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REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Robin Crough, City Clerk Andrea Surratt, City Manager SUBJECT: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from July 16 and July 23, 2018, and User Access to Linked Minutes MEETING DATE: August 6, 2018 AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Minutes NOTE: For PCs, your internet browser must be Internet Explorer Version 10 or higher. Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari all work as well.
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Regular City Commission Minutes as submitted. SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the City Commission minutes from July 16 and
July 23, 2018 as submitted.
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ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by Commission. UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None. FISCAL EFFECTS: None.
Attachments: Draft Minutes Report Prepared on July 27, 2018
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, July 16, 2018
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Present
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Present
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Present
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Present
Staff Present at the Dais: City Attorney (CA) Greg Sullivan, Deputy City Clerk Brenda Sweeney
Absent: City Manager (CM) Surratt
A. 06:01:17 PM (00:03:05) Call to Order – 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse
Deputy Mayor Mehl called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
B. 06:01:45 PM (00:03:33) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:02:16 PM (00:04:04) Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
D. 06:02:22 PM (00:04:10) Authorize Absence – Mayor Cyndy Andrus
06:02:26 PM (00:04:14) Motion and Vote to authorize the absence of Mayor Cyndy Andrus. The
motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
E. 06:02:42 PM (00:04:30) Public Service Announcements
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1. 06:03:05 PM (00:04:53) Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD) Public Events
Update (Saunders)
Community Development Director Chris Saunders outlined upcoming events for the NCOD
Update. The city is conducting a review this year to look at the historic preservation
program and NCOD to see if the programs could be improved.
F. 06:06:48 PM (00:08:36) FYI
There was no FYI.
G. 06:06:52 PM (00:08:40) Minutes
1. 06:06:59 PM (00:08:47) Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from June 4, June 11, June 18,
and June 25, 2018, and User Access to Linked Minutes (Crough)
06:06:59 PM (00:08:47) Motion and Vote to approve the City Commission minutes from June 4, June
11, June 18, and June 25, 2018 as submitted. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
H. 06:07:27 PM (00:09:15) Commission Disclosures
There were no Commission disclosures.
I. 06:07:31 PM (00:09:19) Consent Items
1. Authorize Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Approve an On-Premise Beer and Wine License for Barley & Vine of Bozeman, Montana to
Sell Beer and Wine at 19 South Willson Avenue for Calendar Year 2018 (Portnell)
3. Approve the Gran Cielo Subdivision Preliminary Plat Findings of Fact and Order, Application
17522 (Quasi-Judicial) (Saunders)
4. Extension of Response Time For Bridger Vale Annexation and Zone Map Amendment, Located
at 806 Manley Road, to January 31, 2019, Application 17230 (Saunders)
5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award to Knife River - Belgrade for the Baxter
Lane Improvements Project from Davis Lane to North 19th Avenue as well as Final Contract
Documents Once Received (Murray)
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6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Award to Montana Lines, Inc. for Oak Street
Striping Improvements from 3rd Avenue to 7th Avenue as well as Final Contract Documents
Once Received (Murray)
7. Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Attorney-Client Fee Contract with Crowley Fleck PLLP
for 2019 Lobbying Services (Surratt)
8. Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Interlocal Agreement with Montana State University
(MSU) for Fiscal Year 2019 Fire Services (Waldo)
9. Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Interlocal Agreement with Multiple Montana Cities and
Fire Districts for the Montana Firefighters Testing Consortium (Waldo)
10. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Lift Station Agreement with Rosa Johnson Development,
LLC for the Boulder Creek Subdivision (Murray)
11. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Agreement, Public Use Easement, and
Waiver Valuation with the Ferguson Meadows Homeowners Association for Construction of
Improvements to the Durston Road and Ferguson Avenue Intersection (Kohtz)
12. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Task Order with Tetra Tech, Inc. for 2018-2019
Remediation Systems Oversight at the Bozeman Landfill (Hixson)
13. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Public Street and Utility Easement with Costco
Wholesale Corporation for Catamount Street as Part of the Costco Wholesale Annexation,
Application 17067 (Saunders)
14. Resolution 4915, Updating the Affordable Housing Administrative Manual and Authorizing the
Community Development Director to Disburse Budgeted Down Payment Assistance and
Impact Fees from the Community Housing Fund (Madsen)
15. Resolution 4871, Completion of the Costco Wholesale Annexation, Located at 5889 East
Valley Center Road, and Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Annexation Agreement with
Costco Wholesale, Application 17067 (Saunders)
16. Ordinance 1995 Provisional Adoption, the Costco Annexation Zone Map Amendment to
Designate 4.66 Acres at 5889 East Valley Center Road as B-2, Community Business District,
Application 17067 (Saunders)
17. Ordinance 1991 Provisional Adoption, the 2017 J&D Zone Map Amendment to Designate
15.47 Acres as R-O, Residential-Office District, from R-4, Residential High Density District,
Application 17439 (Saunders)
18. Ordinance 1990 Final Adoption, the West Babcock Zone Map Amendment to Rezone Fifteen
Lots Totaling Approximately 9.9 Gross Acres / 431,069 Square Feet from R-O, Residential
Office, and B-2, Community Business, to B-2M, Community Business District – Mixed,
Application 18120 (Jadin)
06:07:34 PM (00:09:22) City Manager Overview
In the absence of CM Surratt, CA Sullivan discussed some highlights of the consent agenda.
06:09:19 PM (00:11:07) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
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06:09:30 PM (00:11:18) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1-18 as submitted. The motion
passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
J. 06:09:51 PM (00:11:39) Public Comment
Deputy Mayor Mehl opened public comment.
06:10:19 PM (00:12:07) Brian Caldwell, Public Comment
Mr. Caldwell spoke about a project for their client regarding an approved building permit and a recent
enforced HOA covenant relative to the roof form.
K. 06:12:16 PM (00:14:04) Action Items
1. 06:12:20 PM (00:14:08) Norton East Ranch Phase 4 Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat,
Dividing 93 Acres to Create 23 Lots, Located South of May Fly Street and on Either Side of
Laurel Parkway, Application 17490 (Quasi-Judicial) (Garber)
06:12:38 PM (00:14:26) Staff Presentation
Planner Danielle Garber entered the staff report into the record. She described the 93 acre project in
detail, which contains four zoning districts of R-3, R-4, residential office and business park zones. Staff
recommends approval with conditions and code provisions.
06:17:36 PM (00:19:24) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked when the new north-south or east-west arterials will come in. He asked about
connections to Huffine Lane and where everything is routed.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if the lots are all the same size. She asked about restricted development and rentals.
Cr. Cunningham asked about traffic control at Fallon and Laurel. He asked about the drainage system. He
asked about the number of residential units falling under the inclusionary affordable housing
requirement.
DM Mehl asked how the Planning Board voted on the project. He asked about a conditions.
Cr. Krauss asked at what point the collectors will be completed.
06:31:26 PM (00:33:14) Presentation of Applicant
Matt Hauser, project engineer with C&H Engineering, presented an outline of what is included in the
property. Kevin Spencer, property owner, Norton Ranch Homes, spoke in detail about the history and
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progress of the project. He is asking for an exception on condition 10 B. He wants Laurel Parkway to be
placed in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
06:44:57 PM (00:46:45) Questions of Applicant
DM Mehl asked to which part of the report Mr. Spencer is objecting.
Cr. Krauss asked whether Mr. Spencer’s objection is to Laurel Parkway requiring to be constructed to
the full section.
Cr. Pomeroy asked for clarification of the reason for providing nine affordable units.
DM Mehl asked Mr. Spencer about his conflict in testimony to the Planning Board and Commission
relative to the design.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the total number of units.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the neighborhood center. He asked about a plan for protecting the
wetlands. He asked about the HOA taking over the management of the water table.
DM Mehl asked whether he agrees with staff about affordable homes. He asked about Mr. Spencer’s
disagreement with the staff memo.
DM Mehl asked CA Sullivan if taking the action of putting the development in the CIP is an action that
can be taken tonight.
07:02:50 PM (01:04:38) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:03:04 PM (01:04:52) Staff Clarifications
Interim Public Works Director Shawn Kohtz talked about the drain tile system. He talked about the
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process and provided some background. He talked about the condition
stated in the staff report.
07:07:53 PM (01:09:41) Questions of Staff
Cr. Krauss asked about the change in policy.
CA Sullivan clarified the difference between eligibility for impact fees and impact fee credits. He further
clarified that the commission needs to make a finding that the subdivision and plan complies with the
growth policy.
Cr. Cunningham asked Mr. Sullivan if he believes representations have been made to the developer
about financial contributions by the city that the city has not fulfilled.
07:12:56 PM (01:14:44) Applicant Clarifications
Mr. Spencer clarified he did receive SDC credits for the first section of Laurel Parkway.
07:15:36 PM (01:17:24) 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 17490 and move to approve the subdivision with conditions and subject to all
applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
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07:16:05 PM (01:17:53) Discussion
Cr. Krauss is interested in how many sections developed since the new requirement. He talked about
putting Laurel Parkway in the CIP in the future.
Cr. Pomeroy hopes the developer will pursue further development and agrees with the number of units.
Cr. Cunningham adopts the findings in the staff report and agrees the project is consistent with the
growth policy.
DM Mehl will support the motion and agrees with the two levels of the staff report regarding the
subdivision review and preliminary plat.
Cr. Krauss recognized it will be a difficult intersection at Huffine Lane and Laurel Parkway.
07:30:21 PM (01:32:09) 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 17490 and move to approve the subdivision with conditions and subject
to all applicable code provisions. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
07:30:36 PM (01:32:24) Recess
Deputy Mayor Mehl called the Commission into recess until 7:37 PM.
07:37:17 PM (01:39:05) Call to Order
Deputy Mayor Mehl called the meeting back to order at 7:37 PM.
2. 07:37:27 PM (01:39:15) PT Land Phase 3 Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat, Located
Southwest of the Intersection of North 11th Avenue and Baxter Lane, Application 17315
(Quasi-Judicial) (Krueger)
07:38:19 PM (01:40:07) Staff Presentation
Development Review Manager Brian Krueger entered the staff report into the record and presented the
preliminary plat. He talked about the neighborhood being a mostly regional commercial area. He talked
about PT Land’s PUD. The Development Review Committee’s (DRC) recommendation is for approval
with conditions and code provisions.
07:47:01 PM (01:48:49) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked whether the two commercial development lots are shopping centers.
Cr. Cunningham asked what the anticipated traffic controls is at 15th and Baxter. He asked about the size
of the area of impacted wetlands.
Cr. Krauss asked about stranding any property to the west from access to 15th.
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07:53:35 PM (01:55:23) Applicant Presentation
Shane Strong, with KLJ Engineering, presented the details of the project.
08:02:00 PM (02:03:48) Questions of Applicant
Cr. Pomeroy asked what is being created in the commercial development.
Cr. Cunningham asked about several code requirements requiring plat corrections and conditions of
approval in the staff report.
DM Mehl asked whether Mr. Strong has seen the entire staff report and if he has any concerns.
08:04:30 PM (02:06:18) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
08:04:55 PM (02:06:43) 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 17315 and move to approve the PT Land Phase 3 Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat
with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
08:05:31 PM (02:07:19) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy thinks it is a good idea to let the developer finish this project and will approve the motion.
Cr. Cunningham agrees with the findings in the staff report. He talked about public comment he has
heard regarding the way we go about mitigating wetlands.
Cr. Krauss stated this project and application have his support.
DM Mehl will also support the project.
08:10:37 PM (02:12:25) 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 17315 and move to approve the PT Land Phase 3 Minor Subdivision
Preliminary Plat with conditions and subject to all applicable code provisions. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
3. 08:10:51 PM (02:12:39) Discussion and Direction to the Planning Board Regarding Contents
and Focus for the Growth Policy (Bozeman Community Plan) Update (Saunders)
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08:11:34 PM (02:13:22) Staff Presentation
Community Development Director Chris Saunders explained there have been many changes since the
last growth plan was adopted in 2009, and at the time there was no independent Economic
Development plan. Currently there is a fully adopted economic plan as well as a strategic plan which
addresses the economy. He talked about outreach events planned for the first week of August in which
the public can participate. The purpose of tonight’s discussion is to make sure the direction the Planning
Board is suggesting is consistent with the wishes of the City Commission.
08:14:46 PM (02:16:34) Discussion
DM Mehl provided additional context as the Planning Board Commission liaison.
Cr. Cunningham agrees with the general consensus that the current plan may be too broad. He agrees
with quantifiable land use goals. He asked about the EPS report.
Cr. Krauss talked about the importance of considering what kind of city we want to be as we grow
relative to population and geographic locations.
Cr. Pomeroy asked staff about annexation policy relative to what kind of program might be created to
allow the island residents to come into the city.
Cr. Cunningham extended thanks to Citizen Advisory Board members for comments and questions they
contributed and for being so engaged in this process.
Cr. Krauss talked about economic development and interpretation of changing direction.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about options to pay for infrastructure.
DM Mehl talked about the upcoming process for the NCOD.
Cr. Krauss asked staff if there is anything showing that consideration was given to just saying “stop”
relative to geographic growth during this process.
DM Mehl stated the Planning Board spent a better part of a meeting discussing that issue.
Motion: No specific motion is required.
4. 08:51:00 PM (02:52:48) Appointment to the Bozeman Beautification Advisory Board (BBAB)
(Sweeney)
08:51:18 PM (02:53:06) Motion to appoint Charlotte Knighton to the Bozeman Beautification Advisory
Board (BBAB) to a term ending June 30, 2021.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:51:31 PM (02:53:19) Vote on the Motion to appoint Charlotte Knighton to the Bozeman
Beautification Advisory Board (BBAB) to a term ending June 30, 2021. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 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
5. 08:51:37 PM (02:53:25) Appointment to the Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement
District Board (BDBID) (Sweeney)
08:51:45 PM (02:53:33) Motion to appoint Eric Bowman to the Bozeman Downtown Business
Improvement District Board to a term ending June 30, 2022.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:51:57 PM (02:53:45) Vote on the Motion to appoint Eric Bowman to the Bozeman Downtown
Business Improvement District Board to a term ending June 30, 2022. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
6. 08:52:04 PM (02:53:52) Appointment(s) to the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board
(BHPAB) (Sweeney)
08:52:16 PM (02:54:04) Motion to appoint Michael Wallner and Victoria York to the two At-Large
positions on the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board to terms ending June 30, 2020.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:52:32 PM (02:54:20) Vote on the Motion to appoint Michael Wallner and Victoria York to the two
At-Large positions on the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board to terms ending June 30,
2020. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
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08:52:41 PM (02:54:29) Motion to appoint Eric Karshner to a Professional Designation position on the
Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board to a term ending June 30, 2020.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:52:57 PM (02:54:45) Vote on the Motion to appoint Eric Karshner to a Professional Designation
position on the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board to a term ending June 30, 2020. The
motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
08:53:05 PM (02:54:53) Discussion
Cr. Krauss questioned an additional applicant’s position stated on their application versus the
Professional Designation position under current consideration and sought clarification.
Deputy City Clerk Brenda Sweeney confirmed the Clerk’s Office will confirm the applicant’s intention
and get back to Cr. Krauss.
7. 08:54:24 PM (02:56:12) Appointment to the Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board
(CAHAB) (Sweeney)
08:54:30 PM (02:56:18) Motion to appoint Jennise Schule to the Citizen with Demonstrated Interest in
Special Needs Housing position on the Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board to a term
ending June 30, 2021.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:54:43 PM (02:56:31) Vote on the Motion to appoint Jennise Schule to the Citizen with
Demonstrated Interest in Special Needs Housing position on the Community Affordable Housing
Advisory Board to a term ending June 30, 2021. The motion passed 4-0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
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Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
8. 08:54:51 PM (02:56:39) Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees (Sweeney)
08:54:54 PM (02:56:42) Motion to appoint Kelley Dowdell to the Library Board of Trustees to a term
ending June 30, 2023.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
08:55:04 PM (02:56:52) Point of Order
Cr. Krauss clarified that the Library Board of Trustees is a mayoral appointment.
08:55:19 PM (02:57:07) Amendment to the Motion to confirm Mayor Andrus’ appointment to the
Library Board of Trustees.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
08:55:30 PM (02:57:18) Vote on the Amended Motion to appoint Kelley Dowdell to the Library Board
of Trustees to a term ending June 30, 2023, pending confirmation of Mayor Andrus. The motion passed
4-0.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
9. 08:55:40 PM (02:57:28) Appointment(s) to the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee (TOP)
(Sweeney)
08:55:56 PM (02:57:44) Motion to appoint Doug Chandler to the Finance position and Stephanie Gray
to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Member position on the Trails, Open Space and Parks
Committee to terms ending April 15, 2021.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
08:56:09 PM (02:57:57) Vote on the Motion to appoint Doug Chandler to the Finance position and
Stephanie Gray to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Member position on the Trails, Open
Space and Parks Committee to terms ending April 15, 2021. The motion passed 4-0.
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Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Absent
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
L. 08:56:17 PM (02:58:05) FYI/Discussion
• DM Mehl stated the Planning Coordinating Committee made progress on the extended planning
area and will be voting on it September 4th.
• CA Sullivan clarified the process for questions about the card payment system being
compromised for utility payments.
M. 08:59:18 PM (03:01:06) Adjournment
Deputy Mayor Mehl adjourned the meeting at 8:59 PM.
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THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
Monday, July 23, 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. 06:00:01 PM (00:02:39) 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 (00:02:43) Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
C. 06:00:55 PM (00:03:33) Changes to the Agenda
CM Surratt stated there was a request to pull Consent Item 3, the item will go after Item G.
D. 06:01:33 PM (00:04:11) FYI
• Cr. Cunningham stated that library traffic for June 2018 set an all-time record.
• Mayor Andrus acknowledged some recently received Big Sky Economic Development Trust
Fund grant awards.
E. 06:02:51 PM (00:05:29) Commission Disclosures
• Cr. Cunningham disclosed that relating to Action Item 3, he is the Executive Director of Run
Dog Run, and he will not be a point of contact to the City for his organization.
F. 06:03:39 PM (00:06:17) Consent
1. Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable Claims for Goods and Services (LaMeres)
2. Appoint a Sub-Committee of Two Commissioners to Review Depository Bonds and Pledged
Securities as of June 30, 2018 (Clark)
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3. Remove Citizen Advisory Board Members with Incomplete Annual Ethics Training (Crough)
MOVED TO AFTER ITEM G.
4. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Two (2) Public Access Easements, a Public Drainage
Easement, a Public Street and Utility Easement, a Water Pipeline Access Easement and
Agreement, and a Conditional Irrevocable Offer of Dedication with Bozeman School District 7
for the Bozeman High School Project (Kohtz)
5. Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Agreement with Bozeman School District 7 for New
Bozeman High School Water Adequacy Requirements (Heaston)
6. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Design 5
Landscape Architecture for Water Efficient Landscape Designs for City Street Medians
(Ahlstrom)
7. Resolution 4920, State Revolving Loan Program Reimbursement for the Front Street
Interceptor - Resolution Relating to Financing of Certain Proposed Projects, Establishing
Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations Under the Internal Revenue Code
(Donald)
06:03:43 PM (00:06:21) City Manager Overview
CM Surratt discussed the highlights of the consent agenda.
06:04:39 PM (00:07:17) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:04:57 PM (00:07:35) Motion and Vote to approve Consent Items 1, 2, 4-7 as submitted. 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
G. 06:05:15 PM (00:07:53) Consent II: Items Acted Upon Without Prior Unanimous Vote
1. Ordinance 2007 Provisional Adoption, the Kagy Crossroads Zone Map Amendment Changing
Zoning on 5.5098 Acres from B-2 (Community Business District) to B-2M (Community Business
Mixed District), Generally Located Northwest of the Intersection of South 19th Avenue and
Kagy Boulevard, Application 18132 (Rogers)
06:05:46 PM (00:08:24) Public Comment
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There was no public comment.
06:05:56 PM (00:08:34) Motion and Vote to finally [provisionally] adopt Ordinance 2007, to rezone
approximately 5.5098 acres from B-2 Community Business District to B-2M Community Business-
Mixed. The motion passed 3-2.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Disapprove
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Approve
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Disapprove
Consent Item 3. 06:06:25 PM (00:09:03) Remove Citizen Advisory Board Members with Incomplete
Annual Ethics Training (Crough)
06:06:35 PM (00:09:13) Discussion
Cr. Krauss wanted to make sure the list is accurate as of this evening.
City Clerk Crough provided an updated list, stating Chris Budeski, Erik Garberg, and Cory Lawrence were
now fully complete.
DM Mehl discussed that Richard Shanahan only did not complete the final part.
06:08:22 PM (00:11:00) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
06:08:36 PM (00:11:14) Brian Close, Public Comment
Mr. Close stated that Richard Shanahan is a critical member of the board, and he asked that Mr.
Shanahan be removed from the item.
06:09:11 PM (00:11:49) Motion to remove citizen advisory board members from their respective
appointments who have incomplete ethical quizzes or ethical verification forms.
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
06:09:31 PM (00:12:09) Discussion
DM Mehl stated he will have Mr. Shanahan reapply.
CA Sullivan clarified the ethical verification language in Bozeman Municipal Code.
Mayor Andrus stated the training has been open since April and there have been many reminders for
training.
Cr. Krauss stated he makes the motion reluctantly, but ethics is mandated by the City Charter so he
takes it seriously.
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06:14:31 PM (00:17:09) Vote on the Motion to remove citizen advisory board members from their
respective appointments who have incomplete ethical quizzes or ethical verification forms. 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
H. 06:14:49 PM (00:17:27) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
I. 06:15:32 PM (00:18:10) Action Items
1. 06:15:38 PM (00:18:16) Resolution 4936, a Resolution of the City Commission Submitting to
the Qualified Electors of the City of Bozeman, Montana, the Question of Issuing General
Obligation Bonds for the Bozeman Public Safety Center in the Aggregate Principal Amount of
up to Thirty-Six Million Nine Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars
($36,965,000.00) for the Purpose of Paying, with Other Available Funds of the City, the Costs
of Designing, Constructing, Equipping and Furnishing on City-Owned Land at the Corner of
East Oak Street and North Rouse Avenue a New Bozeman Public Safety Center, to Include the
City's Fire Station #1, Police Department Headquarters, Municipal Courts, Prosecution, Victim
Services, and Other Justice Services, and Associated Site Improvements, and Costs Associated
with the Sale and Issuance of the Bonds for the Bozeman Public Safety Center (Surratt)
06:16:30 PM (00:19:08) Staff Presentation
CM Surratt stated the resolution is needed to adopt the ballot language, and that she and the Police
Chief will provide the education presentation that is being provided to the public.
06:19:10 PM (00:21:48) Questions of Staff
Cr. Pomeroy asked about the language presented in the resolution for the ballot, and if it needs to be
written as such, as one question. CA Sullivan responded in detail.
DM Mehl asked if this was the same bond consultant as previously used.
CA Sullivan asked if the Commission would be willing to amend the notice dates when adopting the
resolution if desired.
06:26:12 PM (00:28:50) Staff Presentation Continued
CM Surratt presented the public education presentation, Safety First. Police Chief Steve Crawford
discussed the impact of growth on Bozeman’s safety demand. The proposed facility and costs were
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discussed in detail.
06:42:31 PM (00:45:09) Questions of Staff
Cr. Cunningham asked Chief Crawford for the benefits of this specific location, and the benefits of co-
location of the Police and Fire Chief.
DM Mehl asked about the community presentations.
Cr. Pomeroy asked about recent police staff increases and increases in Municipal Court cases.
Mayor Andrus asked for clarification if the City was building a jail, to which Police Chief Crawford stated
no.
06:55:22 PM (00:58:00) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
06:55:30 PM (00:58:08) Motion to adopt Resolution 4936, a Resolution of the City Commission
Submitting to the Qualified Electors of the City of Bozeman, Montana, the Question of Issuing General
Obligation Bonds for the Bozeman Public Safety Center in the Aggregate Principal Amount of up to
Thirty-Six Million Nine Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($36,965,000.00) for the
Purpose of Paying, with Other Available Funds of the City, the Costs of Designing, Constructing,
Equipping and Furnishing on City-Owned Land at the Corner of East Oak Street and North Rouse
Avenue a New Bozeman Public Safety Center, to Include the City's Fire Station #1, Police Department
Headquarters, Municipal Courts, Prosecution, Victim Services, and Other Justice Services, and
Associated Site Improvements, and Costs Associated with the Sale and Issuance of the Bonds for the
Bozeman Public Safety Center and amending the dates of publication of notice of the election to be
October 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2018.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
06:56:45 PM (00:59:23) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham stated he appreciates the work put into the presentation and the County for allowing
the space for this question to be before the voters.
DM Mehl discussed the safety of our community and the skill of our Fire Department, but how growth
has necessitated improvements. He stated this is a generational vote.
Cr. Pomeroy emphasized the importance of the new facility, and the responsibility of city government to
ensure public safety.
Cr. Krauss thanked the Commission for putting this issue first. He discussed the benefits of the location.
He emphasized that the city taxpayers will be the principal benefiters of this.
Mayor Andrus associates herself with previous comments. She stated this is the most economic and
efficient solution. She encouraged citizens on the fence to contact the City to get their questions
answered.
07:14:43 PM (01:17:21) Vote on the Motion to adopt Resolution 4936, a Resolution of the City
Commission Submitting to the Qualified Electors of the City of Bozeman, Montana, the Question of
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Issuing General Obligation Bonds for the Bozeman Public Safety Center in the Aggregate Principal
Amount of up to Thirty-Six Million Nine Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars
($36,965,000.00) for the Purpose of Paying, with Other Available Funds of the City, the Costs of
Designing, Constructing, Equipping and Furnishing on City-Owned Land at the Corner of East Oak
Street and North Rouse Avenue a New Bozeman Public Safety Center, to Include the City's Fire Station
#1, Police Department Headquarters, Municipal Courts, Prosecution, Victim Services, and Other Justice
Services, and Associated Site Improvements, and Costs Associated with the Sale and Issuance of the
Bonds for the Bozeman Public Safety Center and amending the dates of publication of notice of the
election to be October 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2018. 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
2. 07:15:02 PM (01:17:40) Resolution 4939, Establishing a Water Impact Fee and Wastewater
Impact Fee Exemption Program for Montana State University and Also Establishing an
Appropriate Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Refund for Yellowstone Residence Hall and
Jake Jabs Hall (Heaston/Saunders)
07:15:48 PM (01:18:26) Staff Presentation
Senior Engineer Brian Heaston discussed the resolution, and the efficiency measures implemented by
MSU. He discussed the overall fiscal effects.
07:20:53 PM (01:23:31) Questions of Staff
DM Mehl asked for the breakdown of water/wastewater, and the share of the city’s water use per day.
He asked about a discrepancy in the numbers in the tables.
Cr. Pomeroy asked for clarification on the payment of impact fees. Policy and Planning Manager Chris
Saunders responded. She asked if we refund any other developers.
Cr. Krauss asked if others would get a similar impact fee credit, specifically the private sector. He asked
if we are affecting our debt service with the refunds. He asked if the City has made facility
improvements and if we would be requesting this rebate for ourselves. He asked who would make up
the difference if granted.
Cr. Cunningham asked Dan Stevenson of Montana State University asked about the data preparation for
the custom fee study. He asked about the motivation of MSU’s conservation efforts.
Mayor Andrus asked if there are opportunities for MSU to share their efforts with other organizations in
the community, and whether this is scalable to smaller homes. She asked Mr. Heaston what the water
savings means for the rest of the community.
DM Mehl asked if the resolution only recognizes internal savings.
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Cr. Krauss asked if these expenditures are recognized in the CIP and debt service. Finance Director
Kristin Donald spoke to effects on debt service.
Mr. Saunders clarified the impacts of the water savings on residential building.
Cr. Krauss asked about the criteria for requesting impact fee credits for physical construction.
07:58:55 PM (02:01:33) Public Comment
There was no public comment.
07:59:11 PM (02:01:49) Motion that having considered the staff presentation and materials provided, I
hereby move to adopt Resolution 4939, Establishing a Water Impact Fee and Wastewater Impact Fee
Exemption Program for Montana State University and Also Establishing an Appropriate Water and
Wastewater Impact Fee Refund for Yellowstone Residence Hall and Jake Jabs Hall.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
07:59:36 PM (02:02:14) Amendment to the Motion that any future credits and evaluation when
calculated be approved by the City Commission.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
07:59:52 PM (02:02:30) Discussion
DM Mehl stated he’d like to see experimental programs come back in front of the Commission.
08:00:39 PM (02:03:17) Vote on the Amendment to the Motion that any future credits and evaluation
when calculated be approved by the City Commission. The amendment 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 - I-Ho Pomeroy: Approve
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
08:00:51 PM (02:03:29) Discussion
DM Mehl discussed impact fees, and that he appreciates what MSU has done. He’d like an update of
this in the future.
Cr. Pomeroy thanked MSU for their savings, but does not support the motion.
Cr. Krauss stated this is out of context and out of the blue. He discussed the ethics of the proposal.
Cr. Cunningham discussed the value of water and its effect on growth. He supports the motion.
Mayor Andrus thanked MSU for their water conservation efforts.
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08:17:12 PM (02:19:50) Vote on the Motion as Amended that having considered the staff presentation
and materials provided, I hereby move to adopt Resolution 4939, Establishing a Water Impact Fee and
Wastewater Impact Fee Exemption Program for Montana State University and Also Establishing an
Appropriate Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Refund for Yellowstone Residence Hall and Jake Jabs
Hall, and that any future credits and evaluation when calculated by approved by the City Commission.
The motion passed 3-2.
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Motion
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: 2nd
Mayor - Cynthia Andrus: Approve
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: Approve
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: Disapprove
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Disapprove
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
08:17:34 PM (02:20:12) Recess
Mayor Andrus called the Commission into recess until 8:25 PM.
08:25:15 PM (02:27:53) Call to Order
Mayor Andrus called the meeting back to order at 8:25 PM.
3. 08:25:23 PM (02:28:01) Selection of Park and Trail District Level of Service to Pursue in the
Staffing and Implementation Plan for the District (Overton)
08:25:41 PM (02:28:19) Staff Presentation
Parks and Recreation Director Mitch Overton provided an overview and history of the city-wide Park and
Trail District. The district addresses deferred maintenance, operations, and equity. Jolene Rieck, of Peaks
to Plains, discussed the total cost of ownership. She discussed the level of service spectrum, the
differences in the levels of service, and next steps.
08:48:50 PM (02:51:28) Questions of Staff/Consultant
Cr. Pomeroy asked what percentage of parks were not affected by deferred maintenance, and if bronze
covers the deferred maintenance. She asked for the difference between gold and bronze levels.
Cr. Krauss asked how long the backlog of deferred maintenance has been going. He asked what the
annual impact on a homeowner would be. Finance Director Kristin Donald responded. He asked if all the
HOAs want to give their parks up.
Cr. Cunningham asked about the Miles City example, specific to safety in playgrounds. He asked about
what safety issues are missing in Bronze. He asked about peer data in Montana.
DM Mehl asked about equity and proximity to parks. He asked GIS Manager Jon Henderson about
operations and management costs through CityWorks. He asked about the responses of HOAs to the
survey. He asked about the ability for voluntary, additional maintenance.
Mayor Andrus asked how long the City has been thinking of a Parks Maintenance District. She asked
why a bronze level continues a reactionary strategy.
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Cr. Krauss asked how volunteer work was valued. He asked what would be done to achieve equity.
DM Mehl clarified that no cap was being considered.
Cr. Pomeroy asked if the current level of service is below minimum service.
09:24:30 PM (03:27:08) Public Comment
Mayor Andrus opened public comment.
09:24:38 PM (03:27:16) Brian Close, Public Comment
Mr. Close, member of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, stated clean, safe, and in good repair is
necessary. He stated Silver is a standard across the country, and the current system is not sustainable.
09:27:13 PM (03:29:51) Motion to accept the 2018 Park and Trail District Feasibility Study Part II and
direct the City Manager to proceed with the Park & Trail District Staffing and Implementation Plan at
a bronze level of service and return, within the current fiscal year, with the proposed plan and
recommendations and a Resolution of Intent to create a special district for park and trail
maintenance.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 2nd
09:28:00 PM (03:30:38) Discussion
Cr. Pomeroy stated she’d love to choose silver or gold, but the Bozeman Public Safety Center must be
prioritized.
Cr. Krauss stated we’ve never been caught up, and there is a high satisfaction rate currently. He further
discussed equity. He is skeptical the General Fund will be reduced.
Cr. Cunningham prefers a higher level of service than bronze. He discussed risk and responsibility, and
that this is one of the City’s priorities in the Strategic Plan.
DM Mehl stated he would prefer the silver level, which would allow for flexibility to ratchet it down. He
discussed that silver is the national average, and we need to be moving in the right direction.
Mayor Andrus discussed the priority of parks in the community. She discussed the necessity of clean,
safe, and in good repair.
09:52:23 PM (03:55:01) Vote on the Motion to accept the 2018 Park and Trail District Feasibility Study
Part II and direct the City Manager to proceed with the Park & Trail District Staffing and
Implementation Plan at a bronze level of service and return, within the current fiscal year, with the
proposed plan and recommendations and a Resolution of Intent to create a special district for park
and trail maintenance. The motion failed 1-4.
Commissioner - I-Ho Pomeroy: Motion
Commissioner - Jeff Krauss: 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: Disapprove
09:52:46 PM (03:55:24) Motion to accept the 2018 Park and Trail District Feasibility Study Part II and
direct the City Manager to proceed with the Park & Trail District Staffing and Implementation Plan at
a silver level of service and return, within the current fiscal year, with the proposed plan and
recommendations and a Resolution of Intent to create a special district for park and trail
maintenance.
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Motion
Deputy Mayor - Chris Mehl: 2nd
09:53:21 PM (03:55:59) Discussion
Cr. Cunningham stated this is the appropriate level of funding.
Cr. Krauss stated this funding source is the property owners in the city.
09:53:58 PM (03:56:36) Vote on the Motion to accept the 2018 Park and Trail District Feasibility Study
Part II and direct the City Manager to proceed with the Park & Trail District Staffing and
Implementation Plan at a silver level of service and return, within the current fiscal year, with the
proposed plan and recommendations and a Resolution of Intent to create a special district for park
and trail maintenance. The motion passed 3-2.
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: Disapprove
Commissioner - Terry Cunningham: Approve
J. 09:54:23 PM (03:57:01) FYI/Discussion
• Mayor Andrus updated the Commission with communications with the County, specific to
reaching out to Cr. White. The County Commission prefers that the two bodies meet jointly.
Cr. Krauss stated the County should be invited to the August 6th meeting. He would also like
the County invited to a series of discussions, especially about transportation.
09:59:38 PM (04:02:16) Meeting Extended
Mayor Andrus extended the meeting to 10:30 PM.
• Cr. Cunningham asked for clarification if this is a joint meeting.
K. 10:00:55 PM (04:03:33) Executive Session
1. City Manager Six Month Feedback
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Mayor Andrus stated the leadership evaluation is a component of the City Manager’s
performance evaluation. The City has retained Dave Meldahl to facilitate the process, and
pursuant to Sect. 2-3-203(3), MCA, The Mayor may close the meeting during the time discussion
relates to a matter of individual privacy if the demands of individual privacy clearly exceed the
merits of public disclosure.
CM Surratt asserted her privacy interests and welcomes open and confidential feedback, and
would appreciate Mr. Meldahl’s participation.
Mayor Andrus closed the meeting.
A separate set of minutes has been prepared for the Executive Session.
VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDING STOPPED FOR REMAINDER OF MEETING.
L. 11:19:00 PM Adjournment
Mayor Andrus adjourned the meeting at 11:19 PM.
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