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Home My WebLink About1963-03-20 Bozeman, Montana March 20, 1963 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commis- sion Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday, March 20, 1963 at l:UO o'clock p.m. I Present were Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Morrow, City Manager Cutting, Ass't. City Manager Fryslie, City Attorney Berg and the Clerk. The following proceedings were had: Minutes of the last regular session were read and it was moved by Commis- sioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the minutes as read and corrected be approved and the motion was carried by the following-Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Morrow and Commis- sioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. ~ Bid Opening AC-DC Welder & Power Plant (Water Dept.) This was the time and place set for opening bids for the purchase of an AC-DC Welder & Power Plant for use by the water department. The affidavit of publication of the "Call for Bids" was presented. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the bids be opened and read and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. I The following sealed bids were opened and read: Name Make Base Bid Midwest Welding & Machine Shop Sureweld $1,48U.1U Montana Motor Supply Marquette 1,494.70 (l) ( 1 ) Le s s 0 i 1 filter Valley Motor Supply Company Miller 1,454.UO (2) (2) 2% discount if paid within 30 days after delivery. At the request of the City Manager, the bids were turned over to the Superintendent of the water department to determine if specifications were met, which was the lowest and best bid and to prepare a final tabulation of the bids. Consideration of Paving District: Portion of S. Tracy and One (1) Block on Cleveland The City Manager reported that several property owners of land abutting I Cleveland Street between South Willson and South Tracy Avenues, and South Tracy Avenue from approximatley one-half (~) block north of Cleveland Street south to the north line of the Langohr property, had indicated a desire that a special improvement district be formed to provide paving and proper drainage for the area. In concurrence with the recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the City Attorney be provided with the necessary data and instructed to prepare a resolution of intention to create the district. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. 229 23() Bond of Director of Finance (Shadoan) Bond of L. G. Shadoan as Director of Finance, in the amount of $60,000.00 was presented. The bond was approved as to form by the City Attorney, and it was recommended by the City Manager that the bond be accepted and approved. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the bond be accepted and approved and the motion was carried by the fOLlowing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commis- I sioner Morrow; those voting No, none. Consideration of Paving District: Univ. Subdivision (South Black & Garfield) McKinley T. Anderson, Jr., Douglas DrysdaLe, Ralph Aaker and Henry Edwards, deveLopers of the University subdivision, and several property owners of the area appeared before the Commission to request that the City create a special improvement district to provide for paving, concrete curb and gutter, and storm drainage improvements on South Black Avenue from Garfield to Lincoln Streets, and on Garfield Street from the east line of Black Avenue to the west line of the University subdivision. After a discussion of the matter, it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the City Attorney be provided with the necessary data and instructed to prepare a resolution of intention to create the district but that final creation of the district be made contingent on the prior receipt by the City of an easement from the MiLwaukee Railroad providing for the railroad crossing on GarfieLd Street and a warranty I deed from the deveLopers conveying to the City a strip of land 60 feet in width to provide for a continuationof Garfield Street from its present intersection with South Tracy Avenue eastward across the Langohr property. Tne motion was carried by the fOLlowing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Comnlissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. Award of Bid AC-DC Welder & Power Plant Water Superintendent Donahoo having completed his tabulation of the bids received for the purChase of an AC-DC portabLe welder, recommended that the City award ~he bid to VaLley Motor Supply Company, Bozeman, Montana, in the amount of $1,454.VO. The City Manager concurre~ in the recommendation and it was moved by Con-rruis sioner Morrow, s ec6nded by Commissioner Sedivy, the t the bid be awarded to Valley Motor Supply Company as recommended. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, commissioner Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. Director of Finance Report for February, 1963 The February, L963 report of the Director of Finance was placed before the Commission and, after comments by the City Manager, it was moved by Commissioner SediVY, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the report be approved a.nd ordered filed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. I 231 - Open Space Land Program: Modify Application to Request 20% Federal Grant I The City Commission was referred to its action of June 27, 1962 regarding the" City's filing of an application for a 30% Federal Grant to assist the City in acquiring open space land for future cemetery purposes. The City Manager reported receipt of advice from the Urban Renewal Administration that the City does not now qualify for the maximum 30% grant for "Open Spaae" land acquisition, outlining procedure by wnich further steps could be taken to attempt to meet such reCluirements, and further stating a preliminary review of the City's application indicated a lesser grant of 20% could be considered. The Manager recommended the Federal Agency be requested to modify the City's application to request the 2U% grant due to the uncertainty and time elements involved in attempting to meet the requirements for consideration of the larger grant and it was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the Mayor be directed to request consideration of the City's application as recommended by the City Manager and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. Ehlers-Mann & Associates Municipal Fiscal Service I Representatives of Ehlers.Mann & Associates appeared to explain to the Commission the financial advisory consultant service the concer offers to Cities and Towns in all matters pertaining to munlclpl;il bonds. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time it was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the meeting adjourn. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. . ?;12J~ ~ ATTEST: I ~ -~. ~ Clerk Of~ y o~on ------_....., :=