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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday,April 16,2018
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. 06:00:10 PM (00:04:32)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. 06:00:21 PM (00:04:43) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:01:06 PM (00:05:28)Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:01:12 PM (00:05:34) FYI
• Cr. Cunningham updated the Commission of some CAHAB action requests, and an update from
HPAB regarding the upcoming awards.
• DM Mehl discussed an upcoming free health clinic that he will provide more information in the
future.
• Cr. Krauss thanked Deputy Police Chief Rich McLane for his years of service.
E. 06:02:52 PM (00:07:14)Commission Disclosures
• Cr. Cunningham disclosed that he had lunch with the property owner of Consent Item 3 but he
did not discuss the specific item.
F. 06:03:40 PM (00:08:02)Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services(LaMeres) ,a
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2. Appoint a Sub-Committee of Two Commissioners to Review the Depository Bonds and
Pledged Securities as of March 31, 2018 (Clark) 07 a
3. Approve the Request for Improvements and Cash In-Lieu of Parkland Dedication for the Icon
Apartments Master Site Plan,Application 17542 (Quasi-Judicial) (Johnson) . !
4. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund Program Grant
Award Contract with the Montana Department of Commerce for Zinovo, LLC(Fontenot)
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5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Dropcountr, Inc.
for the Development and Subscription of a Web-Based Customer Water Use Presentment
Tool (Ahlstrom) 7 �-
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Morrison-
Maierle, Inc.to Provide Materials Testing for the City(Gamradt) v a
7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Sprout, Inc.for
Median and Grounds Maintenance Services(Vandelinder) ' -_a
8. Resolution 4899, Confirming the Appointment of a Police Officer(Crawford) t�
9. Resolution 4902,Authorizing the Submittal of a Grant Application to KaBOOM!to Construct
a Volunteer-Built Playground at the Bozeman Sports Park(Poissant) 7- t�
10. Resolution 4904, Relating to the Application by Mountain Time Arts for the Bloomberg
Philanthropies' Public Art Challenge (Andrus) 7La
11. Ordinance 1999 Final Adoption, Limiting the Restrictions Set Forth in 16-3-306(1), Montana
Code Annotated for Certain Restaurants Holding a State Issued Beer with Wine Amendment
Alcohol License; the Text Amendment Only Applies to Restaurants within the B-3 and B-2M
Zoning Districts,Application 18097 (Rogers) P
06:03:44 PM (00:08:06) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt provided a brief overview of Consent Items 1-11.
06:05:42 PM (00:10:04) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:05:58 PM (00:10:20)Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-11 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
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G. 06:06:16 PM (00:10:38) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
H. 06:07:05 PM (00:11:27)Special Presentation
1. Bozeman Beautification Advisory Board, 2018 Bozeman CleanUp Day on April 21, 2018
(Andreasen/Quatraro)
Neighborhood Coordinator Tanya Andreasen introduced Terry Quatraro, who discussed the
Bozeman Beautification Advisory Board.
I. 06:15:47 PM (00:20:09)Action Items
1. 06:15:50 PM (00:20:12) Resolution 4877, Amending the City's Annual Budget for Fiscal Year
2018(FY18)for Fire Capital and Equipment Fund Appropriations (Donald) "14-
06:16:04 PM (00:20:26)Staff Presentation
Finance Director Kristin Donald discussed the budget amendment for Fire Capital and Equipment.
06:16:34 PM (00:20:56) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked what the Fire Department currently does for heavy lifting.
Mayor Andrus asked about the reason for this request.
06:17:29 PM (00:21:51) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:17:43 PM (00:22:05)Motion to adopt Resolution 4877,Amending the City's Annual Budget for
Fiscal Year 2018 for Fire Capital and Equipment Fund Appropriations.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:18:00 PM (00:22:22) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy stated we have to buy the equipment for insurance.
DM Mehl also supports the motion.
Cr.Cunningham noted that obesity is becoming more common.
Mayor Andrus thanked Chief Waldo for looking elsewhere for partnerships to assist,and supports the
motion.
06:19:57 PM (00:24:19) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4877,Amending the City's Annual
Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 for Fire Capital and Equipment Fund Appropriations. The motion passed 5-
0.
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Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 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
2. 06:20:09 PM (00:24:31) Lot 3, Tract 7 Smith Annexation and Zone Map Amendment,
Annexation of 0.52 Acres and Amendment to the City Zoning Map for the Establishment of a
Zoning Designation of R-1, Residential Single-Household Low Density District, Located at 525
Valley Drive,Application 17556(Pope) Cj
06:20:39 PM (00:25:01)Staff Presentation
Assistant Planner Melissa Pope entered her staff report into the record and discussed the requested
annexation and zoning. No public comment has been received.
06:22:41 PM (00:27:03)Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked if the surrounding properties are also R-1, and if this is happening because of a septic
failure.
Cr.Cunningham asked if the north and south adjoining properties are still in the county, and how
annexation requests would be processed. He asked if there was a benefit for properties to be annexed
together. Community Development Director Marty Matsen and Public Works Director Craig Woolard
responded.
Cr. Krauss asked if they are required to pay the street impact fee.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if the other lots will want to annex, and how the assessments for services work.
DM Mehl asked about the requirement to add a sidewalk.
06:32:30 PM (00:36:52)Applicant Presentation
Clint Lydell, Engineer with Alpine Surveying and Engineering, representing the applicant, agrees with the
staff report with the exception of condition 12 to build a sidewalk.
06:33:47 PM (00:38:09) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:34:12 PM (00:38:34)Motion that having reviewed and considered the staff report, application
materials,public comment,and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the
staff report for application 17556 and move to approve the Lot 3, Tract 7 Smith Annexation with
recommended terms of annexation,and direct staff to prepare an Annexation Agreement for
signature by the parties.
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Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
06:34:35 PM (00:38:57) Discussion
DM Mehl supports the motion and discussed the City's goal of annexation.
Cr.Cunningham accepts the staff findings and noted the costs of annexation, and encouraged citizens to
consider annexing together to gain some efficiencies.
Cr. Krauss stated the property has become wholly surrounded by the city. He discussed emergency
services, and sympathizes with the sidewalk to nowhere argument. He does support the annexation.
Cr. Pomeroy welcomed them to the city.
Mayor Andrus supports the annexation and also encouraged groups to annex together.
06:40:53 PM (00:45:15) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the staff report,
application materials,public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report for application 17556 and move to approve the Lot 3, Tract 7 Smith
Annexation with recommended terms of annexation, and direct staff to prepare an Annexation
Agreement for signature by the parties. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
06:41:07 PM (00:45:29) Motion that having reviewed and considered the staff report, application
materials,public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission and all information presented,
I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 17556 and move to approve the
Lot 3, Tract 7 Smith Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies required to complete the application
processing.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
06:41:27 PM (00:45:49) Discussion
DM Mehl discussed the nature of the zoning and its appropriateness.
Cr.Cunningham stated this is properly zoned and adopted the findings in the staff report.
Cr. Krauss stated R-1 will be appropriate as a change from R-S.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with the other Commissioners to designate R-1.
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06:43:23 PM (00:47:45) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the staff report,
application materials,public comment,recommendation of the Zoning Commission and all
information presented,I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 17556
and move to approve the Lot 3, Tract 7 Smith Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies required to
complete the application processing. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
3. 06:43:41 PM (00:48:03) Resolution 4852, Formal Adoption of the Strategic Plan for the City
of Bozeman (Surratt) ~ GP
06:44:34 PM (00:48:56)Staff Presentation
CM Surratt provided a brief overview of the plan to date.She asked the Commission to consider
common themes used for prioritization, and her recommended early plan priorities. She discussed the
FY19 budget recommendation.
06:57:48 PM (01:02:10)Questions for Staff
Cr.Cunningham asked what happens to the items that aren't on the prioritized list. He asked why some
statements don't have action items. He asked how to incorporate in public comment if deemed
important.
Cr. Pomeroy asked what projects we would ask MSU students to assist with.She asked if relationships
will include workforce and affordable housing.
DM Mehl asked if a public calendar is part of the outreach. He asked about the workload designation of
on-going versus additional projects and priorities.
Mayor Andrus asked about the budget and timelines in CM Surratt's presentation.
07:13:25 PM (01:17:47) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:15:43 PM (01:20:05)Motion and Vote to amend Section 1.3 B to read'Bozeman School Districts"
instead of'BSD7."The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
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Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
07:16:56 PM (01:21:18)Motion to include a new item in Section 1.3 between C and D to read"Enhance
our relationship with Gallatin College."
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:17:13 PM (01:21:35) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated curriculum changes with MSU are challenging.
DM Mehl stated the next session also discusses workforce development.
07:20:14 PM (01:24:36) Vote on the Motion to include a new item in Section 1.3 between C and D to
read"Enhance our relationship with Gallatin College."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
07:20:34 PM (01:24:56)Motion to amend Section 1.3 D,after state to add"and federal."
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:20:51 PM (01:25:13) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham stated this is a needed addition.
Cr. Krauss stated new opportunities arise as we grow.
07:22:30 PM (01:26:52) Vote on the Motion to amend Section 1.3 D, afterstate to add"and federal."
The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
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Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
07:22:58 PM (01:27:20)Motion to amend Section 2.1, adding"appropriate"before"new and existing
businesses."
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:23:17 PM (01:27:39) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham stated this is measured and appropriate.
DM Mehl stated we don't currently give tax credits,so he'd like to be persuaded on this.
Cr. Krauss stated the city doesn't pursue inappropriate businesses, and the word is subjective.
Cr.Cunningham stated there was significant public comment on this item.
DM Mehl discussed a potential motion incorporating in the economic development plan language.
Mayor Andrus agreed that appropriate may not be the correct word, and outreach might help.
07:30:20 PM (01:34:42) Vote on the Motion to amend Section 2.1, adding "appropriate"before"new
and existing businesses."The motion failed 0-5.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Disapprove
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Disapprove
07:30:38 PM (01:35:00)Motion to amend Section 2.1,extending the sentence to read"in coordination
with the Economic Development Plan."
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:30:54 PM (01:35:16) Discussion
Cr. Krauss discussed the intent of the Economic Development Plan and growth.
DM Mehl stated this is a useful addition in the context of growth.
07:35:14 PM (01:39:36) Vote on the Motion to amend Section 2.1,extending the sentence to read"in
coordination with the Economic Development Plan."The motion passed 5-0.
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Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
07:35:34 PM (01:39:56)Motion to amend Section 2.2,striking "commercial and industrial"in the non-
bolded text(2.2 A).
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
07:35:51 PM (01:40:13) Discussion
DM Mehl stated this adds flexibility.
Cr. Cunningham stated this is helpful as we move to incorporating more mixed use.
Cr. Krauss discussed infrastructure needs.
Cr. Pomeroy stated this encourages alternative transportation.
07:39:39 PM (01:44:01) Vote on the Motion to amend Section 2.2,striking "commercial and industrial"
in the non-bolded text(2.2 A). The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
07:39:48 PM (01:44:10)Motion to eliminate 2.4 A.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
07:39:57 PM (01:44:19) Discussion
DM Mehl stated this doesn't fit here, and overlaps with 7.5.
Cr.Cunningham stated this is too prescriptive.
Cr. Krauss is voting no, and discussed tourism funds.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with Cr. Krauss to diversify funds.
Mayor Andrus supports removing this since we already have the authority to do this.
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07:43:50 PM (01:48:12) Vote on the Motion to eliminate 2.4 A. The motion passed 3-2.
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: Disapprove
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
07:44:04 PM (01:48:26)Motion to eliminate 2.4 B.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
07:44:14 PM (01:48:36) Discussion
DM Mehl stated we can learn as we go along.
Cr.Cunningham is in support of eliminating this.
Cr. Krauss asked why we would have 2.4 if we've removed A and B.
Mayor Andrus stated this was a large undertaking and better work could be done.
07:46:33 PM (01:50:55) Vote on the Motion to eliminate 2.4 B. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
07:46:53 PM (01:51:15)Motion to eliminate Section 2.4.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:47:00 PM (01:51:22) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated 2.4 is unintelligible.
Cr. Pomeroy stated it makes sense to remove.
DM Mehl agrees about the wording and will support this.
Cr. Cunningham supports the motion.
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Mayor Andrus supports this as we can fine tune annually.
07:49:01 PM (01:53:23) Vote on the Motion to eliminate Section 2.4. 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
07:49:23 PM (01:53:45)Motion to move 3.1 A to the priority list for the Bozeman Strategic Plan, and
edit it to only read"Develop a Criminal Justice Facility Plan"and strike the words thereafter.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:49:51 PM (01:54:13) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham stated his reasons to make this a priority.
Cr. Krauss asked the intent of the priority and the wording.
07:51:23 PM (01:55:45) Point of Order
DM Mehl asked if the reprioritization motions were supposed to happen at a different point during this
item.
07:52:02 PM (01:56:24)Motion withdrawn.
07:52:23 PM (01:56:45)Motion to amend 3.1 A to read"Develop a Criminal Justice Facility Plan"
(striking the words thereafter].
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:52:36 PM (01:56:58) Discussion
The Commission referred to discussion in the previous item.
07:52:55 PM (01:57:17) Vote on the Motion to amend 3.1 A to read"Develop a Criminal Justice Facility
Plan"[striking the words thereafter]. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:2nd
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Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
07:53:16 PM (01:57:38)Motion to change 3.2 C to add a period after"addiction"and add a sentence
reading "The City will collaborate with HRDC or other organizations to develop a year-round homeless
shelter."
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
07:54:29 PM (01:58:51) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy discussed the community's increased needs.
Cr.Cunningham discussed homelessness in Bozeman.
DM Mehl wondered if the City is the appropriate vehicle for this.
Cr. Pomeroy explained her rationale.
Cr. Krauss is voting no, as the City is not a charitable organization.
Mayor Andrus agrees this is an important issue, but the original statement covers the issue.
Cr. Pomeroy further discussed homelessness in the city.
08:06:12 PM (02:10:34) Vote on the Motion to change 3.2 C to add a period after"addiction"and add
a sentence reading"The City will collaborate with HRDC or other organizations to develop a year-
round homeless shelter."The motion failed 2-3.
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Disapprove
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
08:06:56 PM (02:11:18)Motion to amend 3.2 C to read"mental health,substance abuse and addiction,
and homelessness and housing challenges."
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:07:13 PM (02:11:35) Discussion
DM Mehl discussed the challenges of homelessness.
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Cr. Krauss further discussed homelessness and the need to address it, although it's not a driving piece of
the change in C.
Cr. Pomeroy stated this is a national problem.
08:11:52 PM (02:16:14) Vote on the Motion to amend 3.2 C to read"mental health,substance abuse
and addiction,and homelessness and housing challenges."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-1-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
08:12:10 PM (02:16:32) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the Commission into recess until 8:20 PM.
08:21:23 PM (02:25:45)Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the Commission back to order at 8:21 PM.
08:21:42 PM (02:26:04)Motion to amend Vision Statement 4,replacing"and the Bozeman feel"with
"and our heritage."
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:22:16 PM (02:26:38) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham stated "Bozeman Feel" is too subjective.
Cr. Pomeroy likes the change.
DM Mehl is opposing this considering the work that went into this in earlier drafts.
Cr. Krauss will be voting no.
Mayor Andrus also prefers "Bozeman Feel."
08:25:36 PM (02:29:58) Vote on the Motion to amend Vision Statement 4,replacing"and the Bozeman
feel"with "and our heritage."The motion failed 2-3.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Disapprove
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
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Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
08:25:52 PM (02:30:14)Motion to amend 4.2 D to remove "midtown."
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:26:11 PM (02:30:33) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham stated the NCOD wouldn't necessarily apply to Midtown.
Cr. Krauss believes there is some overlap, but he does support this.
DM Mehl stated this is a small change that's in-line with the general thinking.
Mayor Andrus stated these are not mutually exclusive.
08:28:13 PM (02:32:35) Vote on the Motion to amend 4.2 D to remove"midtown."The motion passed
5-0.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
08:28:44 PM (02:33:06)Motion to amend the heading of Section 6.1 to change the heading to "Clean
Water and Habitat."'And add a 6.1 b)reading"Work with partner organizations to identify at-risk
environmentally sensitive parcels that contribute to water quality, wildlife corridors, and wildlife
habitat."
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:30:16 PM (02:34:38) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham stated this inventory is important as we grow.
DM Mehl asked for clarity on the motion,since it is very broad.Also, how is this more than we already
do?
Cr.Cunningham stated this was more proactive.
Cr. Krauss stated we can control growth in the city, but we'd have a hard time telling people not to
develop on their property.
DM Mehl stated this is informing the Growth Policy.
Cr.Cunningham stated his concerns for future growth.
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Mayor Andrus stated 6.1 the way it's written is important, but maybe this doesn't belong here.
Cr. Krauss discussed the city's role and the public goods on the line.
DM Mehl saw reason to keep clean water as is, but the intent of part B could be an additional motion.
08:43:42 PM (02:48:04) Vote on the Motion to amend the heading of Section 6.1 to change the
heading to "Clean Water and Habitat."'And add a 6.1 b)reading "Work with partner organizations to
identify at-risk environmentally sensitive parcels that contribute to water quality, wildlife corridors,
and wildlife habitat."The motion failed 1-4.
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Manor-Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Disapprove
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham:Approve
08:44:01 PM (02:48:23)Motion to add a Section 6.6 reading "Habitat. Work with partner
organizations to identify at-risk environmentally sensitive parcels that contribute to water quality,
wildlife corridors, and wildlife habitat."
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:44:29 PM (02:48:51) Discussion
DM Mehl stated this can give a small understanding that will be helpful.
Cr. Cunningham stated our role in the larger ecosystem.
Mayor Andrus asked who would be making these identifications and how do we use that information.
08:51:04 PM (02:55:26) Vote on the Motion to add a Section 6.6 reading "Habitat. Work with partner
organizations to identify at-risk environmentally sensitive parcels that contribute to water quality,
wildlife corridors, and wildlife habitat."The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Manor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham:Approve
08:51:21 PM (02:55:43)Motion to make Section 6.4 6.3 D instead.
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Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:51:42 PM (02:56:04) Discussion
DM Mehl stated this is meant to streamline.
08:52:19 PM (02:56:41) Vote on the Motion to make Section 6.4 6.3 D instead. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
08:53:28 PM (02:57:50)Motion to move 3.1 A to the priority list.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:54:13 PM (02:58:35) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated this was a priority as early as 2008.
Mayor Andrus stated this is also her priority.
08:54:48 PM (02:59:10) Vote on the Motion to move 3.1 A to the priority►ist. 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
08:55:04 PM (02:59:26)Questions of Staff
Cr.Cunningham asked CM Surratt asked why updating the Climate Action Plan wasn't on the priority
list.
08:56:38 PM (03:01:00)Motion to adopt Resolution 4852 and to direct the City Manager to
incorporate the Strategic Plan into the framework of department work plans, the budget process, and
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future performance evaluations for the City of Bozeman, and to bring back a report on the
accomplishments and ongoing activities annually each year as a part of the budget process.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:57:05 PM (03:01:27) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham thanked staff for the work they did in crafting this plan. He thanked the public for their
input.
Cr. Krauss thanked all for finally getting the document out,which represents a lot of work that is
relevant. But he stated this is not his plan and there's too much in it.
Cr. Pomeroy stated she sees this as a tool to lead and guide.
DM Mehl stated this is a vision document.
Mayor Andrus thanked previous Commissions and staff, and that this will be a guide.
09:22:26 PM (03:26:48) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4852 and to direct the City Manager
to incorporate the Strategic Plan into the framework of department work plans, the budget process,
and future performance evaluations for the City of Bozeman,and to bring back a report on the
accomplishments and ongoing activities annually each year as a part of the budget process. The
motion passed 4-1.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
4. 09:23:46 PM (03:28:08) Resolution 4861, Amending the Park and Recreation Policy and Fee
Schedule for Facility Use and Programs (Overton) —G=
09:23:59 PM (03:28:21)Staff Presentation
Parks and Recreation Director Mitch Overton discussed the history of the fee structures, and the
changes in the document. No public comment has been received.
09:33:18 PM (03:37:40)Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked how the poor folks participate.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if raising fees are necessary to be self-sustainable.
Cr.Cunningham asked about Belgrade's fees.
Mayor Andrus asked how the Sports Park will be incorporated into this document.She asked about
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charging non-residents more.
Cr.Cunningham asked about the bounce house prohibition.
09:44:10 PM (03:48:32) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
09:44:23 PM (03:48:45)Motion to adopt Resolution 4861,Amending the Park and Recreation Policy
and Fee Schedule for Facility Use and Programs.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
09:44:35 PM (03:48:57) Discussion
Cr. Krauss stated this is a good product.
DM Mehl stated this gets closer to market rates and is well balanced.
Cr.Cunningham likes that this is a public-facing document and it is well thought out.
Mayor Andrus spoke of her support of the motion.
09:47:15 PM (03:51:37) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4861,Amending the Park and
Recreation Policy and Fee Schedule for Facility Use and Programs. The motion passed S-0.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner- 1-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
5. 09:47:24 PM (03:51:46) Resolution 4865,Amending the Sunset Hills Cemetery Fee Schedule
(Overton) _71 p
09:47:39 PM (03:52:01)Staff Presentation
Parks and Recreation Director Mitch Overton provided the reasons for bringing and amended fee
recommendation before the Commission. No public comment has been received.
09:54:10 PM (03:58:32) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked what can be done if someone can't pay.
DM Mehl asked how resident/non-resident applies to the cemetery.
09:57:15 PM (04:01:37) Public Comment
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There was no public comment.
09:57:23 PM (04:01:45)Motion to adopt Resolution 4865,Amending the Sunset Hills Cemetery Fee
Schedule.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
09:57:36 PM (04:01:58) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with staff's recommendation.
DM Mehl would like staff to look into a non-resident fee structure.
Cr. Cunningham discussed the amount needed from the city budget for the cemetery and this brings it
down.
Mayor Andrus appreciates what has been brought before the Commission tonight.
09:59:17 PM (04:03:39) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4865,Amending the Sunset Hills
Cemetery Fee Schedule. The motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner- 1-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho PomeroV:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
J. 09:59:27 PM (04:03:49) FYI/ Discussion
K. 09:59:34 PM (04:03:56)Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 9:59 PM.
Cynthia L.Andrus
Mayor
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