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Home My WebLink About11-27-17 City Commission Minutes THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES Monday, November 27,2017 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: City Manager(CM)Andrea Surratt,City Attorney(CA) Greg Sullivan,City Clerk Robin Crough A. 06:01:14 PM (00:04:27)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. 06:01:23 PM (00:04:36) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence C. 06:02:09 PM (00:05:22)Changes to the Agenda There were no changes to the agenda. D. 06:02:16 PM (00:05:29)Consent 1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services(LaMeres) .a 2. Adopt the Fire Impact Fee Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2019-2023 (Donald) 3. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Findings of Fact and Order for the University Crossing Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat,Application 17396 (Quasi-Judicial) (Rogers) G� 4. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Sanderson Stewart for the 2016 Capital Improvements Projects Field Survey (Gamradt) 5. Resolution 4786,Adopting the Rose Park Master Plan (Poissant) 71,a Page 1 of 11 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,November 27,2017 6. Resolution 4864, Authorizing the Use of an Alternative Project Delivery Contract for a Construction Manager/General Contractor for Pre-Construction and Construction Services for the Story Mill Community Park Trails, Open Space and Parks Bond Project(Poissant) t5 06:02:21 PM (00:05:34)City Manager Overview City Manager Surratt provided a brief overview of Consent Items 1-6. 06:03:57 PM (00:07:10) Public Comment There was no public comment. 06:04:11 PM (00:07:24)Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-6 as submitted. The motion passed 5-0. Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve Commissioner- 1-Ho Pomeroy: Approve Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve E. 06:04:26 PM (00:07:39) Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened public comment. 06:05:37 PM (00:08:50)Heidi Arneson, Public Comment Ms. Arneson asked the Commission to consider adopting the strategic plan through the strategies, but she is disappointed that the actions are separated into individual departments. 06:06:39 PM (00:09:52)Ralph Zimmer, Public Comment Mr.Zimmer asked if public comment would be allowed during the strategic plan item. 06:07:05 PM (00:10:18)Daniel R. Peterson,Public Comment Mr. Peterson discussed the results of the election. He discussed an anecdote of the former Livingston City Manager. He asked the Commission to lighten up. 06:09:37 PM (00:12:50)Eric Karshner,Public Comment Mr. Karshner, as a representative of the Historic Preservation Advisory Board, asked the Commission to amend the vision statement of the strategic plan to include historic preservation. F. 06:10:55 PM (00:14:08)Special Presentation 1. 2017 Bozeman Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report(Meyer) , a Page 2 of 11 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,November 27,2017 06:11:37 PM (00:14:50)Staff Presentation Sustainability Program Manager Natalie Meyer discussed the background of the emissions report, climate change impacts in Montana,the 2011 Community Climate Action Plan reduction goal,the methodology of the emissions inventory, a summary of results,the source of Bozeman's emissions, how growth has affected emissions,emissions sources by year, key factors mitigating emissions, commercial greenhouse gas emissions percent change from 2012 to 2016, primary sector increasing emissions (transportation), 2016"business as usual" projected emissions, conclusions and next steps. 06:26:34 PM (00:29:47)Questions of Staff/Discussion Cr. Pomeroy asked what is in the Transportation Master Plan that could decrease greenhouse gas emissions. She asked about strategies for increasing use of public transportation. Public Works Director Craig Woolard provided additional information. Cr. Mehl asked about hydro capacity, and how/if the City will feel the hydro benefit long term. He asked about the overall change of carbon intensity. He asked how the City can go beyond the state building code in incentivizing. He asked about future goals and which could be realistically reached. He asked about comparable communities and best practices. He asked where climate change falls into this report. Cr. Krauss asked if the City was receiving information from NorthWestern Energy from the Water Reclamation Facility solar array. He asked if the City was promoting any policies promoting electric vehicles. Mayor Taylor asked about the difference in carbon emissions between a fuel and electric vehicle. He asked about numbers of photo-voltaic systems in houses. He asked if the solar array will have the ability to be expanded. Cr. Krauss asked what the City could do to be more solar-friendly for installations, and is this integrated into the UDC rewrite. Mayor Taylor stated adding solar was very easy. Community Development Director Marty Matsen provided additional detail. Cr. Krauss asked if the guidelines, like the NCOD,are some of the roadblocks. Cr. Pomeroy asked if Mr. Matsen sees more solar installations than previous years,and if there is any plan to encourage residents to install solar,and if there are any residential incentives. Cr. Mehl stated it will take significant effort to meet emission reduction goals so we need to do more. Cr. Krauss discussed removing obstacles in the NCOD and other guidelines. He stated he anticipates major changes in transportation in coming years. Cr. Pomeroy reiterated the importance of encouraging solar. G. 07:05:38 PM (01:08:51)Action Items 1. 07:05:42 PM (01:08:55) Resolution 4866, Supporting the Purpose and Goals of the Paris Climate Agreement in Cooperation with the Climate Mayors Network(Meyer) 7L! 07:05:58 PM (01:09:11)Staff Presentation Sustainability Program Manager Natalie Meyer provided background on the Paris Climate Agreement. Page 3 of 11 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,November 27,2017 She discussed the U.S. response,the current number of Climate Mayors,the history of Climate Mayors, and the commitment language in the resolution. 07:11:04 PM (01:14:17) Public Comment Mayor Taylor opened public comment. 07:11:12 PM (01:14:25)Susan Bilo, Public Comment Ms. Bilo encouraged the Commission to support tonight's resolution. She hopes that the Commission interweaves the Climate Action plan further into other plans. She discussed the benefits of net zero and net positive buildings.She also discussed solar-ready design. 07:14:09 PM (01:17:22)Carolyn Poissant, Public Comment Ms. Poissant encouraged the Commission to look at Fort Collins, CO, and encouraged the Commission to take bold steps. She also discussed bike accessibility and exposure to particulate matter. 07:16:55 PM (01:20:08)Heather Higinbotham,Public Comment Ms. Higinbotham appreciates the depth of the Commission's questions. She stated that solutions exist, they just take work and smart decisions. 07:17:52 PM (01:21:05)Kristin Walser, Public Comment Ms. Walser thanked the Commission and staff, and discussed the broader view and policy components of reaching these difficult goals.She discussed that fossil fuels don't take into the account the social costs, and encouraged the City to look at a future resolution supporting a federal carbon price, adopted by other cities. 07:20:40 PM (01:23:53)Susan Hinkins, Public Comment Ms. Hinkins encouraged adopting the resolution. She also stated the emissions report was done very well.She encouraged the data to be public. 07:21:38 PM (01:24:51)Jay Sinnott, Public Comment Mr. Sinnott supports the City's commitment to the Paris Accords. He believes the city can be a leader for other communities. 07:23:19 PM (01:26:32)Kathy Powell,Public Comment Ms. Powell commended staff. She also noted that she has recently installed solar panels, and that the permitting process went very smoothly. She encouraged support of the resolution. 07:25:14 PM (01:28:27)Motion to adopt Resolution 4866,supporting the purpose and goals of the Paris Climate Agreement in cooperation with the Climate Mayors network. Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd Page 4of11 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,November 27,2017 07:25:28 PM (01:28:41) Discussion Cr. Krauss stated he does not typically support foreign policy like this. He thinks this is political, not about climate change. Cr. Pomeroy sees climate change, and she supports the resolution. Cr. Mehl supports the motion, but is concerned about resolutions that are outside of the City's control. He discussed his neighbor who has a no emissions house. DM Andrus supports the resolution, and that although the scope is large, she believes this is the right thing to do. Mayor Taylor thinks this is a worldwide problem and education is a part of the solution. He sees this as a survival document, not a political document. He discussed what needs to happen locally, including building up and building walkable neighborhoods. He also sees more activity in the future regarding community solar. 07:35:51 PM (01:39:04) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4866,supporting the purpose and goals of the Paris Climate Agreement in cooperation with the Climate Mayors network. The motion passed 4-1. Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve 07:36:13 PM (01:39:26) Recess Mayor Taylor called the Commission into recess until 7:45 PM. 07:48:52 PM (01:52:05) Call to Order Mayor Taylor called the meeting back to order at 7:49 PM. 2. 07:48:56 PM (01:52:09) Kirk Park Zone Map Amendment, Located at the Intersection of West Beall Street and North 20th Avenue,Application 17442 (Pope) ~.a 07:49:11 PM (01:52:24)Staff Presentation Community Development Director Marty Matsen introduced Assistant Planner Melissa Pope. Ms. Pope discussed the subject property and zone change request.She discussed the future land use designation. She noted the criteria for evaluation, all of which were favorable or neutral. One public comment was received at the Zoning Commission.The DRC found no barriers for approval, and the Zoning Commission carried the motion unanimously. 07:53:19 PM (01:56:32) Questions of Staff Page 5 of 11 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,November 27,2017 Cr. Mehl asked Ms. Pope to clarify the public comment from the Zoning Commission. Cr. Krauss asked how long we've had the park, and why change it now?CA Sullivan reminded the Commission that they did approve the zoning with the amended plat. He asked if it makes no difference, why are we doing it?Community Development Director Matsen responded in detail. 07:59:07 PM (02:02:20) Public Comment There was no public comment. 07:59:26 PM (02:02:39)Motion that having reviewed and considered the staff report,application materials,public comment/inquiry, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 17442 and move to approve the Kirk Park Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application processing. Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd 07:59:59 PM (02:03:12) Discussion Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion. Cr. Mehl provided context as to why the City would do this zone map amendment at this time. DM Andrus stated this change meets the growth policy. Cr. Krauss discussed zoning changes to uses that benefit the City. He believes it's better to zone property for potential future private use in case it ever goes out of the public use. He will vote against the motion. Mayor Taylor stated the zoning makes sense. 08:04:35 PM (02:07:48) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials,public comment/inquiry, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 17442 and move to approve the Kirk Park Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application processing. The motion passed 4-1. Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd MaVor-Carson TaVlor:Approve Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove Commissioner- I-Ho PomeroV:Approve Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve 3. 08:04:47 PM (02:08:00) Bridger View Concept Planned Unit Development(PUD), Application 17441 (Krueger) 7 a 08:05:26 PM (02:08:39)Staff Presentation Page 6 of 11 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,November 27,2017 Development Review Manager Brian Krueger stated this is an optional review of the Commission. He provided the location of the development.The proposal is all residential, but the zoning includes a commercial node.A growth policy and zone map amendment would be required. He discussed the current various land uses in the area. He provided a project overview,which is a new type of development within in the city. He discussed the open space and pedestrian connectivity,on-lot parking, open space and park land and landscaping, utility maps,and garbage service challenges. He noted Development Review Committee comments on deviations that staff may not be able to support, most related to access. He also discussed the Community Affordable Housing Board (CAHAB)comments. He discussed the subdivision requested relaxations and individual lot requested relaxations. He discussed the PUD performance points this could potentially receive. He discussed the timeline of the project. He noted that the City is interested in seeing innovative projects like this, but they also need to be repeatable elsewhere. 08:34:55 PM (02:38:08)Questions of Staff Cr. Pomeroy asked about the existing infrastructure and if any of it could be used.She asked about the number of affordable units and who would be subsidizing these. Cr. Krauss stated the City has a close relationship with The Trust for Public Lands, but disclosed that he will be treating this without bias. He asked comparative questions to the Larkspur development. He asked procedural questions as to what is expected for a concept PUD. DM Andrus asked how many units and on-lot parking spaces were proposed. She asked about the impact fee calculation.She asked about fire vehicle access. Deputy Fire Chief Trisha Wolford stated concerns with one access point.She also asked about concerns with unit addressing. Cr. Mehl asked Deputy Chief Wolford what Fire would need for secondary access. He asked Mr. Krueger about the affordable housing calculations. He asked what zone staff recommends for this. He asked if staff has a problem with more than a year for the PUD process. He asked about utility layouts, and if standards will need to be waived. Development Review Engineer Shawn Kohtz responded in detail. He asked about the width and parking of Hillside. He asked if a local street connection was required by code. He asked if the City has ever forgiven cash-in-lieu of water. He asked Mr. Krueger if he was concerned about the corner lot orientation. Mayor Taylor asked further about impact fee credits. He asked if the wells could be used for irrigation services and would that count towards a credit. He asked Deputy Chief Wolford about the dimensions for stabilizing fire vehicles. He also asked about locked gates and options. 09:12:08 PM (03:15:21)Applicant Presentation Christine Walker presented The Trust for Public Land's concept PUD.She introduced the local team. She discussed the Bridger View Development's contribution to the affordable housing market.She noted that the model includes permanent affordability through the subsidy. Ben Lloyd with Comma Q Architecture discussed the goals of the neighborhood complimenting the goals of the growth policy. He discussed the design strategies.Susan Riggs responded to DRC comments,specific to vehicular connectivity and lot access. Ms.Walker asked for contributions from the City. 09:37:04 PM (03:40:17)Questions of Applicant Page 7 of 11 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,November 27,2017 Mayor Taylor asked if they have looked into using the wells for irrigation use. 09:37:25 PM (03:40:38) Public Comment There was no public comment. 09:37:45 PM (03:40:58)Applicant Rebuttal Ms.Walker discussed utilities and emergency and fire access. 09:42:31 PM (03:45:44) Public Comment There was no public comment. 09:42:41 PM (03:45:54) Discussion Cr. Krauss stated no to the gated community. He is concerned with fire and emergency access. He stated that this does not address low-income citizens. He didn't see a direct connection for the City to provide significant incentives. Cr. Mehl stated he is impressed with the project, as it is well-designed and looks long-term. He is comfortable with most of the PUD relaxations, but he is concerned about turnaround requirements and lot access. He would have liked to see utility stacking, and there should be further street connections. He discussed affordable housing incentives. 09:56:18 PM (03:59:31) Meeting Extended Mayor Taylor extended the meeting to 10:30 PM. 09:56:23 PM (03:59:36) Discussion Continued DM Andrus likes the innovation of the project, but she is concerned about the safety aspect.The gate could be improved. She was not prepared to decide on the finances, and she was concerned with how replicable this was if the incentives weren't there. Cr. Pomeroy agreed with previous comments.She expressed the importance of this project providing affordable housing. Cr. Krauss reiterated the problem with having a gate presented as the front door. Mayor Taylor stated he appreciates the project, loves the density, sustainability, affordability, and experimentation. His primary concerns are safety related. He encouraged them to creatively use down payment assistance instead. 4. 10:09:57 PM (04:13:10) Resolution 4852, Adopting the City of Bozeman's Strategic Plan (Surratt) �' a 10:10:02 PM (04:13:15) Discussion DM Andrus stated that the Commission has discussed the vision,vision statements,and strategies on previous occasions.The Commission hasn't been able to discuss actions. She proposed discussing strategies 1-6, and all of number 7 at a future date. Page 8 of 11 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,November 27,2017 Cr. Mehl stated that the City should try to finish the UDC before the end of the year. He stated the next Commission will revisit the strategic plan annually so it will get picked up again in the spring. Cr. Krauss thinks the strategic plan isn't annual. Chapter 7 should be about instilling change in an organization. Cr. Pomeroy stated she thinks the Commission needs more time to discuss. Mayor Taylor is not interested in completing this during his term if it doesn't make sense. He thinks the strategic plan is good right now, but it needs to have connected actions. Cr. Mehl heard that everyone agrees to roll this over to early next year. 10:28:25 PM (04:31:38) Meeting Extended Mayor Taylor extended the meeting to 10:45 PM. 10:28:30 PM (04:31:43) Discussion Continued DM Andrus sees this as two subsequent meetings, and wants to see this as a full meeting. 10:31:34 PM (04:34:47)Motion and Vote to take the motion to adopt the strategic plan off the table. The motion passed 5-0. Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:2nd Mayor-Carson Taylor:Approve Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve Commissioner- 1-Ho Pomeroy:Approve Commissioner-Chris Mehl:Approve 10:32:09 PM (04:35:22)Motion to direct the City Manager to put on an agenda for us to discuss and adopt the Action Items under the Strategic Vision Statement and Strategies for 1-6,and discuss and adopt the Strategies, Visions, and Action Items for number 7. Deputy Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Motion Commissioner-Chris Mehl: 2nd 10:32:48 PM (04:36:01) Discussion Cr. Krauss asked DM Andrus to clarify the intent of the motion. 10:33:55 PM (04:37:08) Public Comment There was no public comment. 10:33:59 PM (04:37:12) Discussion CM Surratt clarified what the intent of the future meetings would be. Page 9 of 11 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,November 27,2017 10:35:47 PM (04:39:00) Vote on the Motion to direct the City Manager to put on an agenda for us to discuss and adopt the Action Items under the Strategic Vision Statement and Strategies for 1-6, and discuss and adopt the Strategies, Visions, and Action Items for number 7. 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 5. 10:35:59 PM (04:39:12) Session Continued from November 15, 2017: 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") (Public Comment Closed — May Be Reopened, Commission Deliberation Only) (Rogers) , a 10:36:29 PM (04:39:42)Session Continued Mayor Taylor continued the session to December 4, 2017. H. 10:36:47 PM (04:40:00) FYI/Discussion • CA Sullivan informed the Commission that Thursday afternoon the City will close on the donation from The Trust for Public Lands on the Boys&Girls Club building. • DM Andrus stated that on Friday she will join MSU in a strategic plan listening session, and she would be interested in the Commission's feedback. • Mayor Taylor stated that he will put an item on a future agenda to raise the Commission's salaries. • CM Surratt reminded the Commission that there will be a joint City/County meeting on December 15, 2017 at noon in the City Commission Room. I. 10:39:28 PM (04:42:41)Adjournment Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 10:39 PM. Carson Taylor Mayor ATTEST: Page 10 of 11 Bozeman City Commission Meeting Minutes,November 27,2017 $OZ ` • • •. 1Lf 0 . • Robin Crough �''•, 1�83♦•'s' . City Clerk �LL`9PIN PREPARED BY: �i Robin Crough City Clerk Approved on: Page 11 of 11