HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board 12-19-17 Minutes DRAFT
City Planning Board
Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 6:00 PM | City Commission Chamber – 121 N. Rouse Avenue
A. 06:05:05 PM (00:01:00) Call meeting to order
Board members:
Jerry Pape
John Lavey
Lauren Waterton
Jordan Zignego
Henry Happel, Chair
George Thompson
Paul Spitler
Commissioner Chris Mehl
Others present (staff):
Martin Matsen (Director of Community Development, City of Bozeman)
B. 06:05:17 PM (00:01:12) Changes to the Agenda
C. 06:05:32 PM (00:01:27) Minutes:
10‐03‐17 Minutes (PDF)
o 10‐03‐17 Video Link (click related docs tab for minutes w/ time stamp)
10‐17‐17 Minutes (PDF)
o 10‐17‐17 Video Link (click related docs tab for minutes w/ time stamp)
06:05:32 PM (00:01:27) MOTION by Mr. Pape to approve meeting minutes of October 3 and
October 17.
06:05:42 PM (00:01:37) MOTION SECONDED: Motion was seconded by Commissioner Chris
Mehl.
06:05:56 PM (00:01:51) VOTE: All in favor – motion carried unanimously.
D. Public Comment – Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for
the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the
purview of the Committee. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each
action item for comments pertaining to that item. Please limit your comments to three
minutes.
06:06:42 PM (00:02:37) No public comment.
E. Action Items
1. 06:07:09 PM (00:03:04) Growth Policy Subcommittee Presentation to Board
(Rogers)
Memo – Next Steps on Growth Policy
Framework
Outreach Timeline
Memo – Final Comments to City Commission
Questions
06:08:14 PM (00:04:09) Board Chair Mr. Happel began the meeting by introducing and
describing the documents attached which were created by the sub‐committee. Ms. Waterton
explained the overview document further, including what the purpose of tonight’s discussion is.
06:17:05 PM (00:13:00) Mr. Happel asked when the Growth Policy consultant group, EPS, will
have the final report completed by. Community Development Director Martin Matsen
responded and Mr. Mehl followed up.
06:20:18 PM (00:16:13) Board Members, Community Development Director Matsen and Mr.
Mehl discussed the Outreach Timeline and Questions documents, the technology being
contemplated, and timeline expectations.
06:46:27 PM (00:42:22) Board members engaged in a broad discussion about growth and
economic development in Bozeman.
07:12:50 PM (01:08:45) Mr. Lavey spoke about the memo he is creating regarding best practices
to approach the growth policy. He offered to complete the memo and distribute it to the Board
once finished and thus asked the Board to postpone making decisions on the Planning Board
Growth Policy sub‐group’s document so he can complete his memo.
07:15:48 PM (01:11:43) MOTION: by Mr. Pape moved to postpone making decisions on the
Planning Board Growth Policy sub‐group’s document tonight to accept Mr. Lavey’s offer for him
to complete his memo. A discussion on the motion followed. The motion failed for lack of a
second.
07:19:14 PM (01:15:09) No public comment.
07:19:47 PM (01:15:42) Board members discussed the growth policy update overview
(“Framework”) document and suggested changes to the document for reasons as described. The
scope of the growth policy document was briefly discussed.
07:27:58 PM (01:23:53) MOTION by Mr. Spitler moved to approve the growth policy update
overview (“Framework”) with possible amendments and/or additional language on “values” to
be discussed on the January 2, 2018 Planning Board meeting.
MOTION SECONDED followed by a general discussion by board members on the motion. A vote
did not take place.
07:44:36 PM (01:40:31) MOTION WITHDRAWN by Mr. Spitler which was created to approve
the growth policy update overview (“Framework”) with possible amendments and/or additional
language on “values” to be discussed on the January 2, 2018 Planning Board meeting.
07:44:44 PM (01:40:39) MOTION by Mr. Pape to consider Mr. Lavey’s memo material at this
time or prior to January 2nd. The motion failed for lack of a second. A general discussion on the
motion and Mr. Lavey’s memo followed.
07:49:42 PM (01:45:37) Board members engaged in a discussion about Mr. Lavey’s memo (as
referenced previously) and the contents of the documents available to the Planning Board. Mr.
Matsen spoke about the process the Board is undertaking to work towards the creation of the
growth policy.
08:10:41 PM (02:06:36) A general discussion between board members continued about the
Agenda Item.
08:17:45 PM (02:13:40) MOTION by Mr. Mehl to adjourn.
08:18:34 PM (02:14:29) VOTE: Motion carried.
F. FYI/Discussion
1. UDC Adoption Schedule Update (Matsen)
G. 08:18:39 PM (02:14:34) Adjournment
For more information please contact Tom Rogers at TRogers@bozeman.net
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