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REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Robin Crough, City Clerk Anna Rosenberry, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from August 7, August 14, August 21, and August 28, 2017, Special Meeting Minutes from
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Regular and Special City Commission Minutes as submitted. SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the combined City Commission Minutes from
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Attachments: Draft Minutes Report Prepared on September 5, 2017
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, August 07, 2017
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Present
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present Staff Present at Dais: Interim City Manager (ICM) Dennis Taylor, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, City
Clerk Robin Crough, Deputy City Clerk Brenda Sweeney
A. 06:00:57 PM (00:04:47) 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. 06:01:08 PM (00:04:58) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:02:12 PM (00:06:02) Changes to the Agenda
ICM Taylor introduced CA Sullivan, who stated that Judge John Brown issued a restraining order that
addressed development under the NCOD guidelines. He stated the Black Olive application this
evening cannot be heard. He recommended that the item be rescheduled to a date certain. CA
Sullivan discussed when public comment could/should happen.
Mayor Taylor stated the proclamation will be moved before the public comment.
D. 06:05:27 PM (00:09:17) Minutes
1. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from June 5, June 26, July 10, July 17, and July 24, 2017,
Special Meeting Minutes from June 15 and June 22, 2017, and User Access to Linked Minutes
06:05:33 PM (00:09:23) Motion and Vote to approve the combined City Commission Minutes from June
5, June 15, June 22, June 26, July 10, July 17, and July 24, 2017, as submitted. The motion passed 5-0.
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Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
E. 06:06:04 PM (00:09:54) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Approve a Full Liquor License for Saddle Peak, LLC., of Bozeman, Montana to Sell Liquor at 5
West Mendenhall Street (Pitcher)
3. Appoint a Sub-Committee of Two Commissioners to Review Pledged Securities and
Depository Bonds as of June 30, 2017 (Clark)
4. Approve the Final Plat for the J&D Family, Phase 2 Subdivision Final Plat, and Authorize the
Director of Public Works to Execute the Same on behalf of the City of Bozeman, Application
17277 (Rogers)
5. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign a Purchase Agreement with Municipal Emergency
Services (MES) for Fire Department Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, Breathing Air
Compressors, and Thermal Imaging Cameras (Waldo)
6. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Agreement with B. and M. Daly
for Right-of-Way Purchase for Construction of Improvements to Baxter Lane between
Flanders Mill Road and Cottonwood Road (Murray)
7. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award to Central Excavation, Inc. for
Construction of a Stormwater Sediment Management Waste Facility (Mehrens)
8. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign Addendum 2 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Solstice Landscaping LLC for Landscaping Services (Gray)
9. Resolution 4835, Authorizing Change Order Number 3 with DLM Contracting, Inc. to the South
University Area Sewer Main Interceptor and Water Main Extension Project (Murray)
10. Resolution 4836, Approving the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment Number 4 with Dick
Anderson Construction, Inc. for Bozeman Sports Park Phase One Utilities (Poissant)
06:06:08 PM (00:09:58) City Manager Overview
ICM Taylor provided a brief overview of Consent Items 1-10.
06:09:48 PM (00:13:38) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:10:18 PM (00:14:08) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-10 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
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Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
F. 06:10:33 PM (00:14:23) Mayoral Proclamation
1. Proclamation Regarding Domestic Violence
Mayor Taylor read a proclamation regarding domestic violence. He asked representatives
from HAVEN to accept the proclamation. He noted the work the City does to address domestic
violence in the community.
G. 06:14:40 PM (00:18:30) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
06:15:24 PM (00:19:14) Erin Shattauer, Public Comment
Ms. Shattauer discussed the HAVEN group “End the Silence” and thanked the City’s work. She discussed
that the community needs to do more.
06:18:34 PM (00:22:24) Angie Quila, Public Comment
Ms. Quila is a survivor, and discussed the support she received. She asked for community action and
support.
06:20:00 PM (00:23:50) Kristin Glasheen, Public Comment
Ms. Glasheen is a multi-generation survivor, and she discussed education on healthy relationships.
06:21:52 PM (00:25:42) Leanne Harbor, Public Comment
Ms. Harbor discussed her survival story. She discussed shame.
06:22:52 PM (00:26:41) Daryl Behrent, Public Comment
Mr. Behrent discussed that three minutes isn’t enough for public comment, and asked the Commission
to consider yielding time.
06:23:34 PM (00:27:24) Point of Clarification
Mayor Taylor discussed public comment. CA Sullivan clarified that public comment cannot be considered
on Black Olive II this evening.
06:26:02 PM (00:29:52) Clara Pinkus, Public Comment
Ms. Pinkus stated that Bozeman needs to preserve the character of downtown and nearby
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neighborhoods. She asked the City to form a task force to address the issue of transitional zones.
06:28:27 PM (00:32:17) Julie Maxwell, Public Comment
Ms. Maxwell stated she does not have a problem with building height, but with parking requirements.
H.
2. Proclamation Regarding Domestic Violence
I. 06:32:09 PM (00:35:59) Action Items
1. 06:34:09 PM (00:37:59) A Preliminary Plat for Flanders Mill Phase 7 Major Subdivision to
Modify an Existing Preliminary Plat, Subdividing 25.27 Acres into 26 Residential Lots, a Park,
and Two Open Space Lots, and to Amend a Condition of Approval; Located East of Flanders
Mill Road and North of the Alignment of Oak Street and is Legally Described as a Portion of
Lot 1R-3, Flanders Mill Subdivision Phase 3, Application 17266 (Quasi-Judicial) (Saunders)
06:34:40 PM (00:38:30) Staff Presentation
Policy and Planning Manager Chris Saunders presented the amendment to the portion of the originally
approved subdivision in 2014. The new proposal aggregates a number of parcels. He made one
correction in Condition 9 for a spelling mistake on Windrow Drive. He stated there has been no public
comment, and staff and the Planning Board recommend approval.
06:40:30 PM (00:44:20) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked why the applicant was requesting the condition be removed. She asked about the
open space “u.”
Cr. Krauss asked if the center lozenge would be altered.
Cr. Mehl asked how density would change with this application.
Mayor Taylor asked who owns the land that the water would be directed to.
06:45:36 PM (00:49:26) Applicant Presentation
Scott Bechtel, with Bechtel Architects, discussed the park and the importance of this phase in the
subdivision, as well as the consolidation of the lots.
06:47:36 PM (00:51:26) Questions of Applicant
Cr. Mehl asked if the applicant had seen and approved of the staff report.
06:47:58 PM (00:51:48) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
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06:48:15 PM (00:52:05) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for application 17266 and move to approve the preliminary plat with conditions and subject to all
applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
06:48:42 PM (00:52:32) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy discussed the importance of the changes and supports the motion.
Cr. Mehl discussed changing of the word Window to Windrow.
06:49:53 PM (00:53:43) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for application 17266 and move to approve the preliminary plat with conditions and
subject to all applicable code provisions. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
2. 06:50:05 PM (00:53:55) Black Olive II Site Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness for 202
South Black Avenue, Application 17265 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
06:50:18 PM (00:54:08) Staff Presentation
CA Sullivan suggested considering rescheduling this meeting to a date certain after this Friday.
06:50:48 PM (00:54:38) Motion to reschedule the Black Olive II meeting to October 31, 2017 for
discussion purposes.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
06:51:03 PM (00:54:53) Discussion
Cr. Krauss asked the City Attorney when the discussion should happen.
Mayor Taylor discussed date options, and that September 18th is the first date this can happen. The
Commission and staff discussed further dates.
06:55:46 PM (00:59:36) Friendly Amendment to change the rescheduled date to October 2, 2017.
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06:56:11 PM (01:00:01) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
06:56:23 PM (01:00:13) Emily Tolego, Public Comment
Ms. Tolego asked why the discussion could not be rescheduled until next week.
06:57:29 PM (01:01:19) Discussion
Mayor Taylor stated that the City does not want to deter public comment if the item gets rescheduled.
06:58:19 PM (01:02:09) Vote on the Motion to reschedule the Black Olive II meeting to October 2,
2017. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
3. 06:58:34 PM (01:02:24) Appointment(s) to the Board of Ethics (Crough)
06:58:46 PM (01:02:36) Motion to appoint Mary Jane McGarity to a term expiring July 31, 2019, and
Melissa Frost to a term expiring July 31, 2019 [to the Board of Ethics].
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
06:59:05 PM (01:02:55) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:59:11 PM (01:03:01) Discussion
Cr. Mehl thanked recently resigned Chair Chris Carraway for his service, and thanked the two
reappointments for their continued service.
06:59:46 PM (01:03:36) Vote on the Motion to appoint Mary Jane McGarity to a term expiring July 31,
2019, and Melissa Frost to a term expiring July 31, 2019 [to the Board of Ethics]. The motion passed 5-
0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
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Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
4. 06:59:57 PM (01:03:47) Appointment(s) to the Northeast Urban Renewal Board (NURB)
(Crough)
06:59:55 PM (01:03:45) Discussion
Mayor Taylor asked if this item was a repeat from the previous meeting. City Clerk Crough clarified these
were new applicants. Since the mayor did not speak with the new applicants he moved the item to the
next meeting, Monday, August 14, 2017.
07:00:34 PM (01:04:24) Recess
Mayor Taylor called for a short recess.
07:01:34 PM (01:05:24) Meeting Resumed
Mayor Taylor resumed the meeting.
J. 07:01:35 PM (01:05:25) FYI/Discussion
• Paul Neubauer thanked the Commission for their work on Black Olive II.
• Cr. Mehl thanked Mr. Neubauer for his service on the Planning Board.
K. 07:03:29 PM (01:07:19) Adjournment
Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 7:03 PM.
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, August 14, 2017
THE MEETING RECORDING BEGINS AFTER THE EXECUTIVE SESSION, AT ITEM C.
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Present
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present Staff Present at the Dais: Interim City Manager (ICM) Dennis Taylor, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan,
City Clerk Robin Crough, Assistant City Manager (ACM) Chuck Winn, Assistant City Attorney (ACA) Karen
Stambaugh
A. Call to Order – 5:30 PM EARLY START TIME - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM.
B. Executive Session
1. Save Bozeman, Inc. et al. v. City of Bozeman (Cause DV-17-665C)
05:32:00 PM Motion to close this portion of the meeting for litigation [pursuant to Sect. 2-3-203(3),
MCA, finding that discussion would have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the City].
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
05:32:00 Discussion
CA Sullivan clarified that this is a finding that the Commission has historically made.
05:32:30 PM Vote on the Motion to close this portion of the meeting for litigation [pursuant to Sect. 2-
3-203(3), MCA, finding that discussion would have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the
City]. The motion passed 5-0.
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Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve 05:32:00 Commission Meeting Closed for Litigation
Mayor Taylor closed the meeting for the executive session.
A separate set of minutes have been prepared for the Executive Session.
06:18:52 PM (00:05:04) Call to Order
Mayor Taylor called the meeting back to order at 6:18 PM.
C. 06:19:06 PM (00:05:17) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
D. 06:19:55 PM (00:06:07) Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Taylor stated that he will move the proclamation and special presentation to be before public
comment.
E. 06:20:32 PM (00:06:44) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Approval of Depository Bonds and Pledged Securities as of June 30, 2017 (Clark)
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Land
Solutions, LLC for Development Review Services (Saunders)
4. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 1 to the Professional
Services Agreement and Task Order 3 with Leland Consulting Group for Midtown Economic
Development and Corridor Revitalization Expertise (Fine)
5. Resolution 4815, Adoption of the Bozeman Pond Park Expansion Master Plan (Poissant)
6. Resolution 4837, Creating an Annual Transfer from the Parking Services Operating Reserve to
the Parking Services Long Term Maintenance Reserve (Meece)
06:20:35 PM (00:06:47) City Manager Overview
ICM Taylor provided a brief overview of Consent Item 1-6. He clarified one date correction on Resolution
4815.
06:23:14 PM (00:09:26) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
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06:23:23 PM (00:09:35) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-6 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
F. 06:23:45 PM (00:09:57) Mayoral Proclamation
1. Navy Week Proclamation
Mayor Taylor read a mayoral proclamation regarding Navy Week. He discussed that the US
Navy Band will be playing tomorrow night at the Farmers’ Market.
G. 06:25:38 PM (00:11:50) Special Presentation
1. Navy Week
The Rear Admiral discussed the role of the Navy. There will also be a concert with the Navy
Band at the library and Museum of the Rockies. He thanked the City for their hospitality.
H. 06:27:47 PM (00:13:59) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
06:29:18 PM (00:15:30) Ellen Stevenson, Public Comment
Ms. Stevenson discussed the recent events in Charlottesville, North Carolina, and that we all need to be
united to achieve the best result. She discussed the negative nature of 5 story buildings in the B-3.
06:30:59 PM (00:17:11) Gary Taver, Public Comment
Mr. Taver stated that he wishes to work with the City to remove the Swim Center bulkhead.
06:32:01 PM (00:18:13) Matt Yovich, Public Comment
Mr. Yovich discussed the benefits of the bulkhead at the Swim Center, and listed them.
06:34:38 PM (00:20:50) Nancy Schultz, Public Comment
Ms. Schultz encouraged the Commission to look at purchasing the Emerson lawn. She discussed the
public support for keeping the property public.
06:36:39 PM (00:22:51) Shavonne Gilmarten, Public Comment
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Ms. Gilmarten is a swim coach, and feels strongly that the addition of a bulkhead will be extremely
beneficial to her program.
06:38:11 PM (00:24:23) Jerry Reisig, Public Comment
Mr. Reisig is an activities director at the high school, and he sees the value in having the bulkhead at the
Swim Center. He discussed that this gives Bozeman the ability to hold a meet, and is excited about the
bulkhead.
Mayoral Proclamation
1. Navy Week Proclamation
Special Presentation
1. Navy Week
I. 06:39:54 PM (00:26:06) Action Items
1. 06:39:59 PM (00:26:11) Decision Regarding Initiation of Legislative Zoning Process to Affirm
and Readopt the Inclusion of Subchapter 4B (Guidelines for the B3 Commercial Character
Area) into the Design Guidelines for the Bozeman Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
District (NCOD) (D. Taylor / Matsen / Sullivan)
06:40:21 PM (00:26:33) Staff Presentation
City Attorney Greg Sullivan stated that tonight’s item is to initiate the process to readopt Subchapter 4B.
06:41:45 PM (00:27:57) Questions of Staff
There were no questions of staff.
06:41:54 PM (00:28:06) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
06:42:04 PM (00:28:16) Lisa Kirk, Public Comment
Ms. Kirk stated that she hopes this means the Commission will be reevaluating 4B. She and Save
Bozeman would like to be involved in a public process.
06:43:42 PM (00:29:54) Randy Peters, Public Comment
Mr. Peters thanked the Commission for revisiting Resolution 4598. He asked that this not be a two week
process, but instead a community dialogue.
06:45:57 PM (00:32:09) Jeanne Wilkinson, Public Comment
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Ms. Wilkinson, a member of BHPAB and BPAG, thanked the Commission for their reconsideration of this
item.
06:47:58 PM (00:34:10) Jack Ranieri, Public Comment
Mr. Ranieri stated that the NCOD needs a hard look. He discussed the importance of neighborhood
character. He discussed what downtown has turned into.
06:51:11 PM (00:37:23) Elizabeth Darrow, Public Comment
Ms. Darrow thanked the Commission for reviewing and revaluation the legislative process for 4B. She
discussed the neighborhood character of her neighborhood. She asked for time to review the issue.
06:53:50 PM (00:40:02) Marjorie Smith, Public Comment
Ms. Smith stated that Save Bozeman isn’t a NIMBY group, as it affects everyone. She stated she received
no notice for the design codes.
06:57:07 PM (00:43:19) Larry Johnson, Public Comment
Mr. Johnson thanked the Commission for the opportunity to provide input on the neighborhood
guidelines. Mr. Johnson asked for ample time to comment on this decision.
06:58:23 PM (00:44:35) Brian Segel, Public Comment
Mr. Segel is happy this will be revisited, and asked the Commission to not be afraid of change.
07:01:30 PM (00:47:42) Clara Pinkus, Public Comment
Ms. Pinkus stated that a lot of people beyond the immediate neighbors feel strongly about this. She
doesn’t believe the larger, new developments fit in with downtown Bozeman. She asked the City to look
into downtown becoming a historic district.
07:03:30 PM (00:49:42) Loretta Domnesheski, Public Comment
Ms. Domnesheski referenced the Core Values for everyone to participate.
07:04:22 PM (00:50:34) Paul Neubauer, Public Comment
Mr. Neubauer stated his pleasure that the guidelines are being revisited.
07:06:42 PM (00:52:54) Glen Monahan, Public Comment
Mr. Monahan reads the paper every day and stated that he didn’t read anything about these changes in
2015. He does not agree that the proposed changes are appropriate for downtown.
07:08:36 PM (00:54:48) Stuart Mitchell, Public Comment
Mr. Mitchell agrees with those that have spoken before. He asked the Commission to demonstrate to
them that they value their opinions more than that of the developers and give the process more than 15
days.
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07:10:26 PM (00:56:38) Questions of Staff
Mayor Taylor asked staff if they want to respond to any public comment. CA Sullivan stated that the
Element hotel and 5 West was approved before Resolution 4598. He stated he believes that 4B only
applies to the B-3. Downtown is a designated historic district.
07:12:37 PM (00:58:49) Motion to direct the City Manager to commence a process that will present the
City Commission for its consideration a resolution or ordinance affirming and readopting the inclusion
of Subchapter 4B (Guidelines for the B3 Commercial Character Area) into the Design Guidelines for the
Bozeman Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD).
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:13:02 PM (00:59:14) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated that 4B is currently a part of the guidelines, and he thinks this needs to be
reconsidered to provide clarity and predictability.
Cr. Mehl associates himself with Cr. Krauss.
DM Andrus stated she appreciates the public comment and supports the motion.
Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion.
Cr. Krauss clarified that this will be going in front of some of the citizen advisory boards.
Mayor Taylor supports the motion in part because the pending litigation will take months or more, and
certainty and predictability are a value we need to affirm.
07:15:47 PM (01:01:59) Vote on the Motion to direct the City Manager to commence a process that
will present the City Commission for its consideration a resolution or ordinance affirming and
readopting the inclusion of Subchapter 4B (Guidelines for the B3 Commercial Character Area) into the
Design Guidelines for the Bozeman Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD). The motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
2. 07:16:08 PM (01:02:20) Resolution 4816, Establishing a 17% Increase to Street Maintenance
District Assessments for Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) (Donald)
07:16:27 PM (01:02:39) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald discussed the assessment and monetary increases.
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07:17:34 PM (01:03:46) Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl asked if this was in the recently passed budget, and if this is the third year of increases. He
asked what next year’s estimate will be. Assistant City Manager Rosenberry stated that the CIP will drive
next year’s estimate, which the City has not received yet.
07:19:46 PM (01:05:58) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:20:07 PM (01:06:19) Motion to adopt Resolution 4816, establishing a 17% increase in Street
Maintenance District Assessments for FY 2018, making the assessment rate $0.025506 per assessable
square foot.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
07:20:35 PM (01:06:47) Discussion
Cr. Mehl discussed the role of the assessment in pulling the City out of the infrastructure hole.
Cr. Pomeroy stated this is a necessary increase.
Cr. Krauss stated this actually funds the department. He discussed the history of its creation.
Mayor Taylor addressed the deferred maintenance problem, and this is the last step.
07:26:20 PM (01:12:32) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4816, establishing a 17% increase in
Street Maintenance District Assessments for FY 2018, making the assessment rate $0.025506 per
assessable square foot. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
3. 07:27:02 PM (01:13:14) Resolution 4817, Establishing a 63% Increase to Arterial & Collector
Street Maintenance District Assessments for Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) (Donald)
07:27:22 PM (01:13:34) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald discussed that the totals collected and the assessment for the average
residential lot.
07:28:06 PM (01:14:18) Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl asked for next year’s estimate.
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07:28:47 PM (01:14:59) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:29:10 PM (01:15:22) Motion to adopt Resolution 4817, establishing a 63% increase in Arterial and
Collector Street Maintenance District Assessments for FY 2018, making the assessment rate $.008900
per assessable square foot.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:29:49 PM (01:16:01) Discussion
DM Andrus stated this is a large increase, but it covers construction and maintenance issues.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees that this is a huge increase, but necessary.
Cr. Krauss discussed the history of paying for road maintenance and the City paying their share.
Cr. Mehl stated that the Commission has committed that every penny of the gas tax goes into this fund.
Mayor Taylor supports the motion, and clarified how the gas tax has lowered this and that future
Commissions will continue to do so.
07:36:13 PM (01:22:25) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4817, establishing a 63% increase in
Arterial and Collector Street Maintenance District Assessments for FY 2018, making the assessment
rate $.008900 per assessable square foot.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
4. 07:36:26 PM (01:22:38) Resolution 4818, Establishing a 15% Increase to Tree Maintenance
District Assessments for Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) (Donald)
07:36:38 PM (01:22:50) Recusal
Cr. Krauss recused himself of this vote due to a family member in the department.
07:37:07 PM (01:23:19) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald discussed the total collection for this district and the annual assessment.
Parks, Recreation, Forestry, and Cemetery Director Mitch Overton discussed what the assessment will
be next year.
07:38:13 PM (01:24:25) Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl asked about the maximum assessment.
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07:38:44 PM (01:24:56) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
07:38:54 PM (01:25:06) Clara Pinkus, Public Comment
Ms. Pinkus noted the importance of this assessment to be ready for the emerald ash borer.
07:39:37 PM (01:25:49) Motion to adopt Resolution 4818, establishing a 15% increase in Tree
Maintenance District Assessments for FY 2018 making the assessment rate $.003312 per assessable
foot.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:40:00 PM (01:26:12) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy stated this is very important for taking care of trees.
Cr. Mehl also supports the motion, as this is money well spent.
Mayor Taylor supports the motion, as the benefit affects the full community, especially due to the ash
borer.
07:42:47 PM (01:28:59) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4818, establishing a 15% increase in
Tree Maintenance District Assessments for FY 2018 making the assessment rate $.003312 per
assessable foot. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Abstain
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
07:43:07 PM (01:29:18) Commission in Recess
Mayor Taylor called a recess until 7:50 PM.
07:53:54 PM (01:40:06) Call to Order
Mayor Taylor called the meeting back to order at 7:54 PM.
5. 07:54:03 PM (01:40:15) Ordinance 1974 Provisional Adoption, Regulating Short Term Rentals
(Stambaugh / Winn)
07:54:14 PM (01:40:26) Staff Presentation
ACM Winn discussed the two motions in front of the Commission tonight. He discussed the history of
the issue coming before the Commission. He provided the definitions of the STR types. He discussed
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what types the ordinance permits where. He also discussed the grace period and grandfathering in
detail. He also discussed the recommended fees in a separate resolution. He specifically addressed a
couple public comments.
08:07:43 PM (01:53:55) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked if the grandfathering goes with the property or the owner. He asked if an owner would
be able to hire a person to live there and act in their stead as an owner.
DM Andrus asked for clarification on how grandfathering works.
Cr. Mehl asked about licensing requirements, and how dwelling unit was defined. He asked if there was
a difference between R-5 and B-2M, and why not treat them the same. He asked Fire Chief Waldo if the
department was okay with self-certifying. He asked ACM Winn if this with the estimated fees will pay for
itself.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the Zoning Commission’s rejection of the ordinance.
Mayor Taylor asked for clarification on Type 2. He asked for the types of proof for current operation. He
asked for clarification for an operating duplex in R-1 that has been grandfathered in.
08:27:10 PM (02:13:22) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
08:27:18 PM (02:13:30) Robert Black, Public Comment
Mr. Black discussed the fees, and that the fees are exorbitant. He asked the Commission to consider a
drastic reduction for the CUP fee.
08:29:33 PM (02:15:45) Deanna Campbell, Public Comment
Ms. Campbell stated there is a lot of confusion about this ordinance. She stated the City has taken from
her her right to use her property to its best use.
08:32:44 PM (02:18:56) Kellen Milani, Public Comment
Ms. Milani stated that she runs a short-term rental, and has a problem with her personal information
being public. She thinks type 3 rentals should be allowed. She also believes the fees are too high.
08:35:05 PM (02:21:17) Paul House, Public Comment
Mr. House discussed the high cost of the CUP. He also discussed the type 3 designation.
08:37:01 PM (02:23:13) Clara Pinkus, Public Comment
Ms. Pinkus discussed the zoning disparities in Bozeman and that everyone should be treated on an equal
playing field.
08:39:17 PM (02:25:29) Jason Delmue, Public Comment
Mr. Delmue stated there is no data to ban short term rentals.
08:41:41 PM (02:27:53) Marilee Brown, Public Comment
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Ms. Brown discussed her experience with successful renters. Her rental will not be included with the
new ordinance, and she asked that owner-occupied be allowed in all zones. She asked the Commission
to do two amendments. She asked that parking be reconsidered. She also did not agree with listing
information publicly.
08:45:08 PM (02:31:20) Beth Antonopoulos, Public Comment
Ms. Antonopoulos thanked staff and Commission for drafting this ordinance. She discussed
grandfathering and asked that to be separated from the date of the effective policy. She discussed a
number of concerns and approvals of the proposed ordinance.
08:48:24 PM (02:34:36) Jack Ranieri, Public Comment
Mr. Ranieri discussed his STR and the positive experience he’s had. He asked how his property qualified.
08:50:59 PM (02:37:11) Sam Mitchell, Public Comment
Mr. Mitchell asked if there are non-conforming sites seeking grandfathering, if the administrative CUP
would still include neighbor notification. He is also concerned about the grandfathering issue.
08:53:55 PM (02:40:07) Questions of Staff
Mayor Taylor asked staff to follow up on a few questions in public comment. ACM Winn stated that only
the registration fee is annual. CA Sullivan clarified the B-3 question. Policy and Planning Manager Chris
Saunders stated the noticing for both CUPs would be the same.
Cr. Krauss asked about grandfathering.
Cr. Mehl asked about renting an ADU.
09:02:47 PM (02:48:59) Motion that having reviewed and considered the proposed ordinance, public
comment, recommendation from the Zoning Commission, and all the information presented, I hereby
adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 17185 and move to provisionally adopt
Ordinance 1974.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
09:03:06 PM (02:49:18) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated that there has been a lot of work putting this together and he will not submitting any
amendments. He discussed the importance of relying on different zoning.
Mayor Taylor asked ACA Stambaugh if there was a recommended amendment as discussed earlier. The
Commission discussed in detail.
09:09:47 PM (02:55:59) Friendly Amendment to the Motion to change the definition of owner to:
Owner includes any part owner, joint owner, tenant in common, joint tenant, tenant by the entirety,
or lessee with exclusive possession under a valid lease or rental agreement.
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09:10:25 PM (02:56:37) Discussion
Cr. Mehl asked if the definition implies a renter is an owner. The Commission discussed in some detail.
09:14:33 PM (03:00:45) Amendment to the Motion to change Section 8, a. Proof of Operation: proof of
operation prior to August 8, 2016.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
09:15:07 PM (03:01:19) Discussion
DM Andrus discussed her intent of the grandfathering.
Cr. Mehl supports the amendment, as this issue has been going on for a long time, but he prefers the
start of the calendar year.
Cr. Krauss discussed how much the ordinance has changed in the last few months. He is going to vote
no, as the City should govern by effective dates of ordinances.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with the Zoning Commission that STRs do not cause serious problems to
neighborhoods.
Cr. Mehl supports this from the beginning of the year.
Mayor Taylor stated that he voted against the grandfathering clause. He is okay with the January 1,
2017 date.
09:27:55 PM (03:14:07) Deputy Mayor Andrus withdrew the amendment.
09:27:58 PM (03:14:10) Amendment to the Motion to change Section 8, a. Proof of Operation: proof of
operation prior to January 1, 2017 to be shown by one or more of the following...
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
09:28:26 PM (03:14:38) Point of Clarification
CA Sullivan discussed the intent of this in regards to the effective date. The Commission discussed.
09:30:22 PM (03:16:34) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to change Section 8, a. Proof of
Operation: proof of operation prior to January 1, 2017 to be shown by one or more of the following...
The amendment passed 3-2.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
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09:30:38 PM (03:16:50) Discussion Continued
Cr. Krauss is not voting for this ordinance because of the amendment.
Cr. Mehl discussed the iteration of this issue and how we got to this point.
DM Andrus supports the motion, as it’s a good compromise.
Cr. Pomeroy making money is hard and does not support the motion.
Mayor Taylor discussed the phenomenon of STRs. He discussed neighborhood integrity. He discussed
that that STRs can take away affordable housing from renters. He discussed having a clause revisiting
effectiveness in a year or so.
09:43:48 PM (03:30:00) Vote on the Motion as Amended that having reviewed and considered the
proposed ordinance, public comment, recommendation from the Zoning Commission, and all the
information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 17185
and move to provisionally adopt Ordinance 1974, changing the definition of owner to: Owner includes
any part owner, joint owner, tenant in common, joint tenant, tenant by the entirety, or lessee with
exclusive possession under a valid lease or rental agreement, and changing Section 8, a. Proof of
Operation to read: proof of operation prior to January 1, 2017 to be shown by one or more of the
following… The motion passed 3-2.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
09:44:13 PM (03:30:25) Motion that having provisionally adopted Ordinance 1974, I move to direct
staff to bring back a fee resolution and take all other steps necessary to implement short term rental
regulations consistent with the provisionally adopted ordinance.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
09:44:31 PM (03:30:43) Discussion
Cr. Mehl stated this will be a future point to discuss fees.
09:44:53 PM (03:31:05) Vote on the Motion that having provisionally adopted Ordinance 1974, I move
to direct staff to bring back a fee resolution and take all other steps necessary to implement short
term rental regulations consistent with the provisionally adopted ordinance. The motion passed 3-2.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
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Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
6. 09:45:08 PM (03:31:20) Staff Recommendation on Strategic Plan Process (D. Taylor)
09:45:12 PM (03:31:24) Staff Presentation
ICM Taylor discussed the current state of the Strategic Plan and discussed the action steps determined
by staff. He stated this discussion will come back before the Commission on September 11, 2017.
09:48:46 PM (03:34:58) Questions of Staff
DM Andrus asked about some missing strategies, and where they went. She was missing 1.4, 2.4, 4.6,
5.3, and 7.5 from the May 15, 2017 document adopted by the Commission.
Cr. Krauss stated that he doesn’t see the Commission’s input in this document.
Mayor Taylor asked for the difference between ongoing or post-2020.
7. 09:56:55 PM (03:43:07) Appointment to the City Planning Board (Crough)
09:57:12 PM (03:43:24) Motion to appoint John Lavey [to the City Planning Board] to the rest of this
term [expiring January 31, 2019].
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
09:57:20 PM (03:43:32) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
09:57:29 PM (03:43:41) Vote on the Motion to appoint John Lavey [to the City Planning Board] to the
rest of this term [expiring January 31, 2019].
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
8. 09:57:42 PM (03:43:54) Appointment(s) to the Northeast Urban Renewal Board (NURB)
(Crough)
09:58:06 PM (03:44:17) Discussion
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Mayor Taylor stated he has not followed up with all involved and will move this item to August 28, 2017.
J. 09:58:32 PM (03:44:44) FYI/Discussion
09:58:34 PM (03:44:46) Meeting Extended
Mayor Taylor extended the meeting until 10:05 PM.
• Clerk Crough reminded the Commission they received their packets in hand for Thursday’s
meeting, and reminded all of the special meeting at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 17, 2017.
K. 09:59:13 PM (03:45:25) Adjournment
Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 9:59 PM.
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THE CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Present
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present Staff Present at the Dais: Assistant City Manager (ACM) Chuck Winn, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan,
City Clerk Robin Crough
A. 06:03:40 PM (00:04:28) Call to Order – 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM.
B. 06:03:49 PM (00:04:37) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:04:45 PM (00:05:33) Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Taylor clarified that this is a work session and described the public comment process for the
evening.
D. 06:06:05 PM (00:06:53) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
E. 06:06:31 PM (00:07:19) Action Items
1. 06:06:35 PM (00:07:23) Work Session of the Bozeman City Commission Regarding Proposed
Changes to the City’s Zoning, Subdivision, and Other Land Use Regulations (Chapter 38,
Bozeman Municipal Code) (known as the “UDC Update”) (Rogers)
06:07:01 PM (00:07:49) Staff Presentation
Planner Tom Rogers clarified that this is a work session to initiate the review of the UDC Update. He
introduced Bob Bankford from Makers Architecture as the consultant working on the project. Policy and
Planning Manager Chris Saunders and Community Development Director Marty Matsen were also
present to discuss the item. He discussed the upcoming schedule of hearings, how public comments
have been compiled, the public process, and what will not be discussed.
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06:14:20 PM (00:15:08) City Attorney
CA Sullivan asked for clarification on previously formally reviewed and adopted changes of the last
years.
06:18:17 PM (00:19:05) Presentation Continued
Mr. Rogers discussed where the updates were available for viewing. Mr. Bankford provided an overview
of the approach, considering the Growth Policy implementation, making the code easy to use and
administer, balance predictability, and emphasize form. Mr. Rogers discussed the major initiatives of the
project. He discussed in further detail the amendments made to date. He explained the organization of
the development code. He discussed an overview of the public comment received to date, summarized
into daylight plane, organization, driveway and garage design, parking, NCOD relationship, prescriptive
design requirements, and the relationship of block frontage with other standards. He summarized two
earlier public discussions occurring this day, including a zone edge transition discussion focusing on the
NCOD, and the design community discussion focusing on a prescriptive approach, process, and blank
wall treatment. He summarized how the Commission should initiate the approach, and three
alternatives provided in the staff report.
06:39:47 PM (00:40:35) Questions of Staff
Mayor Taylor asked how future discussion would be organized. Staff discussed options.
Cr. Mehl discussed how the Planning Board and Zoning Commission addressed their multiple meetings.
CA Sullivan clarified that tonight is a work session, and amendments can begin next week.
Cr. Krauss asked what actions the Commission could take this evening.
Mayor Taylor asked about the process for advising and directing staff.
06:45:52 PM (00:46:40) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
06:46:24 PM (00:47:12) Scott Friemuth, Public Comment
Mr. Friemuth discussed Article 5, Building Design. He discussed the unique community and design
guidelines, and how this mirrors Boise’s design guidelines. He is concerned that it is difficult to legislate
the aesthetic issues that this code does.
06:50:09 PM (00:50:57) Lisa Kirk, Public Comment
Ms. Kirk referenced her previous public comment, and discussed setbacks on behalf of Save Bozeman.
She discussed a number of issues and options she would propose in the zone edge transition. She
requested combining a section with the NCOD process to progress the less contentious parts of the UDC.
06:53:02 PM (00:53:50) Paul Neubauer, Public Comment
Mr. Neubauer thanked Mr. Rogers for his work on the project. He referenced the Planning Board’s
memo to the Commission. He discussed the zone interfaces and setbacks. Mayor Taylor thanked Mr.
Neubauer for his service.
06:57:12 PM (00:58:00) Alan Kirk, Public Comment
Mr. Kirk discussed block character and the NCOD, and he’d like to see more block character protections
reintroduced into the code. He also asked for more specific transition zones.
07:00:37 PM (01:01:25) Randy Peters, Public Comment
Mr. Peters discussed the zone edge transition and the importance of block character. He also requested
severing this piece of the UDC to discuss the issue with more time.
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07:02:00 PM (01:02:48) Jane Davidson Hoffman, Public Comment
Ms. Hoffman spoke as a member of BPAG and referenced position papers the group has submitted. She
proposed an amendment to the use of alleys in the area. She asked for amendment that addresses the
width of alleys, and something to address traffic issues in the alleys.
07:05:17 PM (01:06:05) Richard Canfield, Public Comment
Mr. Canfield discussed the public comments submitted by BPAG, of which he summarized, including
ADUs, alleys, and historic preservation.
07:08:32 PM (01:09:20) Heather Grenier, Public Comment
Ms. Grenier, representing the HRDC, discussed previous submitted public comments, and encouraged
flexibility, diversity, and creativity, as Bozeman grows and affordability becomes a challenge.
07:09:50 PM (01:10:38) Jack Ranieri, Public Comment
Mr. Ranieri discussed downtown as a historic district, and how new buildings are out of scale and out of
place. He stated he did not agree with increased high density housing downtown.
07:12:16 PM (01:13:04) Questions/Discussion
The Commission discussed the process for tonight and upcoming meetings. The Commission discussed
whether to proceed, with varying opinions.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if the draft was final, and how much was added/removed. She asked how user
friendly it was. She asked if the design community was met with. She asked if it was possible to make
the document smaller. Staff discussed options in great detail. She asked if signage would be discussed.
She asked about the document’s online accessibility.
07:32:07 PM (01:32:55) Reference Time Stamp
DM Andrus discussed the necessity of time and length that this project entails, and the importance of
this. She liked the idea of discussing transition further.
Cr. Krauss discussed that a large document like this removes good judgment, which he would rather
require of staff and the Commission.
Cr. Mehl discussed the new code sets minimums, which were asked for.
Mayor Taylor discussed growth and the demands it’s putting on Bozeman. He discussed balance. He
also discussed environmental implications and his preference of building up and density, and walkability.
07:52:43 PM (01:53:31) Reference Time Stamp
Mayor Taylor asked what staff would like the Commission to focus on at this point. Staff responded in
detail, asking the Commission to look at Articles 1, 2, and 3 for next Thursday’s meeting.
Cr. Krauss discussed the use of evaluating code vs. projects the Commission wants. He worries this sets
up some projects to fail. He is also concerned parking is left out. Mayor Taylor stated the Downtown Plan will be crucial in this document.
DM Andrus discussed process and the Design Review Board, and departures. She asked what
protections were put in place regarding block character. The Commission and staff discussed in detail
prescriptive code and the NCOD.
Cr. Krauss added in considering what the character of the road is as well and the Transportation Plan.
Cr. Mehl discussed that the UDC does address transition zones, so this will be discussed.
08:18:48 PM (02:19:36) Discussion
Mayor Taylor discussed process for the next meeting, including public comment. CA Sullivan described
the public hearing process. The Commission discussed.
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F. 08:29:04 PM (02:29:52) FYI/Discussion
• The Commission acknowledged there will be a quorum on Saturday, August 19, 2017 from
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Bozeman Fire Station 3 for the Firehouse 5K.
G. 08:30:07 PM (02:30:55) Adjournment
Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 8:30 PM.
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, August 21, 2017
THE MEETING RECORDING BEGINS AFTER THE EXECUTIVE SESSION, AT ITEM E.
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Present
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present Staff Present at the Dais: Acting/Assistant City Manager (ACM) Chuck Winn, City Attorney (CA) Greg
Sullivan, City Clerk Robin Crough
A. 05:30:00 PM - Call to Order – 5:30 PM EARLY START TIME - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North
Rouse
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
B. 05:30:30 PM - Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 05:31:00 PM - Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Taylor stated he would hold the executive session for approximately 90 minutes, and then
either continue it until finished or resume at the end of the meeting, depending on how it went.
D. 05:32:00 PM - Executive Session
1. Work Session to Determine the List of Semi-Finalists for City Manager
05:32:30 Commission Meeting Closed for Privacy Interests
The Mayor closed to the public this portion of the meeting pursuant to Sect. 2-3-203(3), MCA, as
discussion relates to a matter of individual privacy and the Mayor determined the demands of the
individuals’ privacy clearly exceed the merits of public disclosure. The right of individual privacy was not
waived by the individuals about whom the discussion pertained.
A separate set of minutes have been prepared for the Executive Session.
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07:06:00 PM Commission Recess
Mayor Taylor called the Commission into recess until 7:20 PM.
07:21:57 PM (00:10:06) Call to Order
Mayor Taylor called the meeting back to order at 7:21 PM.
E. 07:22:09 PM (00:10:18) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Approve the Final Plat for the Valley Meadows Major Subdivision and Authorize the Director
of Public Works to Execute the Same on behalf of the City of Bozeman (Quasi-Judicial) (Rogers)
3. Authorize the Mayor the Sign the Findings of Fact and Order for Flanders Mill Phase 7
Amended Subdivision Preliminary Plat, Application 17266 (Quasi-Judicial) (Saunders)
4. Authorize the Acting City Manager to Sign a Construction Agreement with Armitage Electric
for Parking Lot Lighting at City Hall (Gray)
5. Authorize the Acting City Manager to Sign the Notice of Award to Knife River - Belgrade for
the Oak Street Improvements Project from 15th Avenue to 19th Avenue (Murray)
6. Authorize the Acting City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Agreement with Montana State
University to Implement a Drought Communications Research Project (Ahlstrom)
7. Authorize the Acting City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. (AE2S) for the
Improvement of the Drought Monitoring Tool and Updates and Maintenance to the Web
Portal (Ahlstrom)
8. Authorize the Acting City Manager to Sign a Public Access and Utility Easement with Folkvord
Investments, LLC for the Bozeman Midtown Urban Renewal District Lighting and Streetscape
Project (Fine)
9. Authorize the Acting City Manager to Sign a Public Access and Utility Easement with Insurance
Unlimited of Bozeman, LLC for the Bozeman Midtown Urban Renewal District Lighting and
Streetscape Project (Fine)
10. Authorize the Acting City Manager to Sign a Public Access and Utility Easement with PDI
Investments, LLC for the Bozeman Midtown Urban Renewal District Lighting and Streetscape
Project (Fine)
11. Authorize the Acting City Manager to Sign a Public Access and Utility Easement and
Memorandum of Understanding with CJ&J, LLC for the Bozeman Midtown Urban Renewal
District Lighting and Streetscape Project (Fine)
07:22:14 PM (00:10:23) City Manager Overview
ACM Winn provided a brief overview of Consent Items 1-11.
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07:26:00 PM (00:14:09) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:26:16 PM (00:14:25) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-11 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
F. 07:26:36 PM (00:14:45) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
G. 07:27:36 PM (00:15:45) Action Items
1. 07:27:39 PM (00:15:48) Resolution 4819, Establishing Rates for Water Service (Donald)
07:27:52 PM (00:16:01) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald explained the 2% rate increase, which was discussed during the budget.
No public comment was received.
07:28:22 PM (00:16:31) Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl clarified 66 cents, not percent.
07:28:39 PM (00:16:48) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:28:51 PM (00:17:00) Motion to adopt Resolution 4819, Establishing Rates for Water Service, to
increase Water rates by 2% effective on September 1, 2017.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:29:04 PM (00:17:13) Discussion
Cr. Mehl discussed the intent of increases water rates and supports the motion.
Cr. Pomeroy concurred.
07:29:46 PM (00:17:55) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4819, Establishing Rates for Water
Service, to increase Water rates by 2% effective on September 1, 2017. The motion passed 5-0.
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Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
2. 07:29:58 PM (00:18:07) Resolution 4820, Establishing Rates for Wastewater Service (Donald)
07:30:09 PM (00:18:18) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald explained the 2% rate increase, which was discussed during the budget.
No public comment was received.
07:30:40 PM (00:18:49) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:30:55 PM (00:19:04) Motion to adopt Resolution 4820, Establishing Rates for Wastewater Service,
to increase Wastewater rates by 2% effective on September 1, 2017.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:31:12 PM (00:19:21) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy reiterated that the increases are needed.
07:31:43 PM (00:19:52) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4820, Establishing Rates for
Wastewater Service, to increase Wastewater rates by 2% effective on September 1, 2017. The motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
3. 07:31:55 PM (00:20:04) Resolution 4781, Adopting the Midtown Urban Renewal District
Action Plan (Fine)
07:32:23 PM (00:20:32) Staff Presentation
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Economic Development Director discussed the proposed Midtown Action Plan. He discussed alignment
between this and other City plans, specifically the goals of the Community Plan. He also discussed the
2006 N. 7th Design and Connectivity Plan and aligned goals. He also discussed the 2009 Economic
Development Strategy. He finally discussed the Midtown Urban Renewal Plan. He introduced Alysa
Pyszka from Leland Consulting. Ms. Pyszka walked through the plan purpose, infrastructure plans, prior
public engagement, and the Midtown vision. The purpose is to attract private investment, by providing
incentives. She discussed infrastructure plans in detail, including regional infrastructure and private
plans.
DM Andrus asked if the regional plan is going forward regardless of what happens on the private side.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about transportation, and what that would mean for bus systems. She asked if the
City will be challenged for infill and density. CA Sullivan answered in detail. She asked who would pay
the private investment costs. Cr. Krauss stated that the City would pay for infrastructure investment
with TIF money. Cr. Pomeroy asked for the final timeline of reaching the plan’s goals. Cr. Krauss
responded that time is of the essence. Cr. Pomeroy asked if this plan will provide housing.
Ms. Pyszka discussed the prior public engagement process, building on several other city plans. She
walked through a number of images displaying the Midtown vision.
08:00:06 PM (00:48:15) Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl asked about the Department of Transportation’s role in the corridor. Economic Development
Specialist David Fine explained the constraints in some detail.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the reduced speed limit.
Mayor Taylor asked about shuttling bikes to 8th.
DM Andrus asked where this plan will be available online for viewing.
Cr. Krauss asked about the timeliness of the plan. He asked about the financing of five-story buildings
with mixed uses. He asked if the School Board has been talked to about this.
08:11:58 PM (01:00:07) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
08:12:13 PM (01:00:22) Nolan Campbell, Public Comment
Mr. Campbell discussed how these incentives will encourage development.
08:13:12 PM (01:01:21) Motion to adopt Resolution 4781, adopting the Midtown Urban Renewal
District Action Plan.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
08:13:26 PM (01:01:35) Discussion
Cr. Krauss discussed that this has been 14 years in the making, and that time is the essence. The intent
of this plan is to encourage development. He discussed having an action team that can help move
proposals forward. He further discussed the intent of the action plan.
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DM Andrus also endorses the plan, and likes it because it’s putting something out there and getting it
done.
Cr. Mehl thanked the staff and consultants for their work, and strongly supports the plan. He
appreciates the veining out of multi-modal transportation. He encouraged staff to continue working
with the Department of Transportation. He noted the upcoming parking discussion.
Cr. Pomeroy thanked those involved in getting this together, and pleased that it will produce more
housing and reduces sprawl.
Mayor Taylor noted the role of Cr. Krauss in bringing this to fruition. The shift to Economic Development
staff has also helped. He discussed the public/private partnership. He remains concerned of the safety
issues.
08:30:13 PM (01:18:22) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4781, adopting the Midtown Urban
Renewal District Action Plan. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
H. 08:30:27 PM (01:18:36) FYI/Discussion
• City Clerk Crough reminded the Commission of the UDC Special Meeting on Thursday at 6:00
PM, and that they were delivered their packets.
• Cr. Pomeroy thanked the city for what they are doing with water.
• CA Sullivan discussed the January 1, 2017 grandfathering clause for short-term rentals to clarify
for the public.
• ACM Winn informed the Commission that Neighborhood Coordinator interviews were this
Friday.
I. 08:34:32 PM (01:22:41) Adjournment
Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 8:34 PM.
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THE CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Present
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present Staff Present at the Dais: Interim City Manager (ICM) Dennis Taylor, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan,
City Clerk Robin Crough
A. 06:01:53 PM (00:05:32) Call to Order – 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
B. 06:02:02 PM (00:05:41) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:02:52 PM (00:06:31) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:03:02 PM (00:06:41) Authorize Absence – Deputy Mayor Andrus
06:03:07 PM (00:06:46) Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of Deputy Mayor Andrus. The
motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
E. 06:03:25 PM (00:07:04) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
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06:04:26 PM (00:08:05) Chris Clow, Public Comment
Mr. Clow spoke in support of detached ADUs. They created a detached ADU to conduct a rental.
06:06:46 PM (00:10:25) Susan Riggs, Public Comment
Ms. Riggs, on behalf of the Bozeman Downtown Partnership, reiterated the public comment submitted
on August 14th. She highlighted the top ten issues and comments.
F. 06:08:17 PM (00:11:56) Action Items
1. 06:08:20 PM (00:11:59) Public Hearing of the Bozeman City Commission Regarding Proposed
Changes to the City’s Zoning, Subdivision, and Other Land Use Regulations (Chapter 38,
Bozeman Municipal Code) (known as the “UDC Update”) (Rogers)
06:08:35 PM (00:12:14) Procedure
Mayor Taylor discussed how public comment would work on an extended item such as this. Public
comment procedures were discussed, with public comment happening at each article, which will be
discussed at different and determined dates. Staff will discuss one article at a time with important
changes.
06:15:21 PM (00:19:00) Staff Presentation
Tom Rogers, Senior Planner, joined by Community Development Director Martin Matsen and Policy and
Planning Manager Chris Saunders, entered the staff report and public comment into the record. He
asked that the Commission make a general motion to allow grammatical and spelling error corrections
without individual motions. He discussed the public process, overall themes, the focus of the themes,
page numbers, what has been added and changes, and the evolution of the current draft. He discussed
the themes of Growth Policy implementation, site plan review criteria and integration of Bozeman
Design Objectives, form based codes, and the growing community. He noted the various focuses in
updating the document. He discussed the page count in detail. He discussed the completed changes to
date. He finally addressed the evolution of the draft and the public’s input. He discussed the seven
proposed articles making up the structure of the UDC. The most changes are in Article 3 and 5. He went
through each article and described the primary changes for each article. He provided detail of the
substantive changes to Article 3 – Zoning Districts and Land Use. Article 4 – Community Design – had a
few substantive changes. Article 5 – Project Design – had significant changes. There were both new
sections and minor revisions to the existing document. Article 6 – Natural Resource Protection – had no
significant changes. Article 7 – Definitions – has changes.
06:40:46 PM (00:44:25) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked how public comment is organized for the Commission’s review. He discussed the need
for organization of public comment by subject. He asked how can he consider public comment on the
dais without having an index on hand.
Cr. Mehl asked about the public comment summaries provided at the end of the staff report.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about page 19 of the staff report, Chapter 4 – Community Quality, and its
relationship to a later statement of “simplifying community.” She asked about the application to the
whole city and not just the entryway corridors, and what is the advantage to doing so. Mr. Saunders
further elaborated on the use of overlays.
Mayor Taylor asked about the accessibility of public comment topics and assistance from the Clerk’s
office.
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Cr. Krauss stated that the Commission still does not have access this evening to the specific public
comment, as it’s not presented at the end of the staff report as per usual.
07:06:17 PM (01:09:56) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
07:07:22 PM (01:11:01) Jeanne Wilkinson, Public Comment
Ms. Wilkinson commented on Article 3, and whether or not the NCOD should prevail in transitions. She
encouraged the Commission to decide the NCOD should prevail over the UDC, but only if the Subchapter
4B discussion includes more public input.
07:10:46 PM (01:14:25) Daryl Behrent, Public Comment
Mr. Behrent is concerned of development in mixed-use zones, and the balance of residential vs.
commercial, as well as parking in that balance. He asked for a minimum amount of mixed-use.
07:13:38 PM (01:17:17) Nancy Schultz, Public Comment
Ms. Schultz discussed the Emerson lawn, seeing no transition zone that would make that acceptable in
the area. She believes the B-3 zoning line should be moved. She is worried of losing the historical and
open space.
07:15:54 PM (01:19:33) Ben Lloyd, Public Comment
Mr. Lloyd recognized the time and effort of staff. As a member of the UDC Advisory Committee, he was
surprised by the content of Article 5. He discussed the difficulty of design meeting the code. He
suggested a preface of “how to use this code.”
07:18:16 PM (01:21:55) John Hosking, Public Comment
Mr. Hosking discussed the greatness of Bozeman, and asked the Commission to demand the very best
with this code. It is important to preserve the neighborhoods and character of the town.
07:20:22 PM (01:24:01) Alan Kirk, Public Comment
Mr. Kirk stated he has not heard a response from the Commission on severing the zone edge transition
from the UDC update. He discussed the usefulness of the public meetings held on the UDC update the
previous week.
07:23:43 PM (01:27:22) Randy Peters, Public Comment
Mr. Peters stated that citizens need more time to understand the changes to the UDC. He agreed with
severing some pieces of these for more time for consideration.
07:26:34 PM (01:30:13) Point of Clarification
CA Sullivan asked the intent of further procedure including public comment.
07:28:22 PM (01:32:01) Recess
The Commission went into recess until 8:40 PM.
07:49:20 PM (01:52:59) Call to Order
Mayor Taylor called the meeting back to order at 7:49 PM.
07:49:32 PM (01:53:11) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission, recommendation of the Planning Board, and
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all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application
15320 and move to approve the zone text amendments as shown in the July 28, 2017 Unified
Development Code draft and direct the city manager to return to the commission with an ordinance
codifying these text amendments along with other text amendments previously approved by the
commission but not yet adopted by ordinance.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:50:34 PM (01:54:13) Motion to Table.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:50:48 PM (01:54:27) Vote on the Motion to Table. The motion tied 2-2.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Disapprove
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Disapprove
07:51:12 PM (01:54:51) Point of Order
Cr. Krauss asked if there are any extraordinary noticing required for the tie-breaking. CA Sullivan
explained the procedure.
07:52:42 PM (01:56:21) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy stated she seconded the motion because the issue is so complex, and more time is needed
to understand and discuss.
Cr. Krauss stated he would like to suspend the rules in the future to allow the Commission to access only
the public comments using a computer. He expressed that he will try to get a binder of collated
comments for future meetings. Mayor Taylor discussed different ways to allow viewing of online public comment.
CA Sullivan explained using electronics at the meeting in detail.
Cr. Mehl asked when the Commission will next see this.
08:05:03 PM (02:08:42) Mayor Taylor continued the session until September 7th at 6:00 PM.
G. 08:05:35 PM (02:09:14) FYI/Discussion
• Cr. Krauss asked about the Swim Center bulkhead.
• Community Development Director Martin Matsen stated he will try to pull together another
public meeting to discuss Article 5 on September 7th. CA Sullivan recommended that it not
happen until after DM Andrus’s decision.
H. 08:11:44 PM (02:15:23) Adjournment
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Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 8:11 PM.
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, August 28, 2017
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Present
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present
Staff Present at the Dais: Interim City Manager (ICM) Dennis Taylor, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan,
City Clerk Robin Crough
A. 06:00:34 PM (00:02:29) 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. 06:00:45 PM (00:02:40) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:01:31 PM (00:03:26) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:01:36 PM (00:03:31) Authorize Absence - Deputy Mayor Andrus
06:01:39 PM (00:03:34) Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of Deputy Mayor Andrus. The
motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
E. 06:01:53 PM (00:03:48) Public Service Announcements
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1. No City Commission Meeting on Monday, September 4, 2017 and Closure of City Offices
(Crough)
City Clerk Crough notified the Commission that there was no Commission meeting on
Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day, and that City offices will be closed.
F. 06:02:40 PM (00:04:35) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Approve the Request for Cash-in-lieu of Parkland Dedication for the Midtown Apartments Site
Plan, Located at 511 West Peach Street, Application 17275 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Providing for the Installation
and Maintenance of a Real-Time Streamflow Gage on Bozeman Creek (Heaston)
4. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign a Storm Drain Easement with Darlinton Manor
HP/HRDC Limited Partnership for Parcel Number 1 and a Storm Drain Easement with George
E. Westlake and D.K. Martinen, LLC. for Parcel Number 2 for the North 4th Avenue Stormwater
Pipe Project (Mehrens)
5. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign the Notice of Award to Highland Construction
Services LLC for the 2017 Baxter Lane Improvements Project (Murray)
6. Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign Task Order Number 3 to the Professional Services
Agreement with DOWL, LLC for the Bozeman Sports Park Project (Poissant)
7. Authorize the Fiscal Year 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Application
Submittal to the Bureau of Justice for 2017 Diversity in Response Improvements (McLane)
06:02:44 PM (00:04:39) City Manager Overview
ICM Taylor provided a brief overview of Consent Items 1-7.
06:05:07 PM (00:07:02) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
06:05:24 PM (00:07:19) Brent Zendel, Public Comment
Mr. Zendel, a hydrologist with the DNRC, spoke in support of the MOA with the DNRC on tonight’s
consent agenda. He spoke of collaboration between the City and the DNRC.
06:08:31 PM (00:10:26) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-7 as submitted. The motion
passed 4-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
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Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
G. 06:08:50 PM (00:10:45) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
06:09:41 PM (00:11:36) Jerry Pape, Public Comment
Mr. Pape spoke as a representative of the City Planning Board, and discussed the UDC process,
specifically that the UDC is coming before the Growth Policy, which needs to be updated from 2009. He
spoke of HRDC projects.
06:13:16 PM (00:15:11) Bill Clem, Public Comment
Mr. Clem owns Curbspace, and invited the Commission to the grand reveal of an electric charging
station on September 13th at 4:30 PM on 810 North Wallace. He spoke of electric mobility and climate
change.
H. 06:16:38 PM (00:18:33) Mayoral Proclamation
1. Proclamation of Acceptance and Implementation of the AARP and World Health
Organization's Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities
Mayor Taylor read a proclamation regarding AARP’s Age-Friendly Cities and Communities.
The representative of AARP presented the City with the first designation in the state of
Montana and presented the team.
I. 06:21:48 PM (00:23:43) Action Items
1. 06:21:54 PM (00:23:49) 514 North Tracy Home-Based Business Conditional Use Permit,
Application 17284 (Quasi-Judicial) (Boughan)
06:22:20 PM (00:24:15) Staff Presentation
Planner Andrew Boughan entered the staff report into the record and presented the CUP application for
a home-based business. He described the existing site and the need for the CUP. He discussed the
criteria for evaluation. There was no public comment, and DRC recommended approval.
06:24:47 PM (00:26:42) Questions of Staff
Mayor Taylor asked if the CUP ran with the land or with the business. CA Sullivan clarified that CUPs run
with the land unless specific findings were made otherwise. Mayor Taylor asked if a vehicle would still
park in the garage, and general parking requirements, and whether there was an increase in traffic. He
asked if the conditions detailed what type of home-based business.
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06:28:04 PM (00:29:59) Applicant Presentation
Lisa Easton thanked the City and the Community Development staff for the review process.
06:28:59 PM (00:30:54) Questions of Applicant
Cr. Mehl asked the applicant if they were okay with all conditions.
06:29:24 PM (00:31:19) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:29:39 PM (00:31:34) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for application 17284 and move to approve the 514 North Tracy Home-Based Business Conditional Use
Permit with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:30:05 PM (00:32:00) Discussion
Cr. Krauss discussed this was reasonable.
Cr. Mehl agreed with the motioner and staff report.
Mayor Taylor described his concern of CUPs surviving the owner vs. property. He discussed on-street
parking. He discussed the potential of having this CUP run with the owner instead of property.
06:32:37 PM (00:34:32) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for application 17284 and move to approve the 514 North Tracy Home-Based Business
Conditional Use Permit with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions. The motion
passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
2. 06:32:49 PM (00:34:44) Amended Plat of Lot 7, Block 41, Northern Pacific Addition Minor
Subdivision Preliminary Plat, Application 17273 (Quasi-Judicial) (Jadin)
06:33:21 PM (00:35:16) Staff Presentation
Planner Addi Jadin entered the staff report into the record with an amended map distributed. She
discussed the amended plat and subject property configuration, noting a correction. She demonstrated
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the current and proposed future land use. She discussed the review criteria. There was no public
comment, and staff recommends approval.
06:38:44 PM (00:40:39) Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl asked about the conditions to waive the right to protest for a parks maintenance district. He
asked about a discrepancy with the nearby possibly failing intersection. Engineer Shawn Kohtz described
the waiver granted. He asked if the property was zoned R-2.
06:40:50 PM (00:42:45) Applicant Presentation
The applicant was not present.
06:41:20 PM (00:43:15) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:41:53 PM (00:43:48) Point of Clarification
CA Sullivan explained the need to continue this item. Future dates were discussed. Cr. Krauss asked staff
to get ahold of the applicant for the end of the evening.
08:01:27 PM (02:03:22) Public Hearing Reopened
Mayor Taylor reopened the public hearing.
08:01:47 PM (02:03:42) Applicant Presentation
Applicant Julian Morice stated he was available for questions.
08:02:15 PM (02:04:10) Questions of Applicant
Cr. Mehl asked the applicant what his plans for the land were. He asked if he was okay with the
conditions of the staff report.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about his plans.
08:03:40 PM (02:05:35) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:03:54 PM (02:05:49) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for application 17273 and move to approve the Amended Plat of Lot 7A, Block 41, Northern Pacific
Addition Minor Subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:04:25 PM (02:06:20) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy stated this was logical.
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Cr. Krauss thought more lots downtown in a responsible way were always a good idea.
Cr. Mehl agrees and supports the conditions.
08:05:27 PM (02:07:22) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for application 17273 and move to approve the Amended Plat of Lot 7A, Block 41,
Northern Pacific Addition Minor Subdivision with conditions and subject to all applicable code
provisions. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
3. 06:43:48 PM (00:45:43) Resolution 4821, Establishing and Affixing the Number of Mills to be
Charged Against the Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Property Situated within the Corporate
Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 (FY18) (Rosenberry)
06:44:10 PM (00:46:05) Staff Presentation
Assistant City Manager Anna Rosenberry discussed the changes in the city’s valuation / tax base. There
was a significant increase due to new construction and the reappraisal of market value of property. She
discussed tax base changes. She noted the calculated maximum levy and the number of mills that
correlated. The recommended levy is 189.33 mills, for $19,158,747, which leaves 15.97 mills not levied.
This is a 7.6% reduction in the levy from last year. She discussed what this meant for the median
residential property, and the fiscal effect on the median residential property. She also discussed the
current General Fund Reserve. She noted an estimated $1.2M in General Fund carry-over. No public
comment has been received.
06:58:25 PM (01:00:20) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked if there was any way to make the included calculations easier. She asked if this
meant tax rates were being raised.
Cr. Krauss clarified that the city did not get any additional new construction money. He asked if it was
always the case that the new median is typically different than the old median, and asked if the analysis
is causing the $80 change.
Cr. Mehl asked about the two hearings noticed this evening and what was within their authority to act
this evening.
Mayor Taylor asked about the additional burden that now falls on residential. He asked about Gallatin
County’s levy for the 911 system. She discussed Department of Administration changes that affect the
mills. He asked if there was a way to levy the median from 2 years ago at zero. He asked about the
property appeal process from residents.
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Cr. Krauss asked about the calculations for a $292,000 residents.
07:23:44 PM (01:25:39) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:24:14 PM (01:26:09) Motion to adopt Resolution 4821, Establishing and Affixing the Number of
Mills to be Charged Against the Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Property Situated within the
Corporate Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 (FY18).
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:24:33 PM (01:26:28) Amendment to the Motion to cut the all purpose mill levy by 2 mills.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:24:54 PM (01:26:49) Discussion
Cr. Mehl discussed the cut because of the additional almost $500,000, which reduces the tax burden.
Cr. Krauss is on the fence, and discussed the reserve vs. the typical median homeowner impact.
Cr. Pomeroy agreed with Cr. Krauss.
Mayor Taylor discussed the speculation behind the valuation. He discussed the increase that some will
inherently experience. He wanted to add to the budget, but it won’t come from an increase in the tax
base over 4%. He discussed the reserve.
07:34:57 PM (01:36:52) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to cut the all purpose mill levy by 2
mills. The amendment passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
07:35:08 PM (01:37:03) Discussion
Cr. Mehl discussed his interest in a possible future budget amendment.
Cr. Pomeroy thanked staff and was please the mill value increased. If there is additional money, she
would like to pay off the bond.
Cr. Krauss discussed the effect on the typical homeowner, and that this funds the City Manager’s
recommended budget. He discussed that any extra money belongs to the taxpayer. He will vote for this
since it’s the City Manager’s recommendation.
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Mayor Taylor supports the motion, finding the commercial/residential valuation switch odd. He stated
that the increases to the fees and assessments should level out to inflation in the future.
07:47:19 PM (01:49:14) Vote on the Main Motion as Amended to adopt Resolution 4821, Establishing
and Affixing the Number of Mills to be Charged Against the Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Property
Situated within the Corporate Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 (FY18),
cutting the all purpose mill levy by 2 mills.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
07:47:41 PM (01:49:36) Recess
Mayor Taylor called the Commission into recess until 8:00 PM.
08:01:03 PM (02:02:58) Call to Order
Mayor Taylor called the Commission back to order at 8:01 PM.
4. Resolution 4822, Amending the City’s Annual Budget to Include Items to be Funded with
Property Tax Revenues that Exceed our Budgeted Property Tax Estimates (Rosenberry)
5. 08:06:09 PM (02:08:04) Appeal of the Administrative Project Decision 17365 for the Links
Condominiums, Application 16374 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
08:06:23 PM (02:08:18) Process
CA Sullivan explained the appeal hearing process. He discussed what constituted evidence and how to
review the findings. He specified what is not on the table this evening. The Commission discussed the
process in some detail.
08:13:31 PM (02:15:26) Staff Presentation
Development Review Manager Brian Krueger presented the appeal of a site plan approval. The site plan
is at 2411 Birdie Drive, the property owner/applicant is Golf Course Partners, and the Community
Development Director approved the project in July 2017. Mr. Krueger discussed an off-site required
easement. He discussed the nature of the appeal, brought by appellant Thomas Murphy with Bridger
Center, LLC, discussing a required street extension to undeveloped land, that this site plan would
prevent happening to his property. He discussed the public notice and the public comment received. He
discussed the Commission’s three options this evening.
08:26:13 PM (02:28:07) Questions of Staff
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Cr. Krauss asked if any comparable decisions have been made in the past concerning not granting access
to undeveloped land. He asked about the general support of the use of cul-de-sacs.
Cr. Mehl asked if we would allow a current development with one road access. Drive access was
discussed in detail. He asked why an easement was required but not access.
Mayor Taylor asked about a cul-de-sac vs. a private drive access. He asked about potential access points
for the appellant.
Cr. Krauss asked about the turnaround in the subject property. He asked if there are prohibitions in code
for land-locking undeveloped property.
08:47:11 PM (02:49:06) Appellant Presentation
Alanna Griffith discussed street connectivity and its application to the project. She defined the Links
condominiums as a development, street access is required, and that the application should be amended
or denied. She discussed health, safety, and welfare necessities.
08:53:41 PM (02:55:36) Questions of Appellant
Cr. Mehl asked when the property as acquired.
Mayor Taylor asked when Boylan Road was built, and the ownership of the easement property.
08:57:04 PM (02:58:59) Owner Presentation
Susan Swimley, representing Golf Course Partners, clarified the property ownership in the area. She
discussed the conflicting ownership and the relevant requirements for the property. Golf Course
Partners does not have the authority to force easements. She reiterated that the Commission is
reviewing whether this development meets City rules only, not potential other development. She stated
it is not reasonable for this one lot to provide access to an adjacent but not annexed property.
09:06:51 PM (03:08:46) Questions of Owner
Cr. Krauss asked about looking at a 2007 plan using 2017 rules.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the history of the site plan approval and infrastructure building.
Cr. Mehl asked if she was saying that the site plan expiring is immaterial. He asked if it’s common for a
road to reduce density. He asked why the easement property couldn’t be a road.
Mayor Taylor where streets vs. access comes into play.
09:19:43 PM (03:21:38) Proponents of Appeal
There were no proponents.
09:20:15 PM (03:22:10) Opponents of Appeal
There were no opponents.
09:20:25 PM (03:22:20) General Public Comment
09:20:36 PM (03:22:31) Tom Starner, Public Comment
Mr. Starner discussed that anything that happens in this lot should have happened in the initial site plan.
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09:22:59 PM (03:24:54) Debra Damer, Public Comment
Ms. Damer, on the Golf Course Partners Board of Directors, stated that the undeveloped land has no
plans. She discussed tension with the City for delaying closing the landfill.
09:25:26 PM (03:27:21) Point of Order
Cr. Krauss asked if Ms. Damer should have been classified as an opponent.
09:26:38 PM (03:28:33) Tom Murphy, Public Comment
Mr. Murphy, owner of the Bridger Center property, stated if access was granted, he would annex the
property. He emphasized the second entrance is a matter of safety.
09:27:51 PM (03:29:46) Bob Trumblick, Public Comment
Mr. Trumblick is an owner of one of the condos, and he opposes this appeal, as he may lose market
value if the rules change.
09:28:56 PM (03:30:51) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked what the Links Condominium owners bought if the site plan expired. CA Sullivan
explained in detail.
Mayor Taylor asked about changing declarations or site plans.
Cr. Mehl asked if dual access was also not required in 1995. Mr. Krueger answered in detail.
09:34:02 PM (03:35:57) Appellant Rebuttal
Alanna Griffith stated only four units have been declared. She described the declaration and site plan
process in detail, including its staging. She discussed the many different definitions of streets in code.
She discussed that access such as this would be reasonable. She discussed that Engineering was not
looking at this as a clean slate.
09:39:20 PM (03:41:15) Point of Clarification
Mr. Krueger provided additional detail on street definitions.
09:40:54 PM (03:42:49) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked about street connections in code, and if street stubs get created because of this.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the expiration of the 2007 site plan.
09:45:00 PM (03:46:55) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the Commission’s decision authority this evening.
Mayor Taylor discussed the authority of the City to demand this infrastructure. He discussed whether
this was reasonable.
Cr. Krauss stated this discussion should be “what would we have done,” and he would have required
access.
Cr. Mehl agrees with Cr. Krauss, and reiterated that this is about public safety. He would support an
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amendment contingent access is provided.
Cr. Pomeroy believes the site plan is still valid, and the decision should be upheld.
10:00:18 PM (04:02:13) Meeting Extended
Mayor Taylor extended the meeting to 10:30 PM.
10:00:27 PM (04:02:22) Discussion Continued
Mayor Taylor reiterated this is a reasonableness question.
10:03:31 PM (04:05:26) Point of Clarification
CA Sullivan asked the Commission if they want to draft the condition this evening, or bring it back. The
Commission discussed what they would ask staff to come back with for condition language.
10:09:20 PM (04:11:15) Discussion Continued
Cr. Mehl discussed making the approval contingent on providing access.
10:10:10 PM (04:12:05) Motion to amend approval of this project to modify the condition to require a
second street-like access to the property to be defined by staff.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
10:10:42 PM (04:12:37) Motion failed due to lack of second.
10:10:42 PM (04:12:37) Motion to amend approval to require access to the undeveloped land to allow
the suitable development of the adjoining undeveloped land.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
10:11:10 PM (04:13:05) Motion failed due to lack of second.
10:11:29 PM (04:13:24) Discussion Continued
Cr. Krauss stated that they are asking staff to come back with an amendment for the suitable
development of adjoining land.
Cr. Mehl asked if the secondary fire access should be drivable by the public or for just safety vehicles.
10:14:14 PM (04:16:09) Point of Clarification
CA Sullivan stated that they can continue this to a date certain, and request the attorney draft a
condition for the review to adopt by motion amending it.
10:15:42 PM (04:17:37) Motion to continue the hearing until such a time the City Attorney and
appropriate staff can draft an amendment to provide access to the undeveloped land reasonably that
would allow suitable development of that adjoining undeveloped land.
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Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
10:17:07 PM (04:19:02) Discussion
CA Sullivan discussed how staff will interpret the motion.
10:17:41 PM (04:19:36) Vote on the Motion to continue the hearing until such a time the City Attorney
and appropriate staff can draft an amendment to provide access to the undeveloped land reasonably
that would allow suitable development of that adjoining undeveloped land. The motion passed 3-1.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
10:17:55 PM (04:19:50) Discussion
The Commission and CA Sullivan discussed when this will return, including notice.
6. 10:18:51 PM (04:20:46) Resolution 4840, Amending the City's Annual Budget for Wastewater
Fund Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018 for the Water Reclamation
Facility (WRF) Small Works Project Number 1 (Donald)
10:19:11 PM (04:21:06) Staff Presentation
Kristin Donald, Finance Director, discussed the budget amendment necessary due to bids that came in
high. This will be covered by cash on hand, and no public comment has been received.
10:19:41 PM (04:21:36) Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl asked about the digester issue. Engineer Brian Heaston stated this does not relate to digester
number 3. He asked why digesters 1 and 2 needed this at this point. Mr. Heaston responded this is on a
cycle. The equipment was discussed in detail.
10:23:12 PM (04:25:07) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
10:23:20 PM (04:25:15) Motion to adopt Resolution 4840, Amending the City's Annual Budget for
Wastewater Fund Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018 for the Water Reclamation
Facility (WRF) Small Works Project Number 1.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
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10:23:42 PM (04:25:37) Discussion
Cr. Mehl discussed the necessity.
Cr. Pomeroy agreed it was necessary.
Cr. Krauss supports the motion.
Mayor Taylor supports the motion.
10:24:32 PM (04:26:27) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4840, Amending the City's Annual
Budget for Wastewater Fund Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018 for the Water
Reclamation Facility (WRF) Small Works Project Number 1. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
7. 10:24:42 PM (04:26:37) Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign the Notice of Award to
Williams Brothers Construction for the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Small Works Project
Number 1 (Heaston)
10:24:59 PM (04:26:54) Staff Presentation
Project Engineer Brian Heaston discussed the notice of award for the contract that was contingent on
the previous budget amendment.
10:25:16 PM (04:27:11) Questions
There were no questions of staff.
10:25:23 PM (04:27:18) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
10:25:35 PM (04:27:30) Motion to direct the Interim City Manager to sign the Notice of Award for the
Water Reclamation Facility Small Works Project No. 1 to Williams Brothers Construction for Bid Items
No. 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6, in the amount of eight hundred thirty eight thousand, eight hundred dollars, and
exclude Bid Item No. 2 from the award.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
10:26:01 PM (04:27:56) Discussion
Cr. Mehl supports the motion.
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10:26:18 PM (04:28:13) Vote on the Motion to direct the Interim City Manager to sign the Notice of
Award for the Water Reclamation Facility Small Works Project No. 1 to Williams Brothers Construction
for Bid Items No. 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6, in the amount of eight hundred thirty eight thousand, eight hundred
dollars, and exclude Bid Item No. 2 from the award. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
8. 10:26:28 PM (04:28:23) Transportation Improvements Policy Discussion (Woolard)
10:27:03 PM (04:28:58) Meeting Extended
Mayor Taylor extended the meeting to 11:00 PM.
10:27:10 PM (04:29:05) Staff Presentation
Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn provided an introduction of the moving parts of this discussion. He
discussed the successes the City has made recently, and noted that the impact fee study will be
happening shortly.
Public Works Director Craig Woolard discussed the transportation system funding and planning
improvements made. He discussed the challenge of growth continuing to stress the system. He
discussed the existing level of service intersections. He discussed the current policy, required by the
UDC. He discussed the ability of the Commission to provide a waiver, or the cash-in-lieu option available
for developers. He discussed the delay standard that sets the level of service. He displayed a map
showing different priorities for time and CIP inclusion. He discussed some tangible accomplishments. He
discussed the challenges, specifically that improvements cannot meet the rate of growth. He discussed
the implications for development. He recommends that the level of service stand be replaced, and to
look at a study to look at other ways to evaluate this problem. He suggested a completeness standard.
10:45:16 PM (04:47:11) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked about the Kagy and 7th intersection. He asked about some intersections that MDT has
prevented improvements. He asked if there was a consideration for the direction of traffic. He asked
how to solve the equity issue.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if the current policy of a level of C is good. She asked why some intersections are F.
10:57:52 PM (04:59:47) Meeting Extended
Mayor Taylor extended the meeting to 11:20 PM.
10:57:55 PM (04:59:50) Discussion Continued
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Cr. Pomeroy asked Mr. Woolard to further explain the fairness issue.
Cr. Mehl asked if the current impact fee study agreement would need to be amended. Cr. Mehl asked
how much of the City’s infrastructure spending is from impact fees. He asked what the timeframe would
be for a policy recommendation before this body. Policy and Planning Manager Chris Saunders
responded regarding the timeline.
Cr. Krauss asked why we couldn’t reduce the half mile, and distinguish between undeveloped and
developed. He and Dr. Woolard discussed the balance between funding and improvements. Assistant
City Manager Anna Rosenberry cautioned the Commission away from making a change on the standard
without understanding the impact on impact fees. The only immediate solution she sees is a quick
approach to the CIP and impact fee study.
11:14:49 PM (05:16:44) Meeting Extended
Mayor Taylor extended the meeting to 11:45 PM.
11:15:09 PM (05:17:04) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
11:15:16 PM (05:17:11) Tom Starner, Public Comment
Mr. Starner discussed small development vs. lot development. The solution is to make a change of what
the Commission is trying to address.
11:18:29 PM (05:20:24) Mark Eggy, Public Comment
Mr. Eggy stated the code restrictions are preventing development. He suggested the City consider the
developer must implement transportation strategies to mitigate or offset increased trips.
11:21:34 PM (05:23:29) Keith Redford, Public Comment
Mr. Redford discussed a separation from development vs. infill. Changing the level of service for a
period of time will help.
11:23:21 PM (05:25:16) Kevin Hubley, Public Comment
Mr. Hubley discussed that this current policy costs money as it prevents development.
11:26:11 PM (05:28:06) Discussion
Cr. Mehl discussed this is a large problem that many feel. He discussed the importance of the impact fee
study. He discussed impact fees in detail.
Cr. Pomeroy agreed with Cr. Mehl, and asked developers to be patient.
Cr. Krauss stated that half a mile and a level of service C are both arbitrary. He discussed that he wants
to make a clearer definition to allow small builds. He agreed to do the CIP ASAP. He stated many
intersections have been solved, so why can’t it be solved anymore. He stressed infill and equity.
Mayor Taylor discussed the need to upgrade vs. the need for development in limited areas. He stated
he would like to see staff look into the difference between development and infill. He agreed to move
up the CIP. He asked for staff to weigh in on safety related issues.
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11:43:08 PM (05:45:03) Meeting Extended
Mayor Taylor extended the meeting to 11:55 PM.
9. 11:43:19 PM (05:45:14) Appointment(s) to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB)
(Crough)
11:43:37 PM (05:45:32) Motion and Vote to appoint Tawnya Healy and Andrew Brechbuhler to the
[Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board to two vacant] at-large voting positions [expiring on December
31, 2018]. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
10. 11:44:01 PM (05:45:56) Appointment(s) to the Northeast Urban Renewal Board (NURB)
(Crough)
11:44:07 PM (05:46:02) Motion and Vote to appoint M. Ethan Barlow to a non-voting position with a
term ending July 31, 2021 and Nolan Campbell to a non-voting position with a term ending July 31,
2020 [to the Northeast Urban Renewal Board]. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
J. 11:45:00 PM (05:46:55) FYI/Discussion
• ICM Taylor and the Commission discussed the materials for the September 7th meeting.
K. 11:45:47 PM (05:47:42) Adjournment
Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 11:45 PM.
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