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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Robin Crough, City Clerk Andrea Surratt, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from March 5, March 19, and
March 26, 2018, and User Access to Linked Minutes
MEETING DATE: April 9, 2018
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Minutes
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SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the City Commission minutes from March 5, March 19, and March 26, 2018 as submitted.
BACKGROUND: In 2013, The Clerk’s Office identified goals related to the Commission’s
priority of Improving Technology Utilization and Proficiency. Improvements included:
• Live streaming broadcast of the City Commission Meeting
• Meeting efficiency
• Better access of meeting information for staff and the public
• Time savings
• Streamlined approach to citizen involvement and public comment
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AV Capture. In addition to the City Commission, many Citizen Advisory Boards utilize the system
as well.
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selecting the bottom right link “Watch a commission or board meeting video.”
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ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by Commission.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None.
FISCAL EFFECTS: None.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
Report Prepared on March 30, 2018
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, March 05, 2018
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Present
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Present
Staff Present at the Dais: City Manager (CM) Andrea Surratt, City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, Deputy
City Clerk Brenda Sweeney, Assistant City Manager (ACM) Chuck Winn
A. 06:00:00 PM (00:01:31) 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. 06:00:11 PM (00:01:42) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:50 PM (00:02:21) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:00:56 PM (00:02:27) Authorize Absence – Commissioner I-Ho Pomeroy
06:01:00 PM (00:02:31) Motion to authorize the absence of Commissioner I-Ho Pomeroy. The
motion passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
E. 06:01:23 PM (00:02:54) Public Service Announcements
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1. No City Commission Meeting on March 12, 2018 (Sweeney)
F. 06:01:34 PM (00:03:05) FYI
• Mayor Andrus asked the Commission to try to end tonight’s meeting by 10:00 PM.
• Cr. Krauss pointed out that with regard to Citizen Advisory Board commission liaison
assignments, he will have a difficult time attending the Bozeman Historical Preservation
Advisory Board meetings on Tuesday nights.
G. 06:02:56 PM (00:04:27) Commission Disclosures
There were no Commission Disclosures.
H. 06:03:07 PM (00:04:38) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Formal Cancellation of the March 12, 2018 City Commission Meeting (Crough)
3. Approve the Final Commission Liaison Assignments to Citizen Advisory Boards for 2018-2020
(Sweeney)
4. Approve the Final Plat for the Norton East Ranch Phase 3B Major Subdivision and Authorize
the Director of Public Works to Execute the Same on behalf of the City of Bozeman (Quasi-
Judicial) (Rogers)
5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Temporary Public Street Easement and Conditional
Irrevocable Offer of Dedication with the Billion Family Limited Partnership for the Billion
Reconditioning Project (Nielsen)
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Utility Easement with Bellwether Renovations, LLC for
the Smith Subdivision Annexation Project (Nielsen)
7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Peck Forestry, Inc.
to Provide $10,000 for Fuel Reduction Planning and Logistics for the Sourdough Watershed
(Heaston)
8. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Plan It Geo, LLC
for a City-Wide Tree Inventory (Nordquest)
9. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Urban3, LLC for
Modeling the Economic Value of Land Uses in Bozeman and Gallatin County (Fine/Naumann)
10. Resolution 4895, Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment Number 6 with Dick Anderson
Construction, Inc. for the Maynard Pipeline Re-Alignment for the Bozeman Sports Park
(Poissant)
06:03:12 PM (00:04:43) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt provided a brief overview of Consent Items 1-10.
06:06:31 PM (00:08:02) Public Comment
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There was no public comment.
06:06:43 PM (00:08:14) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-10 as submitted. The motion
passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
I. 06:07:03 PM (00:08:34) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
J. 06:07:48 PM (00:09:19) Special Presentation
1. 06:08:01 PM (00:09:32) Quarterly Financial Report (Rosenberry)
ACM Anna Rosenberry provided the quarterly financial budget report, which is an update to the budget
adopted last summer.
06:16:27 PM (00:17:58) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked about planning fees for the community development fund and whether they
need to remain in community development.
Cr. Krauss asked about underspending on the capital side.
DM Mehl asked about the rolling average used for impact fees as well as special assessments and
interest in loan repayments.
Mayor Andrus asked about any items of concern with regard to revenues or expenditures the
commission should be aware of looking ahead two quarters.
K. 06:22:54 PM (00:24:25) Action Items
1. 06:22:59 PM (00:24:30) Continued from February 12, 2018: Strategic Plan for the City of
Bozeman, Action Items for Vision Statement Section 7, and Final Revisions of All Vision
Strategies and Action Items (Surratt)
06:24:55 PM (00:26:26) Section 7 Action Items
06:25:18 PM (00:26:49) Motion to approve the Action Items for Vision Statement Section 7 with
changes as discussed.
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Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
06:25:33 PM (00:27:04) Discussion
DM Mehl stated the commission has gone through the verbiage of the items 7.1-7.5 and amended them
as well as 7.1–7.3. He does not think 7.5 has any action items and would leave 7.4 alone.
Cr. Cunningham agrees with the spirit of the motion and believes CM Surratt has gone through items in
Section 7, but he would like to amend the motion.
06:27:47 PM (00:29:18) Amendment to the Motion to pull 7.2 b out of the parking lot and amend it so
it reads “Enhance the attractiveness of city as a place to work through salary and benefit packages,
workplace amenities and facilities, as well as professional development.”
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:28:42 PM (00:30:13) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham would like professional development to be included in one of the action items.
DM Mehl asked whether “Best in Class employer” was suggested by CM Surratt originally. He will support
the motion.
Cr. Krauss will oppose the motion and thinks it sends the wrong message.
Mayor Andrus will support the motion.
06:36:04 PM (00:37:35) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to pull 7.2 b out of the parking lot and
amend it so it reads “Enhance the attractiveness of city as a place to work through salary and benefit
packages, workplace amenities and facilities, as well as professional development.” The amendment
passed 3-1.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
06:36:13 PM (00:37:44) Amendment to the Motion to move 7.2 d back into Section 7.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:36:50 PM (00:38:21) Discussion
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Cr. Krauss sees this as an issue for new employees in a lot of organizations.
DM Mehl supports it.
Cr. Cunningham agrees and will support the motion.
06:39:05 PM (00:40:36) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to move 7.2 d back into Section 7. The
amendment passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
06:39:22 PM (00:40:53) Vote on the Motion as Amended to approve the Action Items for Vision
Statement Section 7 to including 1) pull 7.2 b out of the parking lot and amend it so it reads “Enhance
the attractiveness of the city as a place to work through salary and benefit packages, workplace
amenities and facilities, as well as professional development”; and 2) move 7.2 d back into Section 7.
The motion passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
06:39:31 PM (00:41:02) Motion to adopt the Strategic Plan for the City of Bozeman.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
06:39:50 PM (00:41:21) Discussion
DM Mehl thinks we’re in good shape with a couple of small changes in Sections 1-6.
Cr. Cunningham supports the motion recognizing he would like to discuss one or two more items.
06:41:20 PM (00:42:51) Motion to move 5.2 e from the parking lot into the Strategic Plan.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
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06:41:56 PM (00:43:27) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham talked about a program called “Municipal Percent for the Art” which has been adopted
by certain municipalities and wants to learn more about that as a concept.
DM Mehl commented it’s a modest program and will be meeting in a month to go in front of the public.
Cr. Krauss will not support the motion.
Mayor Andrus spoke to the motion as something she is interest in and is a new initiative for the city.
06:45:01 PM (00:46:32) Vote on the Motion to move 5.2 e from the parking lot into the Strategic Plan.
The motion passed 3-1.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
06:45:11 PM (00:46:42) Motion to amend 6.3 a to add “…, and explore a voluntary energy efficiency
incentive program, or stretch code, to encourage new residential and commercial construction to
exceed the performance standards of the currently adopted building energy code.”
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:46:39 PM (00:48:10) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham talked about working with the development community to find a voluntary program to
achieve our climate action plan.
DM Mehl asked about how staff will be guided in the coming fiscal year with regard to working on the
climate plan.
Cr. Cunningham talked about the thoughts behind giving flexibility to staff to do the new climate action
plan in the motion.
06:49:53 PM (00:51:24) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked Sustainability Program Director Natalie Meyer what happened to the voluntary building
code for green building efforts.
06:52:08 PM (00:53:39) Discussion
Cr. Krauss asked Cr. Cunningham whether anyone can exceed the energy efficiency of the building code
now and whether he’s intending to spend general fund money on this.
Cr. Cunningham talked about an incentive for a builder to recognize the rewards for exceeding the basic
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building code.
DM Mehl asked how it’s ongoing and how this enhances that effort.
Cr. Cunningham talked about the attempts made but no program developed.
Mayor Andrus asked Cr. Cunningham whether he envisions this to be the same as affordable housing
incentives.
Cr. Cunningham talked about the ways to incent.
DM Mehl will support it in the spirit of looking into it.
Mayor Andrus likes the thought of exploring ideas and will support it.
06:57:17 PM (00:58:48) Vote on the Motion to amend 6.3 a to add “…, and explore a voluntary energy
efficiency incentive program, or stretch code, to encourage new residential and commercial
construction to exceed the performance standards of the currently adopted building energy code.” The
motion assed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
06:57:42 PM (00:59:13) Motion to move 4.2 d into Section 4.3.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
06:58:27 PM (00:59:58) Discussion
DM Mehl stated it’s a housekeeping change.
Cr. Krauss stated it fits in very well.
06:59:08 PM (01:00:39) Vote on the Motion to move 4.2 d into Section 4.3. The motion passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
06:59:30 PM (01:01:01) Motion to eliminate 4.4 b.
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Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
06:59:38 PM (01:01:09) Discussion
DM Mehl stated it’s redundant and another housekeeping change.
Cr. Krauss asked about the location of 4.2.
DM Mehl clarified the purpose of the elimination.
07:01:26 PM (01:02:57) Vote on the Motion to eliminate 4.4 b. The motion passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
07:01:57 PM (01:03:28) Vote on the Motion to adopt the Strategic Plan for the City of Bozeman. The
motion passed 3-1.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
07:02:09 PM (01:03:40) Discussion
CM Surratt talked about next steps for the Strategic Plan with regard to public access and final version.
2. 07:03:55 PM (01:05:26) Resolution 4887, Amending the City’s Annual Budget for the Tax
Increment Financing District Downtown Fund Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending June
30, 2018 (FY18) for Floodplain Mapping Services (Donald)
07:04:29 PM (01:06:00) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald stated the purpose of the resolution which is to amend the downtown
TIF fiscal appropriations for FY18. She turned the presentation over to Senior Engineer Brian Heaston
who presented the background of the project.
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07:07:46 PM (01:09:17) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked if this is a requirement by FEMA and what information this provides the public.
Cr. Krauss asked for clarification of the flood maps presented.
DM Mehl asked staff to summarize the letter from FEMA about the modeling of the mapping.
07:13:41 PM (01:15:12) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
07:13:53 PM (01:15:24) Chris Naumann, Public Comment
Chris Naumann, Executive Director of the Downtown Bozeman Partnership, stated both the Business
Improvement District and Urban Renewal District boards are supportive finically of Phases 1 and 2.
07:15:22 PM (01:16:53) Clarification from Staff
CM Surratt clarified the two separate action items of Resolution 4887 and Mr. Heaston’s presentation
on the whole project.
07:15:56 PM (01:17:27) Motion to adopt Resolution 4887, Amending the City’s Annual Budget for the
Tax Increment Financing District Downtown Fund Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
2018 (FY18) for Floodplain Mapping Services.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:16:27 PM (01:17:58) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham had no comment.
Cr. Krauss stated this was also approved and recommended by the TIF District.
DM Mehl reiterated the importance of this generational map.
Mayor Andrus will be supporting this as well.
07:17:37 PM (01:19:08) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4887, Amending the City’s Annual
Budget for the Tax Increment Financing District Downtown Fund Appropriations for the Fiscal Year
Ending June 30, 2018 (FY18) for Floodplain Mapping Services. The motion passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
3. 07:17:55 PM (01:19:26) Amendment Number 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with
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Allied Engineering Authorizing Additional Funding to Complete the Downtown Area Flood
Mapping Refinement, and Also Authorizing the Design and Permitting of Streambank
Stabilization Measures for Bozeman Creek at the City Hall Property (Heaston)
07:18:14 PM (01:19:45) Staff Presentation
Senior Engineer Brian Heaston talked about the two components of the amendment to the Professional
Services Agreement.
07:19:12 PM (01:20:43) Discussion
Cr. Krauss asked about the design and trying to slow down the velocity of the water.
DM Mehl asked about the total cost.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the stream bank stabilization project timing.
Mayor Andrus asked about the impacts downstream.
07:21:27 PM (01:22:58) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:21:43 PM (01:23:14) Motion to approve Amendment Number 2 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Allied Engineering and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on
behalf of the City to provide $59,987 to complete the downtown area flood mapping refinement, and
to provide $8,489 for the design and permitting of streambank stabilization measures for Bozeman
Creek at the City Hall property.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:22:12 PM (01:23:43) Discussion
Cr. Krauss raised concern about increasing the velocity of the stream. He will vote for approval.
07:23:15 PM (01:24:46) Vote on the Motion to approve Amendment Number 2 to the Professional
Services Agreement with Allied Engineering and authorize the City Manager to execute the
amendment on behalf of the City to provide $59,987 to complete the downtown area flood mapping
refinement, and to provide $8,489 for the design and permitting of streambank stabilization measures
for Bozeman Creek at the City Hall property. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
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Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
4. 07:23:26 PM (01:24:57) The Local (RSVP Event Center) Conditional Use Permit Application
for Sales of Alcohol for On-Premises Consumption in an Existing Building within the B-2M
Zoning District, Located at 506 North 7th Avenue, Application 17485 (Quasi-Judicial) (Jadin)
07:23:53 PM (01:25:24) Staff Presentation
Associate Planner Addi Jadin presented the Conditional Use Permit for The Local (RSVP Event Center) for
alcohol sales. She presented the overall site layout, the specific area proposed for alcohol sales and the
criteria of the evaluation.
07:29:51 PM (01:31:22) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked about the location of the patio.
Mayor Andrus asked for clarification on the proposed location for alcohol sales.
DM Mehl asked for further details of the areas where alcohol can be consumed, and he asked about
parking.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the capacity of people. He asked about the school district receiving notice.
07:36:45 PM (01:38:16) Presentation of Applicant
Hillary Folkvord, property owner, presented details of the project site.
07:37:26 PM (01:38:57) Questions of Applicant
DM Mehl asked about the alcohol consumption plan.
07:39:27 PM (01:40:58) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:39:40 PM (01:41:11) Clarification from Staff
Associate Planner Addi Jadin talked about concerns regarding the narrative that came with the application
and making sure the application can alter that part of the record.
CA Sullivan asked staff about the proposed amendment to the condition.
07:42:35 PM (01:44:06) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked how differently the condition would have been done in terms of the application.
Mayor Andrus wants to be sure everyone is of the same understanding and will take a break for review.
07:43:21 PM (01:44:52) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the Commission into a five minute recess.
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07:48:17 PM (01:49:48) Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the Commission back to order at 7:48 PM.
07:48:22 PM (01:49:53) Clarification from Staff Continued
Director of Community Development Marty Matsen talked about the potential change in the staff’s
recommendation given the new information and the response from CA Sullivan.
07:50:12 PM (01:51:43) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for application 17485 and move to approve the conditional use permit, with conditions, including the
revision of Condition #3 in the staff memo provided, and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
07:50:38 PM (01:52:09) Discussion
DM Mehl is delighted to support the motion in all aspects of the project.
Cr. Cunningham also likes the concept.
Cr. Krauss supports the project and motion.
CA Sullivan encouraged the commission to consider adjusting the conditions to add approval to serve
alcohol on premise only for groups on site for events.
Mayor Andrus will support this and reiterated what the commission is approving, which is that alcohol
can be served on the premise only for private events and they are not approving any other use at this time
in the area specifically designated.
DM Mehl asked CA attorney whether his intent is to pass a condition not just give legislative history.
CA Sullivan stated his preference is to add a condition to #3.
07:58:55 PM (02:00:26) Amendment to the Motion to replace Condition #3 with “Approval is to serve
alcohol on premise only for groups by reservation for private events. This approval does not authorize
retail beer and wine sales for any use other than for private events. Any modification of the Montana
Department of Revenue beer and wine license requires review and approval of a new special use
permit as required under applicable regulations of the BMC.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
07:59:35 PM (02:01:06) Discussion
DM Mehl supports the motion for reasons outlined by CA Sullivan.
Cr. Cunningham supports the amended motion.
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08:00:13 PM (02:01:44) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to replace Condition #3 with “Approval
is to serve alcohol on premise only for groups by reservation for private events. This approval does not
authorize retail beer and wine sales for any use other than for private events. Any modification of the
Montana Department of Revenue beer and wine license requires review and approval of a new special
use permit as required under applicable regulations of the BMC. The amendment passed 3-1.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
08:00:40 PM (02:02:11) Vote on the Motion as Amended that having reviewed and considered the
application materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report for application 17485 and move to approve the conditional use permit,
with conditions, including the revision of Condition #3 in the staff memo provided, [“Approval is to
serve alcohol on premise only for groups by reservation for private events. This approval does not
authorize retail beer and wine sales for any use other than for private events. Any modification of the
Montana Department of Revenue beer and wine license requires review and approval of a new special
use permit as required under applicable regulations of the BMC.”], and subject to all applicable code
provisions. The motion passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
5. 08:00:53 PM (02:02:24) The Shed Distillery Conditional Use Permit Application for Sales of
Alcohol for On-Premises Consumption, Located at 706 North 7th Avenue, Application 17555
(Quasi-Judicial) (Johnson)
08:01:10 PM (02:02:41) Staff Presentation
Senior Planner Courtney Johnson presented the Shed Distillery Conditional Use Permit. She talked about
the intent of the application, which is for a domestic distillery license in the B2M District.
08:07:19 PM (02:08:50) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked about requirements for some level of security.
DM Mehl asked about signage.
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Mayor Andrus asked about further upgrades to the building.
08:09:34 PM (02:11:05) Questions of Applicant
Cr. Cunningham asked his passion to bring this business to the public.
DM Mehl asked if the applicant has seen the staff report and minor change.
08:10:53 PM (02:12:24) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:11:04 PM (02:12:35) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for application 17555 and move to approve the Shed Distillery On-Premise Consumption of Alcohol
Conditional Use Permit with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:11:30 PM (02:13:01) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham talked about small businesses as the backbone in small communities.
Cr. Krauss supports the motion.
Mayor Andrus appreciates the activity on 7th and will support the motion.
08:12:16 PM (02:13:47) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for application 17555 and move to approve the Shed Distillery On-Premise
Consumption of Alcohol Conditional Use Permit with conditions and subject to all applicable code
provisions. The motion passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
6. 08:12:26 PM (02:13:57) Interstate 90 Speed Limit Reduction Letter of Support (Waldo)
08:12:40 PM (02:14:11) Staff Presentation
Fire Chief Josh Waldo talked about where the language comes from for establishing the speed limit. He
talked about the last speed study in 2016. He talked about the increase in traffic volume on the
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interstate which increases demand for public safety. He talked about recommendations.
08:22:29 PM (02:24:00) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked if staff went to the county with this information.
DM Mehl asked if the biggest safety issue for personnel is the highway.
Cr. Cunningham talked about a letter signed by members of Public Safety. He asked about the range of
incidents to which they are responding.
DM Mehl asked about mile markers.
Mayor Andrus asked about the various studies that could be conducted as compared to the 2016 study.
08:30:12 PM (02:31:43) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
08:30:24 PM (02:31:55) Mike Cech, Public Comment
Mr. Cech is the Fort Ellis Fire Chief and talked about the area they cover as well as the number of incidents
they respond to over the period of a year.
08:33:01 PM (02:34:32) Andy Egstad, Public Comment
Mr. Egstad is the director and operations manager for American Medical Response, and he talked about
the area of the majority of interstate accidents to which they respond.
08:34:11 PM (02:35:42) Ralph Zimmer, Public Comment
Mr. Zimmer is chair of the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee. He stated the committee has
discussed the issue twice and voted unanimously to recommend to the state to lower the speed limit.
08:38:07 PM (02:39:38) Marilee Brown, Public Comment
Ms. Brown is with Citizens for a Safer Bozeman and Gallatin County, talked about the difference between
a speed study and a speed review.
08:40:45 PM (02:42:16) Motion to authorize the mayor to sign and send a letter to the Montana
Department of Transportation requesting a temporary reduction in the Interstate 90 speed limit to 60
mph, using the Urban Boundary, until a new speed study can be conducted.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:41:13 PM (02:42:44) Discussion
Cr. Krauss talked about the prioritization of this topic by Bozeman and Public Safety and his concerns
about enforcement to passenger cars and not semi-trucks.
DM Mehl asked if asking for 60 instead of 65 decreases chances of success.
08:47:22 PM (02:48:53) Public Comment
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Mayor Andrus re-opened public comment for an expert’s response. Fire Chief Josh Waldo responded.
08:47:49 PM (02:49:20) Discussion
DM Mehl talked about agencies who discussed safety to do their jobs. He talked about keeping our
responders safe.
Cr. Cunningham commented this is a public safety and work force safety issue.
Mayor Andrus commented her understanding is it’s a high safety concern and talked about the increase
in traffic numbers.
08:57:23 PM (02:58:54) Vote on the Motion to authorize the mayor to sign and send a letter to the
Montana Department of Transportation requesting a temporary reduction in the Interstate 90 speed
limit to 60 mph, using the Urban Boundary, until a new speed study can be conducted. The motion
passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
7. 08:57:35 PM (02:59:06) Resolution 4891, Growth Policy Amendment to the Bozeman
Community Plan to Repeal the North 19th Avenue / Oak Street Corridor Master Plan
Originally Adopted in 1997 (Rogers)
08:57:55 PM (02:59:26) Staff Presentation
Senior Planner Tom Rogers presented the jurisdictional boundaries of the N. 19th/Oak Corridor Master
Plan Repeal and talked about the history of the original plan.
09:08:59 PM (03:10:30) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked about the public comment at the Planning Meeting.
Cr. Cunningham asked if there a recognized neighborhood groups within this area.
Cr. Krauss asked whether they are removing a layer of regulations and entitlements.
Mayor Andrus asked about continuing to leave this in place and conflicting with the UDC in terms of
plans of growing the city.
09:18:17 PM (03:19:48) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
09:18:34 PM (03:20:05) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
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comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for Resolution 4891, a resolution to amend the growth policy, per application 18043 to repeal the
North 19th Avenue / Oak Street Master Plan and move to adopt Resolution 4891.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
09:19:08 PM (03:20:39) Discussion
DM Mehl thinks repealing it is prudent.
Cr. Cunningham adopts the findings of the staff report.
Cr. Krauss talked about his concerns around iterating 19th. He will support the motion.
Mayor Andrus will support the motion.
09:23:44 PM (03:25:15) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for Resolution 4891, a resolution to amend the growth policy, per application 18043 to
repeal the North 19th Avenue / Oak Street Master Plan and move to adopt Resolution 4891. The
motion passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
8. 09:23:55 PM (03:25:26) Resolution 4614, Delegating Authority for Approval of Requests for
Cash-in-lieu of Parkland and Construction of Improvements-in-lieu of Parkland to the
Director of Parks and Setting the Circumstances When Such Delegation Applies (Saunders)
09:24:18 PM (03:25:49) Staff Presentation
Community Development Manager Chris Saunders stated this is a continuation and potential completion
of a process that began in 2014. He talked about the purpose of the resolution. The talked about the five
components of the delegation.
09:28:38 PM (03:30:09) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked how it will be known when there is a site plan coming up involving cash-in-lieu we
might want to reclaim.
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09:29:52 PM (03:31:23) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
09:30:06 PM (03:31:37) Motion that having reviewed and considered the staff memorandum, public
comment, and all information presented, I hereby move to adopt Resolution 4614 to delegate
authority for approval of requests for cash-in-lieu of parkland and construction of improvements-in-
lieu of parkland to the Director of Parks and setting the circumstances when such delegation applies.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
09:30:35 PM (03:32:06) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham is satisfied with the process by which this will create an opportunity for thorough review
of consistency, law, and ordinances.
DM Mehl agrees with the staff presentation and memo and thinks the plan makes sense.
Cr. Krauss will vote no.
Mayor Andrus talked about the importance on parks placed by the community and thinks this is a good
process.
09:37:02 PM (03:38:33) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the staff
memorandum, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby move to adopt Resolution
4614 to delegate authority for approval of requests for cash-in-lieu of parkland and construction of
improvements-in-lieu of parkland to the Director of Parks and setting the circumstances when such
delegation applies. The motion passed 3-1.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
9. 09:37:16 PM (03:38:47) Appointment(s) to the Bozeman Beautification Advisory Board
(BBAB) (Sweeney)
09:37:24 PM (03:38:55) Motion to appoint Mary Harris and Amanda Jungles to the Bozeman
Beautification Advisory Board to terms expiring June 30, 2019 and Brandy Tudor to the term expiring
June 30, 2020.
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Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
09:37:43 PM (03:39:14) Vote on the Motion to appoint Mary Harris and Amanda Jungles to the
Bozeman Beautification Advisory Board to terms expiring June 30, 2019 and Brandy Tudor to the term
expiring June 30, 2020. The motion passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
10. 09:37:56 PM (03:39:27) Appointment(s) to the Cemetery Advisory Board (Sweeney)
09:38:08 PM (03:39:39) Motion to appoint Katie Tennille, James Korth, Don Derby and Marypat Zitzer
to the Cemetery Advisory Board with terms ending December 31, 2020.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
09:38:26 PM (03:39:57) Vote on the Motion to appoint Katie Tennille, James Korth, Don Derby and
Marypat Zitzer to the Cemetery Advisory Board with terms ending December 31, 2020. The motion
passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
11. 09:38:39 PM (03:40:10) Appointment(s) to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB)
(Sweeney)
09:38:44 PM (03:40:15) Motion to appoint Jodi Rasker to the City Resident position with a term
expiring December 31, 2018, Stephanie Gray to the City Resident positon with a term expiring
December 31, 2020, and Kylar Clifton to the MSU Student position with a term expiring August 31,
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2018 to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
09:39:11 PM (03:40:42) Vote on the Motion to appoint Jodi Rasker to the City Resident position with a
term expiring December 31, 2018, Stephanie Gray to the City Resident positon with a term expiring
December 31, 2020, and Kylar Clifton to the MSU Student position with a term expiring August 31,
2018 to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. The motion passed 4-0.
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: Absent
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
L. 09:39:22 PM (03:40:53) FYI / Discussion
• Cr. Cunningham talked about slide presentations containing new information at commission
meetings.
• Cr. Krauss commented that the commission be flexible enough to take in new information if it’s
critical.
• Mayor Andrus commented that to the extent possible getting as much information ahead of
time is preferable but understands things happen at the last minute.
• Cr. Krauss commented sometimes new information is in response to a question a commissioner
has asked, and he wants information provided even if it has not been seen before.
M. 09:43:16 PM (03:44:47) Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 9:44 PM.
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, March 19, 2018
AGENDA ORDER MODIFIED DURING MEETING. ITEM AND NUMBER DESIGNATIONS REMAIN AS ORIGINALLY NOTICED.
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, City Clerk
Robin Crough
A. 06:00:00 PM (00:04:40) 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. 06:00:07 PM (00:04:47) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:51 PM (00:05:31) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:00:57 PM (00:05:37) FYI
1. Emergency Stormwater Ordinance on March 26, 2018 City Commission Agenda
(Sullivan/Woolard)
Public Works Director notified the Commission and public of an emergency ordinance
coming up on next week’s agenda.
2. Cr. Cunningham stated that the Inter-Neighborhood Council may be reaching out to
Commissioners to attend individual neighborhood meetings.
E. 06:03:27 PM (00:08:07) Commission Disclosures
Mayor Andrus stated she will be recusing herself from the Co-op action item, as she has a direct
family relationship.
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The Commission disclosed who was a member of the Co-op and Costco prior to the action items
later in the agenda.
F. 06:05:17 PM (00:09:57) Minutes
1. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from February 5, February 12, and February 26, 2018,
Executive Session Minutes from January 8, 2018, and User Access to Linked Minutes (Crough)
06:05:22 PM (00:10:02) Motion and Vote to approve the City Commission minutes from February 5,
February 12, and February 26, 2018, and Executive Session minutes from January 8, 2018 as
submitted. 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
G. 06:06:55 PM (00:11:35) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Approve the Final Plat for Boulder Creek Phase 2 Subdivision and Authorize the Director of
Public Works to Execute the Same on behalf of the City of Bozeman; the Director of
Community Development to Sign the Improvements Agreements on behalf of the City of
Bozeman; and the City Manager to Sign the Public Access Easement, Release and
Reconveyance of a Street Easement, and Lift Station Agreement with Rosa Johnson
Development, LLC on behalf of the City of Bozeman, Application 17527 (Quasi-Judicial)
(Cooper)
3. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Findings of Fact and Order for the Hoover Way Subdivision
Preliminary Plat, Application 17117 (Quasi-Judicial) (Jadin)
4. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Perpetual Access Easement with KS DevCor, Inc. for the
Lakes at Valley West, Phase 4 Project (Kohtz)
5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Aero-Graphics for
the 2018 Aerial Photo and LiDAR Project (Henderson)
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Amendment Number 2 to the Professional Services
Agreement with RE/SPEC, Inc. to Provide $190,102 for Groundwater Investigation Services for
Phase 3: Well Siting Feasibility and Test Well Design, Permitting and Monitoring Program
(Heaston)
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7. Ratify the City Manager's Signature on Amendment Number 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) for a One Year Contract
Extension in the Amount of $14,400 for the Affordable Housing Program Services (Matsen)
8. Resolution 4890, Completion of the Starner Annexation and Authorizing the City Manager to
Sign the Annexation Agreement with TKA Properties, Application 17187 (Saunders)
9. Ordinance 1988 Provisional Adoption, the Starner Annexation Zone Map Amendment to
Designate 2.658 Acres as B2, Community Business District, Application 17187 (Saunders)
06:06:59 PM (00:11:39) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt provided a brief overview of Consent Items 1-9.
06:09:25 PM (00:14:05) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:09:36 PM (00:14:16) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-9 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 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
H. 06:09:52 PM (00:14:32) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:10:26 PM (00:15:06) Don Beeman, Public Comment
Mr. Beeman commended the Strategic Plan so far. He did discuss a focus issue, and encouraged the
Commission to narrow the focus. At this point resources would be an issue. He cautioned the
Commission to stay away from buzzwords and politics.
I. 06:12:49 PM (00:17:29) Special Presentation
1. State of the City Address (Andrus)
Mayor Andrus presented her State of the City Address.
J. 06:41:11 PM (00:45:51) Action Items
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1. 06:41:17 PM (00:45:57) Ordinance 1997 Final Adoption, a Text Amendment of the Bozeman
Municipal Code to Establish Transitional and Emergency Housing Use and Associated
Standards and Place it in Specific Zoning Districts, Application 18011 (Rogers)
06:41:44 PM (00:46:24) Staff Presentation
Senior Planner Tom Rogers stated the provisional adoption occurred on February 12, 2018, adopted
unanimously.
06:42:48 PM (00:47:28) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked when the UDC Update and this ordinance goes into effect.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the parking per dwelling decision process.
Cr. Krauss asked for a summary of the criteria for the Community Development Director for decision
making.
DM Mehl spoke of the intent of his amendment during provisional adoption.
06:50:00 PM (00:54:40) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:50:24 PM (00:55:04) Motion that having reviewed and considered the ordinance text, public
comment, and all the information presented, I move to finally adopt Ordinance 1997, the Transitional
and Emergency Housing Municipal Code text amendment.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
06:51:00 PM (00:55:40) Amendment to the Motion that the text of the manual be shared with the City
Commission before the effective date of this ordinance.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
06:51:12 PM (00:55:52) Discussion
DM Mehl stated he would like the Commission to review the intent and efficacy.
06:51:52 PM (00:56:32) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion that the text of the manual be shared
with the City Commission before the effective date of this ordinance. The amendment 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
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Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
06:52:06 PM (00:56:46) Discussion
DM Mehl noted this is an appropriate response to the needs of the community.
Cr. Cunningham discussed the less public face of Bozeman who will benefit from this.
Cr. Pomeroy strongly supports the motion.
Cr. Krauss was hoping for changes to improve the zoning regulations this creates.
DM Mehl clarified this is a special use.
Mayor Andrus stated this is being responsible for the community and supports the motion.
Cr. Krauss will be voting no.
07:05:43 PM (01:10:23) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the ordinance text,
public comment, and all the information presented, I move to finally adopt Ordinance 1997, the
Transitional and Emergency Housing Municipal Code text amendment. The motion passed 4-1.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
2. 07:05:56 PM (01:10:36) Bozeman Costco Addition Site Plan and Preliminary Planned Unit
Development (PUD) Applications to Allow a 24,000 Square Foot Expansion of the Existing
126,000 Square Foot Costco Warehouse Facility with Parking, Open Space, and Related Site
Improvements, Located at 2505 Catron Street on 18.41 Acres Zoned B-2 and within the Class
1 I-90 Entryway Corridor, Applications 17412 and 17413 (Quasi-Judicial) (Rogers)
07:06:32 PM (01:11:12) Staff Presentation
Senior Planner Rom Rogers provided an overview of the Costco expansion application. Development
Review Engineer Shawn Kohtz spoke of the Condition of Approval to improve the Max and Catron
intersection.
07:27:59 PM (01:32:39) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked how this project fits in terms of scope and scale. He asked about the requested
parking relaxation. He asked Mr. Kohtz a number of questions about the intersection.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about traffic expectations.
Cr. Krauss about street infrastructure and access. He asked in detail about the points allocated.
DM Mehl asked about annexation. He asked about design and traffic.
Cr. Krauss asked about Catron’s classification as a local street. Public Works Director Craig Woolard
responded.
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08:09:27 PM (02:14:07) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the Commission into recess until 8:19 PM.
08:19:57 PM (02:24:37) Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order at 8:20 PM.
08:20:04 PM (02:24:44) Applicant Presentation
Steve Bullock with MG2 introduced the team and discussed the site plan. He stated they are supportive
of the conditions in the staff report. Andy Deliden responded regarding traffic patterns. He provided
Costco’s recommendation.
08:32:59 PM (02:37:39) Questions of Applicant
Cr. Cunningham asked about parking, traffic, and sustainability.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about fixing the intersection and road improvements.
Cr. Krauss asked about project costs and parking.
DM Mehl asked about the traffic report and options for adding entrances.
Mayor Andrus asked what’s driving the addition, and asked about sustainability.
Cr. Pomeroy asked the applicant if they were happy with the motions.
09:08:33 PM (03:13:13) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
09:08:51 PM (03:13:31) Staff Clarifications
Public Works Director Woolard responded to Costco’s comments. Mr. Kohtz stated the City is also
participating in the Catamount improvement.
09:13:07 PM (03:17:47) Questions of Staff Continued
Cr. Krauss asked if the City has Waivers of Right to Protests from other property in the area, addressing
Catron Street.
09:17:15 PM (03:21:55) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for application 17412 and move to approve the preliminary planned unit development subject to
conditions and all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
09:17:41 PM (03:22:21) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham spoke of Costco’s investment in Bozeman and safety concerns.
Cr. Krauss will be voting no and explained his rationale.
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DM Mehl supports the PUD conditions, and that an upgrade will be required in the future.
Cr. Pomeroy stated she agrees with Costco that it is not fair.
DM Andrus discussed her support.
09:38:10 PM (03:42:50) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for application 17412 and move to approve the preliminary planned unit development
subject to conditions and all applicable code provisions. The motion passed 3-2.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
09:38:35 PM (03:43:15) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for application 17413 and move to approve the site plan application subject to conditions and all
applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
09:38:58 PM (03:43:38) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated he hopes Costco does not leave and comes back with a new set of plans.
DM Mehl agrees with the findings of the staff report. He discussed the intersection improvement policy.
09:41:03 PM (03:45:43) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
the staff report for application 17413 and move to approve the site plan application subject to
conditions and all applicable code provisions. The motion passed 3-2.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
09:41:18 PM (03:45:58) Mayor Recusal
Mayor Andrus recused herself and passed the gavel to Deputy Mayor Mehl.
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3. 09:41:29 PM (03:46:09) Community Food Co-op West Main Expansion Site Plan and
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Applications Requesting Approval of a 23,550 Square Foot
Expansion and Approval to Operate a Food Processing Facility within the B-2M Zoning District,
Applications 17493 and 17494 (Quasi-Judicial) (Jadin)
09:42:04 PM (03:46:44) Staff Presentation
Planner Addi Jadin presented the proposed food processing facility expansion for the Bozeman Co-op.
09:49:09 PM (03:53:49) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked if we are currently allowing deviations for new construction.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the loading/unloading areas.
09:51:47 PM (03:56:27) Applicant Presentation
Kelly Wiseman, Co-op general manager, discussed the expansion.
09:53:11 PM (03:57:51) Questions of Applicant
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the Co-op’s work with local businesses.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the nature of the food processing.
DM Mehl asked if the current building will be upgraded at all.
09:57:09 PM (04:01:49) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
09:57:40 PM (04:02:20) Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials, public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report
for applications 17493 and 17494 and move to approve the conditional use permit and site plan with
conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
09:58:14 PM (04:02:54) Meeting Extended
DM Mehl extended the meeting to 10:15 PM.
09:58:19 PM (04:02:59) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy discussed her appreciation of the Co-op. She disclosed her business relationship with the
Co-op but stated it does not affect her vote.
Cr. Krauss discussed the proposal.
Cr. Cunningham adopted the findings of the staff report. He will vote in support of the motion.
DM Mehl discussed his support of the motion.
10:06:05 PM (04:10:45) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in
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the staff report for applications 17493 and 17494 and move to approve the conditional use permit and
site plan with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Recused
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
10:06:26 PM (04:11:06) Passing the Gavel
Deputy Mayor Mehl passed the gavel back to Mayor Andrus.
5. 10:06:40 PM (04:11:20) Public Hearing to Determine Whether Approximately 6.6 Acres of
City-Owned Property, Located at 2125 North Rouse Avenue, Former Location of the Humane
Society, is Necessary for the Conduct of City Business or that the Public Interest May be
Furthered by the Exchange of the Property with Northwestern Energy for an Access Road from
Manley Road Serving the East Gallatin Recreation Area and the City Storage Yard (2/3 Vote
Required) (Woolard)
10:07:28 PM (04:12:08) Staff Presentation
Public Works Director Craig Woolard discussed the 2125 North Rouse Avenue property. Pat Patterson
with NorthWestern Energy discussed NWE’s interest in the property.
10:16:22 PM (04:21:02) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting to 10:30 PM.
10:16:35 PM (04:21:15) Staff Presentation Continued
Director Woolard noted the next steps.
10:19:10 PM (04:23:50) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked if the City would ever use this for our own yard.
DM Mehl asked if the N. Rouse access would remain accessible.
Cr. Cunningham asked about possible improvements to N. Rouse.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about putting residential uses on the property.
10:25:06 PM (04:29:46) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
10:25:15 PM (04:29:55) Kevin Thane, Public Comment
Mr. Thane discussed the exploration of this land for affordable housing.
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10:26:22 PM (04:31:02) Motion that having considered the information presented by staff and public
comment, I move to adopt the findings included in the staff memorandum and determine
approximately 6.6 acres of City-owned property at 2125 North Rouse Avenue, is no longer necessary
for the conduct of City business or the preservation of City property and also that the public interest
will be furthered by an exchange of the property with Northwestern Energy and direct the City
Manager to complete all steps necessary to complete the exchange and return to the Commission with
an ordinance authorizing the exchange.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
10:27:02 PM (04:31:42) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated staff is not planning on building on the property.
DM Mehl supports the motion, and believes the case is made for the property and public good.
Cr. Cunningham agrees the property is no longer necessary to stay in the City’s purview.
Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion.
Mayor Andrus supports the exchange.
10:30:07 PM (04:34:47) Vote on the Motion that having considered the information presented by staff
and public comment, I move to adopt the findings included in the staff memorandum and determine
approximately 6.6 acres of City-owned property at 2125 North Rouse Avenue, is no longer necessary
for the conduct of City business or the preservation of City property and also that the public interest
will be furthered by an exchange of the property with Northwestern Energy and direct the City
Manager to complete all steps necessary to complete the exchange and return to the Commission with
an ordinance authorizing the exchange. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 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
4. 10:30:17 PM (04:34:57) MOVED TO MARCH 26, 2018 Resolution 4845, Allocation of Cash-in-
Lieu of Parkland Dedication Funds for Sandan Park Picnic Shelter (Poissant)
Consider the motion: In consideration of public input and materials presented to date, I hereby move to
adopt Resolution 4845 allocating $36,514.50 in cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication funds for installation
of a picnic shelter in Sandan Park, in accordance with the approved park master plan.
10:30:26 PM (04:35:06) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting to 10:35 PM.
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6. 10:30:32 PM (04:35:12) Appointment(s) to the Building Board of Appeals (Sweeney)
10:30:49 PM (04:35:29) Motion and Vote to appoint Ted Conover and Jason Martel to the Building
Board of Appeals with terms ending December 31, 2018 and Cristie Tate with a term ending December
31, 2019. 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
7. 10:31:24 PM (04:36:04) Appointment(s) to the Community Affordable Housing Advisory
Board (CAHAB) (Sweeney)
10:31:34 PM (04:36:14) Motion to appoint Dulaney Collins to the Low or Moderate Income Person
positions expiring June 30, 2020, and Jennisse Schule to the Citizen with Demonstrated Interest in
Special Needs Housing position with a term expiring June 30, 2018 [to the Community Affordable
Housing Advisory Board].
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
10:32:28 PM (04:37:08) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham discussed the qualifications of the applicants.
10:33:38 PM (04:38:18) Vote on the Motion to appoint Dulaney Collins to the Low or Moderate Income
Person positions expiring June 30, 2020, and Jennisse Schule to the Citizen with Demonstrated Interest
in Special Needs Housing position with a term expiring June 30, 2018 [to the Community Affordable
Housing Advisory Board]. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 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
K. 10:33:51 PM (04:38:31) FYI/Discussion
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L. 10:33:59 PM (04:38:39) Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 10:33 PM.
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, March 26, 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, City Clerk
Robin Crough
A. 06:00:01 PM (00:03:50) 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. 06:00:03 PM (00:03:52) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:45 PM (00:04:34) Changes to the Agenda
City Manager Surratt stated she is going to move Consent Item 4 to April 9th.
D. 06:01:24 PM (00:05:13) FYI
• DM Mehl stated on April 3, the Planning Coordinating Committee will be meeting from 3-5
at the County Courthouse.
• Cr. Cunningham attended the new high school groundbreaking today.
E. 06:02:18 PM (00:06:07) Commission Disclosures
There were no Commission disclosures.
F. 06:02:31 PM (00:06:20) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Opportunity Zone Proposal to the Montana
Department of Commerce (Fontenot)
3. Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Midtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Assistance
Grant Agreement with Midtown Apartments, LLC (Fine)
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4. Authorize the Community Development Director to Disburse $80,000 in Down Payment
Assistance Funds to Eight Home Buyers of Affordable Homes (Madsen)
06:02:32 PM (00:06:21) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt provided a brief overview of Consent Items 1-3.
06:03:43 PM (00:07:32) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:03:52 PM (00:07:41) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-3 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 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
G. 06:04:08 PM (00:07:57) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
H. 06:04:46 PM (00:08:35) Special Presentation
1. State of the Neighborhoods (Andreasen)
Neighborhood Coordinator Tanya Andreasen and Inter-Neighborhood Vice Chair Kathy Powell
presented the State of the Neighborhoods, discussing an overview, current neighborhood
associations, events, relationships, INC working groups, and upcoming goals.
06:25:25 PM (00:29:14) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked about the process for getting a neighborhood association started.
I. 06:28:26 PM (00:32:15) Action Items
1. 06:28:28 PM (00:32:17) Resolution 4889, Creation of Special Improvement Lighting District
(SILD) Number 744 for the Boulder Creek Subdivision (Donald)
06:28:47 PM (00:32:36) Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald discussed the lighting to be installed in the Boulder Creek Subdivision.
No protests have been received.
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06:30:04 PM (00:33:53) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked for clarification regarding the map.
06:30:49 PM (00:34:38) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:30:57 PM (00:34:46) Motion to adopt Resolution 4889, Creation of Special Improvement Lighting
District Number 744 for the Boulder Creek Subdivision.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
06:31:12 PM (00:35:01) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion.
Cr. Cunningham supports the motion.
Cr. Krauss discussed dark sky compliant lighting.
06:32:35 PM (00:36:24) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4889, Creation of Special
Improvement Lighting District Number 744 for the Boulder Creek Subdivision. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 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
2. 06:32:47 PM (00:36:36) Resolution 4845, Allocation of Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication
Funds for Sandan Park Picnic Shelter (Poissant)
06:33:27 PM (00:37:16) Staff Presentation
TOPS Manager Carolyn Poissant provided site context of Sandan Park, context from the PROST Plan, and
RPAB’s recommendation.
06:37:28 PM (00:41:17) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked if lighting was included, and who is allowed to use the shelter.
Mayor Andrus asked about the role of the Living Spring retirement community.
06:39:10 PM (00:42:59) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
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06:39:20 PM (00:43:09) Motion that in consideration of public input and materials presented to date, I
hereby move to adopt Resolution 4845 allocating $36,514.50 in cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication
funds for installation of a picnic shelter in Sandan Park, in accordance with the approved park master
plan.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:39:45 PM (00:43:34) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham discussed shelters contributing to the community.
DM Mehl noted this is in accordance with the master plan.
Cr. Krauss discussed the merits and accessibility of the park.
Cr. Pomeroy stated this is a perfect use of cash-in-lieu funds.
Mayor Andrus associated herself with the previous comments.
06:42:30 PM (00:46:19) Vote on the Motion that in consideration of public input and materials
presented to date, I hereby move to adopt Resolution 4845 allocating $36,514.50 in cash-in-lieu of
parkland dedication funds for installation of a picnic shelter in Sandan Park, in accordance with the
approved park master plan. 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
3. 06:42:42 PM (00:46:31) Emergency Ordinance 2002, an Emergency Measure to Provide for
Increased Compliance with Stormwater Management and Construction Standards (4/5 Vote
Required) (Mehrens)
06:43:36 PM (00:47:25) Staff Presentation
Public Works Director Craig Woolard discussed the circumstances for bringing an emergency ordinance
forward. Stormwater Coordinator Kyle Mehrens presented division goals, past efforts, current
conditions, and details of the emergency ordinance.
06:57:54 PM (01:01:43) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked how the goals of this impacts public health, and how other communities successfully
manage this. He asked if the City is following the same standards. He asked the City’s right to do
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emergency and non-emergency action in the same item. CA Sullivan answered in detail. He also asked
about potential penalties. He asked when an appropriate time to come back before the Commission
with an update would be.
Cr. Krauss asked when we would know when the emergency is over, and the nature of the emergency
for this ordinance. He asked Dr. Woolard if the health, safety, and general welfare of the public is at
immediate risk.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about current enforcement. She asked if the City has spoken with builders about
this. Mr. Mehrens discussed conversations with SWMBIA.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the cleanup process, and what sediment is showing up in ponds. He asked
about the option of surety bond. He asked Chief Building Official Bob Risk how his staff can manage the
process, as well as stop work orders in general. Mr. Risk also discussed dust control issues.
CM Surratt discussed that the City is also a MDEQ permit holder, and the emergency issue is that our
permit could be in jeopardy because of this.
Mayor Andrus asked how we will notify the community.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the MDEQ permit risk.
07:51:14 PM (01:55:03) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
07:51:30 PM (01:55:19) Anders Lewendal, Public Comment
Mr. Lewendal discussed his compliance, and agrees others need to comply as well. He discussed the
ordinance needs to apply to more than just the construction industry.
07:54:03 PM (01:57:52) Brian Popiel, Public Comment
Mr. Popiel, on behalf of SWMBIA, thanked city staff, and acknowledged the problem. His members are
frustrated with the non-compliance of others. He asked that the ordinance sunset and that this applies
universally.
07:57:15 PM (02:01:04) Staff Clarifications
Dr. Woolard discussed street sweeping and street material mitigation. CA Sullivan stated that
stormwater efforts are not just focused on construction.
08:01:53 PM (02:05:42) Motion to adopt Ordinance 2002 as an emergency measure necessary to
preserve the public peace, property, health, and safety of the City to be effective immediately.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:02:08 PM (02:05:57) Discussion
DM Mehl discussed the City’s efforts to stay in from of stormwater compliance issues. He stated he
would like to see a report in ten months. He supports the ordinance as submitted.
Cr. Krauss discussed the public safety need and the justified emergency nature. He discussed the City’s
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street sweeping efforts. He will be voting for the ordinance as he sees the emergency conditions as
being met.
Cr. Pomeroy will also be voting for the ordinance, discussing fairness.
Cr. Cunningham discussed risk vs. consequences. He agrees this is an emergency situation.
Mayor Andrus discussed the emergency nature and timing of this ordinance.
08:20:03 PM (02:23:52) Vote on the Motion to adopt Ordinance 2002 as an emergency measure
necessary to preserve the public peace, property, health, and safety of the City to be effective
immediately. 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
08:20:14 PM (02:24:03) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the Commission into recess until 8:30 PM.
08:30:38 PM (02:34:27) Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order at 8:30 PM.
4. 08:30:46 PM (02:34:35) Ordinance 2001 Provisional Adoption, Amending Chapter 12 of the
Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC), Business Licenses to Clarify Determination of License Fees
(Saunders)
08:31:04 PM (02:34:53) Staff Presentation
Policy and Planning Manager Chris Saunders stated this is primarily a cleanup item, with no public
comment.
08:31:43 PM (02:35:32) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked if we were previously unaware of the conflict in the original resolution.
Cr. Cunningham asked about when the fees are actually adopted.
08:32:57 PM (02:36:46) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:33:04 PM (02:36:53) Motion that having reviewed the presented information, considered public
comment, and considered all of the information presented, I hereby move to provisionally adopt
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Ordinance 2001, amending Chapter 12 of the Bozeman Municipal Code, Business Licenses.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:33:20 PM (02:37:09) Discussion
Cr. Krauss did not support the initial change, so he doesn’t support this.
Cr. Pomeroy stated this will simplify business license regulations.
Cr. Cunningham stated that it is wise to discover and resolve conflicts.
DM Mehl and Mayor Andrus support the motion.
08:34:16 PM (02:38:05) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed the presented information,
considered public comment, and considered all of the information presented, I hereby move to
provisionally adopt Ordinance 2001, amending Chapter 12 of the Bozeman Municipal Code, Business
Licenses. The motion passed 4-1.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
5. 08:34:27 PM (02:38:16) Ordinance 2000 Provisional Adoption, Amending Section 2.02.020,
Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC), Regarding Presiding Officer Status (Sullivan)
08:34:41 PM (02:38:30) Staff Presentation
CA Sullivan stated this came out of the January work session on the rules of procedure. This proposal
would mean that if the gavel is passed, it remains passed for the entire item.
08:35:45 PM (02:39:34) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked if a passed gavel would remain passed for a potentially months-long item.
DM Mehl asked for reasons to pass the gavel, and if it is item or meeting specific. He asked why this
wasn’t written to be motion-specific.
08:45:17 PM (02:49:06) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:45:29 PM (02:49:18) Motion to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2000, Amending Section 2.02.020,
Bozeman Municipal Code, Regarding Presiding Officer Status.
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Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:45:49 PM (02:49:38) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy stated this makes sense and supports the motion.
Cr. Krauss stated he’s only seen this abused once. He supports this as it is a collegial way to do business.
08:48:26 PM (02:52:15) Amendment to the Motion adding a phrase that requires the presiding officer
“when passing the gavel for the purpose of making a motion to not resume presiding officer status
until the motion is decided.”
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:49:46 PM (02:53:35) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham stated this puts structure behind the act of passing the gavel, but doesn’t prevent
removing the presiding officer for an item that spans multiple meetings.
DM Mehl prefers the narrower focus of Cr. Cunningham’s amendment.
Cr. Krauss stated the rules of procedures are intentional to prevent the mayor from making motions. He
discussed the balance of power.
Mayor Andrus stated the intent of this is to clarify and resolve confusion. She could support either of
these options.
08:59:50 PM (03:03:39) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion adding a phrase that requires the
presiding officer “when passing the gavel for the purpose of making a motion to not resume presiding
officer status until the motion is decided.” The amendment 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
09:00:25 PM (03:04:14) Vote on the Main Motion as Amended to provisionally adopt Ordinance 2000,
Amending Section 2.02.020, Bozeman Municipal Code, Regarding Presiding Officer Status, adding a
phrase that requires the presiding officer “when passing the gavel for the purpose of making a motion
to not resume presiding officer status until the motion is decided.” The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
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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
J. 09:00:42 PM (03:04:31) FYI / Discussion
• Cr. Cunningham stated the Climate Partners Working Group is further looking into stretch
codes.
K. 09:01:41 PM (03:05:30) Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 9:01 PM.
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