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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Robin Crough, City Clerk
Anna Rosenberry, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from February 6, February 13, and February 27, 2017, and User Access to Linked Minutes.
MEETING DATE: March 20, 2017
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Minutes
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Regular City Commission Minutes as submitted.
SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the combined City Commission Minutes from
February 6, February 13, and February 27, 2017, as submitted.
BACKGROUND: In 2013, The Clerk’s Office identified goals related to the Commission’s priority of Improving Technology Utilization and Proficiency. Improvements included:
• Live streaming broadcast of the City Commission Meeting
• Meeting efficiency
• Better access of meeting information for staff and the public
• Time savings
• Streamlined approach to citizen involvement and public comment
AV Capture was chosen as the vendor to perform these services, and subsequently implemented.
Since August of 2013, the City Commission Minutes have been linked with audio and video. Along
with the City Commission, other City Advisory Boards are beginning to utilize the system as well.
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LOCATION: The AV Capture Archives and Live Streaming of City Commission Minutes and
Meetings can be found at www.bozeman.net by choosing the “I want to…” icon, and selecting
the final link “Watch a commission or board meeting video.”
VIEWING: Selecting a meeting should automatically start the video. The draft minutes and all associated materials from the meeting are located under the video in the Attached Documents
area, as well as the final minutes once approved. Users can then can click on each time-stamped
hyperlink to find the section that they wish to view from the meeting. If the video does not
automatically start at that point, the user may need to press play on the video itself. The City Commission Minutes are archived in a variety of ways due to State records retention
guidelines. They are part of the Commission’s Meeting Packets as a DRAFT and are finally
scanned with a wet signature and archived as a permanent record in electronic format. Both have
separate retention times. Users are always welcome to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 582-2320 or
email agenda@bozeman.net for assistance.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by Commission. FISCAL EFFECTS: None.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
Report Prepared on March 10, 2017
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, February 06, 2017
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Present
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Present
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present Staff Present at the Dais: City Manager Chris Kukulski, City Attorney Greg Sullivan, City Clerk Robin
Crough
A. 06:00:01 PM (00:01:52) Call to Order – 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. 06:00:09 PM (00:02:00) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
06:01:00 PM (00:02:51) Announcement
Mayor Taylor made an announcement about room capacity and the process for the public comment this
evening, given the large crowd.
C. 06:02:24 PM (00:04:15) Changes to the Agenda
City Manager Kukulski noted that the City Clerk had a Public Service Announcement.
06:02:45 PM (00:04:36) Public Service Announcement
City Clerk Robin Crough notified the public that there is a new Online City Hall topic regarding a master
plan for the Westlake BMX Park.
D. 06:03:08 PM (00:04:59) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Findings of Fact and Order for the South University District
Phase 2 Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat, Application 16469 (Quasi-Judicial) (WerBell)
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3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement
with Robert Peccia and Associates for the 5.3 Million Gallon (MG) Water Storage Reservoir
Project (Murray)
4. Resolution 4757, Allocation of Additional 2012 Trails, Open Space and Parks Bond Funding for
the Bicycle and Pedestrian Pathway to the “M” and Drinking Horse Mountain Project
(Poissant)
5. Resolution 4774, Confirming the Appointment of Police Officers in Accordance with Montana
Code Annotated 7-32-4108 and 7-32-4113 (Crawford)
6. Resolution 4717, Completion of the Kable Subdivision Annexation and Authorization of City
Manager Signature on the Annexation Agreement for Lots 5-8, Block 2, Kable Subdivision
(WerBell)
7. Ordinance 1960 Provisional Adoption, Kable Subdivision Annexation Zone Map Amendment,
Located at 2406 Durston Road and 505, 515 and 525 North 25th Avenue, Application 16252
(WerBell)
06:03:12 PM (00:05:03) City Manager Overview
City Manager Chris Kukulski provided a brief overview of Consent Items 1-7.
06:04:50 PM (00:06:41) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment on Consent Items 1-7.
There was no public comment on Consent Items 1-7.
Mayor Taylor closed public comment on Consent Items 1-7.
06:05:05 PM (00:06:56) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-7 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
E. 06:05:26 PM (00:07:17) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
06:06:48 PM (00:08:39) Erica Coyle, Public Comment
Erica Coyle, Executive Director of Haven, discussed context of Special Presentation 2. She expressed her
support for the End the Silence Group, and noted the numerous organizations that work together to
support survivors and prevent violence.
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06:08:52 PM (00:10:43) Margarita McClargy, Public Comment
Ms. McClargy discussed a potential resolution for naming Bozeman a Sanctuary City. She asked the
crowd how many in the room supported this idea, and the majority of the room stood. She discussed
the idea of sanctuary and the number of other cities that supported.
06:12:48 PM (00:14:39) Dasha Brill, Public Comment
Ms. Brill, a litigation attorney, discussed the nature and purpose of a Sanctuary City. She discussed the
legal implications. She discussed the reasons why Bozeman would want to declare itself as a Sanctuary
City. She stated that City officials have a duty to send a message of respect.
06:17:14 PM (00:19:05) Anne Canadas, Public Comment
Ms. Canadas stated that there are three critical components to a healthy city, and immigration is one of
them.
06:17:49 PM (00:19:40) Mary Anne, Public Comment
The speaker was a daughter and mother of an immigrant, and spoke of her family’s history.
06:21:16 PM (00:23:07) Anthony Smith, Public Comment
Mr. Smith stated he is the son of immigrants, and supports the movement. But he came for a different
reason, that the current administration spent too much on the Law & Justice Center before the citizens’
approval.
06:23:05 PM (00:24:56) Connie Campbell Pearson, Public Comment
Ms. Campbell Pearson read the proposed resolution declaring Bozeman as a Sanctuary City.
06:27:35 PM (00:29:26) Wilbert Van Stratten, Public Comment
Mr. Van Stratten noted that he was an immigrant, and the country provided him with opportunity.
06:29:25 PM (00:31:16) Keegan Natian, Public Comment
Ms. Natian spoke of the refugees she’s met and spoke of their credit, and that this would mean a lot to
her.
06:31:16 PM (00:33:07) Public Comment Closed
Mayor Taylor closed public comment and provided a few minutes for the room to clear.
06:33:07 PM (00:34:58) Call to Order
Mayor Taylor called the meeting back to order.
F. 06:33:17 PM (00:35:08) Special Presentation
1. 06:33:30 PM (00:35:21) Annual Update from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
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Director Brian Sprenger
Airport Director Brian Sprenger provided an update on the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport,
and the success of the airport in recent decades, and where growth is headed. He discussed the airport’s
wish list for upcoming routes. He went into detail about the upgrades of individual airlines. He discussed
the future possibility of Southwest Airlines. He also discussed recent and upcoming capital
improvements.
06:55:39 PM (00:57:30) Questions / Comments
CR Krauss noted a very cheap ticket he recently bought, and that he appreciated Mr. Sprenger’s work.
CR Mehl asked if there was any Canadian service to other Montana cities, and whether it would be a
domestic or Canadian airline. He also asked about guaranteed flights.
2. 07:01:26 PM (01:03:17) Domestic Violence in the Community Presentation from Haven's End
the Silence Group
Erin Shattauer introduced Haven’s End the Silence group. She mentioned that the group’s primarily goal
is to speak out about survivors and their stories. She noted that this is a community issue, not just a
family issue. She discussed recent public events that they have presented. She discussed the options
available to survivors for getting help.
Angie, a survivor of domestic violence, discussed her situation of emotional abuse ten years ago. She
discussed the community’s reaction (or lack of) at that time, and what the role of the community should
be now. She also asked the City to provide Haven with financial support.
Amanda, part of the End the Silence group 2, spoke of her emotionally and physically abusive
relationship, that progressed to severe stalking. She also asked the Commission for funding. She
presented data on stalking and abuse.
Erin Shattauer noted the support Haven already receives through the City. She proposed three action
items for the City: 1. A Mayoral Proclamation that Bozeman stands with survivors and supports a culture
of nonviolence, 2. Training for department heads to recognize domestic violence and teach what can be
done to help, and 3. Provide financial support to organizations like Haven.
07:21:44 PM (01:23:35) Questions / Comments
Mayor Taylor thanked the presenters, and he can promise a future Mayoral Proclamation.
CR Pomeroy stated that domestic violence is a community issue, and that she has used Haven for a
friend, and appreciates the work they do.
CR Mehl stated that budgets start July 1st, and that they will consider what was said. He thanked them
for leading by example.
07:24:10 PM (01:26:01) Recess
Mayor Taylor called a break until 7:30 PM.
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07:34:37 PM (01:36:28) Call to Order
Mayor Taylor called the meeting back to order at 7:34 PM.
G. 07:34:45 PM (01:36:36) Action Items
1. 07:34:51 PM (01:36:42) Adoption of Ordinance 1970, Extending Interim Zoning Ordinance
1958, Changing The Uses Allowed Within The R-1, R-2, R-S, And NEHMU Zoning Districts By
Removing “Extended Stay Lodgings” as a Conditional Use in those Districts, for an Additional
Six-Month Period (Winn/Stambaugh)
07:35:17 PM (01:37:08) Staff Presentation
Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn discussed Ordinance 1970, which would extend Ordinance 1958 for
six months. He presented the history of the issue, as well as what the City has been doing for the
previous six months, including the outreach that has been done.
07:38:55 PM (01:40:46) Questions of Staff
CR Pomeroy asked what the differences are between short-term and long-term rentals. She asked if
both have the same problems regarding noise, etc. She asked how many people have applied for CUPs in
these zoning districts. She asked why the six months were needed. She asked if 3 months would be
sufficient.
CR Krauss asked is this is another emergency finding. He asked if this only applies to the stated districts,
and if they are still permitted in all other districts. He asked what would happen if the City let this expire.
DM Andrus asked if there are any negative impacts for extending this.
CR Mehl asked whether it is a Conditional Use Permit or a Certificate of Appropriateness.
CR Krauss asked if they could just find that there are no conditions that mitigate the impacts, and
therefore turn them all down. City Attorney Sullivan responded in detail.
CR Mehl asked that they can consider anything within 6 months. City Attorney Sullivan stated that the
intention is to come back with a permanent ordinance before then.
CR Pomeroy asked why are the other zoning districts are not excluded.
Mayor Taylor asked if the proposal could be ready in 2 days. Mr. Winn stated no.
07:54:17 PM (01:56:08) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
07:54:25 PM (01:56:16) Marilee Brown, Public Comment
Ms. Brown discussed her ability to rent her home by referencing state law. She stated that the City has
no authority to restrict on this issue, and it has a huge negative impact on citizens. She asked that the
Commission exempt owner-occupied units.
07:58:58 PM (02:00:49) Brian Segel, Public Comment
Mr. Segel asked that the ban gets lifted, exempting R-1. People need to be able to rent their home. A 3
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month ban would resolve the issue before the summer busy season. Lift the ban and come in with
regulations later.
08:02:06 PM (02:03:57) Ron Brey, Public Comment
Mr. Brey discussed the review tools being currently used. Tonight, extending the ordinance helps the
process to finish.
08:03:29 PM (02:05:20) Jim Goetz, Public Comment
Mr. Goetz lives in an R-1, and has invested in his neighborhood, and supports the extension of the ban.
He asked the Commission to consider those that aren’t trying to make money. He noted that the City
doesn’t currently have enforceable standards to comply.
08:06:06 PM (02:07:57) Robert Black, Public Comment
Mr. Black discussed that he shut down his rental after the interim ordinance last summer. He supports
Ms. Brown’s previous comments. The Commission is obliged to take Ms. Brown’s research into account.
He also stated a 3 month period would be sufficient, and that many people rely on this income to pay
city taxes.
08:09:07 PM (02:10:58) Elena Garcia, Public Comment
Ms. Garcia stated that she owns a property rental company, and the guests she brings in are a positive
aspect to the community. She supported Ms. Brown’s earlier comments, and that the City should only
focus on commercial rentals. She doesn’t see a need for the ban.
08:13:07 PM (02:14:58) Public Comment Closed
Mayor Taylor closed public comment.
08:13:16 PM (02:15:07) Questions of Staff
CR Mehl asked the City Attorney for clarification on state law.
08:13:51 PM (02:15:42) Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Taylor closed the public hearing.
08:13:55 PM (02:15:46) Motion that having conducted a public hearing and considered public
testimony, and finding the City requires additional time to study the issue and develop solutions, I
hereby move to adopt Ordinance 1970 extending Interim Zoning Ordinance 1958 for an additional
three-month period or until such time as the City acts to amend the municipal code or reinstate the
conditional use, whichever is earlier.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
08:15:06 PM (02:16:57) Discussion
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CR Pomeroy stated that is their civic duty to help citizens be prosperous. Six months is too long.
DM Andrus does not support the motion. The information as proposed in the original motion states that
six months is only a maximum.
CR Mehl stated that he’s heard the gamut of questions, and we want to do this right, which takes some
time.
Mayor Taylor would also rather get the right ordinance in front of the Commission. He noted that Black
Olive (which was mentioned) has not come before the Commission yet.
08:20:09 PM (02:22:00) Vote that having conducted a public hearing and considered public testimony,
and finding the City requires additional time to study the issue and develop solutions, I hereby move to
adopt Ordinance 1970 extending Interim Zoning Ordinance 1958 for an additional three-month period
or until such time as the City acts to amend the municipal code or reinstate the conditional use,
whichever is earlier. The motion failed 1-4.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Disapprove
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
08:20:27 PM (02:22:18) Motion that having conducted a public hearing and considered public
testimony, and finding the City requires additional time to study the issue and develop solutions, I
hereby move to adopt Ordinance 1970 extending Interim Zoning Ordinance 1958 for an additional six-
month period or until such time as the City acts to amend the municipal code or reinstate the
conditional use, whichever is earlier.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:20:56 PM (02:22:47) Discussion
DM Andrus incorporated her earlier comments, an stated that in order for her to make the best decision
possible, there needs to be more time given to the staff.
CR Krauss stated that this level of public outreach takes time. A better decision will come with adequate
public comment and adequate study.
Mayor Taylor expects that staff may come back earlier than six months.
08:25:22 PM (02:27:13) Vote that having conducted a public hearing and considered public testimony,
and finding the City requires additional time to study the issue and develop solutions, I hereby move to
adopt Ordinance 1970 extending Interim Zoning Ordinance 1958 for an additional six-month period or
until such time as the City acts to amend the municipal code or reinstate the conditional use,
whichever is earlier. The motion passed 4-1.
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Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
2. 08:25:39 PM (02:27:30) Appointment to the Bozeman Tree Advisory Board (Michalson)
08:25:46 PM (02:27:37) Discussion
Mayor Taylor will do this at a later date, after he’s had a chance to speak with the applicants.
3. 08:26:09 PM (02:28:00) Appointments to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee (Michalson)
08:26:13 PM (02:28:04) Motion to appoint Rob Evans to the builder position [with an updated term of
December 31, 2018], Chris Budeski to the land developer position [with an existing term of December
31, 2017], and George Thompson to the citizen of Bozeman not employed in the development position
[with an updated term of December 31, 2018], to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:26:37 PM (02:28:28) Discussion
CR Mehl noted the experience of the proposed appointments. He also discussed the status of the
current fee study RFP.
08:27:38 PM (02:29:29) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Taylor closed public comment.
08:27:40 PM (02:29:31) Vote to appoint Rob Evans to the builder position [with an updated term of
December 31, 2018], Chris Budeski to the land developer position [with an existing term of December
31, 2017], and George Thompson to the citizen of Bozeman not employed in the development position
[with an updated term of December 31, 2018], to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee. The motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
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Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
4. 08:27:52 PM (02:29:43) Appointments to the City Planning Board (Michalson)
08:27:55 PM (02:29:46) Motion to appoint Paul Neubauer, George Thompson, and Jordan Zignego to
the City Planning Board with updated terms expiring on January 31, 2019.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:28:13 PM (02:30:04) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Taylor closed public comment.
08:28:26 PM (02:30:17) Vote to appoint Paul Neubauer, George Thompson, and Jordan Zignego to the
City Planning Board with updated terms expiring on January 31, 2019. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
5. 08:28:37 PM (02:30:28) Legislative Update (Kukulski)
08:29:08 PM (02:30:59) Staff Presentation
City Manager Kukulski discussed a rumor that other local units of government are putting pressure on
state legislators to lower the gas tax, or provide the tax funds only to MDT. He has assured many in
Helena that this is not the stance of the City of Bozeman. MACO is meeting next week and he hopes
support will continue to be discussed. Most urgently, some very damaging TIF bills will be heard this
week, and staff and the lobbyist will be in Helena. He invited the Commission to attend any of the
hearings with staff. He discussed the conflict of Wednesday, February 15th of the Values Forum at night,
and the gas tax hearing in Helena, so recommended the Commission divide and conquer.
08:38:12 PM (02:40:03) Questions of Staff
There were no questions of staff.
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H. 08:38:19 PM (02:40:10) FYI/Discussion
• CR Krauss stated he will try to get up to Helena regarding the TIF legislation. Mayor Taylor
discussed with Representative Brown as well. Discussion focused on who in the community
was attending.
• City Manager Kukulski stated that three members of the public have thanked our Streets
Department, so he thanked staff members John VanDelinder and Matt Workman.
• City Manager Kukulski stated that with the passage of Marsi’s Law, Haven’s earlier request
will be considered in the budget process.
• City Manager Kukulski reminded the Commission of the 11:30 AM meeting this Wednesday
at the Chamber of Commerce.
I. 08:41:32 PM (02:43:23) Adjournment
Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 8:41 PM.
___________________________________
Carson Taylor
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Robin Crough
City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
___________________________________
Robin Crough
City Clerk
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Approved on: ___________________________________
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, February 13, 2017
AGENDA ORDER MODIFIED DURING MEETING. NUMBERED AND LETTERED BULLETS REMAIN AS
ORIGINALLY NOTICED, TIME STAMPS MAY NOT BE CHRONOLOGICAL.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Present
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Staff Present at the Dais: City Manager Chris Kukulski, City Attorney Greg Sullivan, and Deputy City Clerk
Pearl Michalson
A. 06:00:24 PM (00:01:14) Call to Order – 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. 06:00:34 PM (00:01:23) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:42:16 PM (00:43:06) Mayoral Proclamation
1. Proclamation That the City of Bozeman Is a Safe, Welcoming, and Inclusive Community
Mayor Taylor presented a Proclamation that the City of Bozeman is a Safe, Welcoming, and Inclusive
Community. Mayor Taylor clarified that the community policing includes no racial profiling in traffic
stops, people aren’t asked for their immigration status and witnesses and victims of crime would not be
asked what their immigration status was, because we want to encourage that kind of reporting to keep
our communities safe.
D. 06:01:27 PM (00:02:17) Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Taylor reordered a number of items on the agenda.
E. 06:04:48 PM (00:05:38) Authorize Absence - Commissioner Krauss
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06:04:51 PM (00:05:41) Motion and Vote to approve the absence of commissioner Krauss. The motion
passed 4-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
F. 06:05:16 PM (00:06:06) Public Service Announcements
1. No City Commission Meeting on February 20, 2017 and Closure of City Offices
G. 06:05:27 PM (00:06:17) Minutes
1. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from January 9, January 23, and January 30, 2017, the
Executive Session Minutes from August 15, 2016 and December 19, 2016, and User Access to
Linked Minutes
06:05:30 PM (00:06:20) Motion and Vote to Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from January 9,
January 23, and January 30, 2017, the Executive Session Minutes from August 15, 2016 and December
19, 2016, and User Access to Linked Minutes. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
H. 06:05:59 PM (00:06:49) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Findings of Fact and Order for the Opportunity Sub-Division
Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat, Application 16235 (Quasi-Judicial) (Rice)
3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Grant Application from the Department of Justice, Office
of Violence Against Women, for the Gallatin Project to Address Issues of Domestic Violence,
Stalking, Sexual Assault, and Dating Violence (McLane)
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4. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with the Western
Transportation Institute for Downtown Parking Inventory and Occupancy Study (Winn)
06:05:59 PM (00:06:49) City Manager Overview
City Manager Kukulski gave an overview of consent items 1-4.
06:06:55 PM (00:07:45) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment on consent items 1-4.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Taylor closed public comment.
06:07:09 PM (00:07:59) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-4 as submitted. The motion
passed 4-0.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
I. 06:07:30 PM (00:08:20) Items Acted Upon Without Prior Unanimous Vote
1. Ordinance 1920 Final Adoption, Building Maintenance and Demolition of Historic Structures
Municipal Text Amendment, Application 14623 (Saunders)
06:07:39 PM (00:08:29) Motion that the City Commission approval final adoption of Ordinance 1920
establishing a requirement for structures to be maintained city-wide and revising procedures for
demolition of historic buildings and buildings within the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
and historic districts.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:08:06 PM (00:08:56) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor called for public comment.
There was no public comment.
Public Comment was closed.
06:08:10 PM (00:09:00) Vote that the City Commission approval final adoption of Ordinance 1920
establishing a requirement for structures to be maintained city-wide and revising procedures for
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demolition of historic buildings and buildings within the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
and historic districts. The motion passed 3-1.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Disapprove
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
J. 06:08:25 PM (00:09:15) Public Comment
06:09:31 PM (00:10:20) Jan Straut, Public Comment
Jan Straut was with the Gallatin Friends of Cuba and thought that this was great way to address the
secretary deputy ambassador of Cuba’s visit. For the past 20-25 years equal pay for equal work was in
the Cuban constitution. Along with paid family leave and prohibitions against discrimination against
gender, race, and sexual orientation. Cuba offers another options to consider and explore. This visit
signified the first time diplomatic staff of Cuba and the U.S. were able to travel in over a decade.
06:12:42 PM (00:13:32) Hans Deernfelt, Public Comment
Thanked the Mayor for his proclamation in welcoming the Deputy Secretary Fraga. This was an important
step to build relations between citizens in Montana and Cuba. From an economic and educational
standpoint Montana was poised to have the potentially the most prosperous relationship with Cuba, more
so than with any other state. The opportunities were numerous; from tourism, shared cultural values and
the arts. The opportunities were numerous between the two nations that could lead to an era of
prosperity, growth, and mutual respect.
06:14:32 PM (00:15:22) Doug Wells, Public Comment
Stated that he appreciated this opportunity to come and talk in regards to Fraga as a musician.
Normalization has been way over due and this was a great way to building relationships. There were
musicians from all over in support of creating relationships with Cuba.
06:16:38 PM (00:17:27) Margarita McClargy, Public Comment
Recognized that the city commission was trying to do the right thing with this proclamation but found it
too bland and insufficient. Concerns about immigration raids were discussed Sanctuary cities were safer
and expressed concern about people being hauled away from their families due to immigration raids.
Community dialogue about what is going on in our communities was requested.
06:19:20 PM (00:20:10) Dr. Edwardo Duran, Public Comment
Stated that he is a veteran and himself with other veterans the reason they served was to make this a
sanctuary country. Asked that if the commission decided to keep the proclamation addressed as a
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welcome, that there be a caveat that you are welcome at your own risk. Wanted to offer a spiritual
understanding of where Bozeman as being sacred land comes from. This land where we are was known
as valley of the flowers. As the hostilities grew a spirit asked people to stop and asked people not to be
violence and asked the city make this as a social political sanctuary for anyone who lives here and anyone
who wants to come visit here.
06:22:20 PM (00:23:09) Patty Dickerson, Public Comment
Did not feel that the proclamation was enough. The enforcement that currently existed did not not do
enough to address the concerns of those that have children in the schools and asked that the
commission consider making Bozeman a sanctuary city.
06:24:34 PM (00:25:24) Don McLarty, Public Comment
Would like this to be claimed as a sanctuary city because we have a history of witch hunts because of the
lies of others. Mr. McLarty read a quote to the commission that spoke to not speaking out on an issue
because a situation doesn’t personally affect that person. Mr. McLarty stated that this quote could be
used in many different ways to scapegoat things that are going on now and requested that Bozeman
consider becoming a sanctuary city. Mr. McLarty did not want to see families lives destroyed due to the
absence of a sanctuary city.
06:29:15 PM (00:30:05) Steve Kirchoff, Public Comment
Asked the commission to adopt a resolution to declare Bozeman as a sanctuary city. He realized that these
types of meeting could be often times difficult and emotions could run high. However he felt that
recognizing those difficulties were important to weigh the difficulty of the experience versus the value of
the statement. We all live in the same place and this issue was personal and would hazard to guess that
there were more people who were known as an immigrants that not. He hoped that this meeting would
occur.
06:32:28 PM (00:33:18) Daniel Larson, Public Comment
Stated that he appreciated the proclamation that the Mayor gave. There needed to be a reorganization
of the fact that the absence of laws by the commission needed to be clearer. The statue that talks about
losing federal money would not apply to the city of Bozeman. A measure needed to be passed and defined
more clearly.
06:36:03 PM (00:36:53) Keagan Nashian, Public Comment
Stated that she spent a lot of time working with refuges and would ask the commission to consider making
the City of Bozeman a sanctuary city. This word would mean a lot to have this as a sanctuary city. She
talked about a refuge teenager that she knew who would like to come to America in order to know what
it meant to give the type of hope that she experienced.
06:38:39 PM (00:39:29) Debora McKay, Public Comment
Stated that it was nice to see the chief of police and Mayor stand for the values that Bozeman embodies;
respect, diversity, quality and kindness. This proclamation was a platitude but being a sanctuary city would
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be more of a commitment to these values. In a next door neighborhood post, she found that about 2/3 of
the people that she knew supported the city as a sanctuary city. Others were against a sanctuary city.
Education needs to happen so that people can have a constructive conversation about having a sanctuary
city.
06:42:07 PM (00:42:57) Public Comment Closed
Mayor Taylor closed public comment.
K. 06:02:12 PM (00:03:02) Mayoral Proclamation
1. 06:02:15 PM (00:03:05) Proclamation Regarding the Visit of Miguel Fraga, Cuban Deputy
Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the City of Bozeman, Montana
Mayor Taylor presented a Proclamation Regarding the Visit of Miguel Fraga, Cuban Deputy Ambassador
of the Republic of Cuba to the City of Bozeman, Montana.
L. 06:43:58 PM (00:44:48) Special Presentation
1. 06:44:02 PM (00:44:52) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award (Taylor)
Mayor Taylor presented a certificate of budget presentation to Assistant City Manager Anna Rosenberry.
2. 06:45:58 PM (00:46:48) Unified Development Code / Design Manual Document Update
(Matsen)
Director of Community Development Martin Matsen gave a quick presentation on the Unified
Development Code (UDC). The concepts in this document would take on a broader context which would
be housed in the new Bozeman design standards which was currently in draft form. The scope of work
currently contained 44 articles in the Unified Development Code, however the new document would only
have 7 articles. These articles were broken down in a much more organized fashion such as:
1. General provisions
2. Permits, legislative actions and procedures
3. Zoning Districts and land use
4. Community design
5. Project design
6. Natural resource protection
7. Definitions
In March, community development would have drafts of the UDC and Design standards. There would be
internal works on these drafts. This would then be presented to the community and then to the
commission for adoption.
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06:55:24 PM (00:56:14) Questions for Staff
CR Pomeroy asked about affordable housing and the affordable housing advisory board asking staff if he
could look more carefully at the smaller lots and houses.
Staff stated they did not look at the affordable housing ordinance but stated that there were more
options.
CR Mehl stated that there was a citizen advisory group at 5 that would talk about this in the professional
building
Mayor Taylor thanked staff for taking care of this.
M. 06:59:35 PM (01:00:25) Action Items
1. 08:38:11 PM (02:39:01) Adopt the General Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal
Years 2018-2022 (Rosenberry)
08:38:45 PM (02:39:35) Staff Presentation
Assistant City Manager, Anna Rosenberry gave brief presentation on the General Capital Improvement
Plan and revisions made.
08:43:06 PM (02:43:56) Questions of Staff
DM Andrus asked staff about the money that was currently being used for city use in the economic
development department. Facilities was asked if ADA compliance improvements money could be used for
everything that they needed. Facilities stated that they would be able to make adjustments as needed. In
this fiscal year there was an electrical study being done. Finance discussed numbers on the report so that
it was clear about what items were moving forward and which were not. Parks Department was asked if
there was any more information in the development plan for 27th street.
Mayor Taylor asked facilities about the professional building elevator. Staff stated that this elevator was
not part of the phase 2 at this time.
08:54:35 PM (02:55:25) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
There was no public comment.
Public Comment was closed.
08:55:07 PM (02:55:57) Motion to adopt the General Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal
Years 2018-2022.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:55:16 PM (02:56:06) Discussion
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DM Andrus stated that finding matching funds needed to Story Mansion was found and that was
appreciated.
CR Pomeroy hopes that staff convince the right amount for aquatic, needed more detail about how this
would be paid.
CR Mehl supported this motion as well and appreciated the patience of staff.
08:58:25 PM (02:59:14) Vote to adopt the General Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal
Years 2018-2022. The motion passed 4-0.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
2. 07:00:03 PM (01:00:52) City Manager Recommendation on Regulations for Mobile Vending
and Commission Direction (Kukulski)
07:00:23 PM (01:01:13) Staff presentation
City Manager Chris Kukulski gave a presentation on mobile vending. There was a deliberate absence of a
draft ordinance. The goal was to have an opportunity to hear public feedback from the public as well as
the commission. There had been an attempt to get clarity about what policy would be beneficial to both
mobile vendors and brick and motor restaurants. The protection of public health, general public safety
and welfare was at the core of creating these regulations. Benefits were discussed, concerns, parking,
regulations, fees, location, hours (6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.), requirements (licenses), and considerations
were discussed.
The city manager talked about locations where mobile vending would be prohibited (in B2 and B3 zoning
districts, mobile vendors may operate from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., except that on Main Street between
Church Avenue and Grand Avenue mobile vendors may only operate from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and
9:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. The time limitation for Main Street is not applicable to a sidewalk vending cart as
defined in 34.05.020 which has been issued a sidewalk encroachment permit by the city and presents to
the city the written authorization of the owner of the property in front of which the sidewalk vending
cart intends to operate). Operational guidelines such as sales made toward sidewalks and away from the
right away was discussed. Exclusive use permits were discussed (mobile vendors cannot park where
exclusive use permits currently exist).
Mobile vending units must not be longer than 36 feet and utilities must be self-contained. Fee structure
(if approved) would be $25 for a business license, $225 for additional inspections, and $250 for operating
downtown.
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07:18:44 PM (01:19:34) Questions for Staff
CR Pomeroy asked what kind of restrictions the city could impose on food trucks and the width.
Staff stated public safety, health and general welfare. As far as width, state law states that the truck could
be no wider than 102 inches. These regulations also go for non-food trucks
CR Pomeroy asked the chief of police about the 9:30pm to 2am and the issues of night hours when the
weather got nicer. There were no real issues that law enforcement saw.
DM Andrus asked about the recommended hours of 6:00 a.m. - 11p.m. and the reasons for them.
The City Manager stated that Main Street had the benefit of 11k vehicles a day running through Main
Street. Parking would be tight during those hours and based on a parking study, an 85% threshold on
parking capacity the city should manage that issue better. Peak times and congestion and safety were
what lead to recommended operating times
DM Andrus asked about parking on private property. The city manager gave an example where the vendor
on private property had not created a problem as far as accessibility for a business. Staff sated that if there
was a problem generated a site plan modification could be asked for and granted if the site still functioned
as normal. Otherwise there would be a zoning violation. Fees were discussed in detail.
CR Mehl asked about Babcock and Mendenhall; why they did not have a similar time consideration being
narrow streets. The city manager stated that the traffic volume as a main consideration was lower. Staff
stated they wanted to spread business north and south to free up congestion on Main Street.
Mayor Taylor asked if they would need to pay fees to the city health department. Staff stated yes that
was correct. An additional valuation fee would be assed as well. A clarification was asked regarding what
60 decibels sounded like for noise compliance. The city manager stated that 60 decibels would be like a
generator that campers use. Noise regulations have a limit with music and they need to follow the current
nuisance laws. Agreements between food trucks and brick and motor restaurants was discussed.
07:39:02 PM (01:39:52) Recess
Mayor Taylor declared a commission recess until 10 minutes to 8.
07:50:04 PM (01:50:54) Meeting Resumed
Mayor Taylor resumed the city commission meeting at 7:50 p.m.
07:50:09 PM (01:50:59) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
07:50:47 PM (01:51:37) Marley McKenna, Public Comment
Stated that she appreciated the time and consideration taken on this. The parameters of the hours were
really positive and felt that there was an impact on parking on the side streets. Parking and safety was
extremely important. Enforcing hours were needed. Traffic flow needed to be taken into consideration.
07:53:59 PM (01:54:48) Babs Noel, Public Comment
Public Safety and health was discussed as well as parking. Mary Vant Hulls words were spoken to the
commission about her ideas on ordinance enforcement.
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07:56:22 PM (01:57:12) Mark Bannhman, Public Comment
Wondered when parking became okay to use privately for mobile vending. Exclusive use permits were
discussed. Was the city willing to incur after hour health inspections? More discussion needs to be done.
07:59:13 PM (02:00:03) Kelsy Shurg, Public Comment
Owns a merchandise truck and stated that as a fashion truck she agreed that they needed to be
regulated but felt that retail was different than food. The 10-9 slot would effect a retail clothing hour.
Asked for an amendment for retail specifically in order to recognize that merchandise trucks operated
differently than food trucks.
08:01:31 PM (02:02:21) David Josef, Public Comment
There was a study done on property taxes. The only way to pay property taxes, brick and motor stores
pay more to the city in order to have the parking needed for their businesses. When do people use the
parking spaces during peak hours? This issue came up when businesses need these spaces and how
many are utilized.
08:06:15 PM (02:07:05) Joe Cobb, Public Comment
Asked the city how they planned to handle 2 hour parking violations and if it had been discussed? If a
mobile vendor parked in front of their business was there a concern for public safety or warfare? Was it
okay for a truck to take up two parking spots? Was the city contradicting codes that were already in
place? These are questions posed to staff and the commission.
08:08:36 PM (02:09:26) Public Comment Closed
Mayor Taylor closed public comment.
08:08:44 PM (02:09:34) Questions of Staff
DM Andrus asked about commercial vehicle parking restrictions. Staff stated that commercial vehicles
had to comply with all parking restrictions. A question was also asked about food trucks only paying for
parking tickets and staying in place. Staff stated that they have heard that this was happening. There were
conversations where had with mobile vendors about this issue.
CR Pomeroy asked about side streets and how the issue of food trucks parking in the customers’ parking
spot. Staff stated that there was currently no regulations on side streets however, the new proposed rules
would have mobile vendors adhering to the parking rules.
CR Mehl asked staff to respond to the scenario of a food truck parking into a restaurants’ encroachment
area. The city attorney stated that congestion on the sidewalk was looked at and discussed. It was
recommended that a need to maintain a clear path of pedestrian traffic.
Mayor Taylor asked about encroachments and public safety. The city recognized that he property owner
gave exclusive use to the encroachment space. Parking to hold a space before opening was asked and
discussed. Compliance with all parking regulations was something that staff stressed needed to happen
but recognized that it would evolve with the current changes in downtown. The city attorney gave an
explanation of the difference between exclusive use and encroachment permits and how the plan was
drawn up.
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08:21:21 PM (02:22:11) Motion to direct the City Manager to return to the Commission with an
ordinance for provisional adoption regulating mobile vending as provided for in the City Manager's
recommendations.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
08:21:34 PM (02:22:24) Discussion
CR Mehl stated that this was a good approach when and where mobile vending was allowed in terms of
the recommendations.
DM Andrus thanked everyone who tried to have a discussion about this as well as staff who worked on
this. The choices were to do nothing or they could decide to approve the recommendation by the city
manager. She would approve them because so much time has been put into drafting this. This was a good
compromise and starting place. As the liaison to the parking commission, parking was a work in progress.
Surface lots was something that she would like to see back at the parking commission.
Mayor Taylor stated that he failed to see the difference between encroachments and exclusive use
permits. Asked for an amendment to include language of encroachments in the same place as the
exclusive use permits. Health inspections and looking at parking with the parking commission was
discussed.
CR Pomeroy stated that she understood both sides of food trucks and restaurants. And asked staff to
amend the motion to come back after one year of study how it affects current restaurants.
CR Mehl asked there be two suggested changes; one to require a report to come in a year from the time
of enactment to give the community time to adapt to it.
08:35:07 PM (02:35:57) Friendly Amendment that city staff will report back to the commission on the
efficacy of this effort no later than March 1, 2018.
08:35:22 PM (02:36:12) Discussion Continued
CR Mehl stated that the second suggested change talks about exclusive versus not substantial
encroachments.
The City Attorney talked about the Downtown sidewalk encroachment permit program. The
encroachment that was written into the proposal was the exclusive use permit. The mayor was looking
for a non-substantial encroachment type of permit for a sidewalk café.
08:37:08 PM (02:37:58) Amendment to the Motion that non-substantial encroachments for sidewalk
cafés be included in the definition.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
08:37:20 PM (02:38:10) Discussion
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There was no discussion.
08:37:29 PM (02:38:19) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion that non-substantial encroachments
for sidewalk cafés be included in the definition. The Amendment passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
08:37:55 PM (02:38:45) Vote on the Motion as Amended to direct the City Manager to return to the
Commission with an ordinance for provisional adoption regulating mobile vending as provided for in
the City Manager's recommendations, that City staff will report back to the Commission on the
efficacy of this effort no later than March 1, 2018, and that non-substantial encroachments for
sidewalk cafés be included in the definition. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
3. 08:58:35 PM (02:59:25) Legislative Update (Kukulski)
08:59:06 PM (02:59:56) Staff Presentation
City Manager Chris Kukulski was able to give a presentation the league of women voters to reach out to
people in our community to contact legislators around both fuel, transportation safety act and the
infrastructure investment property tax relief act. On Feb 22 at 3-6pm there would be a tentatively
scheduled hearing taking place to discuss the bridge and road transportation safety act. The work
continues on fending off tax increment finance bills. The city will continue to be involved with the State
to produce some kind of cap in regards to taxable values. A bill to recognize water source and water
source protection was discussed to get people to that hearing.
09:05:26 PM (03:06:16) Questions of Staff
Mayor Taylor asked about local legislators and getting in contact with them. Local hosting was
discussed.
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N. 09:07:17 PM (03:08:07) FYI/Discussion
• Assistant City Manager Rosenberry informed the Commission that budget presentations will be
held in the new conference room in the Stiff Building on Tuesday and Wednesday next week,
and Friday will be in the City Shops Training Room.
• City Manager Kukulski reminded the Commission that the Strategic Plan Values Discussion will
be held Wednesday at the Willson School at 6:30 p.m.
• Mayor Taylor asked the Commission if any of them would like Sanctuary City to be put on an
upcoming agenda.
O. 09:09:26 PM (03:10:16) Adjournment
Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 9:09 PM.
___________________________________
Carson Taylor
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Robin Crough
City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
___________________________________
Pearl Michalson
Deputy City Clerk
Approved on: ___________________________________
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, February 27, 2017
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Present
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Present
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Staff Present at the Dais: Assistant City Manager Anna Rosenberry, City Attorney Greg Sullivan, City
Clerk Robin Crough
A. 05:59:59 PM (00:01:42) Call to Order – 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. 06:00:07 PM (00:01:50) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:58 PM (00:02:41) Changes to the Agenda
Assistant City Manager Rosenberry requested that item E. Consent II, Item 1 be removed from the
agenda tonight.
D. 06:01:24 PM (00:03:07) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Appoint a Sub-Committee of Two Commissioners to Review the Pledged Securities and
Depository Bonds as of December 31, 2016 (Clark)
3. Approve the Request for Cash in Lieu of Parkland Dedication for the Sobo Lofts Site Plan, 718
West Babcock Street, Application 16534 (Rice)
4. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Task Order Number 1 with Environmental Systems
Research Institute (Esri) for ArcGIS Enterprise Consulting Services (Henderson)
5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 1 to Task Order Number 6 of the
Master Task Order Agreement with DOWL, LLC for Street and Land Agent Services for the Path
to the M Trails, Open Space and Parks Bond Project (Poissant)
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6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 4 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Sanderson Stewart for the Oak Street Improvements Project (Murray)
7. Ratify the Bozeman Municipal Court's Submission of the Grant Request to the Bureau of
Justice Assistance for $400,000 Over 36 Months to Implement the Bozeman Veterans
Treatment Court (Herrington)
8. Ordinance 1960 Final Adoption, Kable Subdivision Annexation Zone Map Amendment,
Located at 2406 Durston Road and 505, 515 and 525 North 25th Avenue, Application 16252
(WerBell)
9. Formal Cancelation of the March 13, 2017 City Commission Meeting (Crough)
06:01:29 PM (00:03:12) City Manager Overview
Assistant City Manager Rosenberry provided an overview of Consent Items 1-9.
06:03:26 PM (00:05:09) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Taylor closed public comment.
06:03:43 PM (00:05:26) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-9 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
E. Consent II
1. Authorize the Deputy Mayor to Sign the Letter of Support for the Bozeman Cultural Council's
Grant Application to the National Endowment for the Art's (NEA) "Art Works" Program for a
Public Performance of the Story Mill Community Opera (Poissant)
F. 06:04:01 PM (00:05:44) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
06:04:46 PM (00:06:29) Jerry Pape, Public Comment
Mr. Pape addressed a recent letter from Mayor Taylor and addressing change in Bozeman. He stated
that the Commission is creating the affordability problem in Bozeman. He stated that the quality of life is
much higher than affordable lots or wages.
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06:08:10 PM (00:09:53) Sam Thompson, Public Comment
Mr. Thompson stated that while in the military he took an oath to protect the constitution. He went on
the record as a strong opponent to the Sanctuary City issue discussed a few weeks ago.
06:09:31 PM (00:11:14) Public Comment Closed
Mayor Taylor closed public comment.
G. 06:09:35 PM (00:11:18) Special Presentation
1. 06:09:40 PM (00:11:23) Transportation Master Plan Update (Woolard)
Public Works Director Craig Woolard provided an update of the project, and introduced the team from
Robert Peccia and Associates. Jeff Key and Joe Gilpin discussed the third public meeting occurring this
Thursday at 6:30 PM at the high school. He discussed the timeline of having a draft, the community
outreach, the commenting platform, committed and recommended projects, the visionary major street
project, pedestrian facility recommendations, bicycle facility recommendations, the visionary active
transportation network, mode share projection scenarios, transportation demand management,
performance measures and targets, and seven primary goals that review performance measures and
targets. He also discussed corridor concept plans, addressed in the appendices. He noted the remaining
schedule.
06:30:20 PM (00:32:03) Questions of Presenter
Mayor Taylor asked about the March 27th resolution date. He discussed the potential of April 10th. He
thanked the presenter for the work they did with the community input.
H. 06:32:12 PM (00:33:55) Action Items
1. 06:32:16 PM (00:33:59) Public Hearing on Protests for Special Improvement District (SID)
Number 739 and Adoption of Resolution 4762, A Resolution to Create SID 739 for the Purpose
of Undertaking Certain Local Improvements to East Olive Street between South Black and
South Church Avenue, and South Church Avenue between East Babcock and East Olive Street
and Financing the Costs Thereof (Gamradt)
06:32:42 PM (00:34:25) Staff Presentation
Staff Engineering Kellen Gamradt discussed the adoption of the Resolution of Intent, the protest period,
the two written protests received, and seven letters of support. He discussed the costs and financing of
SID 739. He noted the insufficient amount of protests, and requested that the Commission adopt.
06:34:46 PM (00:36:29) Questions of Presenter
DM Andrus asked for clarification on the bid alternate, and whether it was included.
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CR Pomeroy asked about the low interest rate. Assistant City Manager Rosenberry responded in detail.
06:37:06 PM (00:38:49) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Taylor closed public comment.
06:37:29 PM (00:39:12) Motion that after hearing all protests, and finding them to be insufficient
under law to bar further proceedings, I hereby move to adopt Resolution 4762, Creating Special
Improvement District Number 739 for the Purpose of Undertaking Certain Local Improvements to East
Olive Street between South Black and South Church Avenue, and South Church Avenue between East
Babcock and East Olive Street and Financing the Costs Thereof.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:38:00 PM (00:39:43) Discussion
DM Andrus stated that this is the way street reconstruction is financed, and she supports the motion.
CR Mehl also supports the motion.
CR Pomeroy discussed the financing and interest rate.
CR Krauss stated that this is the full city’s subsidizing a neglected street, and he supports reconstructing
and financing in this manner.
Mayor Taylor stated that only two protests imply this is a supported project, and this is an economical
way to rebuild the streets that need it.
06:43:17 PM (00:45:00) Vote that after hearing all protests, and finding them to be insufficient under
law to bar further proceedings, I hereby move to adopt Resolution 4762, Creating Special
Improvement District Number 739 for the Purpose of Undertaking Certain Local Improvements to East
Olive Street between South Black and South Church Avenue, and South Church Avenue between East
Babcock and East Olive Street and Financing the Costs Thereof. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
2. 06:43:31 PM (00:45:14) Resolution 4780, Amending the City's Annual Budget for Water Fund,
Wastewater Fund, and Street Maintenance Fund Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending
June 30, 2017 to include the Purchase of Property at 801 North Rouse Avenue (Rosenberry)
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3. 06:43:31 PM (00:45:14) Resolution 4773, Authorizing the Purchase of 801 North Rouse
Avenue (Sullivan)
06:44:49 PM (00:46:32) Staff Presentation
City Attorney Greg Sullivan presented the option to purchase property at 801 North Rouse Ave. This is
the only non-City owned parcel on the block. The property owner approached the City if the City was
interested in the purchase. He noted some associated costs that would happen to improve the property
for use if purchased.
Public Works Director Craig Woolard stated the need of the property for equipment staging.
Assistant City Manager Rosenberry noted that this purchase was included in the Capital Improvement
Plan for the fall of FY18. This request adds the appropriations to the current year’s budget to move
forward with the purchase of the site. There is cash available in all three funds.
06:51:53 PM (00:53:36) Questions of Staff
CR Pomeroy asked about the difference of $75,000 and what the use would be.
CR Krauss asked about the appraisal price vs. asking price.
CR Mehl asked about the negotiation and appraisal price.
Mayor Taylor asked if the City Shops complex will outgrow this block in the future, and if it’s easier to
sell a full block if necessary in the distant future.
DM Andrus asked if moving this ups puts the City in any undesirable financial situation.
Director Woolard noted that the City will lose some property with the Rouse reconstruction.
06:59:03 PM (01:00:46) Public Comment on Action Item 2 and Action Item 3
Mayor Taylor opened public comment on Action Item 2 and Action Item 3.
06:59:21 PM (01:01:04) David Weston, Public Comment
He spoke for Renee Callahan, the property owner of a nearby lot, who is concerned that the property
will be rezoned. She is concerned about the potential rezoning of the entire block. Looking at the map,
he feels that there is enough space on the lot, as well as some mature trees that act as buffers. He asked
if it could be rezoned, and if so, to please consider putting a line of trees up.
07:03:37 PM (01:05:20) Public Comment Closed
Mayor Taylor closed public comment.
07:03:42 PM (01:05:25) Questions of Staff
Mayor Taylor asked about the plan for the trees. Director Woolard stated he planned to keep them.
07:04:17 PM (01:06:00) Public Hearing Closed
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Mayor Taylor closed the public hearing.
07:04:38 PM (01:06:21) Motion to adopt Resolution 4780, Amending the City's Annual Budget for
Water Fund, Wastewater Fund, and Street Maintenance Fund Appropriations for the Fiscal Year
Ending June 30, 2017 to include the Purchase of Property at 801 North Rouse Avenue.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:04:58 PM (01:06:41) Discussion
CR Mehl discussed his support.
CR Pomeroy agrees that this is a good piece of property for managing the equipment, and supports the
motion.
CR Krauss asked if the City is really spending $300,000 on a residential lot, which would be a parking lot.
DM Andrus stated that the City should take the long view on this property and supports the motion.
Mayor Taylor stated the benefit of owning the full lot and future building.
CR Krauss asked whether we have to rezone the block, and that the City does not rezone it.
CR Mehl stated that that isn’t on the table at this moment.
07:15:53 PM (01:17:36) Vote to adopt Resolution 4780, Amending the City's Annual Budget for Water
Fund, Wastewater Fund, and Street Maintenance Fund Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending June
30, 2017 to include the Purchase of Property at 801 North Rouse Avenue. The motion passed 4-1.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
07:16:16 PM (01:17:59) Motion to adopt Resolution 4773, Authorizing the City Manager and City
Attorney to take all steps necessary to purchase real property located at 801 North Rouse Avenue.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:16:31 PM (01:18:14) Discussion
CR Mehl supports the motion.
07:17:04 PM (01:18:47) Vote to adopt Resolution 4773, Authorizing the City Manager and City
Attorney to take all steps necessary to purchase real property located at 801 North Rouse Avenue. The
motion passed 4-1.
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Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
07:17:31 PM (01:19:14) Recess
Mayor Taylor called a break until 7:25 PM.
07:26:09 PM (01:27:52) Call to Order
Mayor Taylor called the meeting back to order at 7:26 PM.
4. 07:26:17 PM (01:28:00) Ordinance 1950 Provisional Adoption, Mobile Vending (Kukulski)
07:26:30 PM (01:28:13) Staff Presentation
City Attorney Greg Sullivan presented the provisional adoption of Ordinance 1950, regulating mobile
vending in the entire city. He discussed the history of the item, and addressed the two components that
the City Commission requested at the February 13, 2017 meeting. He provided definitions,
requirements, location restrictions, hours restrictions, mobile vending locations, operational guidelines,
the proposed fee structure, the next steps.
07:35:14 PM (01:36:57) Questions of Staff
CR Pomeroy asked about the fees, and if the $225 Mobile Vending fee is a new fee.
DM Andrus asked for the staff’s recommendation regarding regulating competition.
CR Krauss asked where the $225 fee would apply, and the interplay of the narrower side streets where
mobile vending is allowed. He also asked if the city differentiated between food and retail vendors. He
also asked about block parties and alcohol vending. He asked if there are any streets deemed too
narrow for mobile vending, and if the City did an analysis of that type. He asked if the ordinance calls out
places that would be encouraged for mobile vending.
DM Andrus asked if a truck can park on Main Street and not be open for business. She also asked about
parking tickets and stacking fines.
CR Pomeroy asked about the difference with retail trucks.
07:52:09 PM (01:53:52) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
07:52:28 PM (01:54:11) Kelley Krekelberg, Public Comment
Ms. Krekelberg requested a special use permit trial run for one year for fashion trucks to operate from
4:00 PM onward. She works closely and successfully with brick and mortars downstairs. She requested
for the special use permit for May, June, July, and August. She proposed she would manage an
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association to manage mobile vending.
07:55:46 PM (01:57:29) Kelsey Schurg, Public Comment
Ms. Schurg is the owner of Moda Fashion Truck, and requested an amendment with an exception for
fashion trucks to continue their business during retail hours. She reiterated Ms. Krekelberg’s comments.
She understands the safety concern of vending out the back of the trucks, and would be open to discuss
other options.
07:58:41 PM (02:00:24) Angela Fell, Public Comment
Ms. Fell just applied for business license to start a bake shop trailer, and is no longer sure how this is
going to work. She questioned the fees imposed on trailers as opposed to large businesses. She is
looking outside of Bozeman to conduct her business in the summer.
08:01:19 PM (02:03:02) Public Comment Closed
Mayor Taylor closed public comment.
08:01:51 PM (02:03:34) Motion that having considered public testimony, I move to provisionally adopt
Ordinance 1950.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:02:31 PM (02:04:14) Discussion
CR Pomeroy would like to pass this ordinance, and she may be interested in having non-food trucks
having a similar ordinance but with different operating hours.
CR Krauss would have liked to have seen the City propose more areas that are pro-mobile vending, or
places identified specifically on retail vending. He discussed the need for retail relief for non-food
vendors, since food vendors were somewhat accommodated for. He would vote for an amendment to
provide this relief. He discussed that downtown by its nature is a built environment.
DM Andrus stated that this has been discussed for years, but that the ordinance doesn’t prohibit
vending on side streets in the district. She understands that this is a compromise that is fair, and
supports the motion as is.
CR Mehl stated that this is a long time coming, the provisions are mostly good.
Mayor Taylor stated that this is primarily a safety issue. The plan for food trucks should work well. He
gets the issue that non-food trucks do not have some of the same safety issues, but all these trucks
would still cause congestion. He is open to passing the ordinance and then having further discussion. If
the Commission was to see this again, he’d like to see specific areas for trucks. He also commented on
the stacking tickets and revoking license issue.
08:18:53 PM (02:20:36) Vote that having considered public testimony, I move to provisionally adopt
Ordinance 1950. The motion passed 5-0.
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Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
08:19:08 PM (02:20:51) Motion to develop a similar ordinance with non-food trucks and that the City
Manager come back with an ordinance with separate hours of operation.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:19:40 PM (02:21:23) Discussion
CR Krauss would consider the change if the City Manager would come back with an area and a time
where non-food vending could occur. But he’s still not sure this should happen on Main Street.
08:21:28 PM (02:23:11) Commissioner Krauss withdrew his second. Mayor Taylor considered the
motion withdrawn upon discussion.
08:23:11 PM (02:24:54) Discussion
CR Mehl encouraged staff to research the rear entrance and spiral staircases. City Attorney Sullivan
clarified what adjusting the ordinance would look like, and that the City will still move forward with final
adoption of the current ordinance. He also discussed the nature of what would be legally acceptable
CR Krauss asked that the final adoption not be put on consent.
CR Pomeroy asked if this ordinance is final.
CR Mehl encouraged CR Pomeroy to speak with other Commissioners that may want to see additional
changes.
5. 08:27:12 PM (02:28:55) Presentation and Discussion on the Unified Development Code
Update, Article 5 - Project Design (Rogers)
08:28:18 PM (02:30:01) Staff Presentation
Tom Rogers, Senior Planner, provided additional detail on the direction of the code update, specific to
Article 5 – Site Design. He discussed that these updates integrate the Design Objectives Plan. He
discussed where does it apply, the applicability of the provisions, and how it works. He discussed the
Design Review Board participation, and the DRC’s scope in the future since the entryway corridor would
go away. Mr. Rogers discussed staff’s recommendation. He reminded the Commission that this will all
be back before them for the final UDC update.
08:40:50 PM (02:42:33) Questions of Staff
CR Mehl asked for an example of a departure. Mr. Rogers responded in detail.
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CR Krauss asked if the intention to replace the entryway corridor was to make the whole city an
entryway corridor. He asked about infill and development of land expanding the city’s area, and doesn’t
like the current juxtaposition written. He asked if this is detailed enough to remove the DRB. How will
these design standards increase affordability or reduce the cost of doing business? Will it reduce
regulatory review? He asked if he has received formal approval from other boards, or if it was just
information gathering. Community Development Director Marty Matsen clarified that the next step
would be completed draft before the Commission for review before it went back to the boards. CR
Krauss asked if there is any information that states what the boards have discussed.
DM Andrus asking about waiving restrictions in industrial zones. She also asked about eifs.
CR Pomeroy asked how this UDC update can help the housing inventory, and how come the developers
aren’t moving? She asked if the UDC update can help provide flexibility for small homes?
Mayor Taylor asked if the Blackmore Apartments would fit under this code? Under what situations
would the DRB still be used? He asked what the additional discussion on infill entails.
CR Krauss asked if Mr. Rogers could describe the architectural character that defines the regions
aesthetic.
09:22:59 PM (03:24:42) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
09:23:18 PM (03:25:01) Kevin Thane, Public Comment
Mr. Thane stated that the UDC update has been the impetus of the CAHAB to draw information out of
staff. He requested that the Commission make a motion to request that staff brings the update before
boards to go line by line. He stated that CAHAB proposed changes that apply to greenfield development.
He also discussed removing lot size restrictions. He is concerned the code does not allow creativity.
09:30:15 PM (03:31:58) Daryl Schliem, Public Comment
Mr. Schliem, CEO of the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce, thanked staff and stated that the UDC is very
close. The business community would like to see the standards go back to the Commission as opposed
to the DRB.
09:32:09 PM (03:33:52) Danica Jameson, Public Comment
Ms. Jameson, President and CEO of Greater Gallatin United Way, stressed the importance of affordable
housing. She stated that the Commission should take the affordable housing issue as a separate
discussion from the UDC.
09:35:17 PM (03:37:00) Public Comment Closed
Mayor Taylor closed public comment.
09:35:26 PM (03:37:09) Discussion
CR Krauss stated that if the City is going to have increased standards, the role of the DRB should be
lessened. He also talked about incentivizing affordable housing.
DM Andrus encouraged an additional discussion on infill.
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CR Pomeroy stated the City needs rules AND flexibility. She also wanted more inventory.
CR Mehl stated that it’s a mostly good effort that he’s mostly in support of. He doesn’t know at this
point the future of the DRB.
Mayor Taylor also thinks there should be a future discussion on infill. He also believes that the DRB still
has an important role. He stated that he believes the Commission will take up affordability at some
point.
CR Krauss discussed angled parking on the block frontage, and the City should plan for that.
Mayor Taylor also discussed angled parking.
09:53:41 PM (03:55:24) Closed Item
Mayor Taylor closed Action Item 5.
6. 09:53:44 PM (03:55:27) Appointment to the Bozeman Tree Advisory Board (BTAB)
(Michalson)
09:53:51 PM (03:55:34) Motion to appoint Mason Shaffer to the [Bozeman Tree Advisory] Board [with
an existing term expiring June 30, 2017].
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
09:54:01 PM (03:55:44) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Taylor closed public comment.
09:54:04 PM (03:55:47) Vote to appoint Mason Shaffer to the [Bozeman Tree Advisory] Board [with an
existing term expiring June 30, 2017]. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
7. 09:54:22 PM (03:56:05) Appointments to the Economic Development Council (EDC)
(Michalson)
09:54:30 PM (03:56:13) Motion to appoint both new applicants [Scott Mizner to an existing term
expiring February 1, 2018 and Eva Skidmore to an existing term expiring February 1, 2019] and the
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two reapplicants [Daryl Schliem and Rebecca Mahurin to updated terms expiring February 1, 2020 to
the Economic Development Council].
Commissioner ‐ Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor ‐ Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
09:54:53 PM (03:56:36) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Taylor closed public comment.
09:54:55 PM (03:56:38) Vote to appoint both new applicants [Scott Mizner to an existing term expiring
February 1, 2018 and Eva Skidmore to an existing term expiring February 1, 2019] and the two
reapplicants [Daryl Schliem and Rebecca Mahurin to updated terms expiring February 1, 2020 to the
Economic Development Council]. The motion passed 5‐0.
Commissioner ‐ Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor ‐ Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Deputy Mayor ‐ Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner ‐ Jeff Krauss: Approve
Mayor ‐ Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner ‐ Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner ‐ I‐Ho Pomeroy: Approve
8.09:55:07 PM (03:56:50) Appointments to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB)
(Michalson)
09:55:12 PM (03:56:55) Motion to approve the five reapplicants: Jason Delmue, Samuel Haraldson,
Jason Karp, Jennisse Schule, and Dillon Warn [to updated terms expiring on December 31, 2018, to the
Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board].
Commissioner ‐ Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner ‐ I‐Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
09:55:40 PM (03:57:23) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Taylor closed public comment.
09:55:44 PM (03:57:27) Vote to approve the five reapplicants: Jason Delmue, Samuel Haraldson, Jason
Karp, Jennisse Schule, and Dillon Warn [to updated terms expiring on December 31, 2018, to the
Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board]. The motion passed 5‐0.
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Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
9. 09:56:04 PM (03:57:47) Legislative Update (Taylor)
Mayor Taylor discussed a number of City representatives that recently testified on the gas tax. He
expects it will get out of committee. The local option tax is still in play. He thinks one TIF bill still lives.
09:57:32 PM (03:59:15) Extension of Meeting
Mayor Taylor extended the meeting until 10:10 PM.
09:57:39 PM (03:59:22) Discussion
CR Krauss provided an update on a number of bills he was following.
DM Andrus let the Commission know that the local option tax was Senate Bill 313.
I. 09:59:25 PM (04:01:08) FYI/Discussion
• Mayor Taylor stated that the Strategic Plan Retreat is 8-5 on Thursday, March 9th, and Friday,
March 10th, will go from noon to finish. He will try to put together a summation of progress for
the Commission Meeting on the 6th.
• Mayor Taylor stated that his State of the City will get done next week or at the end of March.
J. 10:03:28 PM (04:05:10) Adjournment
Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 10:03 PM.
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Carson Taylor
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Robin Crough
City Clerk
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Robin Crough
City Clerk
Approved on: ___________________________________
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