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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday,June 25,2018
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,Assistant City Manager(ACM)Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director(FD) Kristin Donald
A. 05:59:58 PM (00:03:48)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. 06:00:05 PM (00:03:55) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:52 PM (00:04:42)Changes to the Agenda
CM Surratt requested to move Consent Item 4 to the Consent II agenda.
D. 06:01:15 PM (00:05:05) Public Service Announcements
1. 06:01:17 PM (00:05:07) No City Commission Meeting on July 2, 2018 and Closure of City
Offices on July 4, 2018(Crough)
City Clerk Crough noted there is no meeting on July 2, City offices are closed on July 4, and
garbage and recycling services for Wednesday and Thursday is moved back one day next
week.
2. 06:01:47 PM (00:05:37) Independence Day Fireworks Safety Requirements and Regulations
(Crawford)
Police Chief Steve Crawford discussed fireworks regulations and restrictions for the
upcoming holiday.
E. 06:04:46 PM (00:08:36) FYI
• DM Mehl stated that the Planning Coordinating Committee is meeting tomorrow.
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• CM Surratt recognized ACM Anna Rosenberry who was elected to serve as chair of the
MMIA Board this year.
F. 06:05:38 PM (00:09:28) Commission Disclosures
There were no Commission disclosures.
G. 06:05:49 PM (00:09:39)Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres) , a
2. Authorize the Write-Off of Stale-Dated Accounts Payable Checks from the City's General
Accounting Ledger(LaMeres) 7 a
3. Formal Cancellation of the July 2, 2018 City Commission Meeting(Crough) , a
4. ,
ppliGation 1805:7 (Quasi i,,dlGial) (Res nberg) a MOVED TO CONSENT II
5. Approve the Final Plat for the Amended Plat of Lot 7A, Block 41, Northern Pacific Addition
Minor Subdivision,Application 18145 (Quasi-Judicial) (Jadin) 7 G
6. Approve the Final Plat for the Opportunity Subdivision, a Major Subdivision for the Creation
of Six Lots Located at 2525 North 19th Avenue,Application 17559 (Quasi-Judicial) (Pope)
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7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Agreement, Storm Drain Easement,
and the Waiver Valuation with Christ the King Lutheran Church of Bozeman, Montana for
Construction of Improvements to the Durston Road and Ferguson Avenue Intersection(Kohtz)
8. Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Application Programming Interface (API) License
Agreement with Neptune Technology Group, Inc. to Support the Development of a
Customized Web-Based Water Customer Presentment and Software Package (Ahlstrom)
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9. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Hydro Logistics
Irrigation for Irrigation Services for City Facilities (Gray) 07 a
10. Ratify the Assistant City Attorney's Signature on the Settlement Agreement in City of Bozeman
v. McAlvain Civil Contractors,et al.,and McAlvain v.Wymont Construction, Inc.et al.(Cooper)
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11. Resolution 4918,Supporting the Application to the Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund
Program Administered by the Montana Department of Commerce, on Behalf of Free Agent
(Fine) P
12. Resolution 4919, Certification of Delinquent City Assessments to Gallatin County (Clark) ..
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13. Ordinance 1990 Provisional Adoption, the West Babcock Zone Map Amendment to Rezone
Fifteen Lots Totaling Approximately 9.9 Gross Acres/431,069 Square Feet from R-O,
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Residential Office, and B-2, Community Business, to B-2M, Community Business District —
Mixed,Application 18120(Jadin) !;
06:05:52 PM (00:09:42) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt discussed some highlights of the consent agenda.
06:07:32 PM (00:11:22) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:07:52 PM (00:11:42)Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-3,and 5-13 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. 06:08:12 PM (00:12:02)Consent II: Items Acted Upon Without Prior Unanimous Vote
1. 06:08:19 PM (00:12:09)Ordinance 2006 Final Adoption,the 2018 City of Bozeman North
Rouse Avenue Annexation Zone Map Amendment to Designate Approximately 1.044 Acres
as PLI, Public Lands and Institutions,Application 18221 (Saunders) a
06:08:53 PM (00:12:43) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:09:01 PM (00:12:51)Motion and Vote to adopt Ordinance 2006,establishing Public Lands and
Institutions district for approximately 1.044 acres as part of application 18221. The motion passed 4-1.
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-CVnthia Andrus:Approve
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
Consent Item 4. 06:09:25 PM (00:13:15) Approve the Findings of Fact and Order for the Catron
Crossing Subdivision Preliminary Plat,Application 18057 (Quasi-Judicial) (Rosenberg) ffis_t=
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06:09:42 PM (00:13:32) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:09:52 PM (00:13:42)Motion and Vote to approve the Findings of Fact and Order for the Catron
Crossing Subdivision Preliminary Plat,Application 1805Z The motion passed 4-1.
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:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
I. 06:10:26 PM (00:14:16) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:11:19 PM (00:15:09)Ed Stone,Public Comment
Mr.Stone discussed the cost of living in Bozeman, and the need for a higher minimum wage.
06:13:00 PM (00:16:50)Jessi Klein, Public Comment
Ms. Klein discussed the budget and that that can increase, but that the minimum wage issue isn't
considered as important.
06:15:29 PM (00:19:19)Erica Coyle,Public Comment
Ms. Coyle thanked the Commission for considering HAVEN's funding request in tonight's budget.
06:18:09 PM (00:21:59)Andy Boyd,Public Comment
Mr. Boyd requested the Commission appropriate funds in the budget for a $15.00 minimum wage.
06:20:01 PM (00:23:51)Sue Frasier,Public Comment
Ms. Frasier supports the$15.00 living wage proposal.
06:21:48 PM (00:25:38)Dulany Collins, Public Comment
Ms. Collings, member of CAHAB, discussed the connection between a living wage and affordable
housing.
06:23:30 PM (00:27:20)David Purucker,Public Comment
Mr. Purucker spoke of the problem with current wages and the need for an increase, and Montana's
economic ranking.
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06:25:11 PM (00:29:01)Nick Payton, Public Comment
Mr. Payton spoke in support of a minimum wage increase, stating a number of reasons.
06:27:02 PM (00:30:52)Ryan Matsen, Public Comment
Mr. Matsen,with the Gallatin Mental Health Center, discussed a budget request submitted to the
Commission for Hope House.
06:29:36 PM (00:33:26)Mark Eppe,Public Comment
Mr. Egge discussed some steps the Commission can take to increase walkability in the city.
06:32:40 PM (00:36:30) William Johnson Public Comment
Mr.Johnson asked the Commission to support a living wage for city employees so they can live in the
city they work in.
06:33:25 PM (00:37:15)Julia Theibis Public Comment
Ms.Theibis spoke of the lack of affordable housing in the city,and how can city employees not be
making a livable wage.
J. 06:36:03 PM (00:39:53)Action Items
1. 06:36:07 PM (00:39:57) Ruggiero Rooftop Modification/Amendment and Historic
Neighborhood Certificate of Appropriateness (MOD/NCOA) Plus Deviation, Located at 720
East Orange Street,Application 18157(Quasi-Judicial) (Pope) -.4=
06:36:30 PM (00:40:20)Staff Presentation
Planner Melissa Pope entered her staff report into the record, provided the history of the application
(which was originally approved by the Commission), and recapped the information provided in the
packet materials. Ms. Pope summarized that the rooftop sunroom was approved but not built.She
discussed the deviation criteria, public notice, public comment, and the neutral recommendation of
staff.
06:42:30 PM (00:46:20) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked if the criteria for deviation needs to be in the motion.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the zoning of adjacent areas and mass and scale. He also asked about
materials used in the area. He asked about the original application and approval
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the entitlement period for the 2007 approval,and neighborhood character.
06:50:21 PM (00:54:11)Applicant Presentation
Mr. Ruggiero discussed his history of the application,and the work he's done on the property. He spoke
of conformance to the neighborhood.
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06:57:26 PM (01:01:16) Questions of Applicant
Cr. Pomeroy asked if any other houses in Bozeman have green roofs, and what his intention of the room
is.
DM Mehl asked if the applicant has seen and has any issues with the staff report.
Cr. Cunningham asked if he intends to take care of an overgrown tree. Mr. Ruggiero also discussed his
floor to area ratio.
Mayor Andrus clarified if he would remove vegetation per conditions of the report.
07:01:59 PM (01:05:49) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
07:02:03 PM (01:05:53)Jay Pape, Public Comment
Mr. Pape is an adjacent property owner and spoke in favor of the project. He also spoke in favor of the
contested tree.
07:04:44 PM (01:08:34) Chris Nixon, Public Comment
Mr. Nixon spoke positively of the addition. He asked the Commission to encourage rooftop gardens.
07:06:38 PM (01:10:28) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked if the tree is in fact on City right-of-way. City Forester Alex Nordquest responded that
they are on private property and staff is not overly concerned.
07:07:55 PM (01:11:45)Motion that having reviewed and considered the application materials,public
comment, and all the information presented, I hereby find[state positive findings for criteria in
Section 6]for application 18157 and move to approve the Ruggiero Rooftop application for a
Modification/Amendment and Historic Neighborhood Certificate of Appropriateness application and
deviation request to allow the construction of a third story addition within the current zoning
regulations required front setback,subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:08:57 PM (01:12:47) Discussion
Cr. Krauss found the historical character of the neighborhood and this project contributes. He discussed
the wide application of building materials in the neighborhood.
DM Mehl stated the materials are a positive and keeping with the neighborhood. He found the project
respects neighborhood character. He found the mass and scale was positive in the neighborhood. He
agreed with the met criteria in the staff report.
Cr. Cunningham associated with previous comments, and found favorable criteria 1. a, b, c, d, and e,
and f does not apply. He found 2 will have minimal effects, and there would be no problems with 3. He
finds the project appropriate.
Mayor Andrus finds the project meets the criteria given the neighborhood character.
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07:20:19 PM (01:24:09) Vote on the Motion that having reviewed and considered the application
materials,public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby find[findings stated in
discussion]for application 18157 and move to approve the Ruggiero Rooftop application for a
Modification/Amendment and Historic Neighborhood Certificate of Appropriateness application and
deviation request to allow the construction of a third story addition within the current zoning
regulations required front setback,subject to all applicable code provisions. 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
2. 07:20:35 PM (01:24:25) Appointment to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAS)
(Sweeney) 4D
07:20:43 PM (01:24:33)Motion and Vote Ito appoint Jason Karp to the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory
Board to a term ending December 31,2019.]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
3. 07:21:08 PM (01:24:58) Appointment to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB)
(Sweeney) 1"0
07:21:13 PM (01:25:03)Motion and Vote[to appoint Thomas Moe to the Recreation and Parks
Advisory Board to a term ending December 31,2020.]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
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Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
07:21:57 PM (01:25:47) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the Commission into recess until 7:30 PM.
07:30:39 PM (01:34:29) Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order at 7:30 PM.
4. 07:30:45 PM (01:34:35) Resolution 4900, Appropriating Funds for Various Budget Units, and
Further Estimating Revenue Necessary to Operate and Maintain Services of Municipal
Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019 (Donald/Rosenberry) M! a
07:31:07 PM (01:34:57)Staff Presentation
CM Surratt stated this is a balanced budget, and addressed a number of strategic plan items. She
discussed deciding an approach to dealing with outside agency funding requests.ACM Rosenberry
discussed the timelines of discussion, and how to make changes this evening. She noted some
recommended General Fund reductions and additions. She discussed other fund recommendations from
the City Manager.She discussed the final typical residential property annual cost adjustments.
07:39:32 PM (01:43:22) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked about the cost increase and the percent of the value of the mill. He asked for
clarification on the money available for the stump grinder.
Cr. Pomeroy asked for clarification as to the$2 million increase from the recommended budget to
tonight's budget resolution. FD Donald stated the TIF and BID amounts have been incorporated. She
asked about the discrepancy of anticipated revenues and budgeted appropriations.She asked if there
are years that revenue is higher than expenditures, and the annual impact on a typical property owner.
Cr. Krauss asked if one of the TIFs or BIDS was particularly high.
07:49:54 PM (01:53:44) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
07:50:09 PM (01:53:59)Marilee Brown, Public Comment
Ms. Brown,volunteer coordinator for the Bozeman Pedestrian Public Safety Plan, discussed a planned
campaign,specific to distracted driving, in late August and a need for resources.
07:53:10 PM (01:57:00) Questions of Public
Cr. Cunningham asked if there was an expectation of funds when this was developed.
DM Mehl asked Police Chief Crawford where the department stands on this request.
Mayor Andrus asked about the involvement of the Communications Coordinator.
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07:58:50 PM (02:02:40)Motion to adopt Resolution 4900, appropriating funds for various budget
units, and further estimating revenue necessary to operate and maintain services of municipal
government for the fiscal year ending June 30th,2019.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
07:59:20 PM (02:03:10) Discussion
Cr. Krauss wants to support the budget, and he's not sure if the strategic plan has reprioritized
spending.
08:00:40 PM (02:04:30)Amendment to the Motion to adopt the changes as recommended by the city
manager,both the deductions and additions.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
08:01:13 PM (02:05:03) Discussion
DM Mehl agrees with the motion and explained the changes, and asked about the municipal court
security cost.
Cr.Cunningham agrees with the reductions and additions.
Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion.
Mayor Andrus supports the motion.
08:06:13 PM (02:10:03) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to adopt the changes as recommended
by the city manager,both the deductions and additions. The amendment 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
08:06:24 PM (02:10:14)Amendment to the Motion to add$26,000 in budget funding authorization for
a stump grinder purchase.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:06:43 PM (02:10:33) Discussion
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DM Mehl discussed the need and available funding.
08:07:06 PM (02:10:56) Recusal
Cr. Krauss recused himself for the stump grinder vote as he has a relative working in the division.
08:07:39 PM (02:11:29) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to add$26,000 in budget funding
authorization for a stump grinder purchase. The amendment passed 4-0.
DeputV MaVor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Abstain
Commissioner-I-Ho PomeroV:Approve
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham:Approve
08:07:50 PM (02:11:40)Amendment to the Motion to take recommendation number 4 from the staff
memo, which would provide for annexation studies.
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: 2nd
08:08:26 PM (02:12:16) Discussion
DM Mehl and Mayor Andrus discussed their support of the motion.
08:08:59 PM (02:12:49) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to take recommendation number 4
from the staff memo, which would provide for annexation studies. The amendment passed 4-1.
DeputV MaVor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy MaVor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner-I-Ho PomeroV:Approve
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham:Approve
08:10:12 PM (02:14:02)Amendment to the Motion to provide one-time funding for HAVEN for
$30,000.
Deputy MaVor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: 2nd
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08:10:23 PM (02:14:13) Discussion
DM Mehl stated the situation has gotten worse in the last few years, and now the time is to help
support.
Cr. Cunningham discussed that it falls upon the City to fund agencies that lose funding, but we can help
to provide emergency triage.
Cr. Pomeroy stated support of agencies like these helps save taxpayers money.
Cr. Krauss will be voting no as he doesn't support using taxpayer funds to give to organizations.
Mayor Andrus supports the amendment,as she doesn't see an alternative.
08:19:44 PM (02:23:34) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to provide one-time funding for HAVEN
for$30,000. The amendment passed 4-1.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mavor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
08:19:58 PM (02:23:48)Amendment to the Motion to set aside$10,000 for a protest vote for a parks
maintenance district.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:20:25 PM (02:24:15) Discussion
DM Mehl stated this is a priority.
Cr.Cunningham reiterated this is a strategic plan priority.
Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion.
Cr. Krauss does not support an additional way of taxing folks.
Mayor Andrus also supports the motion since it's in the strategic plan.
08:23:54 PM (02:27:44) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to set aside$10,000 for a protest vote
for a parks maintenance district. The amendment 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
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Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham:Approve
08:24:06 PM (02:27:56)Amendment to the Motion to eliminate the$30,000 in additional cost for the
parks maintenance and instead increase staffing for parks by 2 FTEs at$90,000.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: 2nd
08:24:28 PM (02:28:18) Discussion
DM Mehl discussed the reasons for reprioritizing the parks spending.
Cr.Cunningham stated he was surprised there was no staff added with the increased park space.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with the importance of maintaining parks.
Cr. Krauss discussed selling the mansion to get General Fund money.
Mayor Andrus supports the motion and believes this is a necessary move in the right direction.
Cr. Krauss pointed out that two FTEs will cost$90,000, and that the City does pay its employees.
DM Mehl clarified the amount in the motion.
08:32:47 PM (02:36:37)Amendment to Amendment to the Motion that the funding amount stays the
same but there can be flexibility for the hiring of the parks workers.
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:32:59 PM (02:36:49) Discussion
DM Mehl favors flexibility.
08:33:14 PM (02:37:04) Vote on the Amendment to the Amendment to the Motion that the funding
amount stays the same but there can be flexibility for the hiring of the parks workers. The amendment
to the amendment passed 5-0.
Deputy MaVor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy MaVor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-1-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham:Approve
08:33:30 PM (02:37:20) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion as Amended to eliminate the$30,000
in additional cost for the parks maintenance and instead increase staffing for parks by 2 FTEs at
$90,000,but there can be flexibility for the hiring of the parks workers. The amendment passed 4-1.
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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
08:33:58 PM (02:37:48)Amendment to the Motion to increase the custodian services at the library
from a.5 FTE to a full FTE.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:34:14 PM (02:38:04) Discussion
DM Mehl discussed the custodial needs at the library.
Mayor Andrus discussed the contribution a custodian could make.
Cr. Krauss discussed the amount of money an FTE costs,and that it is a livable wage.
08:38:57 PM (02:42:47) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to increase the custodian services at
the library from a.5 FTE to a full FTE. The amendment 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
08:39:11 PM (02:43:01)Amendment to the Motion to provide$4,300 for a lease for a vehicle for the
library.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:39:23 PM (02:43:13) Discussion
DM Mehl stated that librarians are driving their own cars.
Mayor Andrus asked if there is a motor pool that the library could use.
08:42:28 PM (02:46:18) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to provide$4,300 for a lease for a
vehicle for the library. The amendment passed 3-2.
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Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus: Disapprove
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
08:42:43 PM (02:46:33)Amendment to the Motion to reduce the one-time deposit into the Affordable
Housing Fund by$50,300.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:43:36 PM (02:47:26) Discussion
DM Mehl discussed this is to off-set one-time costs.
08:44:40 PM (02:48:30) Point of Clarification
Cr. Krauss asked if the municipal court security cost was one-time.
08:45:41 PM (02:49:31) Discussion Continued
DM Mehl explained the rationale of the reduction because of expected cash-in-lieu.
08:46:31 PM (02:50:21)Amendment to the Amendment and Vote to not include the$6,000 for the
courts security funding. The amendment to the amendment passed 5-0.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
08:47:18 PM (02:51:08) Discussion Continued
DM Mehl further explained the current$44,300 reduction.
Cr. Pomeroy asked for clarification from the Deputy Mayor.
08:50:26 PM (02:54:16)Amendment to the Motion as Amended to reduce the one-time deposit into
the Affordable Housing Fund by$59,390$44,300. The amendment passed 4-1.
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Deputy Mavor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mavor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
08:50:39 PM (02:54:29) Discussion
DM Mehl discussed the allocation of the affordable housing money
08:52:56 PM (02:56:46)Amendment to the Motion to ensure the full amount recommended by the city
manager to the affordable housing fund by the end of the fiscal year.
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:53:21 PM (02:57:11) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham discussed being proactive in assigning money for affordable housing.
Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion as it's important to increase the affordable housing fund.
Cr. Krauss stated it is important to protect the mills opposed to motions like this.
DM Mehl discussed the traditional rollover of funds to build up an affordable housing reserve.
Cr. Krauss stated there will be more money in the future.
Cr. Pomeroy agrees with Cr. Krauss that this may be more appropriate in the future.
09:02:15 PM (03:06:05) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to ensure the full amount
recommended by the city manager to the affordable housing fund by the end of the fiscal year. The
amendment 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
09:02:32 PM (03:06:22)Amendment to the Motion to allocate$20,000 as a reserve to use for
minimum wage increases for full-time and year-round part-time employees of the City of Bozeman.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy:2nd
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09:02:54 PM (03:06:44) Discussion
Cr.Cunningham stated that preliminary estimates are incorporated in the motion for an increase to
$13.00/hour as a phased approach.
Cr. Pomeroy supports a phased approach.
DM Mehl asked what would happen if staff needs more flexibility to implement this.
Cr.Cunningham stated the intentionality of the number after speaking with City staff.
Mayor Andrus supports the motion, but committed that there will be a conversation in the future.
09:08:16 PM (03:12:06) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to allocate$20,000 as a reserve to use
for minimum wage increases for full-time and year-round part-time employees of the City of Bozeman.
The amendment passed 4-1.
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:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
09:08:30 PM (03:12:20)Amendment to the Motion to allocate$8,000 to the Bozeman Community
Transportation Safety Plan Communication Implementation Plan presented via email and verbal
public comment.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
09:08:52 PM (03:12:42) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham discussed the implementation and funding expected from the Montana Department of
Transportation.
Cr. Pomeroy supports the motion.
Cr. Krauss stated this is a fairly good idea but would like to see this focused on contractors and outside
the city limits.
DM Mehl if everything will be on the table in August with the mill levy valuation.
Mayor Andrus supports the motion, but the money should go to the Communications Manager or the
Police Chief.
09:18:28 PM (03:22:18) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to allocate$8,000 to the Bozeman
Community Transportation Safety Plan Communication Implementation Plan presented via email and
verbal public comment. The amendment passed 5-0.
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Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner- I-Ho PomeroV: 2nd
Manor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss:Approve
Commissioner-I-Ho PomeroV:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
09:18:46 PM (03:22:36)Amendment to the Motion to allocate$18,000 to the Hope House.
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
09:19:05 PM (03:22:55) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy discussed the need to help non-profits.
Cr. Cunningham discussed the difficulty of last minute requests, but does support the motion.
DM Mehl knows the need but the Hope House hasn't been the same type of partner as HRDC and
HAVEN. He'd rather consider this in August.
Mayor Andrus discussed a potential different process for bringing forward requests.She agreed a little
more time may be helpful.
09:26:27 PM (03:30:17)Amendment to the Amendment to the Motion to address and explore the issue
in the future when there is more information on revenue and specific information on allocation of
funds.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-1-Ho PomeroV:2nd
09:26:44 PM (03:30:34) Point of Order
Cr. Krauss asked if the amendment truly amends the motion and expressed concern that there are two
conflicting intents of the amendment.
09:28:19 PM (03:32:09) Vote on the Amendment to the Amendment to the Motion to address and
explore the issue in the future when there is more information on revenue and specific information on
allocation of funds. The amendment passed 4-1.
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner-I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner-1-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
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Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
09:28:31 PM (03:32:21) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion as Amended to allocate$18,000 to the
Hope House,but to address and explore the issue in the future when there is more information on
revenue and specific information on allocation of funds. The amendment passed 3-2.
Commissioner- I-Ho PomeroV: Motion
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-CVnthia Andrus: Disapprove
DeputV MaVor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner- I-Ho PomeroV:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
09:29:32 PM (03:33:22) Point of Order
The Commission discussed the conflicting amendments.
09:31:02 PM (03:34:52) Discussion
Mayor Andrus asked for an update for GIS staffing/role. CM Surratt discussed the plan to move forward
in the next year.
DM Mehl is also interested in asset management.
09:35:06 PM (03:38:56)Amendment to the Motion to raise the appropriate percentage of a mill to
cover the$60,000 change that has come about from amendments.
Deputy MaVor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham: 2nd
09:35:19 PM (03:39:09) Discussion
DM Mehl explained the rationale for increasing the mill.
Cr. Krauss does not support this motion as it is not thoughtful to the taxpayers.
Mayor Andrus supports the motion as the answer is growth.
09:41:06 PM (03:44:56) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion to raise the appropriate percentage of
a mill to cover the$60,000 change that has come about from amendments. The amendment passed 4-
1.
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner-TerrV Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor-CVnthia Andrus:Approve
DeputV Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
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Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy:Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
09:41:21 PM (03:45:11) Discussion
Cr. Krauss wants to support the budget since it's the City Manager's budget, but the Commission has
changed it to their budget,which he does not support.
DM Mehl supports the budget, and summarized the specifics.
Cr.Cunningham discussed the teamwork involved to get here. He discussed growth and investment, and
the limited tools we have to work with.
Cr. Pomeroy spoke of helping non-profits as a responsibility.
09:58:49 PM (04:02:39) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting to 10:15 PM.
09:58:53 PM (04:02:43) Discussion Continued
Mayor Andrus supports the budget as it reflects the strategic plan. She discussed the role of community
support.
10:01:39 PM (04:05:29) Vote on the Main Motion as Amended to adopt Resolution 4900,
appropriating funds for various budget units, and further estimating revenue necessary to operate
and maintain services of municipal government for the fiscal year ending June 30th,2019. The motion
passed 4-1.
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Motion
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl: 2nd
Mayor-Cynthia Andrus:Approve
Deputy Mayor-Chris Mehl:Approve
Commissioner-Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner- I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner-Terry Cunningham:Approve
K. 10:01:52 PM (04:05:42) FYI/Discussion
There was no FYI.
L. 10:02:01 PM (04:05:51)Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 10:02 PM.
Chris Mehl
Deputy Mayor
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