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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-TerryCunningham: 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 maybe 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) 4z'
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) a
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) a
5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Aero-Graphics for
the 2018 Aerial Photo and LiDAR Project(Henderson) ` . a
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) .' 4=
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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)
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8. Resolution 4890, Completion of the Starner Annexation and Authorizing the City Manager to
Sign the Annexation Agreement with TKA Properties,Application 17187(Saunders) .� _a
9. Ordinance 1988 Provisional Adoption, the Starner Annexation Zone Map Amendment to
Designate 2.658 Acres as B2, Community Business District,Application 17187 (Saunders)
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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) ~ a
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.
DeputV 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-CVnthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
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Commissioner- 1-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, 1 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 1-90 Entryway Corridor,Applications 17412 and 17413 (Quasi-Judicial) (Rogers) 4=
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) Cz
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) ~ Ca
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
DeputV Mavor-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 Mavor-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 Reseluti „ 4845, nll,,eati „ of C.,rh in
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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) _ a
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- 1-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 Ito 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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