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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, May 14,2018
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Present
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Present
Staff Present at the Dais: City Manager(CM)Andrea Surratt, City Attorney(CA)Greg Sullivan,Assistant
City Manager(ACM)Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director(FD) Kristin Donald, City Clerk Robin Crough
A. 05:59:57 PM (00:04:19)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. 06:00:14 PM (00:04:36) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:59 PM (00:05:21)Changes to the Agenda
CM Surratt asked to move Consent Item 3 to the action agenda after Action Item 2.
D. 06:01:41 PM (00:06:03) Mayoral Proclamation
1. Proclamation in Recognition of Police Week - P
Mayor Andrus read and presented the Police Week proclamation to City of Bozeman Police
Chief Steve Crawford.
E. 06:04:00 PM (00:08:22) FYI
• Cr. Cunningham stated the Historic Preservation Awards at this Saturday at 7:00 PM at the
Story Mansion.The board chair is also stepping down as chair, but will stay on the
committee.
• DM Mehl summarized recent action from the Planning Coordinating Committee.
• Cr. Krauss stated CM Surratt will give the keynote on Friday morning for the Downtown
Association.
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• Mayor Andrus discussed upcoming changes at the downtown parking garage.She also
discussed the veterans' kiosk at the cemetery.
• CM Surratt stated the City has hired a new Communications Coordinator, Melody Mileur.
F. 06:10:06 PM (00:14:28)Commission Disclosures
There were no Commission disclosures.
G. 06:10:13 PM (00:14:35) Minutes
1. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from April 2,April 9,April 16, and April 23, 2018,and
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06:10:21 PM (00:14:43)Motion and Vote to approve the City Commission minutes from April2,April9,
April 16, and April 23,2018 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- 1-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Approve
H. 06:10:39 PM (00:15:01)Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres), tD
2. Approve the Amended Building Board of Appeals Rules of Procedure (Sweeney)... a
3. Appreve the Submittal Af;; Mentana Community DevelepmeRt Week Grant Planning GFaRt
fE)F crn nnn;4md A-theriz,the nn-yeF r Sign the Application (Mads,, ', Oa MOVED TO
ACTION ITEMS
4. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Montana
Department of Transportation for Construction and Maintenance of the Bozeman to Bridger
Mountain Trail Project (Poissant) a
5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding and Public Access and
Utility Easement with the Robert G. Essig and Sheryl J. Essig Revocable Living Trust for the
North 7th Lighting and Streetscape Project(Fine) a
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Steiner Thuesen,
PLLC for Task Order Number 3.1 and Task Order Number 4.0 for the Bozeman Sports Park
Project(Poissant), a
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7. Resolution 4910, Intent to Create Special Improvement Lighting District(SILD) Number 746
for the Willow Springs PUD Subdivision (Clark/Maliske) _} _ta
8. Resolution 4912,Approving Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment Number 7 with Dick
Anderson Construction, Inc.for Bozeman Sports Park Additional Paving and Storm Sewer
Extension (Poissant) .°h
06:10:43 PM (00:15:05)City Manager Overview
CM Surratt provided a brief overview of the highlights of Consent Items 1, 2, and 4-8.
06:11:40 PM (00:16:02) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:12:01 PM (00:16:23)Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1,2,4-8 as submitted. The motion
passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
I. 06:12:17 PM (00:16:39) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:13:35 PM (00:17:57)Jan Strout,Public Comment
Ms.Strout spoke of women's and mothers' health,and why red was being worn.She discussed a
proposed Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
resolution.
06:16:32 PM (00:20:54)Marilyn Lockhart, Public Comment
Ms. Lockhart discussed the process for Bozeman becoming a CEDAW city.She discussed a Gallatin
County analysis.
06:19:30 PM (00:23:52)Lauren Getty-King,Public Comment
Ms. Getty-King shared the proposed draft resolution for the city becoming a CEDAW city.
06:22:13 PM (00:26:35)Nick Holm,Public Comment
Mr. Holm continued reading the draft resolution.
06:25:02 PM (00:29:24)Brooke Anderson, Public Comment
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Ms. Anderson discussed her daughter,the workforce, and equal pay. She discussed an example with
Salesforce.
06:27:44 PM (00:32:06)Melissa Heron, Public Comment
Ms. Heron spoke in support of the CEDAW resolution on behalf of the Bozeman Professional Women
group.
06:30:11 PM (00:34:33)Jane Arneson-Schumaker, Public Comment
Ms. Arneson-Schumaker, Executive Director of Childcare Connections, discussed the status of childcare
and salary loss in Montana.
06:33:21 PM (00:37:43)Asia Desmon, Public Comment
Ms. Desmon, Program Director with HAVEN, discussed the commonality of domestic abuse and gender
inequality.
06:35:56 PM (00:40:18)Kelsey Douville,Public Comment
Ms. Douville, Forward Montana Field Manager, discussed the civic engagement work done by her
organization.
06:36:50 PM (00:41:12)Franke Wilmer, Public Comment
Ms. Wilmer discussed local politics and the potential impact of CEDAW.
06:40:01 PM (00:44:23)Reverend Valerie Webster, Public Comment
Ms. Webster discussed the two Bozemans she experiences, one good, and one undercurrent. On behalf
of the Gallatin Valley Interfaith Association,she read a letter.
06:43:07 PM (00:47:29)Stephanie McDowell, Public Comment
Ms. McDowell, Bridgercare Director, stated change can be made at a local level.
06:44:46 PM (00:49:08) Clark Sherman, Public Comment
Mr.Sherman, a local pastor, spoke of the power of empowerment,justice, and equality.
06:47:11 PM (00:51:33)Dan Laurie,Public Comment
Mr. Laurie discussed gender equality and changing the world. He also discussed domestic violence.
06:50:33 PM (00:54:55)Ann Shrader, Public Comment
Ms. Shrader supports the resolution.She discussed statistics of the 60+year old Montana women
demographic.
06:53:16 PM (00:57:38)Jess Wilkerson, Public Comment
Ms. Wilkerson read a letter she wrote to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle regarding domestic violence and
recent homicides.
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06:55:12 PM (00:59:34)Kelly Simmons, Public Comment
Ms.Simmons discussed the negative statistics heard this evening.
06:57:16 PM (01:01:38)Emma Serr, Public Comment
Ms.Serr discussed Bozeman setting an example for the rest of Montana.
07:00:44 PM (01:05:06)Laurie Morgan, Public Comment
Ms. Morgan spoke about the impact of income disparity on women, and shared her experience.
07:03:52 PM (01:08:14)Mikah McFeeley,Public Comment
Ms. McFeeley,with Forward Montana,thanked the Commission and citizens for sharing. She spoke of
the six mill levy November ballot issue on affordable education.
07:05:47 PM (01:10:09)Isabelle Lohse,Public Comment
Ms. Lohse, also a six mill levy ambassador,spoke of the affordability of Montana's universities.
07:06:57 PM (01:11:19)Judy McKenna,Public Comment
Ms. McKenna spoke of the human dignity clause in the Montana constitution.She supports CEDAW but
is frustrated there is still such a problem.
07:10:09 PM (01:14:31)Andrew Leider,Public Comment
Mr. Leider discussed pay equity and his support of CEDAW.
07:12:13 PM (01:16:35)Beth Serr,Public Comment
Ms.Serr discussed the necessity of mental health care in Bozeman.
07:14:32 PM (01:18:54) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the Commission into recess for 5 minutes.
07:20:26 PM (01:24:48)Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order.
J. 07:20:28 PM (01:24:50)Special Presentation
1. Quarterly Financial Report(Rosenberry) ~_G-
Assistant City Manager Anna Rosenberry provided an update of the third quarter FY18 budget.
07:26:39 PM (01:31:01)Questions of Staff
Cr.Cunningham asked about street maintenance fund overtime due to snow.
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K. 07:27:39 PM (01:32:01)Action Items
1. 07:27:46 PM (01:32:08) Introduction of the Fiscal Year 2019 City Manager's Recommended
Budget(Surratt) 7 a
CM Surratt introduced the budget, assuming growth, and discussed alignment with the strategic plan.
ACM Rosenberry discussed the budget development process, CM Surratt discussed strategic plan
priorities,ACM Rosenberry discussed historical expenditures, FY19 estimated expenditures and revenue,
and staffing additions.
07:52:25 PM (01:56:47) General Fund
ACM Rosenberry discussed the General Fund, including estimated beginning and ending balance of the
general fund,the reserve, revenue, and appropriations.
07:59:25 PM (02:03:47)Assessments and Rate Studies
ACM Rosenberry discussed the street maintenance district, arterial and collector district,tree
maintenance district,stormwater fund, and water and wastewater funds.
08:04:47 PM (02:09:09) Estimated Tax Levy
ACM Rosenberry detailed the levy information for FY19.
08:08:33 PM (02:12:55) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the beginning and ending balance, and the$9 million cushion.She asked
about property tax values, as well as the average increase per homeowner.
Cr. Cunningham asked about using the arterial and collector money for tax reimbursement, as well as
the possibility for a tourist tax. He asked if there were more FTEs requested than recommended. He
asked about the possibility of cutting further mills, as well as options for increasing funds for affordable
housing. He asked about various staffing. He asked about an additional library location.
Cr. Krauss asked about the value of growth. He asked about public works pay strategy. He asked about
the reserve spending. He asked about a landfill transfer.
Mayor Andrus asked about the rate study.She discussed that GIS should be prioritized.
Cr. Pomeroy stated she would like to see an increase to the affordable housing fund, and if the City
wants to help build a homeless shelter,where can we find the funds.
08:47:43 PM (02:52:05) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the meeting into recess until 8:55 PM.
08:55:02 PM (02:59:24) Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order at 8:55 PM.
08:55:15 PM (02:59:37) Public Comment
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There was no public comment.
2. 08:55:39 PM (03:00:01)Affordable Housing Program Update and Approval of Work Plan and
Timeline for the Next Six to Twelve Months of Work in the Affordable Housing Program
(Madsen) ". D
08:55:49 PM (03:00:11)Staff Presentation
CM Surratt provided a brief introduction of the current status of affordable housing in the city.
Affordable Housing Manager Matt Madsen discussed the context of public health. He discussed some
affordable housing successes,specific projects, HRDC's role, community conversations, relation to the
strategic plan, median home sales prices in Bozeman, rentals, percentages of monthly income, and
residential construction trends. He discussed some updates with the program itself as well as some
future considerations for the ordinance. He discussed the short-term work plan, specifically addressing
CAHAB and a comprehensive needs assessment. He discussed long-term goals.
09:23:33 PM (03:27:55) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked if the grant wasn't funded,what would happen. Staff responded with further
information regarding the needs assessment. He asked about workforce housing as a priority.
Cr. Krauss asked if anything was being done for rentals,which was discussed in detail.
DM Mehl asked about the comprehensiveness of the workplan and needs assessment. He asked if
homelessness should be included.
Cr. Pomeroy asked what"all unit types" includes.
09:59:58 PM (04:04:20) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting to 10:30 PM.
10:00:36 PM (04:04:58) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
10:00:51 PM (04:05:13)Kevin Thane,Public Comment
Mr.Thane stated this is just more study, not action, and that the affordable housing ordinance needs to
be updated.
10:04:10 PM (04:08:32)Dave Magistrelli, Public Comment
Mr. Magistrelli with Habitat for Humanity stated that his organization wants to be a part of the process.
10:05:53 PM (04:10:15)Daryl Schliem, Public Comment
Mr.Schliem, Director of the Chamber of Commerce,stated this is a good holistic approach, and wants to
see a long-term strategy.
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10:08:02 PM (04:12:24)Ellen Beck,Public Comment
Ms. Beckwith the Gallatin Association of Realtors, discussed different definitions of housing, and that
this should involve the community.
10:10:32 PM (04:14:54)Motion to approve the Affordable Housing Work Plan.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
10:10:40 PM (04:15:02) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham discussed the cost in waiting. He discussed what he'd like to see in a revised workplan.
Cr. Krauss is going to support this as these are the priorities written. He discussed the tie to
infrastructure.
DM Mehl supports a comprehensive needs assessment, but he thinks the plan needs further work.
Cr. Pomeroy strongly supports the plan.
10:29:40 PM (04:34:02) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended to 10:45 PM.
10:29:58 PM (04:34:20) Discussion Continued
Mayor Andrus discussed the importance of the needs assessment and to work towards this plan.
Cr. Krauss discussed the article that Cr. Cunningham brought up.
10:33:33 PM (04:37:55) Vote on the Motion to approve the Affordable Housing Work Plan.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Manor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
10:33:51 PM (04:38:13)Consent Item 3. Approve the Submittal of a Montana Community
Development Block Grant Planning Grant Application with the Montana Department of
Commerce Community Development Division for$50,000 and Authorize the Mayor to Sign the
Application (Madsen) a
10:34:15 PM (04:38:37)Staff Presentation
Affordable Housing Program Manager Matt Madsen discussed the nature of the grant application.
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10:35:05 PM (04:39:27) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
10:35:20 PM (04:39:42) Discussion
DM Mehl explained changes he'd like to see in the grant.
10:36:34 PM (04:40:55)Motion to approve the[submittal of the]application[with the Montana
Department of Commerce Community Development Division for$50,000]and authorize the mayor to
sign the grant application for the State of Montana Community Development Block Grant Planning
Grant per Commission discussion.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
10:36:50 PM (04:41:12) Vote on the Motion to approve the[submittal of the]application[with the
Montana Department of Commerce Community Development Division for$50,000]and authorize the
mayor to sign the grant application for the State of Montana Community Development Block Grant
Planning Grant per Commission discussion. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
3. 10:37:09 PM (04:41:31)Appointment(s)to the Economic Development Council (Sweeney)
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10:37:12 PM (04:41:34)Motion and Vote to appoint Scott Mizner,Kris Kumlien,and Jackie Haines to
the Economic Development Council Ito positions with terms ending February 1,2021]. The motion
passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
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4. 10:37:35 PM (04:41:57)Appointment to the Fire Code Board of Appeals (Sweeney) a
10:37:40 PM (04:42:02)Motion and Vote to appoint Josh Wanago[to the Fire Code Board of Appeals
with a term ending December 31,2020]. The motion passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Approve
L. 10:38:00 PM (04:42:22) FYI/Discussion
• Cr. Krauss and Cr. Pomeroy will be absent next week.
M. 10:38:33 PM (04:42:55)Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 10:38 PM.
Cynthia L.Andrus
Mayor
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