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Home My WebLink About04-17-17 City Commission Minutes co. THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES Monday,April 17,2017 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:Acting City Manager Chuck Winn,Assistant City Attorney Karen Stambaugh, City Clerk Robin Crough A. 06:00:26 PM (00:02:43)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 (00:02:51) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence C. 06:01:29 PM (00:03:46)Changes to the Agenda There were no changes to the agenda. D. 06:01:35 PM (00:03:52) Minutes 1. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from March 6, March 20, and March 27, 2017, and User Access to Linked Minutes "1._p 06:01:40 PM (00:03:57)Motion and Vote to approve the combined City Commission Minutes from March 6,March 20, and March 27,2017, as submitted. 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 Page 1 of 7 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,April 17,2017 E. 06:02:01 PM (00:04:18)Consent 1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres) f a 2. Appoint a Sub-Committee of Two Commissioners to Review Depository Bonds and Pledged Securities as of March 31, 2017 (Clark) "a 3. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Findings of Fact and Order for the West Winds Phase 7 and 8 Change to Conditions (Quasi-Judicial) (Saunders) 71 C_3 4. Approve the Final Plat for West Winds Subdivision Phases 7 and 8,Authorize the Director of Public Works to Execute the Same on Behalf of the City of Bozeman, and Authorize the Director of Community Development to Execute the Improvements Agreement on Behalf of the City of Bozeman (Jadin) Cmi 5. Authorize the Acting City Manager to Sign the Notice of Award to Knife River-Belgrade for the 2017 Street Improvements Project(Kerr) ~xG_ 6. Authorize the Acting City Manager to Sign the Task Order with Tetra Tech for 2017 Groundwater and Perimeter Methane Monitoring,Assessment of System Performance and Effectiveness at the Bozeman Landfill (Hixson) a 06:02:05 PM (00:04:22)City Manager Overview Acting City Manager Winn provided a brief overview of Consent Items 1-6. 06:03:44 PM (00:06:01) Public Comment There was no public comment. 06:03:57 PM (00:06:14)Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-6 as submitted. The motion passed 5-0. 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 F. 06:04:17 PM (00:06:34) Public Comment 06:05:27 PM (00:07:44)Andy Holloran,Public Comment Mr. Holloran requested that the City Commission reconsider the Black Olive application, as he has addressed a number of issues surrounding the project, including a reduction in density and an increase in parking,with 47 parking spaces and 47 dwelling units. He asked that it be placed on the agenda. G. 06:07:27 PM (00:09:44)Special Presentations Page 2 of 7 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,April 17,2017 1. City of Bozeman's Annual Clean-Up Day(Johnson) 06:07:42 PM (00:09:59)Special Presentation Neighborhood Coordinator Jessica Johnson provided information on the 2017 Clean-Up Day. Bozeman Beautification Advisory Board Chair Terry Quatraro provided further information.She also discussed the Beautification Awards. 2. State of the City(C.Taylor) 06:15:09 PM (00:17:26)State of the City Mayor Taylor provided the 2017 State of the City address, discussing achievements and challenges. H. 06:38:30 PM (00:40:47)Action Items 1. 06:38:33 PM (00:40:50) Public Hearing on Protests for Special Improvement District (SID) Number 740 and Adoption of Resolution 4772,Creation of Special Improvement District(SID) Number 740 for the Purpose of Undertaking Certain Local Improvements to North Ferguson Avenue between West Oak Street and Baxter Lane and to West Oak Street between Davis Lane and North Ferguson Avenue and Financing the Costs Thereof(Woolard) *11 tj 06:39:13 PM (00:41:30)Staff Presentation Public Works Director Craig Woolard provided additional context for the project. He discussed the SID and the 100%protest received from Gallatin County, as well as the waiver of protest received on the land. 06:42:22 PM (00:44:39)Questions of Staff CR Pomeroy asked about the waiver of protest. Assistant City Attorney Stambaugh explained why the waiver of protest remains. CR Krauss asked how long waivers of right to protest have been asked for and used. He also asked about the other neighboring properties, if they were also paying, and if that payment was proportional. He asked about the other boundaries of the park. He asked if these waivers were customary and numerous, and how the City has used them. DM Andrus asked if there is an alternative to making these improvements. CR Mehl asked further about adjoining properties and assessment methods. He also asked about upcoming traffic projections, as well as pedestrian safety. Mayor Taylor asked how this property will be especially benefitted by these improvements. CR Krauss asked about the school being built in the vicinity, as well as other extra-territorial use and benefits. He asked how these tax assessments are categorized, as well as about county RIDs. 07:03:15 PM (01:05:32) Public Comment Page 3 of 7 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,April 17,2017 There was no public comment. 07:03:38 PM (01:05:55)Motion that after hearing all protests, and finding them to be insufficient under law to bar further proceedings,I hereby move to adopt Resolution 4772, creating Special Improvement District Number 740 for the purpose of undertaking certain local improvements to North Ferguson Avenue between West Oak Street and Baxter Lane and to West Oak Street between Davis Lane and North Ferguson Avenue and financing the costs thereof. Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd 07:04:17 PM (01:06:34) Discussion CR Pomeroy stated the property owner waived the right to protest, and she supports the motion. CR Krauss discussed the nature of waivers staying with property. He agreed with the assessment, and the benefit of improving this property. DM Andrus supports the motion for a number of reasons. CR Mehl stated this supports safety and commerce of the community. Mayor Taylor agrees with the findings found in today's discussion, including that the property will be especially benefitted. CR Krauss added the importance of local schools in the area. 07:13:55 PM (01:16:12) Vote that after hearing all protests, and finding them to be insufficient under law to bar further proceedings,I hereby move to adopt Resolution 4772, creating Special Improvement District Number 740 for the purpose of undertaking certain local improvements to North Ferguson Avenue between West Oak Street and Baxter Lane and to West Oak Street between Davis Lane and North Ferguson Avenue and financing the costs thereof. The motion passed 5-0. 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-1-Ho Pomeroy:Approve 07:14:24 PM (01:16:41) Recess Mayor Taylor called a break until 7:25 PM. 07:25:45 PM (01:28:02) Call to Order Mayor Taylor called the meeting back to order at 7:25 PM. 2. 07:25:51 PM (01:28:08) Transportation Master Plan Presentation and Discussion (Woolard) Page 4 of 7 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,April 17,2017 07:26:03 PM (01:28:20)Staff Presentation City Engineer Rick Hixson introduced the Transportation Master Plan, being brought back on May 15t for final adoption. He introduced Jeff Key from Robert Peccia and Associates. He provided a summary and some highlights of the plan. He discussed the comment matrix in detail. 07:48:33 PM (01:50:50)Questions of Presenter CR Krauss asked about the study area boundary. He asked about the maintenance/funding comment. He asked about sidewalk maintenance funding. DM Andrus asked about the prioritization (or lack of) of recommendations. She asked about the Babcock/Mendenhall one-ways,and that it should be mentioned. She asked about road width for the future. She asked about the cost of RFBs, and specific to Kagy. She asked about sidewalk development. She asked about sign size. She asked about bicycle mode share national averages and comparison. She asked if there would be an executive summary. CR Mehl asked for clarity on the year in the plan. He asked about projected funding. He asked about concern for cross-sections. He asked about the incentives and targets. He asked about the emphasis of the plan on multi-modal transportation, and level of service standards. He asked about the involvement (or lack of) of other local governments,specifically the county. CR Pomeroy asked who decides how much construction the Public Works department executes.She asked how to avoid the inconvenience of construction. CR Krauss asked about the MSU-WTI Plan. He asked about severe crash locations. He discussed his preference of a prioritization and realistic scrutiny as to what the core of the plan is. CR Pomeroy asked why South 19th was constructed at least three times,and how can we prevent these situations with the City. Mayor Taylor asked about the process of approving the plan. 09:18:22 PM (03:20:39) Public Comment There was on public comment. 09:18:39 PM (03:20:56) Discussion CR Krauss stated his appreciation for the output this year. Mayor Taylor stated Mr. Key has done a great job with outreach. 3. 09:22:26 PM (03:24:43) Resolution 4779, Modification of Special Improvement Lighting District(SID) Number 728 for The Lakes at Valley West Phases 1-3 (Rosenberry) *1--4- 09:22:41 PM (03:24:58)Staff Presentation Assistant City Manager Anna Rosenberry discussed the modification to SILD 728. 09:25:09 PM (03:27:26) Public Comment There was no public comment. Page 5 of 7 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,April 17,2017 09:25:35 PM (03:27:52)Motion to approve Resolution 4779,Modification of Special Improvement Lighting District Number 728 for The Lakes at Valley West Phases 1-3. Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: 2nd 09:25:49 PM (03:28:06) Discussion DM Andrus stated SILDs work and she supports the motion. 09:26:14 PM (03:28:31) Vote to approve Resolution 4779,Modification of Special Improvement Lighting District Number 728 for The Lakes at Valley West Phases 1-3. 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 4. 09:26:30 PM (03:28:47)Appointment to the Trails, Open Space, and Parks (TOP) Committee (Michalson) ° C= 09:26:37 PM (03:28:54)Motion to reappoint Ron Brey to the Trails, Open Space, and Parks Committee (to a position with an updated term of April 15,2020.1 Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd 09:26:52 PM (03:29:09) Public Comment There was no public comment. 09:27:01 PM (03:29:18) Vote to reappoint Ron Brey to the Trails, Open Space, and Parks Committee[to a position with an updated term of April 15,2020.]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 Page 6 of 7 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,April 17,2017 5. 09:27:15 PM (03:29:32) Legislative Update(Andrus) , a 09:27:24 PM (03:29:41) Commission Presentation/Discussion Deputy Mayor Andrus reported that HB 339,the exempt well bill, passed. HB 573,the education/TIF bill, was tabled. HB 473,the gas tax bill, has had a number of amendments and is now at 4.5 cents. I. 09:29:44 PM (03:32:01) FYI/Discussion 1. Mayor Taylor reminded the Commission of Thursday's special meeting. 2. CR Krauss asked about reconsideration of the Black Olive project. 3. Assistant City Manager Winn reminded the Commission that staff will be going to the County Commission to answer questions regarding the sale of Oak Street right-of-way. J. 09:31:56 PM (03:34:13)Adjournment Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 9:31 PM. Carson Taylor Mayor ATTEST: B 02'' • • `rr tot G " �,•,•ityv&W 11V Co �10 , PREPARED BY: Robin Crough City Clerk Approved on: Page 7 of 7