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Home My WebLink About1963-07-31 296 Bozeman, Montana July 31, 1963 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday, July 31, 1963 at 1:00 o'clock I p.m. Present were Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Morrow, City Manager Cutting, Ass't. City Manager Fryslie, Acting City Attorney Angel 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 be approved 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. Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 30, 1963 were read and it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the minutes as read be approved 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. ....\" Board of Adjustment Denials of Appeals of Kirke Frantz Kirke Frantz appeared before the Commission to discuss the matter of the Board of Adjustment's twice denial of his appeal to secure a building permit to construct a building on the northeast corner of Ninth Avenue and I Main. Mr. Frantz was referred to the provisions of Section l7.UB.480 of the Bozeman Municipal Code as it applies to the powers of the Board of Adjustment and to proper appeal procedure. The possibility of rezoning in this area was also discussed, however, the fact that "spot" zoning is considered to be illegal was again mentioned. Bids for S.l.D. No. 429 (Paving and Drainage) This was the time and place set for the opening of bids for the construction of pa vemen t and drainage improvemen ts in Special. Improvement Dis tric t No. 429. The affidavit of publication of "Notice to Bidders" was presented. It was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner SediVY, 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 Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. The bids were then opened and read as follows: I Name of Bidder Amount of Bid Long Construction Company, Inc. Billings, Montana Gardner Construction Bozeman, Montana $34,935.10 35,768.35 Following the recommendation of the City Manager, the bids were referred 297 to the engineers to check the bids in detail, prepare a tabulation of the bids received, ascertain the Lowest and best bid, and make recommendations as to the awarding of the contract. Proclamation "Go Western Week" (August 4-10) I Jaycee President Tom O'Brien appeared to present a suggested proclamation whereby Mayor Staudaher would designate the week of August 4-lv, as "Go Western Week" and suggest to all residents of the area to follow the tradi tion of the "Old West" by wearing western apparel. In concurrence with the approval of Mayor Staudaher, it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that issuing the suggested prOCLamation by Mayor Staudaher be approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those vo ting No, none. JC Rodeo Parade Augns t 10, 1963 It was moved by Comm:tssioner Morrow, seconded by Comm:i.ssioner Sedivy, that the City grant perml.saion to the Jaycees to stage its Rodeo Parade at Ll:vO o'clock A.M., August Ivth, 1963. The motion was carried by the follow- ing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. '~" ... JC Report on Seibrands Carnival I Tom O'Brien, President of the Jaycees, reported the organization in connection with its sponsorship of Seibrands Carnival had realized a net profit of $704.VO. Bonds for City Officials Renewal of annual bonds of the following persons in the amounts and for a one year term beginning on the dates shown opposite their respective names were presented: Helen M. Wanslnk Cashier and Water Collector - $15,UOO -8/1/63 Office Clerk and Ass't. - 1u,OOO -8/1/63 Water Collector H. Dean Moore The bonds were approved as to form by the City Attorney's office and it was roved by Comrr'1ssioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the bonds be approved, accepted and ordered filed and the motion was car~led by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Comm:!,ssioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. I SID No. 429 Engineer's Tabulation of Bids As directed, city Engineer R. C. Fargo and Wayne H. Dean representing Harold Hoskins and Associates, the engineering consultant firm retained by the City to perform the engineering services on SpeciaL Improvement District No. 429, reported they had checked the extentions of all bids submitted and had prepared a tabuLation of the bids. Mr. Dean stated that the bid of the Long Construction Company in the amount of $34,935.10 is the Lowest bid and approximately 13.8% above the engineer's estimate of $30,689.65. The total 298 estimated cost of the project would therefore exceed the amount of $35,UUU.uO as set forth in ReSOl.1Jtion No. lU6d, the estimated amount necessary to cover ') all costs for the construction of tne improvements by approximately 13.Y5%. Mr. Fargo and Mr. Dean concurred in a recommendation that al.l bids be rejected. Foll.owing a discussion of l.egal aspects of the case, after consulting with property owners present and in concurrence with the recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Co~~issioner Morrow, seconded by Commis- sioner Sedivy, that the matter be tabled until the next regular meeting. 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. Reconstitution of Bozeman City-County Planning Board Appoin tmen t of City Jllembers In conformity with recent State legislation, the City Manager reported that it is now necessary to reconstitute the local Bozeman City-County Planning Board. In concurrence with the recommendation of the Board, Mayor Staudaher announced his appointment of City Members to the Board as follows: Name Term R. C. Fargo, City Engineer, Dr. H. C. Cheever, MSC C. V. Henderson F. P. Messmer Myron We s tlake Official Member Official Member Citizen Member Citizen Member Citizen Member Indefinite Ending 30 June 1965 " tI" " Ending 30 June 1964 tI "" " It was moved by CommiSSioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the Commission approve the action of Mayor Staudaher. 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. Curb Openings The City Manager reported that City policy in the past has granted 10 foot curb cuts for single drives and 20 foot cuts for double drives in both commercial and residential areas, but now it appears the policy is not suitable for com- mercial establishments. He recommended that the granting of curb cuts for drives in residential areas remain the same, that curb cuts in commercial areas be governed by the standards recommended by the American Association of State Highway Official.s, and that any requests for openings in excess of these figures be brought before the 60mmission for consideration. It was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the recommendation .. of the City Manager be approved 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. Reinvestment -- SDS }und ($26,000) The Director of Finance reported that $26,000 of SDS Fund investments are maturing August 8, 1963, and requested authority to reinvest the amount in U. S. Treasury Bills. In concurrence with the recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow~ I I 'I I I I that the reinvestment be approved and the motion was carried by the fOllow~ng Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Comm:ssioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. InvQs tment Police Reserve Funds ($2,000) It was reported the Directo!' of Pinance has reques ted au thori ty to invest $2,OUO.uO of Police Rese!'ve .fi'unds in U.S. Treasury Bonds. The City Manager !'ecommended trIa t the investmen t be approved and it was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the investment be approved 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. Appropriation Ordinance No. 842 Provisionally Passed ~he City Manager reviewed the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1964, and Ordinance No. 842 was presented, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 842 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR EXPENDITURES DEEMED NECESSARY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE ETC., OF THE :MUNICIPAL GO\lERNMENT OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR "~'\iDING .JUNE 30th, 1964. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the Ordinance be provisionally adopted and August 7th, 1963 be set as the date for public hearing 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. 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 Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. J;:;7JbJd ayor ATTEST: e' /1- C(/~ Clerk of the Gommission - 299