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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, March 05, 2018
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Present
DeputV 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-TerrV 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) _ a
2. Formal Cancellation of the March 12, 2018 City Commission Meeting(Crough) = a
3. Approve the Final Commission Liaison Assignments to Citizen Advisory Boards for 2018-2020
(Sweeney) G
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) 7La
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) , 4-
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Utility Easement with Bellwether Renovations, LLC for
the Smith Subdivision Annexation Project(Nielsen) 45
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) ', 'a
8. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Plan It Geo, LLC
for a City-Wide Tree Inventory(Nordquest) a
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)
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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) a
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) l.a
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) - 0
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 pull7.2 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 a 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 a from the parking lot into the Strategic Plan.
The motion passed 3-1.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mavor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mavor-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 MaVor-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 h. The motion passed 4-0.
DeputV MaVor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Absent
Commissioner-TerrV 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.
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: 2nd
MaVor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy MaVor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Absent
Commissioner-TerrV 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) C,
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)
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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 MaVor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-TerrV 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.
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-TerrV 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) P
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 132M 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 71h 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) a
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
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-CVnthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy MaVor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- 1-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) GP
08:57:55 PM (02:59:26)Staff Presentation
Senior Planner Tom Rogers presented the jurisdictional boundaries of the N. 191h/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) _°t5
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) a
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) a
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
DeputV MaVor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho PomeroV: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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