HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04-18 City Commission Packet Materials - MIN. December and Executive Session MinutesCommission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Robin Crough, City Clerk
Andrea Surratt, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from December 4 and
December 11, 2017, Special Meeting Minutes from December 15,
2017, Executive Session Minutes from January 11, 2016 and
January 9, 2017, and User Access to Linked Minutes
MEETING DATE: January 4, 2018
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Minutes
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Regular, Special, and Executive Session City
Commission Minutes as submitted.
SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the combined City Commission minutes from
December 4, December 11, and December 15, 2017 as submitted, and Executive Session Minutes
from January 11, 2016 and January 9, 2017 as previously distributed.
BACKGROUND: The January 11, 2016 and January 9, 2017 Executive Session minutes were
circulated for review at a prior City Commission meeting.
In 2013, The Clerk’s Office identified goals related to the Commission’s priority of Improving
Technology Utilization and Proficiency. Improvements included:
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• Live streaming broadcast of the City Commission Meeting
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• Better access of meeting information for staff and the public
• Time savings
• Streamlined approach to citizen involvement and public comment
Since August of 2013, the City Commission Minutes have been linked with audio and video using
AV Capture. In addition to the City Commission, many Citizen Advisory Boards utilize the system
as well.
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Meetings can be found at www.bozeman.net by choosing the “I want to…” top menu item, and
selecting the bottom right link “Watch a commission or board meeting video.”
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ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by Commission.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES: Regular City Commission minutes from December 18, 2017 still need
to be completed and will be routed for approval at a future date.
FISCAL EFFECTS: None.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
Report Prepared on December 19, 2017
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, December 04, 2017
AGENDA ORDER MODIFIED DURING MEETING. ITEM AND NUMBER DESIGNATIONS REMAIN AS ORIGINALLY NOTICED.
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Present
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present
Staff Present at the Dais: City Manager (CM) Andrea Surratt, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, City Clerk
Robin Crough
A. 06:00:17 PM (00:04:29) 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. 06:00:28 PM (00:04:40) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:01:17 PM (00:05:29) Changes to the Agenda
Mayor Taylor moved Item G. Mayoral Proclamation ahead of general public comment.
D. 06:01:36 PM (00:05:48) Authorize Absence - Commissioner I-Ho Pomeroy
06:01:36 PM (00:05:48) Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of Commissioner I-Ho Pomeroy. The
motion passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
E. 06:01:56 PM (00:06:08) Consent
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1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Adopt the Library Depreciation Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2019-
2023 (Donald)
3. Adopt the Parking Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2019-2023 (Donald)
4. Adopt the Street and Curb Reconstruction Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal
Years 2019-2023 (Donald)
5. Adopt the Street Maintenance Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2019-
2023 (Donald)
6. Adopt the Wastewater Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2019-2023
(Donald)
7. Adopt the Water Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2019-2023 (Donald)
8. Adopt the Water Impact Fee Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2019-2023
(Donald)
9. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Public Access and Utility Easement with M. Cooper for
the Bozeman Midtown Urban Renewal District’s Lighting and Streetscape Project (Fine)
10. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Public Access and Utility Easement with Sapphire Night
Sky, LLC for the Bozeman Midtown Urban Renewal District’s Lighting and Streetscape Project
(Fine)
11. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Public Access and Utility Easement with the Human
Resource Development Council of District IX, Inc. (HRDC) for the Bozeman Midtown Urban
Renewal District’s Lighting and Streetscape Project (Fine)
12. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Agreement, Public Use Easement, and
Certificate of Acceptance with S. Sterry and P. Wookey for Right-of-Way Purchase for the
Construction of Improvements to Durston Road (Woolard)
13. Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Sewer and Water Pipeline and Access Easement and
Agreement with South Rows Investors, LLC for the South Rows Project (Kohtz)
14. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Task Order Number 13 with DOWL for Right-of-Way
Acquisition Services at the Intersection of Fowler Avenue and West Babcock Street (Hixson)
15. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 1 to Task Order Number 9 with
DOWL for Right-of-Way Acquisition Services for the Fowler Lane Extension (Hixson)
16. Ratify the City Manager's Signature on a Professional Services Agreement with Camelot
Construction for the Removal of Snow from Public Sidewalks (Knight)
17. Schedule Reconsideration of Action Regarding the Bridger Vale Annexation and Zone Map
Amendment, Located at 806 Manley Road, Application 17230 (Saunders) MOVED TO
ACTION ITEMS
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06:02:03 PM (00:06:15) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt provided a brief overview of Consent Items 1-17.
06:07:19 PM (00:11:31) Pull Consent Item 17
Cr. Krauss requested to pull Consent Item 17. Mayor Taylor placed this as the first Action Item.
06:07:29 PM (00:11:41) Public Comment on Consent Items 1-16.
There was no public comment.
06:07:47 PM (00:11:59) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-16 as submitted. The motion
passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
06:08:07 PM (00:12:19) Discussion
Cr. Krauss thanked the Midtown property owners who cooperated with the improvements in the
district.
G. 06:08:52 PM (00:13:04) Mayoral Proclamation
1. 06:09:10 PM (00:13:22) Award the Key to the City of Bozeman to Allan Lien
Mayor Taylor bestowed the Key to the City to Allan Lien. He discussed Mr. Lien’s contributions
to the city. Mr. Lien accepted the key, and spoke a few words about water and annexation.
He thanked the mayor for the key.
F. 06:17:25 PM (00:21:37) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
06:18:14 PM (00:22:26) Brian Caldwell, Public Comment
Mr. Caldwell discussed challenges with the sale of alcohol in the City, specifically the service area radius
ban. He asked that the Commission revisit the new types of licenses that have recently been created at
the state.
06:20:52 PM (00:25:04) Jessym Bremer, Public Comment
Ms. Bremer, representing the Downtown Group, requested the City Commission to revisit the alcohol
license radius issue as well.
06:22:47 PM (00:26:59) Henry Foch, Public Comment
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Mr. Foch noted that members of the design community are here for the UDC item. He stated staff has
been very open to meet with them.
G. Mayoral Proclamation MOVED BEFORE PUBLIC COMMENT
2. Award the Key to the City of Bozeman to Allan Lien
H. 06:23:43 PM (00:27:55) Action Items
06:23:50 PM (00:28:02) Consent Item 17. Schedule Reconsideration of Action Regarding the
Bridger Vale Annexation and Zone Map Amendment, Located at 806 Manley Road, Application
17230 (Saunders)
06:24:05 PM (00:28:17) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated he is voting no as he initially voted no.
06:24:27 PM (00:28:39) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
06:24:38 PM (00:28:50) Per Hjalmarsson, Public Comment
Mr. Hjalmarsson stated there are some new issues that have come up that warrant additional public
comment. He stated that everything was done correctly, over years of work prior to applying for
annexation.
06:28:00 PM (00:32:12) City Attorney
CA Sullivan noted the options available to the Commission on this item for reconsideration. Policy and
Planning Manager Chris Saunders described the noticing period. CA Sullivan suggested that the hearing
be run the same as the initial hearing, since it will be a new Commission.
06:30:46 PM (00:34:58) Motion to reconsider the prior action to not annex and zone the Bridger View
[Vale] development, application 17230, and direct staff to prepare the required public notice and set a
public hearing date.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
06:31:02 PM (00:35:14) Discussion
Cr. Mehl noted that the memo only notes one option, but later is better than never. He would rather
hear some substance behind the discussion. He supported the original annexation.
DM Andrus also supports the motion.
Mayor Taylor is ready to vote, but he supports the motion if that is what the Commission desires.
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06:33:05 PM (00:37:17) Vote on the Motion to reconsider the prior action to not annex and zone the
Bridger View [Vale] development, application 17230, and direct staff to prepare the required public
notice and set a public hearing date. The motion passed 3-1.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
1. 06:33:17 PM (00:37:29) Wastewater Impact Fee Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for
Fiscal Years 2019-2023 (Donald)
06:33:34 PM (00:37:46) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald discussed the Wastewater Impact Fee Fund, and specific projects and
timing. She provided a summary of the projects.
06:36:26 PM (00:40:38) Questions of Staff
DM Andrus asked about the difference between an interceptor and a lift station. Public Works Director
Craig Woolard responded. She asked why the schedule changed for the North Frontage Road
interceptor. She also asked about the change in the Davis Lane lift station scheduling, and what has
changed from last year to this year. She also asked about the Hidden Valley lift station change. She
asked about the Davis Lane lift station debt service change, and if there is a funding agreement in place.
Finance Director Donald responded. She asked Director Woolard if there is a point when we stop
building so many lift stations.
Cr. Mehl asked Director Donald about the expected term for the loans. He asked about impact fees
paying for this work vs. rate-payers.
Cr. Krauss asked also asked about the timeline for reaching the max of lift stations, and how impact fees
will continue to finance these. He asked how the city will deal with a large project uphill of wastewater
treatment plants, and if impact fees can fund large individual projects. Director Woolard responded in
detail about deficiencies and accommodating growth. He asked about the City directing growth. He
asked if there is a section-based impact fee program, and maybe there should be reflective impact fee
districts. Assistant City Manager Anna Rosenberry stated these districts do not exist yet, and provided
additional detail. He asked about disproportional charges, and when does it make sense to split the city
into impact fee districts. Director Woolard also responded regarding the long-term CIP and decisions
and priorities made a few years ago.
07:02:46 PM (01:06:58) Public Comment
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There was no public comment.
07:02:58 PM (01:07:10) Motion to adopt the Wastewater Impact Fee [Fund] Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP) for Fiscal Years 2019-2023.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
07:03:08 PM (01:07:20) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated that Bozeman has never specifically directed growth with the use of the associated
costs. He discussed in great deal, but does support the motion.
DM Andrus supports the motion. She discussed growth and how the Transportation Master Plan has
helped guide.
Cr. Mehl supports the motion, but wanted to be clear that the Triangle Planning Committee is already
discussing this. He stated this discussion needs to happen in the long run.
Mayor Taylor supports the motion. He stated there should be a discussion before more lift stations are
built.
Cr. Krauss noted that discussion on a regional facility has happened before, but he doesn’t see that
happening as an option, but he does welcome this discussion in the future.
Cr. Mehl stated he was not suggesting the County would do this.
07:14:11 PM (01:18:23) Vote on the Motion to adopt the Wastewater Impact Fee [Fund] Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2019-2023. The motion passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
2. 07:14:30 PM (01:18:42) Session Continued from November 27, 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)
07:14:39 PM (01:18:51) Procedure
Mayor Taylor discussed the process for the UDC for the evening. CA Sullivan recommended that the
Commission complete Article 4 before they move into Article 5. Mayor Taylor recommended doing
cleanup after Article 5 is completed.
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07:19:24 PM (01:23:36) Article 4 Housekeeping
The Commission began to resolve tied and remaining motions carried over from the November 15, 2017
meeting.
07:19:41 PM (01:23:53) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to add to 38.360.240,2(c) to state,
“Individual garages facing the street are not allowed for townhouse or rowhouse dwellings in the B-3
District.” The amendment passed 3-2.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
07:20:00 PM (01:24:12) Discussion
DM Andrus discussed her support of the motion and voted yes.
07:21:26 PM (01:25:38) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion as Amended to add a phrase to
paragraph 3 in section 38.340.090.C after the existing “Whether the subsequent development
complies with 38.340.050” to add, “; and the neighborhood’s historic significance.” The amendment
passed 3-2.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
07:21:58 PM (01:26:10) Discussion
DM Andrus stated her support of the motion and voted yes.
07:22:16 PM (01:26:28) City Attorney
CA Sullivan stated this was a Pile B amendment and will come back to be incorporated in the document
at a later date.
07:23:17 PM (01:27:29) Amendment to the Motion to add transitional emergency housing as a “C” or
conditional use in all zoning districts.
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Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:23:42 PM (01:27:54) Amendment to the Motion withdrawn.
07:24:03 PM (01:28:15) Discussion
Cr. Mehl is interested in coming back to it later. CA Sullivan asked when Cr. Mehl expected to return to
this item. Community Development Director Marty Matsen asked to tackle this in the spring in the
affordable housing discussion.
07:26:40 PM (01:30:52) Rollover Discussion on Drive Access - Article 4
Senior Planner Tom Rogers discussed the drive access standards discussion that still needs to be
resolved. He discussed staff proposed changes on residential drive access and separation standards in
Section 38.400.090:
Delete:
Section 38.400.090.C.3.a(2)
Section 38.400.090.C.3.a(3)
Table 38.400.090.C.3.a(3)
Section 38.400.090.C.3.a(4)
Table 38.400.090.C.3.a(4)
Section 38.400.090.C.3.a(4) (numbering error, should have been (5)).
Replace with:
Section 38.400.090.C.3.a(2). Residential drive access standards apply to all residential development with
drive access facing a street, except apartment buildings.
i. Individual residential drive accesses facing the street with a single internal parking bay meeting the
standard of table 38.540.020 may not exceed 12 feet in width measured at the right-of-way line and 18
feet in width measured at the curb line.
ii. Individual residential drive accesses facing the street with two or more internal parking bays meeting
the standard of table 38.540.020 may not exceed 20 feet in width measured at the right-of-way line and
26 feet in width measured at the curb line.
iii. Individual and shared drive accesses must be physically separated by means of a landscaped area
greater than or equal to ten feet in width between paved areas and extending from the front line of the
building to the right-of-way line.
iv. Residential complexes with 25 or more dwelling units must meet the commercial access standards in
38.400.090.C.3.b.
07:33:20 PM (01:37:31) Discussion
Cr. Mehl asked Mr. Rogers to describe the nature of the changes.
Cr. Krauss asked if this limits the size of the garage door or driveway. He asked if the hourglass was
possible, and if there are any relaxations possible for a permeable surface.
DM Andrus asked Director Matsen to describe a drawing of the driveways to further explain.
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07:39:44 PM (01:43:56) Amendment to the Motion to approve the staff changes as suggested in the
memo received dated November 29th on page 313 of the overall packet from the top of the page
through roman numeral IV [revising residential drive access standards to:
Delete:
Section 38.400.090.C.3.a(2)
Section 38.400.090.C.3.a(3)
Table 38.400.090.C.3.a(3)
Section 38.400.090.C.3.a(4)
Table 38.400.090.C.3.a(4)
Section 38.400.090.C.3.a(4) (numbering error, should have been (5)).
Replace with:
Section 38.400.090.C.3.a(2). Residential drive access standards apply to all residential development
with drive access facing a street, except apartment buildings.
i. Individual residential drive accesses facing the street with a single internal parking bay
meeting the standard of table 38.540.020 may not exceed 12 feet in 237 15320, Staff Report
for the Unified Development Code Update and Replacement Municipal Code Text Amendment
Page 15 of 52 width measured at the right-of-way line and 18 feet in width measured at the
curb line.
ii. Individual residential drive accesses facing the street with two or more internal parking
bays meeting the standard of table 38.540.020 may not exceed 20 feet in width measured at
the right-of-way line and 26 feet in width measured at the curb line.
iii. Individual and shared drive accesses must be physically separated by means of a
landscaped area greater than or equal to ten feet in width between paved areas and
extending from the front line of the building to the right-of-way line.
iv. Residential complexes with 25 or more dwelling units must meet the commercial access
standards in 38.400.090.C.3.b.].
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:40:10 PM (01:44:22) Discussion
Cr. Mehl stated this doesn’t impact existing buildings, but allows for other vehicles.
Cr. Krauss stated this is clear, but he doesn’t support it.
Mayor Taylor stated this makes sense and moves forward the issue.
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07:41:20 PM (01:45:32) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to approve the staff changes as
suggested in the memo received dated November 29th on page 313 of the overall packet from the top
of the page through roman numeral IV [revising residential drive access standards to:
Delete:
Section 38.400.090.C.3.a(2)
Section 38.400.090.C.3.a(3)
Table 38.400.090.C.3.a(3)
Section 38.400.090.C.3.a(4)
Table 38.400.090.C.3.a(4)
Section 38.400.090.C.3.a(4) (numbering error, should have been (5)).
Replace with:
Section 38.400.090.C.3.a(2). Residential drive access standards apply to all residential development
with drive access facing a street, except apartment buildings.
i. Individual residential drive accesses facing the street with a single internal parking bay
meeting the standard of table 38.540.020 may not exceed 12 feet in 237 15320, Staff Report
for the Unified Development Code Update and Replacement Municipal Code Text Amendment
Page 15 of 52 width measured at the right-of-way line and 18 feet in width measured at the
curb line.
ii. Individual residential drive accesses facing the street with two or more internal parking
bays meeting the standard of table 38.540.020 may not exceed 20 feet in width measured at
the right-of-way line and 26 feet in width measured at the curb line.
iii. Individual and shared drive accesses must be physically separated by means of a
landscaped area greater than or equal to ten feet in width between paved areas and
extending from the front line of the building to the right-of-way line.
iv. Residential complexes with 25 or more dwelling units must meet the commercial access
standards in 38.400.090.C.3.b.]. The amendment passed 3-1.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
07:41:39 PM (01:45:51) Amendment to the Motion to revise Section 38.400.090.D.3, removing the
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dates to just say “These standards apply to the minimum distance between public and/or private
accesses and intersections, and the minimum distance between public and/or private accesses and
other public and/or private accesses.”
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:42:36 PM (01:46:48) Discussion
DM Andrus stated this was outdated and no longer needed. Mr. Rogers provided additional detail.
07:43:41 PM (01:47:53) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to revise Section 38.400.090.D.3,
removing the dates to just say “These standards apply to the minimum distance between public
and/or private accesses and intersections, and the minimum distance between public and/or private
accesses and other public and/or private accesses.” The amendment passed 3-1.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
07:43:54 PM (01:48:06) Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl asked staff to explain what the intent of eliminating D.2 at the beginning of page 305. Mr.
Saunders stated that 09.03 would stay intact, which is the current standard since 2002. Director Matsen
provided further clarification.
07:45:15 PM (01:49:27) Amendment to the Motion to accept the staff recommendation to delete
Section 38.400.090.D.2 in total (as covered on page 313 of tonight’s packet).
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:45:55 PM (01:50:07) Discussion
Cr. Mehl stated this has been covered with discussion and previous amendments.
07:45:42 PM (01:49:54) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to accept the staff recommendation to
delete Section 38.400.090.D.2 in total (as covered on page 313 of tonight’s packet). The amendment
passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
07:46:08 PM (01:50:20) Article 3 Housekeeping
CA Sullivan clarified that accessory buildings is in Article 3. Director Matsen stated staff does not have a
formulated response for this evening.
07:48:49 PM (01:53:01) Recess
Mayor Taylor called the Commission into recess at 7:55 PM.
07:58:01 PM (02:02:13) Call to Order
Mayor Taylor called the meeting back to order at 7:58 PM.
07:58:16 PM (02:02:28) Staff Presentation on Article 5 – Project Design
Senior Planner Tom Rogers presented on the key components and proposed changes to Article 5 –
Project Design. Mr. Rogers discussed block frontage in further detail, including landscape, storefront,
and gateway and mixed standards. He discussed site plan and design elements. He discussed the
Building Design section.
08:11:37 PM (02:15:48) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:13:29 PM (02:17:41) Amendment to the Motion to Section 38.500.020.A.1 (page 356) eliminating
the words “design” and “section” as described in the staff memo for the November 15th City
Commission meeting [as follows:
For sites within the city's established neighborhood conservation overlay district, the design provisions
of division 38.340 supersede the provisions of this article. However, the review authority may apply
the provisions of this article in the event of a conflict, where the review authority determines that the
provisions herein help new development better meet the purpose and intent of neighborhood
conservation overlay district per section 38.340.010.].
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:13:47 PM (02:17:59) Discussion
Cr. Mehl stated that this is staff’s recommendation, and this is the final part of cleanup.
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08:14:32 PM (02:18:44) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to Section 38.500.020.A.1 (page 356)
eliminating the words “design” and “section” as described in the staff memo for the November 15th
City Commission meeting [as follows:
For sites within the city's established neighborhood conservation overlay district, the design provisions
of division 38.340 supersede the provisions of this article. However, the review authority may apply
the provisions of this article in the event of a conflict, where the review authority determines that the
provisions herein help new development better meet the purpose and intent of neighborhood
conservation overlay district per section 38.340.010.]. The amendment passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
08:15:47 PM (02:19:59) Amendment to the Motion to add “and four-household” to Section
38.510.010.b [block frontage standards, as follows:
“The provisions of this division apply to all development within Bozeman, except single, two-, three,
and four-household dwellings in any configuration.”].
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:15:57 PM (02:20:09) Discussion
Cr. Mehl asked Mr. Rogers to provide the rationale of this for the public.
08:17:11 PM (02:21:23) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to add “and four-household” to Section
38.510.010.b [block frontage standards, as follows:
“The provisions of this division apply to all development within Bozeman, except single, two-, three,
and four-household dwellings in any configuration.”]. The amendment passed 4-0.
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: Absent
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Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
08:17:26 PM (02:21:38) Amendment to the Motion to change Section 38.540.070.A.4 to read “may not
be located more than 300 feet,” replacing 100 with 300.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
08:18:17 PM (02:22:29) Discussion
Cr. Mehl stated this would allow for more creative parking solutions.
Mayor Taylor asked what average block size is.
DM Andrus asked staff’s opinion on this. Staff supports the motion.
Mayor Taylor asked is this would preclude a provided shuttle.
Cr. Krauss asked if there is an exception for the use of structured parking.
08:22:36 PM (02:26:48) Amendment to the Motion to change Section 38.540.070.A.4 to read “may not
be located more than 300 feet,” replacing 100 with 300. The amendment passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
08:22:49 PM (02:27:01) Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl asked staff about (5) on page 431, Section 38.540.050, what’s the exemption’s impact on
mixed use? Mr. Rogers provided explanation.
08:25:42 PM (02:29:54) Amendment to the Motion to take the November 21, 2017 dated document,
page 1-21, and adopt wholesale [replacing Section 38.530 – Building Design with the revised
standards, see attached section 38.530 – Building Design standards].
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:27:01 PM (02:31:13) Point of Clarification
Cr. Krauss expressed concern about the clarity of adopting this amendment wholesale, and which
documents were being referred to. He stated at this point he needs new documents.
DM Andrus asked what Cr. Krauss was looking for in a clean document.
Cr. Mehl explained when the document was provided to the public.
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08:33:10 PM (02:37:22) Discussion
Cr. Mehl stated he’d like to go through the document in order and work backwards through any
additional amendments.
Cr. Krauss stated his second doesn’t endorse or eliminate changes, even though there are discussion
items within this document. This amendment is the cleanest way to do this as a whole.
08:34:55 PM (02:39:07) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to take the November 21, 2017 dated
document, page 1-21, and adopt wholesale [replacing Section 38.530 – Building Design with the
revised standards, see attached section 38.530 – Building Design standards]. The amendment passed
4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
08:35:19 PM (02:39:31) Discussion
Cr. Mehl asked where a motion on the figures should happen. CA Sullivan provided his
recommendation.
DM Andrus stated she would like to talk about the placeholder for alternative compliance, and she
supports the staff, and that the design community’s request is too broad. CA Sullivan recommended
removing the language of placeholder by motion.
08:39:33 PM (02:43:45) Amendment to the Motion to remove the placeholder for alternative
compliance evaluation path [deleting section 38.050.020.E].
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:39:41 PM (02:43:53) Discussion
DM Andrus explained her rationale for removing that language, as she doesn’t support the alternative
at this time.
Cr. Krauss will be voting no, as the design community needs a path where this can happen.
Cr. Mehl stated there isn’t a current workable alternative.
Mayor Taylor also supports this, as the document is an attempt to balance the critique of the design
community with some standards.
08:45:34 PM (02:49:46) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to remove the placeholder for
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alternative compliance evaluation path [deleting section 38.050.020.E]. The amendment passed 3-1.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
08:46:13 PM (02:50:25) Questions of Staff
DM Andrus wanted a better understanding of human/appropriately-scaled verbiage in façade
articulation.
Cr. Krauss asked about limiting the scale to just humans, and not allowing grander architecture.
Cr. Mehl asked if departures would be possible.
08:55:00 PM (02:59:12) Amendment to the Motion to accept the places where “appropriately-scaled”
was suggested by the design community, rather than human-scaled.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
08:55:24 PM (02:59:36) Amendment dies for lack of a second.
08:55:49 PM (03:00:01) Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl asked for clarification on page 5, 38.530.040.C.7, and whether staff did or didn’t put these
changes forward. Mr. Rogers responded that staff is in support.
Cr. Krauss asked if the word pattern would remain.
DM Andrus asked about façade articulation, and what the difference is from the addition and omission,
on page 4.
Cr. Mehl asked about page 5, and the use of vertical piers/columns, and if staff suggested a
replacement.
Cr. Mehl asked on page 6, if D.2 and 3 conflict with an earlier staff memo. Director Matsen responded.
Mayor Taylor asked on page 6, why the building width was broadened. He also asked about the figure
on page 7. Mr. Rogers stated the figures need to be updated at the end.
DM Andrus asked for more clarification on the changes on vertical articulation. Director Matsen
demonstrated on the whiteboard.
Cr. Krauss stated this isn’t actually that drastic.
Cr. Mehl asked for the staff response on page 7, the criteria and description of departures. Mr. Rogers
and Director Matsen provided responses on departures.
09:13:45 PM (03:17:57) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated he does not like the buildings described on page 8, and does not want this to be the
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requirement.
DM Andrus asked for additional text/photographs to add more clarity.
Cr. Krauss stated he would change departures on page 9 to number 4. He asked staff’s opinion.
Cr. Mehl asked on page 10, A, if number 2 is already covered by number 1? Mr. Rogers stated staff
would be fine either way. He asked about including windows in building façade, and why part B on page
10 was removed. On page 13, he asked in 2B about prohibited windows, and why staff dropped
“continuous ribbon,” and what is that window? Director Matsen provided clarification.
DM Andrus asked if recessed windows make sense with EIFS.
Cr. Krauss made some comments on windows.
Cr. Mehl asked on pg. 15, add to section that rooftop solar is permitted. It was clarified that D takes care
of this.
09:32:27 PM (03:36:39) Amendment to the Motion to change D [Section 38.530.050.D] to read “Active
Solar Collection Units (electronic and hydronic) are permitted.”
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
09:32:46 PM (03:36:58) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated this needs to actively state they are permitted.
Cr. Mehl stated there isn’t any indication code is slowing solar down. He asked if this would apply to
houses. He asked why solar panels are considered ugly, and if it could say encouraged instead of
permitted? Staff responded to questions in detail.
DM Andrus stated she prefers “permitted” to “encouraged.”
Cr. Krauss stated that screening “carefully integrated” is not as important as actively encouraging
alternate forms of energy.
09:41:40 PM (03:45:52) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to change D [Section 38.530.050.D] to
read “Active Solar Collection Units (electronic and hydronic) are permitted.” The amendment passed 4-
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: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
09:41:51 PM (03:46:03) Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl asked on page 17, regarding “intent” in relation to building materials. He asked what damage
from maintenance is. He asked why staff dropped section B, building materials. Mr. Rogers responded it
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was rewritten and added below.
DM Andrus asked about CMU as a secondary material, and why it was changed to a primary material.
Cr. Mehl asked on page 19, why did staff increase the percentage of the total façade area allowed using
EIFS.
The Commission and staff discussed EIFS in significant detail.
09:57:40 PM (04:01:52) Meeting Extended
Mayor Taylor extended the meeting to 10:15 PM.
09:57:51 PM (04:02:03) Discussion/Questions Continued
DM Andrus asked what percentage of a number of new buildings was EIFS, and why highly textured EIFS
was prohibited. Development Review Manager Brian Krueger responded in detail.
Cr. Mehl does cannot see a building with more than half EIFS.
10:03:29 PM (04:07:41) Amendment to the Motion to change the second sentence to say that on
buildings of two stories or less or less than 5,000 square feet in footprint, EIFS is limited to 50% of the
total façade area [changing Section 38.530.060.C.3.a].
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
10:03:59 PM (04:08:11) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to change the second sentence to say
that on buildings of two stories or less or less than 5,000 square feet in footprint, EIFS is limited to 50%
of the total façade area [changing Section 38.530.060.C.3.a]. The amendment passed 3-1.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
10:05:09 PM (04:09:21) Meeting Extended
Mayor Taylor continued the meeting to 10:30 PM.
10:05:15 PM (04:09:27) Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl asked staff how they define cementitious and what is the concern. Mr. Krueger responded in
detail. He also asked why the blank wall on page 21 went away. Mr. Rogers responded.
Mayor Taylor asked why the blank wall feature couldn’t be better dealt with as a departure.
DM Andrus asked where the compromise was on this with the design community, and what prompted
this to go in in the first place.
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10:20:23 PM (04:24:35) Amendment to the Motion to leave the language as it was originally intended
and make it a departure [replacing the Blank Wall provision AND ADDING a departure for blank
walls].
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
10:20:44 PM (04:24:56) Discussion
DM Andrus stated this makes sense to have some restrictions on blank walls.
Mayor Taylor stated he will vote for this.
Cr. Mehl asked if it would be a blank wall if there was façade articulation. He asked if the departure
language was going to be specific or general. He will support this but hopes the tradeoff is successful.
The Commission discussed examples in some detail.
10:29:51 PM (04:34:03) Meeting Extended
Mayor Taylor extended the meeting to 11:00 PM.
10:30:02 PM (04:34:14) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to leave the language as it was
originally intended and make it a departure [replacing the Blank Wall provision AND ADDING a
departure for blank walls]. The amendment passed 3-1.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
10:30:15 PM (04:34:27) City Attorney
CA Sullivan clarified that this was an addition of a departure to the re-inclusion of the blank wall
verbiage.
10:30:40 PM (04:34:52) Staff Presentation on Article 6 and 7
Mr. Rogers explained some small changes in Articles 6 and 7.
10:31:45 PM (04:35:57) Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl asked if staff still requests the change the definition of apartment building, and why is staff
asking for the change (38.700.020) (page 494).
10:34:18 PM (04:38:30) Amendment to the Motion to revise the [apartment] definition to say “a
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building, other than a hotel or motel, containing five or more dwelling units, excluding townhouses
and rowhouses.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
10:34:55 PM (04:39:07) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to revise the [apartment] definition to
say “a building, other than a hotel or motel, containing five or more dwelling units, excluding
townhouses and rowhouses. The amendment passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
10:35:06 PM (04:39:18) Amendments from Previous Articles
Mayor Taylor opened the session to amendments from other articles.
10:35:55 PM (04:40:07) Amendment to the Motion regarding the notes under Section 38.310.030
(page 180), [deleting] footnote 6 referring to Accessory Dwelling Units in the R-S and R-1 districts, and
Section 38.360.040.C.2.b (page 238), to eliminate both statements regarding 1997.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
10:37:36 PM (04:41:48) Discussion
Cr. Mehl asked for clarity on the motion.
Mayor Taylor explained the purpose of the motion.
DM Andrus asked if this impacts short-term rentals.
10:39:38 PM (04:43:50) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion regarding the notes under Section
38.310.030 (page 180), [deleting] footnote 6 referring to Accessory Dwelling Units in the R-S and R-1
districts, and Section 38.360.040.C.2.b (page 238), to eliminate both statements regarding 1997. The
amendment passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
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Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
10:39:54 PM (04:44:06) Discussion
Mayor Taylor stated Cr. Pomeroy requested a motion to eliminate on page 234, G.1 (accessory buildings
may not exceed the height of the principal building unless such accessory building has been otherwise
approved per this chapter). Director Matsen described a challenge this creates.
Cr. Krauss asked staff to determine a way to define accessory dwelling unit that isn’t related to height.
Director Matsen provided further details.
Mayor Taylor stated concerns of exceptionally tall ADUs.
CA Sullivan discussed the effective date of changes like this and Pile B. Staff provided additional
information about how this could work.
Cr. Mehl confirmed he would also like to look into this in the future.
10:48:07 PM (04:52:19) Procedure
Mayor Taylor described the procedure going out, cancelling the Thursday meeting.
10:49:43 PM (04:53:55) Vote on the Main Motion as Amended that having reviewed and considered
the application materials, public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission,
recommendation of the Planning Board, and 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. The motion
passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
10:50:05 PM (04:54:17) Procedure
Director Matsen described the format of the new revised draft. CA Sullivan explained the two
attachments to the codifying ordinance.
I. 10:52:18 PM (04:56:30) FYI/Discussion
• Cr. Krauss referenced public comment from earlier this evening, and asked the Commission to
put the alcohol radius discussion on an agenda to update the ordinance. CA Sullivan stated he
has been working on this. The Commission discussed in detail.
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10:59:44 PM (05:03:56) Meeting Extended
Mayor Taylor extended the meeting to 11:05 PM.
10:59:46 PM (05:03:58) Discussion Continued
• Mr. Saunders stated that as of this afternoon, Planning has received 18 short-term rental
applications since being open on December 1st.
• CA Sullivan reminded the Commission of responding to the County’s reply brief, filed today.
11:04:54 PM (05:09:06) Meeting Extended
Mayor Taylor extended the meeting to 11:06 PM.
11:04:55 PM (05:09:07) Discussion Continued
• City Clerk Crough reminded the Commission they have their December 15 meeting packet in
hand.
J. 11:05:22 PM (05:09:34) Adjournment
Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 11:05 PM.
Attached and Referenced Memo:
11-27-17 City
Commission Packet M
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, December 11, 2017
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Present
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present
Staff Present at the Dias: City Manager (CM) Andrea Surratt, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, Meeting
Clerk Tom Londe
A. 06:00:04 PM (00:05:27) 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. 06:00:03 PM (00:05:26) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:01:01 PM (00:06:24) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:01:06 PM (00:06:29) Authorize Absence - Commissioner I-Ho Pomeroy
06:01:07 PM (00:06:30) Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of Commissioner I-Ho Pomeroy. The
motion passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
E. 06:01:32 PM (00:06:55) Minutes
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1. 06:01:33 PM (00:06:56) Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from November 6, November
13, November 20, and November 27, 2017, Special Meeting Minutes from November 15,
2017, Executive Session Minutes from May 9, 2016 and March 20, June 12, August 14,
August 21, September 7, September 26, September 27, October 2, and November 6, 2017,
and User Access to Linked Minutes (Crough)
06:01:34 PM (00:06:57) Motion and Vote to approve the combined City Commission minutes from
November 6, November 13, November 15, November 20, and November 27, 2017, and Executive
Session Minutes from May 9, 2016 and March 20, June 12, August 14, August 21, September 7,
September 26, September 27, October 2, and November 6, 2017 as submitted. The motion passed 4-0.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
F. 06:02:10 PM (00:07:33) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Approve the Annual Beer, Wine, or Liquor License Renewals for Calendar Year 2018 (Maas)
3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Above and Beyond
Janitorial for Janitorial Services in Recreation Facilities (Saitta)
06:02:11 PM (00:07:34) City Manager Overview
City Manager Surratt provided a brief overview of Consent Items 1-3.
06:03:26 PM (00:08:49) Public comment
There was no public comment.
06:03:37 PM (00:09:00) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-3 as submitted. The motion
passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
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Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
G. 06:04:02 PM (00:09:25) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment. There was none.
H. 06:05:07 PM (00:10:30) Special Presentation
1. 06:05:11 PM (00:10:34) Idaho Pole Superfund Site Informational Presentation (Heidi Kaiser)
06:05:30 PM (00:10:53) Special Presentation
Roger Hugerheidi is the remedial project manager from the Environmental Protection Agency. He wanted
to let everybody know that there will be a public meeting December 12 at the library. They have worked
with Idaho Pole to move from an active pump-and-treat system to a more passive process. They’ve
worked with Idaho Pole on the properties north of the interstate to allow residential development. They
are working to remove the soil component from the national priorities list.
06:07:28 PM (00:12:51) Questions of Presenter
DM Andrus asked what constituted significant improvement. She asked about the timing of the test
samples. She asked if the time of year and temperature would influence test results.
Cr. Mehl clarified the time and location of the meeting with the County Commissioners Tuesday morning
and the public meeting Tuesday evening. He asked if the ground/soil work has been completed. He asked
how many other places in Montana have they seen similar procedures. Mehl asked how common it is in
the region to reuse this land. He asked about the standard differences between soil and water tests. He
asked about the timing of tests and reviews. He asked about the trigger for rehabilitated lands being used
as residential zoning. He asked how long it takes for residency to potentially take place at one of these
rehabilitated sites, and what the testing requirements would be.
Mayor Taylor asked how long the testing/sampling would go on.
I. 06:19:45 PM (00:25:08) Action Items
1. 06:20:32 PM (00:25:55) General Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2019-
2023 (Rosenberry)
06:20:32 PM (00:25:55) Staff Presentation
Assistant City Manager Anna Rosenberry presented the recommended General CIP fund running
through 2023. She explained what departments are supported by the general fund. She showed
diagrams generally indicating what the funds would go to in the scheduled and unscheduled requests.
Anna showed the proposed cost schedule for capital projects. Explained the purpose and timeline of the
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CIP. She made note of significant projects included as part of this proposal. She brought up a table
showing what borrowing would have to occur to fulfill this proposal. She brought up the financial
summary sheet and a list of the requests from the various departments.
06:33:45 PM (00:39:08) Questions of Staff
DM Andrus asked for clarification regarding the Law & Justice project options, and if support of this CIP
represented support of the county’s preferred Law & Justice options. She asked if the Law & Justice
request is a placeholder until an option is officially chosen. She asked about the changes of dedicated
CIP funding from year-to-year. She asked staff about the requested turf sweeper for parks. She asked
about the funding of the Professional Building remodel. She asked if there is still a need to finish the
Professional Building remodel in FY19. She asked what the cost or downside would be of moving the
remodel back one more year. She asked if it was necessary to budget money to replace/upgrade the
Sungard Analytics system when they’re also looking at the possibility of replacing the entire Sungard
system.
DM Andrus asked about the 2020 renovations for Bogert Pool, and what is done every year for
maintenance to that pool. She asked if maintenance costs for the pool is included in the CIP. She asked
HR what a Learning Management System is and what we do now to manage staff training. She asked
about the funding allocated for the IT upgrade and general renovation to the commission room. Andrus
asked if this is something that could potentially be moved up the schedule if deemed important enough.
Cr. Mehl asked about the legality of Bogert/swim center/pool funding requests being wrapped together
as a single bond. He asked why we would spend money on Bogert when previous plans involved Bogert
being decommissioned in favor of a new indoor/outdoor pool. He clarified that including Bogert funding
was a bit of a placeholder until there was a community discussion on the fate of Bogert.
Cr. Krauss asked what Parks Director Mitch Overton meant when he said they swapped an aerator for a
Turf Sweeper in this year’s CIP purchases. Krauss if the aerator was already somewhere in the CIP. He
asked if there are security issues with Sungard Analytics software that’s no longer supported.
Mayor Taylor asked how firm the firehouse cost figures were in the proposal. He asked about the
unscheduled funding regarding moving out of the Professional Building. He asked if the remodel would
still be worth doing if they still planned on moving on from the Pro Building.
Cr. Krauss asked about the proposal for the Parks Maintenance District and if they were asking to
double-dip on tax revenue. He asked if it was more important to have more money in the all-purpose
fund or to have the parks maintenance fund.
Mayor Taylor asked if this was a policy discussion that would ultimately be left to the commission to
decide.
Cr. Krauss mentioned going out to the public to get money for 911 in the past, and choosing to not have
as much in the general fund at that time rather than double-taxing the public. He wanted there to be a
more equal share where the taxes and levies are concerned. He mentioned past efforts to create tax
districts with the express purpose of moving those needs out of the general fund.
07:07:11 PM (01:12:34) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
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07:07:39 PM (01:13:02) Motion to move item GF304 from FY20 into FY19.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:08:26 PM (01:13:49) Discussion
Mayor Taylor clarified that this is an amendment to a motion that has not been made yet.
DM Andrus said that it makes sense to improve the technology, and improve the meeting space sooner
rather than later.
Cr. Mehl has no problem with it since it doesn’t impact other CIP requests. Says it’s important to get the
planning done in the right order.
07:09:43 PM (01:15:06) Vote on the Motion to move item GF304 from FY20 into FY19. The motion
passed 3-1.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
07:10:02 PM (01:15:25) Motion to adopt the General Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal
Years 2019-2023 as amended.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
07:10:11 PM (01:15:34) Discussion
Cr. Mehl said he was surprised by the lack of questions, but he thought it was a good proposal. He said
that they’ve been wanting to create a park maintenance districts in the past. He mentioned that other
Montana cities also have parks maintenance districts. He thanked the staff for their hard work
DM Andrus says she will also support the CIP. She says that the plan reflects many things they have as
part of their strategic plan.
Cr. Krauss says he will not support. He made mention of the multiple levies that are either already in
place or would be proposed. He believes that the special assessment bills on homes has been increasing
excessively. He feels the proposal doesn’t reflect the prioritization that comes from having limited funds.
Mayor Taylor said that he feels there’s usually more unanswered questions that answered questions
when it comes to the CIP in past years. He appreciates that there are place holders for various projects
that might not necessarily happen. He asked about how much money they could get back by selling
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existing Fire Station 1. He said it’s a good guiding document. He appreciated the inclusion of items from
the strategic plan.
07:21:06 PM (01:26:29) Vote on the Motion to adopt the General Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
for Fiscal Years 2019-2023 as amended. The motion passed 3-1.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
07:21:27 PM (01:26:49) Recess
Mayor Taylor called the meeting into recess until 7:30 PM.
07:33:20 PM (01:38:43) Call to Order
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:33 PM.
2. 07:33:24 PM (01:38:47) Fire Equipment and Capital Replacement Fund Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2019-2023 (Rosenberry)
07:33:39 PM (01:39:02) Staff Presentation
Assistant City Manager Anna Rosenberry presented the Fire equipment and Capital Replacement fund
proposal. She wanted to clarify how this fund is related to the fire projects. The firehouse replacement
were included in the CIP as they’re expected to be citizen-voted projects. In 2007, voters authorized up to
4 mills for fire equipment replacement. At the time of those 4 mills, they were not anticipating the
replacement of two fire stations. Fire proposal includes radio replacements, safety equipment.
07:37:45 PM (01:43:08) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked about the difference between mill projected value and the actual value.
DM Andrus asked staff to explain the requested station alert system. Fire Chief Waldo explained the
upgrade in detail.
Cr. Krauss asked if the alert system was really highly incorporated into the stations.
DM Andrus asked if there was a way to upgrade the alert system at a lower cost.
Cr. Mehl clarified if this was general fund money. He asked about the differences of revenue increases.
Cr. Krauss asked about revenue sources increasing. He mentioned that there’s no competition for the
fire funds in the CIP.
07:43:05 PM (01:48:28) Public Comment
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There was no public comment.
07:43:16 PM (01:48:39) Motion to adopt the Fire Equipment and Capital Replacement Fund Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2019-2023.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:43:32 PM (01:48:55) Discussion
DM Andrus will be supporting the motion and feels that the proposal will increase fire department
efficiency.
Cr. Krauss will also be supporting the motion. He says it’s a good model to schedule equipment out. He
thought it might have been good to follow this same model for the streets in 1995.
07:45:13 PM (01:50:36) Vote on the Motion to adopt the Fire Equipment and Capital Replacement
Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2019-2023. The motion passed 4-0.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
3. 07:45:26 PM (01:50:49) Continuation of the Appeal of the Administrative Project Decision
17365 for the Links Condominiums Application 16374 from December 11, 2017 to December
18, 2017 (Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
07:45:50 PM (01:51:13) Discussion
CM Sullivan informed the commission that the appellant asked for another extension as the appellant
and property owner look at possibilities for settling.
Cr. Krauss asked what would happen if they voted no on the motion.
07:47:18 PM (01:52:41) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:47:14 PM (01:52:37) Motion to continue the review of Appeal of the Administrative Project Decision
17365 from December 11, 2017 to December 18, 2017.
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Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:47:45 PM (01:53:08) Discussion
Cr. Krauss thinks that it’s time to take action one way or the other and that this issue should be
concluded by the December 18 meeting.
Cr. Mehl agrees with Cr. Krauss.
07:48:08 PM (01:53:31) Vote on the Motion to continue the review of Appeal of the Administrative
Project Decision 17365 from December 11, 2017 to December 18, 2017. The motion passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
4. 07:48:30 PM (01:53:53) Resolution 4854, Amending the Community Development Fee
Schedule for the Annual Inflation Adjustment (Saunders)
07:48:41 PM (01:54:04) Staff Presentation
Policy and Planning Manager Chris Saunders gave presentation on the inflation adjustment. He noted that
the Commission adopted a process in 2015 to allow for an annual inflation adjustment. Staff would like to
add some additional adjustments, along with the usual inflation adjustments. Staff wanted to make
changes to the Appeal of Administrative Decisions fee, the Residential Certificate of Appropriateness fee,
the Zoning Departures fee, and the Special Use Permit fees. He noted they did not change the Short Term
Rental fees due to it being a new program and there being a lack of info on actual costs. There has been
no public comment
07:52:19 PM (01:57:42) Questions of Staff
DM Andrus asked if all the fees have gone up.
07:53:08 PM (01:58:31) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:53:24 PM (01:58:47) Motion to adopt Resolution 4854, amending the fee schedule for the annual
inflation adjustment and other identified changes, for the review of impact fee deferral, zoning,
subdivision, annexation, growth policy proposals and other planning related review processes with an
effective date of January 1, 2018.
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Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Cr. Mehl supports the changes as it’s fairly libertarian. The fees represent roughly what the costs are,
but not much more. He wished there had been some more discussion of the items in writing.
Mayor Taylor supports the proposal. Noted that they’ve waived the fees when the need has arisen.
07:55:21 PM (02:00:44) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4854, amending the fee schedule for
the annual inflation adjustment and other identified changes, for the review of impact fee deferral,
zoning, subdivision, annexation, growth policy proposals and other planning related review processes
with an effective date of January 1, 2018. The motion passed 3-1.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
5. 07:55:44 PM (02:01:07) Resolution 4855, Amending the Fee Schedule for Business Licenses
(Saunders)
07:56:01 PM (02:01:24) Staff Presentation
Chris Saunders presented on the proposed business license fee change. He noted that the fee hasn’t
been adjusted for inflation in nearly 20 years. They are proposing a single application fee for all business
sizes and proposals. It will result in a small revenue increase. He explained the reasoning behind having
the change take effect January 30, 2018.
07:59:00 PM (02:04:23) Questions of Staff
DM Andrus asked if there’s a sliding scale for business fee needs and if some people will save money or
spend more with this proposal. She asked the least amount someone will pay currently and how they
would change.
Cr. Mehl asked staff to state what the new fee would be.
08:00:33 PM (02:05:56) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:00:52 PM (02:06:15) Motion to adopt Resolution 4855, amending the fee schedule for all types of
business licenses with an effective date of January 30, 2018.
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Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:01:09 PM (02:06:32) Discussion
DM Andrus supports it as it simplifies the current process and a $50 isn’t all that much when it comes to
the cost of doing business.
08:01:41 PM (02:07:04) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4855, amending the fee schedule for
all types of business licenses with an effective date of January 30, 2018. The motion passed 3-1.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
6. 08:02:05 PM (02:07:28) Consideration to Raise Commission Member Salaries (Surratt)
08:02:10 PM (02:07:33) Staff Presentation
CM Surrat has brought this proposal forth at the commission’s request. She mentioned that last salary
assessment for the commission was 2013. If passed, this would be brought back the following week.
08:03:00 PM (02:08:23) Questions of Staff
There were no questions of staff.
08:03:07 PM (02:08:30) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:03:18 PM (02:08:41) Motion to direct the City Manager to bring back a proposal for increasing
Commissioner salaries, based upon the increasing time commitment and complexity of the position in
this growing community, and including an adjustment for the cost of living.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
08:03:52 PM (02:09:15) Discussion
Cr. Mehl asked if this will be on the agenda next week and if it would require two readings. He
confirmed that there could be more public comment on the topic.
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Mayor Taylor noted that he was the one who requested this. He said he appreciated it when a previous
outgoing mayor proposed it, and so he’s doing the same. He mentioned that any change wouldn’t take
place for two years. He noted that the time it takes to do a good job as a commissioner has gone up in
recent years. Bozeman is transitioning from a town to a city, and more time for good work is needed. He
noted that a lot of people prior to the election were interested in running, but they couldn’t make the
time and financial commitment at current commission salary level. He doesn’t want the pool of people
running to be limited to only people who could afford it and had free time.
08:08:05 PM (02:13:28) Vote on the Motion to direct the City Manager to bring back a proposal for
increasing Commissioner salaries, based upon the increasing time commitment and complexity of the
position in this growing community, and including an adjustment for the cost of living. The motion
passed 3-1.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
J. 08:08:37 PM (02:14:00) FYI/Discussion
• CA Sullivan updated the commission on a lawsuit with Save Bozeman.
• Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn updated commission on conversations with the school
districts regarding the new and remodeled high schools. There is extensive public interest in the
project.
• Cr. Mehl made note of a public comment regarding the county desires to create an election
administrator position.
• Mayor Taylor asked if anyone wanted it on the agenda. He noted there would be a joint meeting
with the county on Friday, December 15 regarding the Law & Justice proposals.
K. 08:13:22 PM (02:18:45) Adjournment
Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 8:13 PM.
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THE BOZEMAN CITY COMMISSION / GALLATIN COUNTY COMMISSION
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
BOZEMAN CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
Friday, December 15, 2017
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Present
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Present
County Commissioners:
Chairman – Don Seifert: Present
Commissioner – Steve White: Present
Commissioner – Joe Skinner: Present
Staff Present at the Dais: City Manager (CM) Andrea Surratt, County Administrator (CA) Jim Doar, City
Clerk Robin Crough
A. 12:02:18 PM (00:06:37) Call to Order – 12:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Taylor called the City Commission to order at 12:02 PM.
B. 12:02:25 PM (00:06:44) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 12:03:19 PM (00:07:38) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 12:03:34 PM (00:07:53) Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of City Commissioner I-Ho
Pomeroy and City Commissioner Jeff Krauss. The motion passed 3-0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
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Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
E. 12:03:53 PM (00:08:12) General Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
12:04:40 PM (00:08:59) John Weddleton, Public Comment
Mr. Weddleton, Assembly Member of Anchorage, Alaska introduced himself and spoke to city/county
cooperation and the nice town.
12:05:56 PM (00:10:15) Heather Grenier, Public Comment
Ms. Grenier, representing HRDC, thanked the City and County for investing in transportation. She
discussed Streamline funding sources and discussed top priorities for a needs assessment.
12:08:00 PM (00:12:19) Lee Hazelbaker, Public Comment
Mr. Hazelbaker, Director of HRDC transportation, thanked the elected officials for their support. He is
stepping down at the end of the year, to be replaced by Sunshine Ross. He updated the City Commission
that the improvements requested will start on January 8th.
F. 12:10:08 PM (00:14:27) Action Items
1. 12:10:11 PM (00:14:30) Discussion and Decision on Commitment to Construction of a Joint
Law Enforcement Building as Part of a Phased Approach to Addressing Deficiencies in Current
Facilities
12:10:23 PM (00:14:42) Procedure
Mayor Taylor introduced the procedure for today’s meeting.
12:10:53 PM (00:15:12) Staff Presentation
CM Surratt discussed the work she and the County Administrator have done on a potential joint law &
justice center as well as a municipal law & justice center. CA Doar thanked City and County staff for their
cooperation on the project, and is looking for direction today.
12:13:56 PM (00:18:15) Questions of Staff
Cr. Skinner asked about the City’s position on making a decision today on working together. CM Surratt
stated the City is not prepared to make that commitment today.
Mayor Taylor asked when staff would be prepared to present on the Rouse safety center so that the
City Commission could make a decision to go one way or another. Assistant City Manager (ACM) Chuck
Winn discussed the dual path asked by the City Commission, and the need for more joint work moving
forward. He stated that Gallatin County’s proposed four options did not sufficiently include City staff. He
discussed the incorporation of future fire stations as well.
Cr. White asked what needs to be examined for a municipal center, and since the County is looking at
March 6th for the ballot, how will that happen in time? CM Surratt stated that the City needs to look at
the potential fire station component. Cr. White also asked if the present design has unacceptable
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deficiencies and why additional research is needed. ACM Winn clarified that the options had reductions
that were not discussed with the City, and now the City needs to be clear on what the options actually
are.
Chair Seifert clarified that the reductions were done in the context that the project would go forward
with the previous design, and his rationale for a phased approach.
Cr. White asked if there were law enforcement deficiencies determined.
12:33:29 PM (00:37:48) Public Comment
Mayor Taylor opened public comment.
12:33:49 PM (00:38:08) Marty Lambert, Public Comment
Gallatin County Attorney Marty Lambert asked to please do the courthouse project first if they are going
to phase, which he also hopes is not what they do. He discussed the courthouse project in detail,
specifically current limitations and the possibility of increased services. He noted that there are a record
number of cases this year, and a fourth district judge is already needed.
12:37:05 PM (00:41:24) Judge Mike Salvagni, Public Comment
Mr. Salvagni, retired judge, discussed his decades of experience with the Law & Justice Center. As a
citizen, he stated the court building should go first. The main structure can then assist with space for law
enforcement.
12:42:40 PM (00:46:59) Dave Weaver, Public Comment
Mr. Weaver, Chair of the Gallatin County CIP committee, he commented that the economic solution to
this is to build both buildings simultaneously. He also agreed that the court building should be built first
if necessary. He stated it was necessary to allocate sufficient resources for voter education.
12:46:01 PM (00:50:20) Sheriff Brian Gootkin, Public Comment
Sheriff Gootkin stated he was disappointed to hear the City was looking at a municipal center and
implored the entities to work together again.
12:46:48 PM (00:51:07) Judge Karl Seel, Public Comment
Municipal Judge Seel adopted all previous speakers’ comments. He stated that the City doesn’t fully
know these options since they were not involved, but Option 2 is the only one that makes sense. He also
discussed phasing options.
12:49:52 PM (00:54:11) Discussion
Cr. Mehl stated goals are shared, but the City is also looking at long-term solutions that are efficient for
the tax payers. He reiterated the Commission does not have enough information yet to commit today.
Cr. White asked about the incorporation of future Fire Station 4, and how it effects the project.
Cr. Skinner expressed the amount of work a joint project takes, and that they’re probably already a
month behind for a June ballot issue.
DM Andrus stated that are currently too many unanswered questions to make a decision today. She
thinks continued discussions are necessary.
Cr. White stated there are some things that could be re-looked at regarding the court building, but that
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it’s essentially already designed. He stated if they miss the March 6th deadline, it’s probably two years
out instead. He reiterated his goal is to work with the City.
Mayor Taylor stated the previous joint project was the best iteration and best project proposed. He
discussed options but that the City actually needs to be able to look at cost estimates to make a
commitment.
Cr. Skinner is hesitant to commit his staff to a month’s work without knowing.
Cr. Mehl stated that this delay is a result of decisions that were not made together.
Cr. White stated the County was unable to previously commit since no numbers were provided.
Mayor Taylor stated the courthouse or police/sheriffs’ station could be decided today.
Chair Seifert discussed the importance of providing services to a growing county. He is in favor of a
phased, combined approach with law enforcement first.
DM Andrus stated that January 29th is a more realistic deadline for City staff.
Cr. White asked if there is any expectation that the County proceed for March 6th, and waste work. He
also discussed that if the City does not agree to work with the County, there isn’t a backup option for
the County.
Mayor Taylor suggested that staff and the City Commission do it by the 22nd.
Cr. Mehl stated that the City is committing to looking at both options, but this due diligence is
necessary.
Chair Seifert asked CA Doar what County staff’s capacity is to do this, and how a January 22nd decision
affects the March deadline.
DM Andrus commented that the next steps committee was never working for a March 6th deadline, and
it’s unfair to put the City in this position.
01:44:17 PM (01:48:36) Motion that the County Commission commit to the construction of a joint law
enforcement building as part of a phased approach to addressing deficiencies in the current law and
justice campus.
Commissioner – Joe Skinner: Motion
Commissioner – Steve White: 2nd
01:44:33 PM (01:48:52) Discussion
Cr. Skinner does not have optimism to meet the deadline. He asked for a commitment from the City to
help pay.
Chair Seifert stated the County is committed to moving forward with a joint project.
Cr. White agrees with Cr. Skinner and supports the motion.
Cr. Skinner also wants this project to happen, and to happen with the City.
Chair Seifert also asked the City to inform the County if they make the decision earlier.
01:49:04 PM (01:53:23) Vote on the Motion that the County Commission commit to the construction of
a joint law enforcement building as part of a phased approach to addressing deficiencies in the current
law and justice campus. The motion passed 3-0.
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Commissioner – Joe Skinner: Motion
Commissioner – Steve White: 2nd
Commissioner – Joe Skinner: Approve
Commissioner – Steve White: Approve
Chairman – Don Seifert: Approve
01:49:25 PM (01:53:44) Questions of Staff
Cr. Mehl asked what motions CM Surratt needs this afternoon given the discussion.
01:50:24 PM (01:54:43) Motion that the City move expeditiously to pursue both proposals as discussed
today with a public discussion on January 22nd.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
01:50:44 PM (01:55:03) Discussion
DM Andrus asked for clarification for what “both proposals” means exactly.
Cr. Mehl clarified the two proposals, stating cooperation with the County as well we due diligence for
the Rouse site.
DM Andrus asked for further clarification, whether this is suggesting the police/sheriffs’ station gets
built first with the courts second.
Mayor Taylor stated he would like the clarity for the motion.
Cr. Mehl stated there is a pressing public safety issue. His preference is to start with the public safety
offices.
01:52:55 PM (01:57:14) Amendment to the Motion to move forward with the police/sheriff proposal
first as asked by the County.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
01:53:23 PM (01:57:42) Discussion
DM Andrus stated she is very much in favor of the court buildings be built in a very timely manner.
Mayor Taylor stated that this is the surest way to get a new courthouse.
01:54:49 PM (01:59:08) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to move forward with the
police/sheriff proposal first as asked by the County. The motion passed 3-0.
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Motion
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
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Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
01:55:00 PM (01:59:19) Amendment to the Motion that the City fairly and equitably pay its share of
the costs for this project.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
01:55:35 PM (01:59:54) Discussion
DM Andrus stated the City needs to have an active role in the discussions of the design work.
Cr. Mehl stated this amendment solely addresses payment of an equitable share, and to work together.
Mayor Taylor supports the amendment, and to use the formula used previously.
01:57:29 PM (02:01:48) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion that the City fairly and equitably pay
its share of the costs for this project. The motion passed 3-0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
01:57:43 PM (02:02:02) Discussion on the Main Motion
Cr. Mehl appreciates the County’s participation today.
DM Andrus will also be supporting the motion, and hopes to move forward together, although the City
needs to investigate further.
Mayor Taylor also supports the motion.
01:59:33 PM (02:03:52) Vote on the Main Motion as Amended that the City move expeditiously to
pursue both proposals as discussed today with a public discussion on January 22nd. The motion passed
3-0.
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: 2nd
Mayor - Carson Taylor: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Absent
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Chris Mehl: Approve
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2. Adopt a Timeline to Allow the City and County to Meet the Appropriate Deadlines for a June
5, 2018 Ballot Issue to Allow Voter Consideration of a Newly Proposed Law and Justice Center
Project
3. Appoint City of Bozeman and Gallatin County Commissioners to a Joint City-County
Committee to Study Recommendations for the Law and Justice Center Project, and Consider
a Staff Recommendation for Appropriate Staff to Serve on the Committee
4. Authorize the City Manager and Gallatin County Commission Chair to Sign a Memorandum of
Agreement to Establish a Committee to Finalize Plans for a Feasibility Analysis of a Proposed
Law & Justice Center June 5, 2018 Ballot Issue
G. 02:00:54 PM (02:05:13) FYI/Discussion
There was no FYI.
H. 02:01:03 PM (02:05:22) Adjournment
Mayor Taylor adjourned the City Commission at 2:01 PM.
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