II. Prior to
Phase III, the intersection shall be re-analyzed to determine if any additional
improvements are required to maintain an adequate level of service. Any additional
improvements necessary to maintain an adequate level of service shall be installed
as part of the Phase III infrastructure.
16. A note shall be added to the face of the plat that prohibits the installation of fences
within the limits of public utility easements (i.e. water, sewer, storm sewer mains).
The note shall clearly and specifically indicate the lots which are effected. The
restriction shall also be included in the subdivision covenants.
17. That water rights, or cash-in-Iieu thereof, shall be provided and paid for prior to final
plat review and approval for each phase. If the final plat of the subdivision is filed
in phases, water rights, or cash in-lieu thereof will only be required for each phase
of the subdivision that is being filed. The applicant shall provide payment of the
calculated cash-in-lieu of water rights based on an amount determined by the
Director of Public Service.
18. That a "No Full or Partial Basement Construction" restriction be placed on the final
plat for all residential building construction within the subdivision and noted
accordingly in the protective covenants.
19. That the applicant submit a soils report for the entire subdivision with the final plat
for use by the City of Bozeman Building Department and that the final plat contain
the fOllowing language that is readily visible, placing future landowners of individual
lots on notice of the presence of high groundwater in the area of the subdivision:
"Due to the potential of high ground water tables in the areas of the
subdivision, it is not recommended that residential dwellings or
commercial structures be constructed without first consulting a
professional engineer licensed in the State of Montana and qualified
in the certification of residential and commercial construction. The
finish floor of all residential structures shall be not less than two (2)
feet above the established elevation from the top of curb of the
adjoining street, unless otherwise approved by the City of Bozeman
Building Inspection Division."
20. That the applicant modify the protective covenants of the homeowner's association
as outlined in the staff report and that the applicant submit a revised draft of the
protective covenants for review and approval by the Planning Office at least thirty
(30) days prior to submitting for final plat approval of the initial phase of the major
subdivision.
21. All areas for the purposes of open space, storm water runoff facilities, and other
common areas owned and maintained by the homeowner's association shall be
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identified on final plat as "common area" and/or "common open space", and noted
accordingly in the protective covenants ofthe homeowner's association documents.
22. All parks that are dedicated parkland shall be noted on the final plat as "Public Park".
23. The end lots for both groupings of modular lots along Jade Avenue must be a
minimum wide of 30 feet to comply with required side yard setbacks.
24. That Garnet Street extend to the east through the open space corridor and connect
with Ferguson Avenue.
The motion failed by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Rupp and Mayor
Krauss; those voting No being Commissioner Kirchhoff and Commissioner Becker.
City Attorney Luwe reminded the Commission that three affirmative votes are required to carry a
motion. He then indicated this item will be brought back when Commissioner Jacobson is present.
Public comment
Mr. Sandy Dodge, member of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, announced that the
Recreation and Parks Advisory Board has convincing the Commission of the importance of initiating a park
maintenance district as one of its top goals for the upcoming year. He also asked that the Commission
continue to encourage the donation of parkland during its subdivision and development reviews, continue
to fund the park improvement grant program, and support City maintenance of the parks rather than turning
that duty over to the adjacent residents.
Break - 6:22 to 6:30 D.m.
Mayor Krauss declared a break from 6:22 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., to prepare for the work session portion
of the meeting.
Settina of short-term (12 to 24 months) and lona-term (2 to 5 years) aoals for the oraanization
Included in the Commissioners' packets was a copy of the goals for the current fiscal year, with
status statements for each of the goals not yet completed, and interspersed with possible new goals as
identified by staff.
City Manager Kukulski encouraged the Commissioners to consider the results of the recent survey
as they identify goals for the upcoming year and to consider the growth that the community is feeling. He
then introduced Barbara Rusmore, Community Mediation Center, noting she is to serve as facilitator for this
portion of the meeting.
Ms. Rusmore asked the Commissioners to identify their top priority goals for the upcoming year.
Commissioner Rupp identified housing, including (1) implementation of the revisions to the unified
development ordinance that have been recommended by the Community Affordable Housing Advisory
Board, (2) adoption of a work force housing ordinance, and (3) careful review of the impacts of infill
development on existing neighborhoods, such as that recently encountered in Missoula.
Commissioner Becker identified completion of updates to the unified development ordinance and
all other planning documents.
Mayor Krauss listed finishing and opening the new library on budget and on time, noting he is not
sure that Summer 2006 is now the target.
Commissioner Kirchhoff identified affordable housing as his top priority.
Staff members and the Commissioners then added to the list of goals. Those items included:
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Open library on budget and on time (September or October 2006) and identify how
to pay for it
Increase prosecution resources to maintain valued prosecution in community
Identify staffing and facilities needs for police
Implement parks maintenance district
Adopt supplemental revenue sources or eliminate services
Identify locations for Fire Stations 3 and 4 and staffing needs
Update of capital improvement program document
Improve snow removal
Adopt infrastructure facilities plans
Take tangible steps toward funding the City's most pressing facilities needs
Solid waste and recycling
Adopt safety plans for City employees
Work load management in light of staffing level
Mandeville business park
Library lands master planning
Televising of Commission meetings
Financing of stormwater infrastructure
Financing possibilities, including park maintenance district, funding for library, and
funding for parking garage
Upgrade website to provide better communication tool with the public
Determine whether to continue sidewalk installation program
Design engineering and funding for Phase I of new wastewater treatment plant
Cultural component to comprehensive plan
Support staffing for advisory boards for Planning Department
Decriminalize parking and other (planning) offenses, if possible
Wireless City project
New City Hall
Implement financing mechanism for improving arterial and collector streets
throughout community
Enhance intergovernmental relations, including regular meetings with County
Commission
Interlocal agreement for planning
Plan and identify financing mechanism for new aquatic facility
Completion of Durston Road improvements
Identify mechanisms for acquiring large pieces of land for park and recreation uses
Public safety mill levy
Avoid competing against one another for funding and financing packages by
agreeing on priorities
Cable television franchise
Impact fee/rate study updates
Transportation system projects, including South 19th Avenue and West Oak Street
Possible acquisition of NorthWestern Energy and the alternatives
Complete the downtown parking garage on time and on budget
Public transit
Study Commission report and recommendations
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Management of personnel, including insurance, recruitment, salaries, housing and
retention
Development or update of plans and studies, including: Bozeman 2020 Community
Plan; Transportation Plan; Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan;
impact fee studies; downtown master plan for parking; water/sewer/
stormwater facilities plans; fire services facility plan; North 7th Avenue
connectivity plan; North 7th Avenue urban renewal district plan
Improve teamwork
Creative thinking on financing/services
Forest management in the City's watershed, in conjunction with the Forest Service
Staffing and technology issues for library
Legislative support for local option gas tax
High income housing
Annexation of wholly surrounded properties
Mayor Krauss requested a listing of big ticket capital items that are looming on the horizon within
the next five to ten years that must be funded through other than the normal funding streams.
City Manager Kukulski observed that planning projects take approximately 80 percent of the
Commission meetings, while these large issues go unaddressed.
Ms. Barbara Rusmore, with the assistance of the Mayor and City Manager, combined those goals
that were closely related. She then gave the Commissioners five dots each and asked them to place them
on their top priority goals, noting they may use multiple dots on a goal if they so choose. The results were
as follows:
5 Affordable housing
5 Funding sources
2 Open library on time and on budget
2 Update plans
1 Meetings/interlocal agreement with County; cooperative meetings with MSU
1 Public transit
1 Recruitment/retention of employees
1 Mandeville business park
1 Upgrade website to provide better communication tool with the public
Mayor Krauss suggested that larger planning projects should pay their own way, not 26 percent of
the costs. He expressed an interest in knowing the actual costs, not just the percentage of costs covered
under the existing fee structure.
Commissioner Kirchhoff requested a 15-page synopsis of capital needs, possibly with a couple
paragraphs on each, that the Commissioners can use when talking to the public. He suggested that
identifying how the City's land assets come into play would also be beneficial.
Following discussion, the Commissioners determined that another work session is needed to bring
the setting of goals to closure, possibly in a couple of weeks.
Settina of budget directives and aoals for Fiscal Year 2006-2007
Included in the Commissioners' packets was a memo forwarding the staff presentation on the setting
of budget directives and goals for the upcoming fiscal year.
City Manager Kukulski reviewed the directives and goals listed, noting he views the directives as
mandates and the goals as desirable if possible.
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Items included under the directives are: take advantage of the additional tax revenues available from
new construction and the statutory inflation factor allowed; increase the permisSive medical levy. as
necessary; maintain an undesignated reserve of 18 percent in the general fund; fund CIP projects identified
in new plan; target planning fees to recover between 50 and 75 percent of actual costs; and borrow from
an outside source for the shortfall in library funding in Spring 2007. The Commissioners made no changes
to the proposed directives.
The City Manager turned his attention to the goals, as follows: consider additional revenue
generators, including creation of a stormwater district, pUblic safety mill levy, park maintenance district,
arterial and collector street assessment, and county-wide gas tax; consider increases in utility rates,
recreation fees and cemetery fees; dedicate 3 mills to reserve for new City Hall; increase allocation for
affordable housing to 2 mills; increase resources dedicated to police patrol; fund engineering and design
of new wastewater treatment plan; implement fire station/staffing study results; and fund infrastructure
improvements at Mandeville property. The Commissioners agreed with the goals as listed.
City Manager Kukulski noted that a proposed budget calendar has been included in the information
provided. He indicated that department presentations are to be made to him and the Director of Finance
in March and April, and those presentations will be announced so that a majority of the Commissioners may
attend those presentations. He encouraged the Commissioners to focus on how the proposed budget
meets the directives and goals established rather than on individual line items. He also indicated his intent
to have as many revenue assessments adopted in conjunction with adoption of the budget as possible
rather than several months later since the two are so closely hinged.
Discussion - FYI Items
The following "For Your Information" items were forwarded to the Commission.
(1) Letter from Shelly Engler, 2436 Snapdragon Street, dated February 6, regarding the costs
of the Durston Road improvements.
(2) Letter from Jon Henderson, Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board, requesting that the
Commission ensure the inclusion of the board in the transportation plan update process.
(3) Copy of a memo from Neighborhood Coordinator Tracy Oulman to Engineering Assistant
Andy Kerr and Street Superintendent John VanDelinder regarding the meeting on traffic calming along West
Graf Street.
(4) Copy of the press release announcing that garbage collection will run on its normal schedule
during President's Day week.
(5) Agenda for the School District NO.7 Board of Trustees meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on
Monday, February 13, at the Willson School.
(6) Notice that the meeting of the Gallatin County Commission of Tuesday, February 14, has
been cancelled and an agenda for the meeting to be held at 1 :30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, at the
Courthouse.
(7) Agenda for the Solid Waste Management District meeting to be held at 7:00 a.m. on
Wednesday, February 15, at the Garden Cafe in Manhattan.
(8) Agenda for the Development Review Committee meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on
Wednesday, February 15, at the Professional Building.
(9) Information on the sister cities proclamations and policy approved by previous City
Commissions.
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Adiournment -10:38 D.m.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by
Commissioner Kirchhoff, seconded by Commissioner Becker, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Kirchhoff, Commissioner
Becker, Commissioner Rupp, and Mayor Krauss; those voting No, none.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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JEFF Y. U S, Mayor
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