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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday,June 05,2017
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Present
Mayor-Carson Taylor: Present(Until 8:34 PM)
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Absent
Staff Present at the Dais: Interim City Manager Dennis Taylor, City Attorney Greg Sullivan,Assistant City
Manager Anna Rosenberry, City Clerk Robin Crough
A. 06:00:26 PM (00:03:53)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. 06:00:35 PM (00:04:02) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
06:01:20 PM (00:04:47) Passing of the Gavel
Mayor Taylor passed the gavel to Deputy Mayor Andrus to run the meeting.
C. 06:02:00 PM (00:05:27)Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:02:10 PM (00:05:37)Authorize Absence-Commissioner I-Ho Pomeroy
06:02:13 PM (00:05:40)Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of Commissioner Pomeroy. The
motion passed 4-0.
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:Absent
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E. 06:02:36 PM (00:06:03)Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Approve a Beer and Wine License for Backcountry Burger Bar, of Bozeman, Montana,to Sell
Beer and Wine at 125 West Main Street(Pitcher)
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign an Interlocal Agreement with Gallatin County for
an 800MHz Radio System (Winn)
4. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign a Conduit Management and Maintenance
Agreement with Bozeman Fiber for Fiscal Year 2017 (Fine)
5. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign the Notice of Award to Williams Civil Division, Inc.
for the 2017 Main and Willson Sewer Renovations Project(Gamradt)
6. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 1 to the Professional
Services Agreement with Robert Peccia and Associates for the Transportation Master Plan
Update (Hixson)
7. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 1 to Task Order Number 10
with DOWL to Obtain Right-of-Way on Baxter Lane between Ferguson Avenue and
Cottonwood Road for the Baxter Lane Roadway Improvements Project(Murray)
8. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 2 to the Professional
Services Agreement with Robert Peccia and Associates for Construction Phase Services for
Baxter Lane between Ferguson Avenue and Cottonwood Road for the Durston and
Cottonwood Roads Improvements Project (Murray)
9. Ratify the Interim City Manager's Signature on the Software License, Maintenance and
Support Agreement with Journal Technologies forJusticeWeb(Sullivan)
10. Resolution 4741, Creating a Payback District for the 2016 Bridger Drive Trunk Sewer Main
(Murray)
11. Resolution 4777,Authorizing the Midtown Urban Renewal District Technical Assistance Grant
Program and Authorizing the Bozeman Midtown Urban Renewal Board to Provide for the
Administration of the Program (Fine)
12. Resolution 4799, Intent to Modify Special Improvement Lighting District Number 730 for
Flanders Mills Subdivision Phase 1-7 (Clark/Neibauer)
13. Resolution 4804,Authorizing Change Order Number 1 with Montana Civil Contractors, Inc.to
the 5.3 Million Gallon Water Storage Tank Project (Murray)
14. Ordinance 1969 Final Adoption, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Exchange
Agreement for the Realignment of a Park Boundary in the West Manor First Addition
Subdivision with Privately Owned Tracts, Providing Contingencies and an Effective Date
(Poissant)
06:02:43 PM (00:06:10)City Manager Overview
ICM Taylor provided a brief overview of Consent Items 1-14.
06:09:13 PM (00:12:40) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
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06:09:30 PM (00:12:57)Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-14 as submitted. The motion
passed 4-0.
Manor-Carson Taylor: 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:Absent
F. 06:09:53 PM (00:13:20) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
G. 06:10:30 PM (00:13:57)Action Items
1. 06:10:36 PM (00:14:03) Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 (FY18) City Manager's
Recommended Budget(D.Taylor/Rosenberry)
06:10:48 PM (00:14:15)Staff Presentation
ICM Taylor discussed the nature of the FY18 budget to maintain current service levels.ACM Rosenberry
discussed the budget development process. She noted the City budget historical expenditures.She
discussed significant issues this year, including increased transportation funding,gas tax revenue from
the state, requests for added staffing, Marsy's Law implementation, and the strategic plan project.
There will be a change in fund balance of approximately$15.3 million. She discussed the largest projects
of the total approximate$111 million.She discussed the FY18 staffing additions,totaling 10 FTEs.She
noted the estimated ending balance for FY18 of approximately$5.4 million.She discussed General Fund
revenue sources,and the General Fund priorities.ACM Rosenberry presented the Street Maintenance
District,the Arterial&Collector District,the Tree Maintenance District, and utility information.She
discussed the estimated tax levy,staying at last year's levels.She provided a table explaining the$81
annual increase for FY18.She summarized the tentative schedule for upcoming budget work sessions.
06:47:23 PM (00:50:50)Questions of Staff
Mayor Taylor asked how much each mill costs the average taxpayer. He asked further about the gas tax
money the City will actually receive. He asked about a comparison with other cities. He asked if we've
been able to calculate what Marsy's Law will cost us.
CR Mehl asked about the estimate of decline in fines and general increased costs due to Marsy's Law.
Mayor Taylor asked how many more mills the City could levy if they wanted to. He asked about the
accuracy of the carryover estimate.
CR Mehl asked about estimated growth levels. He asked where the decrease in operations costs is
coming from. He asked why more money is spent on pipe repairs than wastewater. Development
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Review Engineer Shawn Kohtz responded. He asked if the increase in water comes from increase is use
or users.
CR Krauss thanked ACM Rosenberry for producing the budget and doing Assistant City Manager work.
He asked her to break down the City's increase in spending for FY18. He asked if the Street Maintenance
Assessment is still catchup from deferred maintenance, and the Arterial &Collector to build capacity. He
asked about personnel costs relative to capital.
DM Andrus asked if the reserve is at the same place as usual at this point.
07:17:42 PM (01:21:09) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:18:02 PM (01:21:29) Discussion
Mayor Taylor discussed the$81 dollar increase and property tax increases due to reappraisals. He
mentioned removing water and sewer services out of the increase.
CR Krauss discussed the reappraisal process and impact.The Commission discussed in detail. He
discussed the minimum reserve, and would like to see more.
CR Mehl asked if water and sewer are required base charges. He supports this budget and it's a good
start.
DM Andrus also thought the budget was a good start.
07:41:06 PM (01:44:33) Recess
DM Andrus called the Commission into recess until 7:50 PM.
07:50:05 PM (01:53:32) Call to Order
DM Andrus called the meeting back to order at 7:50 PM.
2. 07:50:14 PM (01:53:41)Fiscal Year 2018(FY18)Budget Work Session-Special Revenue Funds:
Community Development Fund, Building Inspection Fund,Tree Maintenance Fund (Forestry),
Community Housing Fund -Workforce Housing (Rosenberry)
07:50:40 PM (01:54:07)Staff Presentation on the Community Development Fund
ACM Rosenberry presented on the four main special revenue funds, out of a much larger number. She
started with the Community Development Fund expenditures and revenues. She discussed the use of
restricted cash in the fund.
08:02:11 PM (02:05:38) Questions of Staff
CR Mehl asked about the data collection consultant. He asked about the "other" category since it keeps
increasing. He also asked about the restricted cash and staffing in Community Development.
Mayor Taylor asked about the wage of the Historic Preservation Officer. He asked about the historic
building inventory.
CR Krauss asked about funding positions with the restricted cash. He asked whether the City has been
levying the General Fund for the Community Development Fund anymore.
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DM Andrus asked about the restricted revenues and their tie to applications.She asked about
Conservation Overlay expenditures.
08:19:59 PM (02:23:26) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:20:20 PM (02:23:47) Discussion
CR Krauss stated that the City should use restricted funds when possible.
CR Mehl asked about the spending of the Conservation Overlay funds.
Mayor Taylor agreed with previous comments.
DM Andrus stated they agreed to spend the entryway corridor money,and rollover the NCOD money,
and taking the$20,000 of regional planning efforts out of long-range planning.ADD LAST
08:26:35 PM (02:30:02)Staff Presentation on the Building Inspection Fund
ACM Rosenberry discussed the average fees and revenue estimates, and laid out expenditures.
08:31:34 PM (02:35:01)Questions of Staff
CR Krauss asked her rationale for estimates.
08:33:25 PM (02:36:52) Mayor Taylor Absent
Mayor Taylor left the meeting due to illness.
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Present
Mayor-Carson Taylor:Absent
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Absent
08:33:51 PM (02:37:18)Questions of Staff Continued
CR Mehl asked how we manage the number of inspections being done that are well above average.
08:36:33 PM (02:40:00) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:36:49 PM (02:40:16) Discussion
CR Krauss discussed the outward focus and tie to the strategic plan, and being more aware of inventory.
08:39:35 PM (02:43:02)Staff Presentation on the Tree Maintenance Fund
ACM Rosenberry discussed the proposed budget.
08:39:48 PM (02:43:15) Point of Order
CR Krauss asked if Deputy Mayor Andrus requested that he stay present despite a relative in this
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department to maintain a quorum. She requested that he stay.
08:42:48 PM (02:46:15)Questions of Staff
CR Mehl asked about the discrepancy between revenues and expenditures.
CR Krauss asked about the Emerald Ash Borer potential event. He asked about the department's search
for potential grants.
08:52:18 PM (02:55:45) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:52:36 PM (02:56:03)Staff Presentation on the Community Housing Fund
ACM Rosenberry discussed the revenues and expenditures for FY18.She discussed a recommendation
to fund$70,000 for administration of the affordable housing program.She noted that FY17
appropriations are not likely to be fully spent.
08:55:33 PM (02:59:00)Questions of Staff
CR Mehl asked about the$70,000 administrative costs. Community Development Director Marty
Matsen responded in detail.
CR Krauss asked Mr. Matsen if he's been approached about affordable housing projects.
DM Andrus asked about FY17 actual expenditures.
09:04:14 PM (03:07:41) Public Comment
DM Andrus opened public comment.
09:04:24 PM (03:07:51)Kevin Thane,Public Comment
Mr.Thane supports keeping the fund balance high.
09:05:14 PM (03:08:41)Heather Grenier,Public Comment
Ms. Grenier thanked the Commission,and mentioned the HRDC has three projects coming in in the next
year.
09:06:04 PM (03:09:31) Discussion
CR Mehl supports continuing the mills and rolling over the balance.
CR Krauss supports this budget approach. He also knows of some incoming projects.
DM Andrus also supports the three mills.
3. 09:09:37 PM (03:13:04) Continued from May 22, 2017: Spratt Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
to Allow Personal and Convenience Services in the M-1 (Light Manufacturing)Zoning District
at 304 Gallatin Park Drive,Application 17131(Quasi-Judicial) (Jadin)
09:10:11 PM (03:13:38)Staff Presentation
Planner Addi Jadin entered the staff report into the record.She discussed the previous hearing and the
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reason for the continuance, and the conditions of approval.She discussed the plan review criteria,the
intended uses, and design elements.
09:18:36 PM (03:22:03)Questions of Staff
DM Andrus asked about the trail in Condition 3.She asked Mr. Kohtz if there was any way to build a
sidewalk or path and maintain it while other work happens.
09:21:14 PM (03:24:41)Applicant Presentation
Cynthia Spratt has read the staff report and agrees with the conditions.They understand the situation
with Manley Road.They have personally spoken with all the neighbors and the neighbors are excited
about the project.
09:22:39 PM (03:26:06) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
09:22:54 PM (03:26:21)Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,public
comment, and all the information presented, 1 hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for application 17131 and move to approve the conditional use permit with conditions and subject to
all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd
09:23:13 PM (03:26:40) Discussion
CR Krauss thanked them for their investment.
CR Mehl is in agreement with the staff analysis.
DM Andrus supports the addition to the area.
09:24:11 PM (03:27:38) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials,public comment, and all the information presented, 1 hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for application 17131 and move to approve the conditional use permit with conditions
and subject to all applicable code provisions. The motion passed 3-0.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Mayor-Carson Taylor:Absent
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Absent
4. 09:24:25 PM (03:27:52) Ordinance 1975 Provisional Adoption, Clarifying Victims of Criminal
Bozeman Municipal Code Offenses are to be Provided Restitution (Sullivan)
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09:25:03 PM (03:28:30)Staff Presentation
City Attorney Greg Sullivan discussed the purpose of the ordinance and the clarification it provides.
09:26:32 PM (03:29:59) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
09:26:42 PM (03:30:09)Motion that after considering the staff memorandum and presentation, and
public comment, I hereby provisionally adopt Ordinance 1975.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
09:26:55 PM (03:30:22) Discussion
CR Mehl sees this as a clarification.
09:27:15 PM (03:30:42) Vote on the Motion that after considering the staff memorandum and
presentation, and public comment,I hereby provisionally adopt Ordinance 1975. The motion passed 3-
0.
Commissioner-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
MaVor-Carson TaVlor: Absent
Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
H. 09:27:25 PM (03:30:52) FYI/Discussion
1. ICM Taylor reminded the Commission that Ron Holyfield with SGR will be in town next week
scheduling meetings for the City Manager recruitment.
I. 09:28:02 PM (03:31:29)Adjournment
DM Andrus adjourned the meeting at 9:28 PM.
Carson Taylor
Mayor
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ATTEST:
Robin Crough
City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
Robin Crough
City Clerk
Approved on: AIA(UST , -DO 1-4
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