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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday,January 29,2018
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Present
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Present
Staff Present at the Dais:City Manager(CM)Andrea Surratt,City Attorney(CA)Greg Sullivan,Assistant
City Manager(ACM)Chuck Winn,Assistant City Manager(ACM)Anna Rosenberry, City Clerk Robin
Crough
A. 06:00:26 PM (00:04:59)Call to Order—6:00 PM-Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Mayor Andrus called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. 06:00:37 PM (00:05:10) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:01:29 PM (00:06:02)Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:01:37 PM (00:06:10) FYI
• Cr.Cunningham reminded the Commission of the Inter-Neighborhood Council's Winter Slurp
event.
• Mayor Andrus informed the Commission of the Office of Violence Against Women grant that the
City will pursue in 2018.She also informed the Commission of the tentative agenda for next
Monday's meeting.
E. 06:03:34 PM (00:08:07)Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services(LaMeres) -_C=
2. Approve the Request for Cash-in-lieu of Parkland Dedication for the Flanders Crossing Site
Plan, Located at 4830 and 4870 Flanders Way,Application 17355(Quasi-Judicial) (Garber)
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3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Utilities Agreement with the Montana Department of
Transportation for Water and Sewer Main Adjustments Required for the Rouse Avenue Main
Street to Oak Street Project(Hixson) a
4. Authorize Settlement of City v. Moore, O'Connell & Refling, P.C, Lewis and Clark County
District Court(Cause No. BDV-2010-988) (Sullivan) '-—4-
5. Resolution 4856, Approving Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment Number 5 with Dick
Anderson Construction, Inc. for Bozeman Sports Park Phase I Field and Parking Lot
Construction (Poissant) a'a
6. Resolution 4875,Supporting the Application to the Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund
Program,Administered by the Montana Department of Commerce, on behalf of XY Planning
Network(Fontenot) `x a
7. Resolution 4880, Resolution of Intent to Consider Repeal of the North 19th / Oak Street
Corridor Master Plan (Rogers) °a
8. Resolution 4881, Intent to Create Special Improvement Lighting District Number 742 for the
Opportunity Subdivision (Clark) ~a
9. Resolution 4883, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 1 to the
Construction Agreement with R&R Taylor Construction, Inc. for the Story Mill Community
Center Renovation Project(Poissant) ~.a
10. Ordinance 1996 Provisional Adoption, Lot 5A, Annie Subdivision Phase 2 Zone Map
Amendment,Changing4.2419 Acres from R-3,Residential Medium Densityto R-5,Residential
Mixed Use High Density, Generally Located Northeast of the Intersection of North 27th
Avenue and West Oak Street,Application 17300(Saunders) --'4.
06:03:36 PM (00:08:09)City Manager Overview
CM Surratt provided a brief overview of Consent Items 1-10.
06:07:35 PM (00:12:08) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:07:50 PM (00:12:23)Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-10 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
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F. 06:08:10 PM (00:12:43) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:08:51 PM (00:13:24)Marilee Brown, Public Comment
Ms. Brown discussed discrimination she encounters due to her not being born in Montana.She
discussed the need to lower the speed limit on 1-90 and the efforts of many to discount the Fire Chief's
recommendation to do so.
06:12:22 PM (00:16:55)Ralph Zimmer, Public Comment
Mr.Zimmer, on behalf of the Bozeman Area Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee, asked the
Commission is the Vision Statements are up for consideration this evening. Mr.Zimmer discussed his
concerns about the strategic plan,specifically 4.5.1),which he deems unacceptable and inappropriate.
He also referred to 3.4.D,the statement is of concern as it's the only statement about separated paths.
His third concern is related to gaps that need to be closed, but not prioritized over other needed
improvements. His final point refers to the need to do whatever they can to foster appropriate growth
infrastructure and development beyond city limits.
06:18:24 PM (00:22:57)Nate Harris,Public Comment
Mr. Harris stated he would like to see the City of Bozeman sign on to Governor Bullock's Executive Order
about net neutrality.
06:19:11 PM (00:23:44)Marilee Brown, Public Comment
Ms. Brown, on behalf of Gallatin Alliance for Pathways,she referred to her submitted written public
comment.
G. 06:19:48 PM (00:24:21)Action Items
1. 06:19:54 PM (00:24:27)Appointment(s)to the Zoning Commission (Sweeney) 1a
06:19:59 PM (00:24:32)Motion to appoint Paul Spitler and Christopher Scott to openings ion the
Zoning Commission with terms ending February 28,20201.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:2nd
06:20:10 PM (00:24:43) Discussion
Cr. Krauss asked if these were the only applications received.
DM Mehl discussed the qualifications of the applicants.
06:21:27 PM (00:26:00) Vote on the Motion to appoint Paul Spitler and Christopher Scott to openings
ion the Zoning Commission with terms ending February 28,2020]. The motion passed 5-0.
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Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
2. 06:21:44 PM (00:26:17) Strategic Plan for the City of Bozeman, Action Items for Vision
Statements 1-6,All Contents of Vision Statement 7 (Surratt) !;
06:22:12 PM (00:26:45)Staff Presentation
CM Surratt discussed the intent of the strategic plan,which is focusing work for staff and Commission,
and focusing community efforts.She discussed fitting the strategic plan work into the daily work and
operations of day to day business of city staff.She discussed the difficulty of working in a destination
city. She discussed the timeline of accomplishing these projects, and the annual review of the plan.She
encouraged the Commission to think of the plan near-term with laser focus and realistic goals. CM
Surratt provided a recap of adopted portions of the strategic plan including the Vision and Vision
Statements.She discussed the process for tonight, reviewing the action items for Vision Statements 1-6.
06:37:16 PM (00:41:49)Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked if the discussion is around subsections or of full sections.
Cr.Cunningham asked CM Surratt her opinion on the volume of the plan.She stated there needs to be a
more narrow focus. Cr. Cunningham asked for clarification regarding the 70%day-to-day service work
done by staff,and where this plan falls.
Cr. Krauss asked if the city plans on changing the 70%routine to meet these goals. He also asked her
opinion of the"wish-list" character of the plan right now.
06:45:01 PM (00:49:34) Presentation Continued
CM Surratt explained how to understand the chart.
06:46:51 PM (00:51:24) 1.An Engaged Community
1.1
Cr. Krauss stated that everything else comes under c,and would like to put a, b, and d in the parking lot.
Cr.Cunningham agrees a and b go in the parking lot, and d may be modified.
1.2
DM Mehl asked to put 1.2 b and d in the parking lot.
Cr. Pomeroy asked to put 1.2 c in the parking lot.
Cr. Krauss stated 1.1 c and 1.2 b are the same,and to put everything but b in the parking lot.
1.3
Cr. Cunningham suggests adding a and b to the parking lot to improve them.
1.4
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DM Mehl wants to modify a.
06:53:13 PM (00:57:46) 1.1 Modifications or Additions
Cr.Cunningham stated a is already on-going,so maybe it doesn't need to be in the plan.
Cr. Krauss stated b isn't necessary for community outreach,we could do something better.
DM Mehl thought b would indicate metrics. D and 311 would be similar, but wants clarification.
Mayor Andrus reiterated that it seems like right now only c will remain as an action item.
CM Surratt explained the difference between 311 and document access.
07:00:57 PM (01:05:30)Motion to change 1.1 d to read"dramatically increase transparency and public
access to all city documents."
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
07:01:23 PM (01:05:56) Discussion
DM Mehl stated this change would increase transparency.
07:04:56 PM (01:09:29) Vote on the Motion to change 1.1 d to read"dramatically increase
transparency and public access to all city documents."The motion passed 3-2.
Deputy MaVor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham:Approve
07:05:36 PM (01:10:09) Discussion
Cr. Krauss spoke of the importance of a communication plan and protocol, but would like to add
training.
07:08:02 PM (01:12:35)Motion to change the language[of 1.1 c]to say"develop, train,and
implement..."
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
07:08:12 PM (01:12:45) Discussion
DM Mehl discussed the importance of hiring a PIO.
Cr. Krauss discussed making outreach routine.
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Cr. Pomeroy asked if this adds more staff.
07:10:55 PM (01:15:28) Vote on the Motion to change the language[of 1.1 c]to say"develop, train,
and implement..."The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
07:11:09 PM (01:15:42)Motion to add a new item in 1.1 to read"Investigate a neighborhood-specific,
online and text-based early notification system to engage citizens in development and zoning
proposals,and to provide notification of traffic pattern disruptions and construction projects that
impact their specific neighborhoods."
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:11:51 PM (01:16:24) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham discussed a public notice system that can be searched by neighborhood.
Cr. Krauss asked if a certain piece of software was being recommended, and whether this is just
investigation or setting rules.
Cr.Cunningham described his intent, primary allowing for more early notification.
DM Mehl agrees with this, but this is a strategy that's already incorporated elsewhere.
Mayor Andrus agreed this is a great idea, but maybe too specific for this plan.
Cr.Cunningham asked CM Surratt to explain further the difference of an Action Item and a tactic.
07:20:51 PM (01:25:24) Vote on the Motion to add a new item in 1.1 to read"Investigate a
neighborhood-specific,online and text-based early notification system to engage citizens in
development and zoning proposals, and to provide notification of traffic pattern disruptions and
construction projects that impact their specific neighborhoods."The motion failed 1-4.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Disapprove
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
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07:21:17 PM (01:25:50) 1.2 Modifications or Additions
DM Mehl stated he is interested in the coordinating boards item.
Cr. Krauss understands the goal, but maybe this gets tackled in a different way,through goals.
07:24:29 PM (01:29:02)Motion to change"coordinate"to ""enhance"[in 1.2 a].
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:24:38 PM (01:29:11)Discussion
DM Mehl stated he is disappointed in some community engagement when it comes to boards.
Cr. Pomeroy stated there are so many priorities, and maybe this isn't one, but it's still important and will
still happen.
Mayor Andrus stated this has been her goal since she has been on the Commission.
Cr. Krauss supports this as well.
07:29:48 PM (01:34:21) Vote on the Motion to change "coordinate"to "enhance"din 1.2 a]. The
motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
07:30:11 PM (01:34:44)Motion to put 1.2 b back on the strategic plan.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:30:59 PM (01:35:32) Discussion
DM Mehl asked the difference of an outreach plan and a community engagement plan.
The Commission discussed the purpose of having these two statements. CM Surratt described in some
detail.
DM Mehl supports the motion but may support combining these in the future.
Cr. Krauss stated creating plans is often consultant work with cost.
07:35:39 PM (01:40:12) Vote on the Motion to put 1.2 b back on the strategic plan. The motion passed
3-2.
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Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
07:36:02 PM (01:40:35) Point of Clarification
Cr. Pomeroy stated she thought today was just changing action items.
07:36:33 PM (01:41:06) Discussion
Cr. Krauss asked if the Commission wants to put the 311 item back.
07:38:04 PM (01:42:37) 1.3 Modifications or Additions
07:38:34 PM (01:43:07)Motion to change 1.3 a to read"as well as an annual meeting with the City of
Belgrade."
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:39:00 PM (01:43:33) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham stated county meetings are valuable,and collaboration with the City of Belgrade could
be useful.
Cr. Krauss stated quarterly meetings used to happen, but in general this requires a partner,so maybe
this is just if they are willing, and what would be the purpose.
DM Mehl stated there are meetings that the municipalities are meeting.
Cr. Pomeroy stated this is important.
Mayor Andrus supports this but does agree with Cr. Krauss.
Cr. Krauss reiterated there are a number of meetings where this does already happen.
Cr. Cunningham stated the spirit is to initiate meetings.
07:43:50 PM (01:48:23) Vote on the Motion to change 1.3 a to read"as well as an annual meeting
with the City of Belgrade."The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:2nd
Mayor-CVnthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
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Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
07:44:06 PM (01:48:39) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham asked about who would be attending the BSD7 meetings.
07:44:57 PM (01:49:30)Motion that 1.3 b read"ensure that a member of staff attend BSD7 meetings
as appropriate to build relationships and look for opportunities to collaborate."
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:45:25 PM (01:49:58) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated this could also be MSU or other public agencies, especially state agency meetings.
Cr. Cunningham explained the difference between this item and the item in the business section.
07:48:01 PM (01:52:34)Amendment to the Motion that 1.3 b read"enhance our relationship with the
School District,"1.3 c says"enhance our relationship with Montana State University,"and 1.3 d says
"enhance our relationship with state agencies."
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:2nd
07:48:26 PM (01:52:59) Discussion
DM Mehl stated this doesn't mean we have to be at board meetings, but appropriate meetings when
appropriate.
Cr. Krauss stated MSU needs to be called out specifically.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if they want to combine c and d.
07:51:53 PM (01:56:26) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion that 1.3 b read"enhance our
relationship with the School District,"1.3 c says"enhance our relationship with Montana State
University,"and 1.3 d says"enhance our relationship with state agencies."The amendment passed 5-
0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
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07:52:18 PM (01:56:51) Vote on the Motion as Amended that 1.3 b read"ensure that a member of
staff attend BSD7 meetings as appropriate to build relationships and look for opportunities to
collaborate"[and to add the same language to the added sections via the previous amendment]. The
motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
07:52:54 PM (01:57:27)Motion to add to 1.3 a new a to "develop and support a legislative agenda"
(moving the item out of the Business Growth Section).
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:2nd
07:53:27 PM (01:58:00) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham stated this is not simply a business growth proposition.
DM Mehl stated this does make sense.
Mayor Andrus does support this as long as it stays in the plan.
07:54:48 PM (01:59:21) Vote on the Motion to add to 1.3 a new a to "develop and support a legislative
agenda"(moving the item out of the Business Growth Section). The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
07:55:08 PM (01:59:41) 1.4 Modification or Additions
DM Mehl stated he thinks the text in the section is actually the action and all that needs to remain.
07:56:41 PM (02:01:14) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the Commission into recess until 8:05 PM.
08:05:57 PM (02:10:30)Call to Order
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Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order at 8:05 PM.
08:06:10 PM (02:10:43)2.An Innovative Economy
2.1
Cr.Cunningham would like to put a and b in the parking lot for deletion.
DM Mehl would like d and a in the parking lot.
2.2
Cr. Pomeroy would like to put c in the parking lot.
DM Mehl would like b in the parking lot.
2.3
DM Mehl would like both in the parking lot.
2.4
Cr. Pomeroy would like a in the parking lot.
Cr. Krauss would like b in the parking lot.
08:09:44 PM (02:14:17)2.1 Modifications or Additions
Cr.Cunningham stated a was already moved and b was already on-going.
Mayor Andrus stated she would like c to in the parking lot, as it is in the Economic Development Plan.
She would like d moved back in.
DM Mehl stated that d is already being done.
Mayor Andrus stated b is new and would consider adding it back in.
Cr. Krauss stated he thinks this is already happening.
08:15:20 PM (02:19:53) 2.2 Modifications or Additions
DM Mehl stated 2.2 c would require legislative action so it falls under the legislative agenda item.
Cr. Krauss discussed how c is critical in the strategic plan.
DM Mehl stated that the TBID already does this, does Cr. Krauss just want more?
Mayor Andrus discussed the intent of this item.The Commission discussed in detail.
08:24:03 PM (02:28:36)Motion[to change 2.2 c to read]"to diversity the use of our tourism funds to
attract a greater variety of visitors to promote economic development."
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:2nd
08:24:25 PM (02:28:58) Discussion
Mayor Andrus stated diversifying the funds is in the small print.
DM Andrus stated this doesn't belong in this section anymore.
08:25:17 PM (02:29:50)Amendment to the Motion to move[2.2 c]into section 2.4.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
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Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:25:59 PM (02:30:32) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to move[2.2 c]into section 2.4. The
amendment passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Manor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham:Approve
08:26:49 PM (02:31:22) Vote on the Motion as Amended[to change 2.2 c to read]"to diversity the use
of our tourism funds to attract a greater variety of visitors to promote economic development"and to
move it into section 2.4. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham:Approve
08:27:00 PM (02:31:33) Discussion
DM Mehl asked if the tourism funds language exists elsewhere.
08:28:12 PM (02:32:45)2.3 Modifications or Additions
Mayor Andrus discussed talking about a funding mechanism for Streamline to stop near workforce
housing areas, and whether this belongs in 4.5 b.
08:30:59 PM (02:35:32) 2.4 Modifications or Additions
Cr. Krauss discussed working with these partners.
DM Mehl stated he believed this was already ongoing,and is comfortable with both of these coming off
because of that.
Cr. Krauss stated that building a community college would be a big picture action.
08:37:16 PM (02:41:49)Motion to add"build a community college"[to section 2.4].
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
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08:37:26 PM (02:41:59) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated it's possible to do this.
Mayor Andrus stated that is a huge goal, so maybe it doesn't belong here.
Cr. Pomeroy asked the difference between a community college and Gallatin College.
08:39:26 PM (02:43:59) Vote on the Motion to add"build a community college"[to section 2.4]. The
motion failed 1-4.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Manor-Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Disapprove
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Disapprove
08:39:50 PM (02:44:23)Motion to add"institute an annual conference with regional partners to better
understand workforce and cluster development"Ito section 2.4].
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:40:13 PM (02:44:46) Discussion
DM Mehl stated this is well worth the effort.
Cr. Krauss asked for the wording to be improved.
08:42:32 PM (02:47:05) Vote on the Motion to add"institute an annual conference with regional
partners to better understand workforce and cluster development"Ito section 2.4]. The motion passed
5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Manor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
08:42:57 PM (02:47:30)3.A Safe,Welcoming Community
3.1
DM Mehl would like c in the parking lot.
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Cr. Krauss would like f in the parking lot.
DM Mehl would like h in the parking lot.
Cr. Pomeroy would like g in the parking lot.
3.2
Cr. Pomeroy would like a in the parking lot.
3.3
Cr.Cunningham would like a, b,and c in the parking lot.
Cr. Pomeroy would like d and a in the parking lot.
3.4
Cr. Pomeroy would like a,f, and g in the parking lot.
DM Mehl would like everything in the parking lot.
08:46:48 PM (02:51:21)3.1 Modifications or Additions
DM Mehl stated c has essentially been done.
08:48:44 PM (02:53:17)Motion to say"implement the fire station implementation plan"as 3.1 c.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:48:52 PM (02:53:25) Discussion
DM Mehl stated this will take time and resources.
08:49:29 PM (02:54:02) Vote on the Motion to say"implement the fire station implementation plan"
as 3.1 c. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
08:49:42 PM (02:54:15) Discussion
DM Mehl asked if h is on-going.
Cr. Cunningham asked how the citizens benefit from this.
08:52:09 PM (02:56:42)Motion in 3.1 h to change the first word from "complete"to "obtain"and
move it back[to the plan].
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
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Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:52:29 PM (02:57:02) Vote on the Motion in 3.1 h to change the first word from "complete"to
"obtain"and move it back Ito the plan]. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
08:53:38 PM (02:58:11)Motion to make 3.1 g now 3.2 a.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:53:50 PM (02:58:23) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated strengthening networks is important.
DM Mehl asked if this supplants the current a or adds to it. He agrees this should be in here.
Cr.Cunningham stated it is clear municipalities will need to increase their role in this area.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if animal control belongs here.
Cr. Krauss stated he is reluctant for the City to fully take on this banner.
Cr. Cunningham clarified that the City's primary role is leadership.
09:00:14 PM (03:04:47) Vote on the Motion to make 3.1 g now 3.2 a. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
09:00:29 PM (03:05:02) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham discussed the police staffing plan and dog enforcement, and recommended three
animal control officers. Captain Andy Knight provided some detail on staffing levels.
Cr. Krauss asked if increased staff would change enforcement and go to strict compliance.The
Commission and Captain Knight discussed in some detail.
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09:07:05 PM (03:11:38)3.2 Modifications or Additions
09:09:23 PM (03:13:56)Motion to put 3.2 a(Strengthen Community Service Networks)back[in the
plan].
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
09:09:36 PM (03:14:09) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy agrees mental health is important.
Cr. Krauss admits this is redundant, but he thinks there is a difference.
Cr. Pomeroy reiterated how important it is to address mental health, and the City's role is to active.
Mayor Andrus stated she sees an important difference in these items.
09:13:27 PM (03:18:00) Vote on the Motion to put 3.2 a(Strengthen Community Service Networks)
back[in the plan]. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
09:13:44 PM (03:18:17) Discussion
DM Mehl asked why an impact statement was put in this item, as opposed to other that don't have it.
09:14:27 PM (03:19:00)Motion to eliminate second sentence of 3.2 a.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
09:14:38 PM (03:19:11) Vote on the Motion to eliminate second sentence of 3.2 a. The motion passed
5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:2nd
Manor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
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Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
09:14:50 PM (03:19:23) Discussion
DM Mehl asked why c was so specific.
09:15:37 PM (03:20:10)Motion to delete second sentence from 3.2 c.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
09:15:57 PM (03:20:30) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated the bigger picture is important here without presenting a proposal.
09:16:54 PM (03:21:27) Vote on the Motion to delete second sentence from 3.2 c. The motion passed
5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
09:17:05 PM (03:21:38)Motion to change the language of 3.2 c to say"work with Gallatin County and
other community partners to identify needs, develop, and appropriately fund a comprehensive
strategy..."
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
09:17:41 PM (03:22:14) Discussion
DM Mehl supports funding and acknowledges the restraints.
Mayor Andrus discussed the importance of this issue.
09:19:18 PM (03:23:51) Vote on the Motion to change the language of 3.2 c to say"work with Gallatin
County and other community partners to identify needs, develop, and appropriately fund a
comprehensive strategy..."The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
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Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
09:19:32 PM (03:24:05)3.3 Modifications or Additions
09:19:59 PM (03:24:32)Motion to combine a,b,and c to read:develop a community outreach plan
that anticipates,celebrates,and incorporates an increasingly diverse population into the community,
our advisory boards, and city staff.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
09:20:36 PM (03:25:09) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham stated this is a way to be anticipatory and embracing of diversity.
DM Mehl stated this may make sense that this goes into an outreach plan, and if it is helpful to remove
the last part of the sentence.
Cr.Cunningham stated this could be a Diversity Outreach Plan.
Cr. Pomeroy isn't sure how the City can do this practically.
Cr.Cunningham further explained his motion.
Mayor Andrus stated this does need to be spelled out.
DM Mehl stated his suggestion is to do diversity, not make a plan.
Cr.Cunningham likes the potential amendment, but would like it to extend beyond the community and
include City actions.
09:28:39 PM (03:33:12)Amendment to the Motion to revise the statement[the new 3.3 a]to read
"anticipate, celebrate,and incorporate..."
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
09:29:14 PM (03:33:47) Discussion
Cr. Krauss was going to vote no since it sounded like affirmative action initially.
09:30:44 PM (03:35:17) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to revise the statement[the new 3.3 a]
to read"anticipate, celebrate,and incorporate..."The amendment passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
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Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
09:31:12 PM (03:35:45) Vote on the Motion as Amended to combine a,b,and c to read.develop a
community outreach plan to anticipate, celebrate,and incorporate an increasingly diverse population
into the community, our advisory boards, and city staff. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
09:31:30 PM (03:36:03)Motion to make an addition that reads "to review the feasibility of requiring
all city vendors and suppliers to establish and enforce a gender pay equality policy."
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
09:32:05 PM (03:36:38) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham stated this is something the City should require.
DM Mehl stated he's unsure that the City could enforce this. CA Sullivan discussed the policies adopted
in 2010 that require vendors to affirm this.
Cr. Krauss reiterated that this could be another affirmation, but there could be pushback.
DM Mehl supports the intent,so he supports the motion.
Cr. Cunningham reiterated that this is just the start.
09:38:38 PM (03:43:11) Vote on the Motion to make an addition that reads"to review the feasibility of
requiring all city vendors and suppliers to establish and enforce a gender pay equality policy."The
motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
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09:38:57 PM (03:43:30)3.4 Additions or Modifications
Cr. Pomeroy asked if e doesn't get put back in,what would happen.
09:41:04 PM (03:45:37)Motion to add"develop a plan using all applicable current funding sources to
install splash parks in neighborhood parks within the next 24 months."
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
09:41:44 PM (03:46:17) The motion dies for lack of a second.
09:41:52 PM (03:46:25) Discussion
DM Mehl explained that these were removed because it is expected that staff will already be doing
these. He stated that splash pads are already in the CIP.
Cr. Krauss noted that the funding source language was too strong, and he doesn't see a current
available funding source.
Cr.Cunningham thought cash-in-lieu funds might be usable for this and the intent of the motion.
DM Mehl stated there are splashpads scheduled in the next few years.
Mayor Andrus clarified that active recreation is important, but these are in progress.
09:47:23 PM (03:51:56)4.A Well-Planned City
4.1
None.
4.2
Cr.Cunningham removed f until a decision about boards is made.
DM Mehl removed g so it could be discussed.
4.3
Mayor Andrus removed a and d to the parking lot.
DM Mehl removed b.
Cr.Cunningham removed j and f.
Cr. Krauss removed h.
4.4
Cr. Krauss removed a.
Cr. Pomeroy removed b and c.
DM Mehl removed e.
4.5
Cr.Cunningham removed a.
DM Mehl removed d.
Mayor Andrus removed b.
09:53:59 PM (03:58:32)4.2 Additions or Modifications
Mayor Andrus spoke to putting f back.
DM Mehl thought this should go in an earlier section.
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09:55:53 PM (04:00:26)Motion to move 4.2 f to section 1.2.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
09:56:23 PM (04:00:56)Amendment to the Motion to keep the bold but change the non-bolded text to
say"increase education for boards, advisory boards and the Zoning Commission."
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
09:56:55 PM (04:01:28) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to keep the bold but change the non-
bolded text to say"increase education for boards,advisory boards and the Zoning Commission."The
amendment passed 5-0.
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
MaVor-CVnthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-1-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
09:57:09 PM (04:01:42) Vote on the Motion as Amended to move 4.2 f to section 1.2. The motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:2nd
Mayor-CVnthia Andrus:Approve
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho PomeroV:Approve
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham:Approve
09:57:20 PM (04:01:53)Motion to move 4.2 g into 4.5.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:2nd
09:57:41 PM (04:02:14) Discussion
DM Mehl stated this can be wordsmithed at that section.
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Cr. Krauss stated this is important.
09:58:44 PM (04:03:17) Vote on the Motion to move 4.2 g into 4.5. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
09:58:59 PM (04:03:32) Item Continued to February 5, 2018
H. 09:59:31 PM (04:04:04) FYI/Discussion
• DM Mehl stated he wants to see a staff member continue to go to Chamber meetings. He
also heard that BBER is in town and the Commission hasn't heard from staff with an invite.
• Cr. Pomeroy stated that tomorrow at 2:00 PM there will be a VETS Center reception.
I. 10:03:00 PM (04:07:33)Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 10:03 PM.
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